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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
2
Upper Chapman Road Board invites tenders for gravel road works including 12 ft width, bridge approach embankments and wing walls on Maik Road near Veius. Tenders close at noon on the 8th of May, address to the Chair and marked Tender.
Genuine clearing sale offers cups and tea sets priced from 1 shilling to 5 shillings, plates and dessert dishes at 4s6d, bowls and basins from 1s, fancy teapots from 5s, earthenware from 3s8d, enamel goods 1s3d, children's ware and kettles available. Includes glassware and miscellaneous kitchen items.
The harbor works engineer Odico and staff have a renovated officers’ quarter at Flagstaff Hill. A new tire plant by Geraldton wheelwrights Wen and Fo is installed, with prices matching the North. The text notes the firm’s outlay will be recouped by local residents through the expanded facilities and services. An Australian Paper for Australian Women is introduced highlighting a nonpolitical, nonsectarian magazine funded by subscribers, with extensive features on home, travel, and shopping guidance.
Dr J T Franklin announced his challenge to incumbent Sir Willing for Perth mayor in a campaign highlighting that the Town Hall site decision should rest with ratepayers, not officials. The report covers local politics, financial notes, a Labor Day holiday, weather brief, and community events in Geraldton and surrounding areas.
A notable theft occurred Tuesday evening at Parliament House during a session led by Thanum Walker MLA. James Hickey, ALL, confronted an intruder, prompting a call to police. Constable Boyit secured a description, leading to the arrest of Samet Jones, a rug-maker, by 7:30 pm at the Port Hotel for theft or receiving stolen goods.
Local ad lists Oswell's stock with dress goods and general drapery. Men and boys clothing feature tweeds in navy and grey, wool sweaters, undergarments, and fashion shirts. Prices range from 5 shillings 6p to 20 shillings, highlighting winter wear for school and everyday use.
The listing details men’s and women’s wear and home goods. Wool blankets and Geelong blankets in various weights and colors, padded rugs, towels, and linens. Also notes ready winter lines for children and ladies jumpers. Prices shown for several pieces.
The Young Australia League plans Christmas tours for country and city schoolboys to Perth and Eastern States. Over 600 WA boys have joined similar visits to foster patriotism and industrial growth. A 16-officer team will supervise arrivals, with strict camp curfews and parental authority. Leaders John Tucker and J J Simmons direct the program, details via E K Marie, general secretary, 578 Hay Street, Perth.
A Geraldton football meeting presided by Mr P. Buck attracted a full attendance. Clubs Hallways Rovers and Fire Brigade affiliated for the coming season. A coach for school football was to be appointed while central and boundary umpires were deferred. H H Licenlow became secretary succeeding Be U Tindal.
A premiership draw sets matches on May 12 Town vs Eavy 2 v Rangers May 19 Thistles v Rangers May 26 Thistles v Town The Tate in Sea will select from Bu Taylor Kine Merag Horket Theos Jones Thompson Tempertos Chambers Howes amid a patriotic crowd at the National Aston.
Geraldton Rifle Club invites Mt Magnet Rifle Club to a home and away Swan Cup clash on May 7 over 300, 500 and 600 yard ranges. Selected Geraldton team includes Rowe Smyth Jewell Lester Blenenne Leach Teed er dann Emergencies Smith Lucas and Askew. If Nene Sees cannot attend, captain Lester must be notified before 1 am Saturday. Shooting begins at 2 pm.
A man who kept losing his collar stud complains to his wife who suggests biting down on hairpins to keep it in place. The ploy works for days until one morning he wakes to find he has swallowed the collar stud, and his wife dryly notes he finally knows where it is.
Thousands surged past gates at Wembley Stadium causing panic and crowding as coercive police and mounted units attempted to quell the chaos. Reports describe fans breaking in at two and three o clock, thousands unable to gain admission, and women fainting amid pandemonium before authorities regained control. The King was said to arrive at three.
A farmer named White in Greenhills district faced a peat war attack. Linn fim behind and Mim assisted. several teams moved before a main force arrived.
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