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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
2
A dense compressed ad listing prices and product names for a store sale. Items include baking powder, bacon, coffee essence, cornstarch, candles, tea, cocoa, and canned goods with prices per unit. The fragmented OCR shows broad assortment and discount emphasis during the month long promotion.
Tot totals and numbers appear in a terse OCR fragment. The readable parts show figures 40 3 16 13324 80 7, with no clear events, names, dates, or places to identify. The item likely records a numeric tally or statistic from a broader sports or financial note.
Yesterday at the Police Court several cases were heard. Marmen Ges and Arthur Doyle faced charges under traffic and Teekh Acts for improper conduct and driving on the wrong side. Davis jetty incident cited. Owen Sheeting and James Worthington pleaded guilty and were fined small sums. A misquoted note mentions Australian aviation history with Mr C J Degris releasing a first aeroplane card photo for private use in Australia.
Mining news from Paynesville reports local gold prospects in the nearby area with references to dry blowing equipment and exploratory activity. The bulletin notes other patches and activity, while broader notes cover weather, a death, and several local market items.
Detective observed Thomas acting irrationally near the arrival of the Prince. He wore a blue uniform with red and white beading and displayed Sinn Fein tokens and a “Women Rule” card. He was searched, restrained, and handed to a constable for medical examination. A steamer ticket for Western Australia was found on him.
An advertisement lists warm hosiery and winter dress goods including ribbed cotton hose, white cotton hose, silk ankle hose, and various fabrics and patterns. Prices are given in old currency, with items for women and children, plus winter millinery, coats, golf ers, and coats. The text promotes a broad selection at appealing shop prices.
Premier's envoy Mr Jan Mitchell has been in Geraldton arranging land settlements for returned soldiers. Mr Halligan reports ongoing interviews for available allocations. Shipping workers demand holiday pay for work on January 7 and dispute Foundation Day rates, delaying Khalurapi tasks.
A lively match saw Railways and Rovers clash with early Railways pressure. Doras and Barnes led the Railways scoring but rovers equalized with Bokmes quick strike. Final score implied Railways behind 3 4 at halftime as rovers pressed, crowd noisy and supporters urged decorum.
In a junior game the Rovers defeated the Railways by 9 to 2. Key players Garcett Marsh Fa led the wiscees, with end-quarter scores showing Railways ahead early and the Rovers pulling clear to claim the win.
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