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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
2
An old time shop notice proclaims a large stock of stylish drapery and millinery with faded prices for blouses gowns and undergarments. It touts inspection of stock at Frank Green & Co and lists several items including cream silk blouses wool hose and lace gloves along with targeted promotions for mens and girls wear and hats.
A terse note discusses how a nationalist remark could be published under the author’s name and edited to fit public discourse. The brief highlights editorial handling of sensitive topics and potential implications for attribution.
Sparse, garbled listing of fabrics and garments with prices, referencing Elite Supply Co and The Ladies Drapers. Mentioned items include wool and cotton fabrics, hosiery, millinery, underclothing, baby wool clothing, and coats. Emphasis on wide range and affordable pricing.
Fragmented local notices recount a concert by Geraldsson Singing Class at Parwh Hall and a mining lease update at Culculli near Heedy's Well. It notes a Northampton Boy Scouts parade, postal service developments, and a new telephone office authorization, all within a dense, era-specific clipping.
An agency of the Government Savings Bank has opened at Delwalling under the supervision of the railway station master, Bankruptcy Coast. The notice announces the first meeting and public examination of the bank's operations and accounts.
Harry Beam ML.C pursues first hand information on the resources and prospects of the State before entering the Legislative Council. He visited Norhampton and Mullawas by motor car tour this weekend. Private Fren von of the 10th Light Horse, wounded at Gallipoli, returned to Geraldton with an artificial leg and speaks highly of the treatment he received abroad. Other locals noted include Private Fromton, Walter Davis, and Capt Wynzar. Sir Edward Stam and Mr W Moore discussed church and civic matters during a visit to the Angil Sunday School.
The Mines Minister Mr T Habimson reports a Tariidnian inquiry into Northampton Dejd Lar copper deposits in England. Historic production figures cited show copper exports worth £147,019 up to 1900 from 9,860 tons, with 1918 output at 34,578.54 tons ore containing 3,607.81 tons copper valued at £116,872. The discussion notes rising demand and price for lead, urging continued development and potential expansion of copper mining under current market conditions.
In Angus South Australia Glynn trails by 123 votes while in Berbers Bamford lags by 2 and 107. Calero Aume in NSW and Fawkner in Victoria remain close. In Dampier WA Gregory extends lead with a tally around 7,500 as electors total 167,549.
Racing at West Australia Belmont Park features a two mile hurdle event with listed horses including Vanut, Warambe, Toleki, Moongoon, Ravel, West Park, Pottlock, Gouden Atty, Welcome Hugh and many others. The program lists first and second class plates with numerous entrants and handicaps across multiple divisions including the May Handicap and other classes.
Ladies urged to view Winter Dress Goods and Millinery as Bowens announces the first display of seasonable drapery and winter millinery. Varied fabrics in white and cream tones, wool plaids, and new brands from Winter Millinery lines are offered, with pressing service and orders welcomed for timely delivery.
Edward Stone and Geraldton figures are recalled in a discussion of early Geraldton history. The piece recalls parliaments, governors, and local industry, with mentions of Sir Edward Stone, Major Logue, and various officials as part of the region’s political and economic development.
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