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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
A June retail notice from The Big Store lists extensive product lines and prices across groceries and household items. The page catalogs brands and items such as baking goods, coffee, cereals, snacks, condiments, delicate provisions, and tobacco with varied unit prices, reflecting a broad midcentury catalog style. Names of products and numbers are scattered, highlighting the store’s emphasis on value during the month.
A Melbourne conference of premiers signals a new federal role in immigration propaganda and shipping for Australia. Western Australia could benefit by federal ad campaigns while maintaining selective intake and timing. The plan envisions federal agencies promoting immigration, easing the need for a standalone London office, and focusing on suitable British stock to develop mining, farming, and secondary industries.
Preparations for a Children’s Hospital ball in the Town Hall on Monday June 28 are well advanced and tickets are available. A large attendance is anticipated as the event supports a deserving cause. Death of Mr Joseph Mueller of Easterly Bond aged 65 and a native of England, long resident in Australia, prompts a large turnout of friends. He ran a contracting and carriage business and was respected for straight dealing and kindness. He suffered a paralytic stroke months ago but recovered temporarily before his death, with a large gathering of friends expected at the funeral arrangements supervised by G. Leter. Tributes came from family and friends including his sons Joe, Bob, Frank, Henry, Jack and Minnie, grandchildren Bernie and Jack, Cairns and families, Ritchie and families, and many others.
At the police court Samuel Hamerley and Lewis Leverman faced charges related to a disturbance on a Walkaway Station platform in May. Hamerley denied injury to the stationmaster. Leverman was accused of obstructing duty. Hamerley fined £1 with costs. Leverman £0 10s and £0 15s 2d costs.
Readable text lists various hosiery items and fabrics with pricing. Mentions pale Bose 1/11 and 9/1 ribbed cotton hose, wool and cashmere hose, Wilk ankle hose, white exttoa hose, and bedrock prices. Includes Gabardines 3/3 3/11 4/6, wool blends, and velvet shades. Large stock of Voiles Checks Tweedy Silks in many colors.
A brief ad notes winter dress goods including navy and white pointed checks and gabardines at 4 cents per yard, winter millinery with new season models, and affordable coats and golfers with prices listed.
Local pages note a Queen's Park Saturday matchup between Rangers and the Tews team with listed players for each squad and reserves. Weather and rainfall data are mixed in, mentioning several towns and figures. A Mary Pickford scene is described with speeding and arrest elements in a film context.
Federal Arbitration Court definition of the day in dispute remains unsettled after two days of talks. Shipping agents cite a federal award. waterside workers claim Foundation Day is a holiday. A compromise proposal funds the dispute under protest for possible distribution or refund pending court decision.
The piece, citing Oliver Madox Hueffer and debates in National Review, argues that white Americans and Britons share social lines, with Jews and Scandinavians facing varying social reception. It discusses British empire loyalty, Jewish influence in business, Bolshevik sympathies, and American detachment from European politics.
A jumbled horse racing summary references Goodwood and Canning Park meetings with mentions of horses such as Lady Note and Bottaam, and races including a £500 Wales Handicap. It notes jockeys, stables, and anticipated favorites for upcoming events like the Grad Sar double at Plendagros and July meetings.
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