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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Readers are urged to handle treasured photographs with care to avoid damage. A local tip cites framing as essential, noting that proper mounting preserves value and appearance. Vague references to names and places are present but details are unclear.
In Geraldton the issue of using good paper for parcels is questioned as the paper deteriorates. Constantine and Gardner argue the Perth prices do not face objections, stressing the need for reliable packaging materials.
The notice lists Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Western Australian Branch at St Georges Terrace with secretary and underwriter George Johnston. It cites Corsenal Accident, employers' indemnity plate policies Fidelity Guarantee and Burglary policies and directs prospective buyers to Pope and Brown in Geraldton for prospectuses and full information.
fragmentary catalog style note mentions bag types and brands with misspelled terms urging careful purchase of lighter paper and specifying Australian made bags.
A Perth correspondent reports on a St Patrick’s Day procession with many children in white uniforms and a notable display of war pipes. The piece notes school activities, fencing classes for Perth girls, and a forthcoming winter fashion display, with a photographer missing a cake-munition scene and plans for future experiments in costume and motion.
The governor weighed the jury petition for remission of a prisoner from Meckatharra jail where Scott is suspected of stabbing Caroline Cane of Geraldton. Nine diphtheria cases exist at the Meckatharra hospital with Polly Grenfell aged nine listed among the fatalities. Mixed fathing at Cassarian Pool hints at diversion at Meckot Barra as the Daily Mirror and Daily Mail report on Nerlin telegraphy. A new steel line touted as triple durable is marketed, aimed at cutting taole.
Public notices offer prepaid advertisement options for births marriages and other items with instructions to include sender name and address. References to agents and office locations on Bayleys Street and at Constantine Gardner’s storefront describe where to obtain forms and submit notices.
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