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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
Price list details reduced adapt to wartime rationing with items for boys and girls including boater hats, drill suits, tweed garments, embroidered linens, cambric and zephyr dreams, and black cashmere hose. Specific prices shift from old to new values reflecting sale reductions and substitutes.
A fragment mentions Gail Koombama for Derby with sponsors and ticket details unclear, indicating an entry note in a local racing context and potential attendance at an event.
Mess Dalgety and Co report the Amie’s movements with the Charon leaving Geraldtown forPre tountie on Saturday, likely a shipping notice.
May 5 1910 reports indicate the Budget passed its third reading amid debate on a large Finance Bill of about 200 folios. Expenditures and revenue forecasts are outlined, with tax changes including higher land and income taxes, petrol duties, and consumer levies. The article notes potential impacts on national development and defense, plus political context and commentary from figures like Mr. Money. Additional local notes cover carpenters joining, land openings near Geraldton, and community events.
A concert and dance will be held at Walhoway Hall on Tuesday the 24th to raise funds for building additions and refitting rooms at the rear of the hall. The Empire Day committee, led by Mrs Frank Climch, is organizing the event and hopes strong patronage. Teacher F F Middleton notes thanks for donations collected by Miss Newton last Saturday. The Early Rel a Deme column reports heavy rain across the region after a Farmers Conference, with rainfall totals listed for several locations as rain begins to fall after the delegates return to farming.
On Monday May 2 in Nabawal, Mr Patrick addressed a forenoon meeting at Mr Maynad s residence. The audience applauded his speech and he answered questions to general satisfaction. Mr Lander proposed and Mr Jupp seconded the motion, a vote of confidence passed enthusiastically, with Mr George Baker thanked as chairman.
Dalgety and Company Limited reports from London office the average prices realised for West Australian wool sold in April. Listings include Gascoyne Boolathana 49 scoured bales at 1d average, Carey Downs 60 greasy bales at 1d, Yanyarrie 72 bales at 6d, Roebourne Tamirey 24 bales at 1s 2d, Ayr 113 bales at 1s 1d, and other small lots from various stations.
Edward Wright faced charges for assaulting Thomas Hill in Marine Terrace after a billiards dispute at Shamrock Hotel. Witnesses testified Wright kicked Hill multiple times, leaving him unable to walk, while Hill had demanded payment for a billiard game. The magistrate called the act brutal and cowardly, sentencing options ranged to fines and potential imprisonment with costs awarded to the plaintiff.
Harold G. Coulter formerly manager for Dee Ficke is engaged to Misa Ethel Mie dred Corzick, heir to the Corzick family. The announcement notes their forthcoming wedding and family connections within Cucrick society.
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