Ladies New Season Dress Goods and Trimmings Opened
New season dress goods and trimmings now open in Ladies' Wear and c. Special selections by head dressmaker Miss Churchill highlight the display.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
2
New season dress goods and trimmings now open in Ladies' Wear and c. Special selections by head dressmaker Miss Churchill highlight the display.
A listing advertises oil coats for wet weather from 13/6, Yvercoats from 27/6, youths oil coats from 78 Up, waterproof trousers from 18/6, blankets in various sizes and prices, large grey blankets 18/6, white cotton blankets 3/6, large flannel shirts 3/6, heavy cotton shirts 3/41, watertight buckers at per pair, and colored jackets for all wives at 40/1 per pair.
Notices list ships Charon and Charon sailed with passengers and freight from Geraldton to Fremantle via North-West Ports, Java and Singapore then Gorgon voyage. Also listed are unit ed service lines and freight inquiries. Upcoming events include West's Pictures at Town Hall and lectures by Professor Cox, rachily fair, taxes and town hall meetings, plus autumn auctions by James C. Kidd and S Mackenzie.
Shipping agents Dalgety and Co report movements of steamers from Fremantle to Geraldton and North West ports, with calls at Java and Singapore and back to Fremantle. A separate letter hints at a Monday meeting and a police report about an incident involving a kick to the hand during harness adjustment. no serious injuries noted.
Sunday service event lists Rev Woods and Suzah Orchestra performing at 4:45 pm with doors at 4:15 pm. Provided address for the sunjilus collection supports the nursing scheme. Admission 1s 6d.
Local news reports no change in wheat price with a 3s 2d per bushel quote. The bulletin notes a wreck at Sharks Bay where two Malays and two others are reported drowned. a cutter named Thistle sank at Useless Inlet. Other items cover church parade at Christ Church, Friendly Societies Ball postponement, eye specialist visit to Geral Stow, new housing demand in Geraldton, and Evangelistic meetings led by Bishop Floyd Shamma. Ministerial visits are announced for July with local clergy and civic figures noted.
The February minutes report a general meeting of the Mechanics Institute with officers elected for the year including a provisional president and vice president. Discussions covered the method for choosing banks, use of the suggestion book, and appointing a sub-committee to select books.
A letter from Pe McCarty, secretary of the Beach Rance Wstitel Hospital committee, thanks Professor Bernard and Messrs Foss and Wheeler for a Sandstone engagement. The note salutes a generous donation of half the second night’s proceeds to hospital funds, praises the entertainment, notes crowded houses, and anticipates a future return. The event is set for tomorrow afternoon with a large audience expected.
Readable remnants describe a grand Coronation Ball for children at the Anglican Church Guild of the Ascension with gowns, costumes, and a royal procession. Organizers praised mothers for costumes and noted many spectators outside and tickets limited, with free admission for performers.
In a spirited Recreation Reserve game Railways and Rovers clashed for the second Ger Adlon Wemembership contest. Otto Kelly umpired. Railways led early then trailed as Rovers rallied. Final score Railways 4 goals 3 behinds to Rovers 2 goals 7 behinds.
East Fremantle beat Sar biaco 19 to 4 and Perth defeated South Fremantle with 9 to 12. North Rosianele triumphed 10 to 11 over West Perth 5 to 3. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for chronic chest complaints at 1s 6d.
London reports the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary as a grand, unprecedented ceremony. Abbey crowds, colonies represented, and vast public displays marked the day with towers, bells, and royal procession drawing crowds from dawn.
Vague casualty report notes a royal procession tragedy in Barnstaple as a triumphal arch collapsed injuring several and killing a woman. In Cowes a guard was killed in a fancy dress parade and a driver in a decorated cart perished.
London observers compare yesterday’s coronation to King Edward’s, noting the enduring symbolism of flags and the pageantry. The article lauds Britain’s timeless grandeur and asserts the nation’s perpetual greatness through historic ceremony and national identity.
A prominent English musician with a first rate reputation plans to begin practice in Geraldton immediately. He has performed under the late maestro deka T. Ost rodus and appeared with various London orchestras. Reynolds is expected to be a valuable addition to Geraldton's musical circles.
An OCR fragment discusses stomach and liver health, touting a tonic as a cure. It claims the tonic cleanses the stomach and blood, with testimonials from a summer West Australia visit. The text is garbled but presents a promotional tone for a medicine sold by a store or chemist.
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