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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
2
A scanned discount list shows June pricing for bakery and grocery items. It lists almonds and venetian goods with per pound and per bag rates, including bacon, ham, beans, and flour, highlighting unbeatable values. Prices are presented in old currency style with varied spellings and typos.
A scanned price list shows assorted grocery items with old currency formatting. Entries include CFEE ESSENCE large bottle 273, CORNFLOUR 105 pki, CUSTARD POWDER 4d, MULLET 4/- per tin, EELFRAISING FLOUR 1/6 per bag, various brands and tins priced in old shillings and pence, plus items like Tomato Bums quarts 1/5, jams, and Lipton products. The list appears incomplete and contains OCR artifacts.
Our Perth correspondent reports that Ritchie the Victoriam water export is expected to arrive in Australia soon. The update references Perth and local expectations amid unclear details from the rapid transcription.
A regional debate on Western Australia water policy urges Geraldton to push for a Geraldton catchment plan. Experts consider the Wooderine scheme and advise avoiding delays while coordinating with Victoria’s engineers. The discussion stresses securing potable water for domestic and industrial needs and explores multiple catchments to support future growth.
Maggitt's Specialities promotes stock health with Licks Tonic and meals. Mr F W Seddon reports land and house sales on Chapean Road and Francia Street. Church services at Christ Church, Baptisms, and a birthday prize draw announced. death of Mrs Julia Rowe noted along with Methodist and Bluff Point church events. School attendance urged for July six-year entrants. obit details for W Whitby with funeral planned. rainfall figures for the district recorded and local sales updates from Marine Terrace and nearby properties.
An Oswell’s advertisement offers warm hosiery for cold weather including ribbed cotton hose and assorted flannel items. It lists prices in old currency, mentions various colors and shades, and promotes accessories for women and children with seasonal knitwear and garments.
Fragmented local items report variable rainfall, looming drought and plans for water schemes in Melbourne style prose. Mentions Victorian expert Mr Ritchie and Geraldton water supply delays, plus railway yard watchman incidents and Football League secretary changes amid public debate.
A confederation era discussion urges borrowing millions to fund Northern Territory projects. Water conservation irrigation harbor works and rail links are proposed with aims to boost settlement and national security. Taxation and local by law enforcement are noted with fines and prosecutions.
A J. Logan has taken over the agency for Roselea Nursery in Perth, formalizing a leadership change and continuing operations at the services and plant stock supplier. The move positions Logan to oversee distribution, sales, and customer relations for the Perth market.
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