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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1925
Page
2
The Local and General column reports rainfall over the past 46 hours ending 8 am and lists measurements. It notes the Prohibition League’s upcoming meeting at the Town Hall on Monday night at 8 o clock and invites attendance. It also mentions 11,000 bales carried forward with 44,000 not yet offered and references continuing religious activities by a visiting moderator in Walton.
A Northampton Social and Dance at King's Hall Northampton drew good crowds with performers Thelma Mitchell Rose Willan Elsie Wight and Rose Williams providing stylish piano and lively entertainment. The venue featured tasteful decorations and a strong musical program.
The mayor presided as council members debated property valuations on several blocks in Eleanor Sanford and surrounding streets. Affected owners including Mrs Poster and Mr Bailder saw reductions from initial figures, with adjustments tied to per-foot land values and improvements, while others faced contested assessments and requests for lower rates.
Oswell's offers Gabadine trousers in tu nimot at 14/8 per pair and Men White Deill trousers at 7/6. Tweedworth Man's goods cleared at 7/11, Pyjama Suite at 1/9, Black Cashmere BOCK at 2/6, Working Socks three for 2/11. Zephyrs and Mussie-de-Loie fabrics with various clearances listed. White sheetings and muslin fabrics priced per yard.
A large crowd gathered at Precameen’s Hotel corner where J T Dennison J P of the United Licensed Vietambert Association of Australia voiced strong anti prohibition arguments. He argued prohibition failed in the USA and other nations and urged electors to judge the facts, citing arrests and costs.
The debate quotes the US Solicitor General and critics like H L Mencken arguing prohibition failed to reduce crime and diminished respect for law. It notes rising arrests under liquor laws, and contrasts pre and post prohibition crime trends along with costs of government. References to Rev George Tulloch and a Perth meeting discuss proving Harding quotes and anti prohibition claims.
Anglican Church listings describe tomorrow services at Christ Church with Holy Communion at 11 am and 3 pm, Sunday School at 7:30 am, plus an Evensong. The midweek Lent observance and Bluff Point service feature sermons on social issues and the prize system. The Rev Lang and other speakers lead a program of hymns, choir items, and a Star of Bethlehem finale.
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