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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
2
A chaotic sale advert lists reduced prices on white calico, unbleached sheeting, and linen goods. It touts limited quantities, customer-focused discounts, and a broad assortment from dresses to hats with special prices and clearance emphasis.
Mr and Mrs Whitey express heartfelt thanks for the many letters and kind words received after their recent sad bereavement.
Seralitoy Gnariian Pox Country discusses a plan to standardize wheel handling in the state. Farmers are urged to subscribe to a test of Ot for each bushel of grain, funding bags and equipment, aiming to reduce future costs and adopt improved methods. The districts report progress and expect broader adoption in the coming weeks.
Local farmers urge bulk handling for the Geraldton zone to export wheat via Fremantle ports while avoiding shipping bottlenecks. They seek six pence per bushel funding to extend silos and rail facilities, warn against overloading Fremantle and push for transferring nearby grains to Geraldton terminal.
Cotton and wool ribbed and plain hose listed in varied prices. Sizes up to 12 inch, includes plain or openwork, black cashmere option, and wool ribbed styles. Low Bedrock prices, extensive selection in town.
Just opened a choice selection of new materials for the winter season featuring navy and white printed checks and gabardines priced at 98 6d per yard. The offerings emphasize fresh patterns and fabric quality for early seasonal wardrobe updates.
Winter millinery features new season models in bow toppers and hats with affordable prices. Winter coats and golfers advertised with warm fabrics and varied premiums. Wool cloaks in latest shades promoted with discounts. Men’s and Manchester sections claim further splendid bargains. Grocery department touts low prices, high discounts, and free delivery.
The Meekatharra Rifle Club issues a public challenge to rival clubs in Marebison and Victoria districts to compete for a handsome cup donated by Swen Brewery Co. Rules will be published after replies, with ten gold medals planned for top scores.
A stray page from Oswell’s records notes rainfall totaling 175 points this month aiding crops and gardens. June 18 saw a juvenile football match organized by Mendawos Keefe and Lilburn between Convect series and State wéhoot with 2 goals each side and many spectators including women serving cakes and refreshments.
Details from Charters Towers report a large gold nugget found between Mount Leysbou and the Black Knob by prospectors Hoag and Crabb. The piece measures 9 inches by 1 inch by Tim inches, weighs 143 ounces, and is nearly pure gold with quartz veins visible. They paid £4 per ounce for 474 pounds in total.
An old report discusses airship travel to Australia in about a day and a half at roughly £190, noting higher steamship costs and possible profits from mail and passenger carriage. It cites Air Commander Maitland and Royal Society of Arts lectures, with comparisons to Melbourne to London fares from twenty years earlier.
The report notes the poorest workers receive £7 weekly wages with free schooling for their children funded by teachers paid between £4 and £8 weekly. It also mentions a silver price drop, a favorable outlook for British exports, ongoing wage-hour reduction demands, and Justice Higgins examining the issue amid new complaints referenced as Carenio Chast Complaints.
A brief item notes that an individual received the Mini entry and Courthones in Northampton. The text provides limited context and names a location but no dates or outcomes. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.
Extended notice fragment shows an entity named Emeoval Worree M and W seeking to announce some form of request or action. Readable text is incomplete. provides no clear event, date, or location to confirm a full public notice.
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