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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
2
A scanned catalog-like list shows numerous grocery products with inconsistent spellings and prices scattered across rows. Items include baking powder, oats, ham, oats, coffee, candles, cigarettes, dates, digestive meal, pickles, pepper, lemon, and more with prices like 1/7, 2d, 12/6, and other unclear figures. The passage reads as a chaotic price-encoded inventory from a historic market page.
The fragment reads as a jumble of mis-scanned words. It does not present a clear event, person, or location to summarize into a coherent newspaper item with identifiable entities.
Elite Supply Co and PSE friends assemble to follow the remains of Mrs. Cat Holon to her burial at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. The funeral will depart from Cethodel af TLwin, Wotheuiay, GEO, with undertaker GEO. LESTER arranging services.
In loving memory of our dear sister Beckie McOILVRAY who died in June. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Thamar and family.
Readable items describe Georges Carpentier wardrobe excesses and a raft of Geraldton notices. Reports cover injuries from a work incident near Keepitah, the Northern Tourists minister, a lifeboat feature, taxation inquiries, and deaths in the community with interments and local business notes.
SALE EXPENSE by Keeping yourselves Dry and Warm this Winter. Hosiery, children's wear, winter dress goods, millinery, coats and golfers. Prices from 3d to 14/ notations show ranges for pants and fabrics. Mens and Manchester sections offer bargains. Grocery department advertises low prices and free delivery.
Reports indicate the Surprise Mine at Geleun is nearing full surface plant capacity with services of several men secured and tram line construction from Ajana advancing. The Old Baths demolition began with a council move to negotiate with the owner for women’s dressing rooms and a site inspection planned at tomorrow’s meeting.
The Irwin district mourns the death of James Phillips of The Grange at a private hospital in Post Decom. Born in Western Australia, he moved to the Irwin region as a war-time settler and built a large property empire. Phillips, 64, was a prominent cattle breeder, Roads Board member, and lifelong believer in quality stock. He spent time at The Grange and later resided on Murrumbeona Road.
Report on last Saturday's match noting a 31 point win for the Rovers over Brigades with key players including Holmen and Puddy. Mentions rough officiating, varied performances, and lineups for both sides amid league results in the region.
The British Association defeated the Tews by a clear margin as the fence held firm and pushed ahead. Juniors were given a chance in the trial with mixed results, while officials prepared for the next round of matches and potential adjustments.
Fragmentary report discusses electing a council to represent Papua in federal parliament. Mentions a promise by the Prime Minister for a member to speak and vote on territory issues, with opposition from white settlers and political friction hindering the plan.
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