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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
On behalf of clients who have on release Dupinedile and Cheverter Cars the following second hand cars are offered. Models include Hupmobile and Chevrolet with prices ranging from £10 to £900. Listings note 7 seat models and various cylinder engines. Direct inquiries to Mack or Bunxucks Railway Motel Geraldton.
May yields and licences discussed as the Geraldton district reports 2200 tons valued at £1270 with £1067 expenditure. Licensing errors corrected for Mr G H Davies. Local sports, rainfall, tomato land use, and a new lodge initiative are reported along with community notices and a teacher’s obituary in a busy municipal bulletin.
Fre Mantle arrives with five tons discharging coastal cargo from the Charon and sails late afternoon to Singapore with ten tons for the port and twenty five tons of coastal goods. An auction sale of magnificent plant consignments from Mowers Dawson well known nursery is advertised by A J Logans agency in Geraldton. Purchasers may deal through a local firm. Auction set for June the nth with ground expected to be well soaked and ready for planting.
An Arts and Crafts Exhibition opened at the Town Hall to aid Presbyterian Church funds. Mr W Curie presided with the Mayor and others in attendance. Exhibits spanned photography to crochet and sewing, with entries from local groups and a bouquet presented to the Mayor and Mayoress.
The community welcomed Pilot Kingsford Smith on Wednesday at Marble Park. Newly elected Mr Webb addressed the crowd briefly, with council business noted. Weather affected attendance. several council members were excused for personal reasons. Archbishop Mannix and other prelates were named as consecrating figures for a church ceremony in Malvern. Mr and Mrs W McKienzie Grant planned a touring trip by train, with stops in Mocks and the Gascoyne district. A Benaligo Gum Club shooting match honored with high scores marked by Dr X Devarin’s flawless shooting.
OSWELL'S hosts first display of autumn and winter millinery dress goods and general drapery. Text highlights men and boys clothing with prices, Manchester drapery goods, white Calico and household fabrics, towels, damask, towels, printed seers, rugs, blankets, and other items with various price points.
The readable lines advertise ready to wear fashion with up to date winners and newest styles. Mentions include Lady’s outfits in Velveerwan colors and a coat of Drewe Fleancis with various sizes and price cues.
The Municipal Council meeting led by Mayor G A Kempton discussed a limited three month concession on road freight material, the White Peak quarry issue, a duty to consider Lag be acceted in irightenthood, and tree planting on streets hindered by water costs. Norfolk pines were available for recreation ground planting as cooperation with Bluff Point Association was proposed.
During Whitsuntide celebrations Mr Groves, a Labour member in the House of Commons, received the Dum ied for living in perfect happiness with his wife for 12 months.
A special meeting was ordered for Tuesday June 26 to address water pricing for street watering. Debate covered 5 shillings per 1000 gallons limited supply, ministerial promises, railways charges, and variations with other towns. Council reviewed local rates while noting government allocations and potential regulatory actions.
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