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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
2
An OCR fragment lists a department store sale featuring winter wool scarves, knickers, raincoats, hats, gloves, and undervalued garments with prices in old currency. Mentions ladies garments, millinery, and Velveteen items with varied price points and catalog-like offerings.
A brief note from Perth shows continued activity in the grocery department with a few lines signaling ongoing operations. The message emphasizes that the department remains active and serves customers in the Perth area.
Fragmentary note recalls Kevinite and Ramesh Whitehurst with memories from a family. Daughters mentioned. unclear events and locations due to garbled text. No explicit dates, places, or outcomes provided.
Moore duty reports from Perth include marriage and death notices for Jane daughter of John Joyce of the Royal Marines. Details indicate traditional notices published in THR style under marriages and deaths.
Local and general notices describe the St John’s Presbyterian Church arts and crafts fair running into July with art amateur photography industrial and cookery sections and educational exhibits. It promises ambitious prizes and musical and dance competitions. schedules are available from secretary Mrs D Jeechens and Mr Henry May at Queen’s Hall with preview of film stars and a busy program for Saturday and Monday.
JPPLY CO receives approval for erecting a new State school at Nethanpies while a Police Court session before RM Ray nund Gee sees William McQuarey fined for Heal Act breach. Jame Jenner faces penalties for Truffle Act violation as port cargo issues draw attention to export strides in West Australia. Mendel Estate near Mullews advances repurchase for repatriation use. British Football Association council meeting at Murchison Inn notes open premiumhip and registrations. A bustling Ball at Town Hall drew crowds, with plans for a later recap.
A long garbled local record notes As The Murchison mining scene features veteran prospector Theoron Lejon Claudius and his varied ventures in Duy Dawasbost and Perth. It mentions a celebrated wedding gift display, Geraldton post office renovations, a golden wedding anniversary for Mr W Moore and his wife, an engagement and a Fremantle death, plus arbitration proceedings spanning Meckatharra and Kalgoorlie involving wage disputes and industrial court scheduling.
A town shop advertises a wide range of stockings and hose in various fabrics and weights. Plain peer hose ribbed cotton, wool and cashmere pairs priced from 2s6d to 12s6d, plus white cotton hose and openwork styles. Also notes a fresh stock of winter dress goods including navy and white checks and gabardines at 4s6d per yard.
Listing of plain gabardines tricotine wincey and silks at various yard prices, specials on sateen and dress lengths, winter millinery including beaver scarves and hats, coats, and garbages. Features ranges in wool garments, children clothing, and a grocery department with easy selling prices and free delivery.
A deputation led by M'Callum Smith MLA urged the Acting Premier to back a bulk wheat handling scheme funded by the Federal government. They stressed state support for a cooperative model and promised Cabinet review. They addressed concerns of competition and requested lawful drafting of papers.
Oswell's members gather at Town Hall on Thursday at 7 30 for a visiting nursing schema concert and dance. Friday venue shifts to Railway Hotel. Sunday Town Hall concert drew strong public support with Elis in Sullivan's Loot Chord and an encore. O'Connor and Tierney highlighted with Bohemian Girl and God Gave You to Me. Kim Holmes accompanied with high praise. Grand Flower Ball tickets on sale for June 14. A committee meeting set for tomorrow night at the secretary's shop.
Mr Burney Kidman described as a pioneer in cattle trade tours London after a rapid U S journey by motor and rail. He sources cattle from Sierra ranches to Chicago sale yards, praises American packing methods and transport, notes beef and mutton price disparities, and urges lucerne cultivation in Australia for fodder amid bad seasons.
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