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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
2
In Manchester department readers are offered several cloth deals. White Twill Sheeting ranges from 3s 11d to 4s 9d per yard with sizes 54 to 80 inches. Unbleached and white sheeting, damask, and striped flannelette are listed with limited stock and special prices, including 70 and 80 inch widths and table damask pieces.
Ocean Steamship Company appoints Muddart to lead while Packer takes charge of the Australian service as White Star and Berdeex lines update their leadership. The moves reflect a broader reshuffle in transoceanic liner operations with emphasis on efficiency and route optimization.
Fragmented OCR text describes a mining venture linked to government action. Mentions leadership, a period of waiting, and legal or court activity around the Waeders Court with notices and valuations. References a mine, proprietor interactions, and expected judgments or filings related to securing water rights and quotes.
Readable fragments state Salvation Army events with services at 10 am and 3 pm. Mentions McNess levy and appeals to mothers to attend, with stray references to Sky and Sanday School activities.
The Geraldton council, in a Wednesday meeting, sent a telegram to the Minister of Works seeking an immediate and definite statement on water supply. Mr George reports that investigations will start soon and may affect next winter's project, with instructions issued to proceed.
Beralton Rifle Club February competition details unreadable in OCR. Names and scores appear jumbled with references to club members and events. Preservation of entities is limited by damaged source text.
Oswell's announces a substantial sale on drapery and textiles with discounted prices across shirts under wear hats and nos. The notice lists bargain offerings in clothing including youths and boys wear and a range of fabrics and patterns at reduced rates.
After several hot days rain began Thursday evening and continued through Friday across Northampton and surrounding lines. Totals ranged from half to three quarters of an inch with some showers in Mullena and Talgon. Northern and eastern Murchison areas still await heavier falls. Registrations for 46 hours ending 8 am show Cue ten points Sharks Bay 142 Cararvon 34 Mt Magnet b Y 84 Meckathorn 2 Northampton 86 ra 107 Mingenew 114 Three Sandstone 1 Mullewa 48 Geraldton 121.
The Busselton Bowling Carnival featured McCrae and Williams defeating Wood and Searle 15-14 in the pairs and Medesiel with Russell Mth and Bignell with Prosser 19-12 to reach the final. Geraldton led Lotan Park 32-7 in the fours before retiring at the 20th head, while Fox gusen’s mixed team lost 30-15 to Kinga Pack. Geraldton had Asdack shifting the Kitty across three times to eight points. Geraldine fey played the shot but Randle shifted the kigtys for two points. McCry nearly won with a late run but the opponents edged ahead by one.
SASOMAL ITEMS reports the death of Mr Richnela, Lord Mayor of Sydney, aged 88, at Healey Beach South Australia. He arrived in Australia at 21, became foreman for the South Australian Excrying Company, later supervised the first boiler transport, then farmed and retired 18 years ago. He helped found the South Australian Farmers and Sets Association and foresaw farmers adopting new methods. Survived by Mrs Konpeon, 80, and six sons, four of whom remain in South Australia.
A Beraldton municipal meeting, chaired by A Kenotia, discussed loan allocations totaling £1000 for gas and electricity works, street lighting, and cab fares. A finance revaluation cut gas works capital from £12500 to £4500 and electric works from £11800 to £5000. Authorities promised time sheets, road repairs, and traffic fixes while noting rising street congestion and maintenance needs in Melbourne.
A fragmented OCR item notes damage amounts attributed to Fon within a carrels issue. Readable fragments list the acting party and financial impact, but full details are unclear.
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