The Big Store Buess Alpartment Sale Items
A fragment from an old advertisement lists a large sale at a department store. It mentions dresses, lingerie, undergarments, knickers, ladies trims, lace, insertion, and hats in multiple price points.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
2
A fragment from an old advertisement lists a large sale at a department store. It mentions dresses, lingerie, undergarments, knickers, ladies trims, lace, insertion, and hats in multiple price points.
A brief item notes a grocery department effort aimed at indicating readiness or presence in the north of Perth. The fragment mentions five key points or features but lacks clear details on events, dates, or involved entities. Further readable specifics are needed for a fuller summary.
Notices of deaths and obituaries, church services, marriages and civic matters from the town. Includes gratitude for condolences, hospitalities, and details of services at St John’s Presbyterian, Wesley Methodist, Salvation Army, and Church of England, plus municipal rate discussions and the death of Mrs. Hale.
Saturday May 2 at Shipton Lodge Oddfellows met with strong attendance. P O Frank Jeffery presided as they filled a vacancy by appointing G A Howton to a position. The narrative notes ongoing strength in a governance matter and references to a resigned official.
A 5300 ton ship Golconda under orders to call at Geraldton to lift 1500 tons of wheat scheme freight, expected June 5. The Xing Gor gon to Singapore with 500 tons Gerakivon flour, arrives Wednesday. A French made brass band instrument with 2 years wartime service on display at F A Woodward show rooms. Mr C E Anstie, ex City Band member, instrument presented for Preventible exhibition. William Stewart later died aged 80 in hospital. funeral at Methodist Cemetery afternoon.
Adelaide City Handicap saw Mareen take the lead early and hold on for victory over Anotia with Alacrity and St. Vern behind. Times noted as 1 min 28 4 sec with dividends of £22 15s and £2 15s. At Goodwood, Master Geeze won with odds 5 to 4 and Hed Banner led in the Handicap race. In British Association play, Rangers and Town clashed at Rosen's Park in a turnover-filled afternoon.
Wool and cotton hose for men women and children with ribbed cashmere and silk options. Winter dress goods and millinery show new shades and trims. Coats golfers and woolen garb for all ages with low prices and free delivery. Grocery department offers lowest prices and high discounts with prompt home delivery.
Front column reports Collin miners threatening extended strike over wage demands of 20 percent on contract work and 6 percent on day rates. Cost of living, parliamentary salary increases, and broader industrial tensions color the dispute, with rail services potentially affected once coal stocks run down. Economic shifts and thrift emerge as boom prices ease, while wheat board politics stir farmer concerns and local markets.
At a recent meeting speakers Bhallard Bandover and Colonel Manning urged resuming trade with Germany noting most countries have done so while Australia delays. They argued the current policy raises living costs, blocks direct imports, and deprives Australia of a payable market for local material as other nations secure German goods.
A cluttered notice lists varied items from policy counts and insurance figures to music services and general sales. Mentions A. P. A. Ltd and D. Tierney piano tuner, Blight Bros repairs, and vendors selling reduced price goods including gentlemen's underwear and patterns for loading and children.
The Under-Secretary for Law cites fines under the Traffic Act as revenue for the treasury while local authorities question administration. The Mayor and Town Clerk clash with the Geraldton official over who prosecutes and pays costs, with police advised against action.
Mr Halligan from Lands Department is sent to Geraldton after the Premier’s pledge to rent an official to defend soldiers seeking land. Mr J Kelly of States Savings Bank is housebound with four others, yet progressing well. Sir E H Wittenoon returns to Perth from the Carnarvon district aboard the a2 Gorgon. A meeting of electors is addressed regarding current politics as cereals issues surface amid complaints.
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