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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
2
An OCR fragment from Elite Supply Co listing apparel and textiles including women's hose silk to knee and cashmere hose, underpants vests shirts and underwear, with dated price hints like 2/11 4/1 and references to various brands and colors. The text also mentions a cleaner or maker promise and Brooks in a concluding line.
A public notice states that on the eighth day of October the signer resigns a position and advises all parties with accounts due to present statements of amounts to the men management at the Club Hotel. Dated this th day of October. Signed Bugh Smith.
Fragmentary text references a Friday or Saturday event titled For Ooastry Faith and Justice. The readable lines emphasize a rally or gathering and the themes of faith and justice with names that resemble archaic or misspelled terms. No clear date beyond October appears. location and participants are not identifiable.
Frebyiellen Chur and J MacMillan will conduct church services tomorrow with renewed readings and a youth program. Exhibits at Geraldius show cotton, yarn, and knitting, with Mr. Williams' local raw material offering promising industry prospects. Public notices cover hotel directories and tourist guides, town singing events, and a design on Geraldton’s waterfront. Fire destroyed the Gullewa post office buildings. Rev Days will preach at Wesley Church. Fox skins and livestock news connect to agricultural interests, while water supply progress at Geraldton advances with pipes, reservoirs, and upcoming tap installations.
Mr Keateb district superintendent says transport issues caused delays at the show. Trucks were supplied but some needed equipment was unavailable, hindering exhibitor loads. Efforts included dispatched trucks and special bookings to ease loading, while Mr Murray’s trophy was awarded to Mrs Crothers with 34 points. prize money totals £100.
Geraldton hosted Mingeneew in a polo clash that thrilled fans with fast play and shifting scores. Irwin Barge O Halloran and W Brosd led Mingeneew while N Bartlett H Pass Edgar Grant and Col Constantine represented Geraldton. Referee EC Clark oversaw a tight contest as the visitors built a late rally before Geraldton edged ahead.
Market notes show good supplies at Mani Cina with demand up for fowls butter and cabbage. Shoppers asked about beans turnips celery oranges and Cape gooseberries while prices remained modest across items like parsnips beetroot and celery.
The Minister in charge, Mr HK Maley, announced that Tuesday in October 1923 has been fixed as the cut off for all wheat deliveries to the pool. He warned against private trading and noted the scheme aims to supply the required wheat for the pool while maintaining London parity pricing.
The Victoria District Flour Mill directors report notes earnings and calls for a 10 percent dividend paid within six weeks. It mentions past losses written off, a proposed reduction of directors from five to three, and praises long-time director J. S. Teakle for his service while acknowledging age and limited capacity ahead.
Fragmentary text alleges Canadian vessel Esplerey encountered trouble and suggests intoxication on board. It mentions a fall after walking a block and provides unclear sequence of events with multiple garbled phrases.
A visiting Commonwealth Tariff Board led by chairman A. M. McK. Oakley held talks at Geraldton and Met with local business people and the council. The sessions covered taxation, duties on galvanized iron and wool, and potential reforms, with officials stressing the board’s nonpolitical stance and its role in recommending policy changes to the government.
An obscure notice informs readers that Jack Rowe Hairdeasidee and Turacoe TM EGS have taken over the recently held business on Durlacher Street and nearby areas, signaling a shift in local ownership and management.
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