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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
2
A fragmented sale notice from JG Smiths lists heavy discounts on clothing and boots. Items include boys and girls clothing, hats, hosiery, shirts, ties, belts, and ladies footwear with price cuts, some items marked at half price and others reduced from higher to lower shillings and pence.
Shipping notices show sailings of the Charon Paroo and Gorgom from Geraldton and Fremantle toward North West Australia and Singapore with Dalgety and Co. arranging freight and passage. Charon heads toward Fremantle on Saturday May 15. Paroo leaves Fremantle for Geraldton on May 1.
A local discussion questions making a coastal strip easily accessible to visitors and residents. Proponents argue the path would pay for itself and boost development, while opponents warn it favors private sale of Crown land and could cut through established residential parcels.
The Geraldton page reports on road work costs and possible grants, local court notes, and public notices. It covers entertainment listings at the Palace Gardens, a ministerial visit, the Agricultural Conference, and plans for rubbish removal, with space for rail and telegraph updates and land applications in the district.
A successful sale of Serving Bee property at Bootenal on Saturday included an 86 acre farm bought by Mr A Mea gowcroft. A Geraldton special train brought about 50 attendees. Mr J Grant bought a two year old unbroken filly. Cattle sold to Mr F McGuiness at 35 per head. A nearly new turn for wheat sold for 4 dollars a dig for 90.10 of wild oat.
A bay priced at £16 and seed wheat at 11 shillings 6 pence a bay are listed. The chaplcutter and engine were delivered for £150. The sale realized slightly over £3000.
A supplement prints a revised roster of Justices of the Peace across districts in the State of West Australia. Names with associated years appear for the Victoria Magistrate District and others, listing many officials such as Burges Samuel Vockier and Hamersley George, among numerous entries.
A Mingenew correspondent reports the wedding of Victor Linthorns and Mrs. W Beckett at the Agricultural Hall in Mingenew with Rev Hilly officiating. The bride wore a crepe de chine dress with lace and orange blossoms. the groom presented a ruby medallion. reception and dance followed, with over 100 guests.
The Guardian can be obtained in Geraldton through Mesare, Be aa i Eayiet G. Rosam and Co., and R. de Lucey, along with the four other publishers. The notice lists several offices where the publication is available.
Rudimentary notes describe scarce items supplied by Constantan and Gardece Gerailiee. Prices are listed but unclear and not confirmed.
Telegrams from Perth report an inquest into an infant death with testimony from the mother and father. The inquest was adjourned amid remarks by McDonald who refused to retreat. expenses and money mentions appear, and political notes follow with Fremantle figures and election words.
Fragmentary record of a union meeting noting resignations and elections. Mentions JLB as chair, A L Spencer resignation, new proposals, Geraldton Model Parliament link, Retail Traders Association request, and a Saturday ballad or rock event with resolutions and thanks.
Fragmented notes outline polling places in Central Province with references to court, schools, and parish sites including Seton and Georgina locations. Mentions Mrs Anderson and ministers and a central court area with various polling stations.
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