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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
An extensive storefront advertisement lists diverse items with prices and packaging sizes. Grocery staples include AMMONIA, AVENA, baking powder, bacon, ham, flour, sugar, coffee, tea, and butter. Numerous brands and assorted goods are priced for cash, with dozens of items and varied packaging, highlighting a bustling mid century wholesale retail pitch.
Local column combines memorial note for Private F. Touin killed in action on June 10 1917 in France with family tributes from Sheraldtey nardian Poe Country and Fairfi and tentce. Also reports on obituaries Weather news and community items including Children’s Ball planning and demolition appeals while listing local sports team selections and estate price updates.
The Geraldton Volunteer Fire Brigade held its usual monthly meeting with Captain Puidy presiding. It approved reorganizing duties for state organizers and retaining the organizer to liaise with volunteer brigades. Joe Hickey reported on association affairs and quotes for billiard tables were discussed with a view to 50 percent funding. A social evening is planned for January to inaugurate the new room and gymnasium facilities pending a billiard table.
London June 9 Me W A Watt the Federal Treasurer has resigned his portfolio in the cabinet amid evident disagreement with colleagues. Telegraphs exchanged since his arrival indicate tension with his colleagues over important issues. Watt declined to add to prior statements and press reports note the resignation as a surprise pending discussions with authorities on emigration matters to America.
Melbourne June 9 reports Mr Watt's resignation sent to Federal Ministers present in the city. Mr Pearce calls the move incredible and says he can hardly believe it. He declines further comment, noting possible error and difficulty in verification.
The band will perform tonight at the Suamrock Hotel from 7:30 to 5 o'clock then at the Victoria Hotel. A large crowd is requested for both engagements. On Sunday night the band will appear again. A feature includes grade expansion by Rimmer with "Old Me Moving." Tickets cost 4 shillings double, 2 shillings 6 pence single, gallery 1 shilling. Volunteers for doorkeeping and tickets are invited to contact the secretary or Mr Crago. A committee meeting will be held tonight to finalize arrangements.
A fragmented ad notes a large stock of white cotton hose in multiple styles and sizes up to 19, with prices listed. It also advertises a newly opened winter dress goods section featuring navy and white printed checks and gingham materials for the season.
Readable catalog of winter clothing fabrics and millinery with prices. Lists plain gabardine tricotine serge felts beaver pulls and children's wear. Mentions new season models and various coats and capes with price ranges and stock highlights.
A messy OCR summary notes Perth's defeat by Rovers the previous Saturday and Railways’ expected win. It mentions players like Bekins and Des Sinclair, a Perth East Fretauntle match, and references to military medals and a Banbury motive, all in garbled form.
Local council discusses lighting, traffic protest, and subdivision rights amid legal questions. Health inspector urges mosquito control, tank cleaning, and by law enforcement with fines up to £2, while pamphlets are prepared for public distribution.
At a council meeting the mayor opened a petition signed by between 80 and 100 ladies requesting purchase of the old baths to provide dressing rooms for Indies and children. The house could be bought for £400 and currently rents for £1 weekly. Suggestions included inspection by the Works Committee and raising funds through subscriptions and cooperative effort. Dr Clarke recalled past baths led by Mr Brods.
A fragment from a 1920s era report mentions the AW LAOS party advocating a wealth tax plan and state control of commodities. The text references Newtown and an age noted as 00, indicating incomplete OCR data.
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