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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
2
OCR fragments detail rising food and supply concerns, coastal labor friction, and government measures. References to calico and flannelette prices, Fremantle workers, wharf tensions, and compulsory conferences highlight a wary economy. Separate notes mention Trans-Australian railway relief hopes and butter shortages amid looming distribution challenges.
Citizens brace for ongoing disruption as Fremantle wharf turmoil slows imports and raises concerns over eastern supply dependence impacting regional industry and daily life.
Sunday night’s band concert at Tow n Hall promoted by Mrs J Pom and Mr A B Tokmou with a program to be revealed after church. Northampton branch opening announced at Bon Marche Geraldton. Kathamptom Hees to attend hospital annual event. Protestant Association meetings, gas supply promises, and Ascension Day plans outlined. Municipal markets report steady trade on meat, produce, and groceries. Presbyterian Church services and Union talk scheduled. land purchase for returned soldiers detailed at Carmamah estate near Three Springs.
An old fashioned winter clothing sale offers waterproof garments, knickerbockers, heavy undergarments, all wool shirts and pants, merino singlets, wool blankets, and a range of men’s, boys’, and youth clothing at low prices. Describes fabrics like all wool, natural wool blends, and heavy duty outerware, with emphasis on warmth and value.
Perth racing today at Canning Park features Loch Master and Queen Victoria Handicap betting, with samples and several plate events listed. Also noted are church festival plans at Geraldton and updates on local figures, including personnel changes at the Geraldton firm and sporting results from the recreation ground.
Fragmentary account references Charter Melon and Wetter Brande and Weil partners, noting a recent phenomenon in a bay with high tides exposing land at low tide. Mentions commerce ties, Neloma, and a lack of mullet for the day, with events moving through a south passage and sightings of Rekoraes Wa Rind horwant sccurrende.
The Mayor and Mayoress with School Board members and parents toured Geraldton School on Friday. Students' work in manual training and home industry courses impressed visitors. Presentations included gold medals for Dux 1918 Edith Tonk and Geoffrey Builder, and prizes for Albert Currie and Cecil Garrett, with singing and a Totong Anthem closing.
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