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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
2
Local and general notices discuss the planned reopening of the Ajena lead mine in the West Galena district with arrangements completed. A government loan of £1500 supports the project, while arbitration courts handle labor issues and leadership details amid political shifts and ministerial changes.
In Geraldton district news a Buick car showcase with J. Iz the Gemstone agent, and Mr T A ton from Twin Peaks Station praise the latest model. Reports cover farm yields, wool and sheep data, and new settlers improving land, plus a labor party talk on election plans and an Ugly Men’s Association running a Balmont Cup with cash prizes.
Seasonable winter drapery at OSWELLS features warm winter coats with belt and fur detail at 45/5 to 59/6, new golfer coats in light shades, ladies wool jumpers at 19/6, used line tassel wool scarves at 10/6, warm knitted frocks for children at 15/6, and up to date Maida tweed coats at low prices. New stocks of seasonable millinery for ladies and children, with good value tweeds and dress goods including double-worth tweeds and heavy cloths at 2/1.
A Geraldton council meeting discussed a new by law prohibiting transport of propane without proper covering or protection. It also granted permits for football ground use, radio club staff changes, well work, road alignment, and amended property and leave requests. The session included reports from health, gas and electricity departments and a plan to issue loan advertisements.
Reports from May sales at Copley s Siding and Midland market show 607 cattle submitted from Wyndham and Derby with improved quality. Sheep totals near 5495 with 300 from Murchison. prices firm or rising on strong competition from country butchers and goldfields buyers, with prime beef reaching up to 7d per lb and ewes and lambs steady in late rates.
A long ledger of weights and prices for Medina goods appears alongside parish announcements. The text covers various weights, prices, and terms for items from light weights to prime and weighty lots, then shifts to a church meeting recounting officers, communicants, and financial statements. The report notes the fourth occasion of the event, references specific clergy and wardens, and lists contributions, debts, and distributions, closing with governance and committee names.
Notice announces the Norn yearly Meeting of Ratepayers to be held at the Commedl wil in thes SAILWAY TSA SOUR ME. It notes publican TAKEN OVER the TEASposite the Railway and mentions Logan as a participant. Fruit and vegetables will be supplied regularly with refreshments and country orders promptly catered.
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