New Season Dress Goods and Trimmings Opened
Ladies' Wear announces the opening of the new season dress goods and trimmings. Special selections curated by head dressmaker Miss Churchill.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
2
Ladies' Wear announces the opening of the new season dress goods and trimmings. Special selections curated by head dressmaker Miss Churchill.
Report notes a vessel named Veamet under Geo Stab with crew Forrest and J Cox. No outward cargo and only passenger L Penn aboard. Services listed as R.C. Church Masses 7 80 and 10 am, 1 90 pm, Evening Devotions, Special Heaven Service, and children's services at 10 am and 30 pm.
The 1942 centenary marks the first copper and sand discovery in the Northampton district. Mason found copper at Wandenooks, later developed by a company for years. A. C. Gregory’s 1818 reports spurred exploration, and by 1819 the Geraldine mine area was acquired for £1 per acre. Early yields included 941 tons of high grade ore and 677 tons of pig lead, with shipping values rising to £35,143 per ton and £11,610 respectively, all before the Geraldton-Northampton railway opened on July 36, 1875.
The article reflects on the grit of early miners and the limitations of old mining laws. It argues that while old methods proved workable, a modern state trial and updated legislation are needed to allow private property mining. It notes potential new lead and copper deposits and compares outdated rules to Queensland's freer ownership framework.
A Victoria district club meeting will read the balance sheet after noon Monday with talk of a July race meeting possible. The new Licensing Act prompts questions about its strict provisions and unworkable rules as a Fremantle case shows a fine on a Sunday. Three Springs land settlement advances rapidly while government contracts for a dam at 2s per yard cost around £400. Victoria Pictures ends tonight, with next week’s Masonic Hall screenings in place, and renovations include a rear gallery. Rev W Floyd Shannon preaches at Presbyterian Church with free seats, then departs for Perth for the Assembly.
Price of wheat rises by 44d per bushel while 33 34d is quoted. A Licensing Act breach sees Andrew Iumd fined £11 a. Plans for a new Geraldton railway station may be inspected from May 10. Human remains near Wooramel Beach dated seven to eight years, with Asiatic origin suspected. Uganda wheat ship arrived. loading to start. Weather shows showers in southwest, general fine elsewhere. seas rough. Rabbits invade Northampton area despite barriers. Northampton Roads Board discusses reorganization and governance, with chairman change and land-water reserve protections, plus scrutiny of local works and budget approvals.
Councillor A McClintock of Kalgoorlie arrived in Geraldton for a land interest at Yuna and left by the morning train for Naviling. He is a longtime Kalgoorlie councillor and secretary of the Kalgoorlie Mechanics Institute. Mrs Brownrigg mourns her father Quor Wm Clarke who died in Adelaide aged 74 after a long police career. Mrs Brownrigg’s son was killed recently at Howatkarra. E Pore, chair of Geraldton Education Board, was in Perth for the Education Conference. Arrivals from Perth included S L Bneges Mates and Mrs M Nathan and daughters, moving to Heraldton with Mr Nathan. Sergeant Smythe, who had a fit last Wednesday, is improving. Mr and Mrs Dunk left Getataton for South Australia. a large circle of friends saw them off.
An agitated husband reports his wife vanished since 8 pm, giving a chaotic description of her appearance and a brindled bulldog as the companion. The terse officer stalls for details before promising help.
In recent championship singles play Roberts lost to Raynes 31-20 this afternoon after Roberts earlier defeated Dina 3a 22 on Thursday. Randle defeated Arch 31-16 in Friday action, with Raynes victory heightening interest in the title chase. The page also advertises Woods' 1% cough remedy and notes the Geraldton Guardian free copy offer.
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