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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1924
Page
1
A call proclaims best art crafts and lowest prices in towns with careful packing and rail or road forwarding. Mentions ships and shops including McLEOD and WALLER with prompt delivery and personal supervision. Telephones listed for shop numbers and local storage services referenced.
A bustling district turf meeting featured large fields, with winners including Farnsworth’s runners and Lily Bos bred mares. Officials praised the setup, while crowds enjoyed racing across many handicaps and a standside program, though some overweight issues affected results.
Reports note a dramatic crime in London with thieves smashing Harman's jewellers window on New Bond Street. They seized valuables valued at about £8,000, then fled, abandoning their car as police searched the area. The incident is described as among the most sensational robberies in the city.
The article debates how women over forty should dress, balancing youth and age appropriate style. Critics discuss whether fashion should reflect vitality versus maturity, noting that many older women wear outfits that suit them well and express confidence despite age.
Mr. Alan Genican arrived from Broome by air to discuss pearling profits with Northern Times sources. The text notes improved prices and renewed contracts, with pearlers optimistic that surplus shell can move to London markets, signaling a potential safe investment and stabilized market after wartime disruption.
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