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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
2
FRANK GREEN & CO. advertise a broad stock of drapery and clothing items. The catalog lists winter blousings, corduroy, cremes, silk, and many ladies wear including flannel nightwear, knickers, chemises, bloomers, and merino combinations. A large millinery section is featured with invitations to inspect the collection at the big store.
The Wesley Church foreign mission anniversary is set for tomorrow with Rev W B Steadman of Fiji sharing life and work in India and Fiji. He will speak at 11 am and 7 pm, followed by a public meeting Monday at 8 o'clock where he delivers a lecture. Collections at services and the meeting support the Foreign Missionary funds. Technical Classes begin Monday offering instruction in accountancy shorthand dresscutting and needlework for balance of 18 students and for 18 who have secured a position.
Advert reads a wide range of wool and cotton garments including gowns, mantles, gaberdines, tweeds, and silks. it highlights tailored suits and coat options for men women and children with mercerised fabrics and heavy winter coats. also lists baby wear such as coats bloomers petticoats bonnets hats booties and shawls with various colors and sizes.
Local theatre previews announce Kings Theatre film bills and two weekly changes at Queen's Hall starting Monday. Also covered are Ascension Day services, continuation classes, and a civic welcome to visiting dignitaries. A partial report previews future mechanical institute events and regional development talks.
The Precbyiecim Church in Perth will hold morning services at the Minster space with Berry F Cameron officiating, and evening services led by Mr E Bardert. The Geraldton Branch Yeo Local Breach of the Young Abstainers' League plans a meeting at Doubl’s Hall Tuesday evening. Victoria District Turf Club announces a premic meeting on Monday June 6, weather holiday, featuring five events and the June handicap of 12 sovs over one mile. nominations due by 5 pm Monday May 31 to Secretary Mr P M Stegall, weights to be declared on Saturday, Mil 96.
The half yearly meeting of Victoria District Co. Limited shareholders convened at the Commonwealth Hotel with H R Hallett presiding. Debate over a mid year dividend, board unanimity, and proposed amendments to the articles dominated the session. a 10 percent dividend was approved after casting votes, and discussions covered finances, capacity expansion, and a proposed siding with witnesses resisting further stock dilution.
The text outlines electoral remarks across the Dampier division toward Perth and mentions a Labour senate path in West Australia. It notes the Angas division in South Australia remains lively with Glynn advancing slowly, and references C. Bryan of the OLP and A Buzacott of Western Australia.
Fragmentary notes recount a police campaign, a message from the Champions Gang, and a memorial for Mr. Bradford. It mentions Lieut Kempen, the Tresedpenon Railway, and the death of a 19 year old, with references to local figures, a religious gathering, and a wartime style casualty list amid paper costs.
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