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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1926
Page
2
Exclusive winter goods list features ELITE ladies all wool knitted coats with clipped collars at six pounds nineteen shillings sixpence, value eight pounds eight shillings. Includes Nancy pull-ons, knitted costumes, girls velour coats, fleecy lined bloomers, wincey and flancelene nighties, with sizes for Ladies Maids and children and a vast new stock from local retailer.
Obituary notices honor Major and family members with memorial lines. The Protheroe Lead Mine near Geraldton faces a potential shutdown, with about 70 workers affected. Government and union figures discuss possible employment support or sustenance benefits during the stoppage and plans to restart operations.
The death of Mrs Mee de Luce is reported with sorrow by her devoted husband and two daughters. The text notes a life of faith and perseverance, describing a quiet graveyard of memories and a longing for eternal rest.
Australian Mutual Provident Society details bonuses every year for shareholders. Tulkies are protected from creditors up to a limit, with surrender values preserved for A.M.P.S. policyholders. Contact Eq Manager Corare St George's Terrace William Street for details on terms and ownership options.
The notice details an auction by Feuratey's Furniture with a typographical error in the heading. It calls all interested to attend next Thursday morning, referencing government and political context about taxation and the Legislative Council abolition debate, with quoted passages and figures from historical discussions. The piece blends local sale info with political critique and ill-formed OCR text.
A garbled advert listing mixes terms like underwear collar tie and shoes with scattered brands and promises. The ad hints at price points and product categories but remains largely unintelligible and fragmented.
The report details F W Dank and Mrs Dank planning a visit to Germany and Australia, with notes on poetry and landscapes. A counterfeit appraisal case links to a London convict, while detectives trace fingerprints to Western Australia as part of a fraud operation spanning cities and seas.
The Latesss Reduction Board met at Court Highway Geral this morning to hear why the Queen's Hotel Geraldton should not be de licensed. Globe Brewery represented by A N Altorfer and Mr Findlay ill in hospital attended. W Findlay licensee since three years. Inspectors detailed premises with 13 bedrooms, public use rooms, fittings, and staff. Hotel tariffs cited at 2 shillings daily, 2 shillings 2 pence quoted for Mrs Windy. Population of Geraldton and five mile radius given as 7268. Findlay stated Queen's Hotel was a working man’s hotel with moderate tariff. authorities noted strong wheat trade and demand for lodging amid harvest. Inspectors reported improvements and ongoing licensing board supervision.
Mr Carson, Nationalist candidate for Central Province, spoke at an open air meeting in Marine Terrace on Friday evening. He praised past Legislative Council service, urged retention of the franchise, and criticised Labour policies including railway actions, beer supply issues, and the 4 hour week. He pledged to push rail developments and oppose opponents, urging voters to back his program.
The King's Theater presents Rex Beach storied drama Winds of Chance with Anna Q Nilman Bea Lyon and Vic Dann tonight. Also Blanche Sweet drama Why Wanna Love on Wednesday and Thursday. The Crowded Hour with Bebe Daniels screens Wednesday and Thursday. The Verdict and Thank You show Monday matinee. The Gold Rush with Charlie Chaplin headlines Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday May 11 12 and 19.
The Labour Day picnic at Nabans featured ideal weather and a large Geraldton crowd, with adults enjoying grounds by the river and children active in sports and dancing. Notables including the Hon J M Drew and Hon J C Willesck attended as music by Cameron’s orchestra and bagpipe accompaniments entertained, while events covered 4100 yards, 120 yard dash, and various children’s races, concluding with a return train trip at dusk.
Fragmented OCR text describes a bowling gathering with lists of names and events. It mentions members like Ellery Zander Weese and others, notes a meeting time around five, and references a speaker or organizer planning activities. The readable portions imply a club or group memo about attendance and schedules.
A garbled report from South Manchester recounts wagers and social chatter amid World War II era themes. Names, sums, and places blur into a damaged narrative about betting, a Lisbon style scandal, and wartime economic strains affecting workers and households.
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