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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
1
Local shop listing describes men's and boys wear including tweed trousers, wool pullovers, shirts, suits, sweaters, and overcoats at special prices. Advertises yardage deals and discounted items across wool goods and outerwear with limited quantities and bold pricing.
A fragmented report covers council discussions led by Bewell with Cr. Stone Hall and Lester in attendance. Topics include motor vehicle licensing, government property matters, and a potential local brickyard with cement and brick supply considerations. The record notes discussions on a mayoral conference, councillor payments, and a recent marriage of Frank Ager.
The report outlines total rates of £6,168 and arrears £449 with increases over last year. Health and sanitary fees rose to £1,420 and total receipts reach £3,085. Expenditure up £168, while electricity sales rise to 101,967 units. Net profit for the half year stands at £340, with tariff reductions impacting the year’s comparison.
The report records appreciation for staff work during the half year and expresses hope for a successful next period. The Town Clerk notes an item of £13 7s 0d but says it was not shown. Cr. Baker moves, seconded by Cr., plans discussed and approved.
Fragmented OCR text lists outward mail movements and schedules with place names and amounts, mentioning Midland, Thorens, Poth, Mew, Mingeens, Bee Suaetercy, and various times. The legible fragments suggest a routing timetable rather than a full narrative item.
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