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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
2
Advertises linen, crepe, winceys, flannel and morocain fabrics with prices per yard or piece. Lists silk fugI, bath soaps, palmolive, Caahere bouquet, floral cretonnes and ladies frocks. Includes children's striped top socks and various shades and quality terms. Units shown in shillings and pence. May reflect retail sale and discounting.
A room within the Bay precinct hosts a meeting on contract matters with participants named Grace Matte and Montes. Foregoing details, the session lays out upcoming vendor adverts and standing arrangements.
Appointment of Medical Deicer J D J Meline takes over Dr Bord’s practice. Perth vegetable prices report fresh from markets: cabbage 15/-, carrots 19/9, potatoes 21/3, tomatoes prime 17/1, plus other prices. Deaths note Mrs B M Ash of Northampton, aged 27, leaves husband and four children. Geraldton club results and local council notes on land, petrol, and civic matters recur in this compact local page.
Florence and Cliftos, billed as an acrobatic comedy duo, perform a lively routine at the Prince of Wales Theatre with daring stunts interspersed by comic skits. The program also features Clara Moore and other acts, with sensational stage numbers and a cast including Madge Kellamy and George OBrien. A second act previews a sister feature in Gerahilton, with more vaudeville-style performances and adjacent film screenings.
A special council meeting in Cowicepality approved the appointment of Linn Glendinning as town clerk and engineer with a 2616 annual salary. Glendinning, previously acting engineer for the Methourne Tramways, brings administrative and technical experience, including road building and municipal works, and can assume duties immediately.
A man named Owen Beane fell about 40 feet into a mine at Tra Bors, Gale ma yesterday morning. He sustained severe injuries and died en route to Northampton. The District Coroner ordered a post mortem to determine cause. Beane was not employed in local mines and reportedly wandering from workings at the time. He was about 52, wife remaining in Masterton to reside at Goomalling.
A glimpse at the fashions shown by Am eX Whiting at Ye Hollows Taele Fallin reveals daring designs and Parisian influence. Buyers from across the region attended as garments and tailored outfits highlighted new seam styles, including shirts with distinct shapes and decorative touches. Experts also previewed a forthcoming Crescentian look and noted bands of unicats to complement the attire, with rolled top stockings drawing poets and companies alike.
Oswell announces a grand display featuring spring drapery and millinery. Exclusive direct models from Bant im Beales and local makers highlight silk hosiery, gloves, shirts, pajamas, and hats with wide color ranges and midrange prices, inviting shoppers to view the new stock.
A Monday meeting reviewed attendance and plans for the annual social at the Drui. The Hanson Cup final is set for Park on Saturday with a British vs Australian international tentative for October 19. Teams listed include Australia Messan Heatt Barker Enether and Britain Cartwright Corkbill. The selection for the Hansen Cup final and the Twos Bow lineups were announced, with referees and reserve players noted.
The report outlines Premier speeches on projected surpluses and tax changes, including a proposed 33 1 8 percent income tax hike and £2,000,000 set aside to clear unfunded deficits. It notes debates in Parliament over land tax, public finances, and agricultural spending, with emphasis on broader economic stability and rail improvements.
A note describes a Saturday meeting to decide the opening date at Market Green for the bowling venue. It notes that the grove is not yet available, discussions with Aledek and Cyre continue, and an official tent officer appointment is pending. Purchasers are warned that any new bowl must bear the 1924 stamp and comply with the new standard.
Anecdotal reminiscences describe keeper E. Tanner and his eighteen years with labeled birds at Zoe. The piece highlights Baby the hornbill and Minahs, noting their playful, affectionate behavior and the patience needed to tame small birds for better speech and trust.
The fragment describes red diamonds and other stones with color, rarity, and value notes. It mentions the Ram's Head ruby from Golconda, historic price markers, and myths about famed jewels. It hints at mining history and the allure of exceptional stones.
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