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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
2
An OCR fragment from Equity Clothiers lists multiple fabric and textile items with bargain pricing. Mentions include bedding cloths, sheeting, planeselette, towels, silks, and various yardage and by the dozen quantities. The text reads like a shop catalog with highlighted deals and pricing scattered in the lines.
A May 16 1885 issue notes a Sunday Band Concert in town and reports on the Geralchson Police Court case where Walter Good pleaded guilty to drumming in Gahedral Avenue, with fines or imprisonment. It also covers public holiday declarations, electric light reports, the Royal Commission on Federation finances, radium supply figures, and the cost of living inquiry by the Royal Commission with the Disabilities Commission chair to oversee.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions Bir Rider and Wagesrd as authors with relatives and names scattered through a North West region. The text records travels and greetings from Pont Augusta Ley and Trakle nmi penity near Teecka with unclear dates and missing connections.
The article outlines government takes from South African diamond mining profits, noting shares received by the state and by shareholders. It cites figures such as 4,832 pounds 12 shillings percent and contrasts government percentages with private profits, referencing T. M. Cullinan and the Cullinan diamond. It mentions the Transvaal Government’s stake and implications for taxpayers and subsidies.
Short note indicates funds for a trades council event on May 1. Mentions employee involvement to ensure contract and ire actions. Lacks clear entities or outcomes.
An emergetia committee organized a large fall outing for residents and neighbours from farming centres. Prominent workers donated gifts, trophies and prize money totalling about 124 pounds. Athletic events were well attended though evening turnout was lower. a school hall dance followed the day’s activities.
Oswells advertises winter drapery with wide and printed fabrics at various yard prices. It features dress tweeds, ladies millinery, children's and men's garments, and winter shirts and underwear, all priced to clear.
A deputation from the Foot Association asked Wedneedly Council to cut the rental from 25 percent of gross to 15 percent of net for the recreation ground. Figures shown for two matches suggested profits. waiving tea room fees was requested. The Mayor noted receipts of 44/11/0 from the matches and favored a change to boost pay for attendees, while officials argued against excessive waivers.
Church notices list services at Wesley Church St Johns and others with choir singing and youth addresses. A long travel diary describes a police trek from Meekatharra to Broucy Creek, braving bogs floods and drought while patrolling the outback and monitoring sheep losses and native camps.
A letter discusses brewing supply, barley sugar and hops from Australia and a local dairy chain. It cites a contract for 2000 units, 4000 bushels, and a town industry worth £35,000 yearly while urging fair treatment of brewers and workers. The tone reflects old style community writing and industry concerns.
A disputed scene at Tradea Hall shows a Union organizer and W Mavkenzie preparing a bout with Mr Hughes over a stake of £30 in three months. The encounter, witnessed by about 30 female members, led to a tentative agreement to fight at Unity Theatre or for nothing, with proceeds to union funds, amid unclear strike fund implications. May Day events and plans for a bout at Borvat Mills, South Yarra, in Australia are noted.
Delam Everything presents at King's Theatre this evening the English artist Harry Craft and Nims Winnie Wager in a live program featuring scenes from Blues King Hall. The show promises elaborate costumes and a Western melodrama atmosphere with a photoplay insert and a cast including Zang Daniels Terence Souk Beery and Tom Bird.
A complex discussion within the Seamen's Union and accusations against John Curtin surface in a April issue of the Seamen's Journal. The debate centers on alignment with Labor movement, government stance in Western Australia, and perceived blacklisting tactics amid party tensions.
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