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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
2
A catalog entry lists Plannelette garments including fringed rugs priced at 15 shillings, coloured blankets at 10 shillings 6 pence, and other textile items such as Indigo Berge, silk hole goods, and various trindes and felt materials. The listing mentions 12 different items and references English felt in the latest stock.
A fragmented Geraldton column records memorials for deceased relatives and family notices. It notes health updates, a mining fatality for Sidney Sharpe, and government photography frames from the capital ship era. The piece splices in odd anecdotes and local curios, reflecting community life.
A rough miscellany notes a cabal to disband a branch following a victim incident, a Denham anchored schooner rescue report, motor vehicle summaries for Geraldton district, and Harry Chil the London variety star slated for King’s Theatre shows. The artist profiles praise Australian sentimental icons while criticizing audience enthusiasm and film reprints.
Perth May 14 report notes 30 fresh developments in the ongoing dispute between hotel restaurant proprietors and their creditors. An application to the President of the Court is anticipated for further action.
The King’s will show a program featuring Jackie Coogan in a double bill with Love’s Wiklerbes. Also on Saturday and Monday a lineup including The Raight and other acts by Harry Cla will perform. Corinne Griffith appears in Love’s Wiklerbes wearing a notable costume drawing fan interest.
Fragmentary notes describe a secretary and a conference setup with automatic recording triggered by a telephone bell. It mentions a waller and a caller leaving messages as the device records, with references to a machine that can attach to a receiver to broadcast messages and a reduction of a percentage and a waived fee.
Winter textiles and ladies garments showcased at Oswell's with a focus on warm wister garb and fashion forward drapery. Customers are invited to inspect a range of fabrics, including dye and trim details, with special pricing and new arrivals for the season.
London wool sales report uneven demand with strong home and foreign bidder interest. Tammanian greasy merino sold at 1234, greasy crombeeds at 18, cromberds quoted at five to one percent over decline rates.
The life and death of Viscount Milner, long a key figure in South Africa during 1905, are noted as he suffered an illness while traveling to attend Senate sessions. The Northam Department secretary and Q Neville are mentioned in connection with the transport and arrangements.
The final of the Labor Day pairs concluded last Saturday after interruptions. Trigg and Wheat faced E. Williams and Gershen in a tight contest, with the former pair winning by five. Observers noted ongoing interest and plans for future matches.
A series of incomprehensible letters discuss government coinage and federation fears, then shift to local water issues. Residents debate excavation timelines for reservoirs, supply adequacy, and the need to enlarge the water system, with officials noting delays and seeking inquiries.
Tuesday a North West delegation led by EH Angelo and J M Drew urged government aid for a new stock route from Hamelin Pool to Mallows to cut travel distance about 100 miles. They argued the route could serve pastoral needs though costs were pegged near £5,000 by A O Neville. Also noted was the death of John Jose Gritne, 68, at the Historic Hospital.
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