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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
2
A catalog of fabrics, hats, bonnets, and children’s wear with prices in shillings and pence. Includes silk, cotton, and crepe fabrics, boys and menswear, and a claim that the store remains the cheapest house north of Perth.
The article reports a Tuesday night meeting of the Geraldton Sollisry Thaliut committee chaired by DTW Bakers team. It notes discussions on building plans near the Esplanade, appointment of officers, upcoming reports, and local government actions related to embankment work and water scheme.
A heated debate emerged over replacing the German national anthem at a rally. Officials considered a new patriotic tune while opponents urged preserving the historic anthem Deutschland, while volunteers prepared a children’s program and a charity sale at the fairground amid transport disruptions and worker absences.
Geraldton is near its £12,000 quota for the Seventh War Loan, with subscriptions under £4,008 at book prices and one week left. Meckathayra has exceeded its £1,500 target, reaching £3,000 plus likely £100 for good measure. Moora show bonds reached £5,000, reflecting broad local effort. A Katgoorlie pensioner’s savings charity illustrates community resolve to fund the loan.
Plentiful summer millinery updated with prices for Leghorns Fagin hats and chip shapes in multiple colors. Children's hats and dresses listed with quantities and costs. Also featuring white shirts undershirts bloomers and rompers with assorted prices and yardages. fabrics include striped voiles mousseline and voile patterns in navy brown and grey.
Fragment from a wartime community letter urging participation in Liberty Loan bonds. It discusses publicizing subscribers, condemning non-subscribers, and mobilizing both women and men to financially back troops, while urging home front sacrifice and unity. The piece cites local committees and church meetings and stresses responsibility of every resident.
Weights published for Saturday’s meetings with four classes of plates and handicaps. Horses listed include Mantor Geum Wigg High Ranks Golden Mead Silver Lady Enpyrcan Golden Bond Red Banners, and many others with weights ranging from around 4.14 to 19.8. Details cover FIRST to THIRD CLASS GALLOWAY and GOODWOOD HANDICAP events across six and a half to six furlongs, with numerous entries and assigned weights.
Fragmented notes describe a local event with livestock, riders, and visitors. Names like Murchison, Clarkin, and Arundel appear among scattered references to vendors, show results, and a looming Northern visitor influx. The text is garbled but centers on a regional gathering and attendance dynamics.
The Geraldton Bowling Club held its Sunday meeting with dwindling members present. The annual report and balance sheet showed receipts of £84 and expenses of £70, leaving a year end balance of £14, reducing the club's debit balance to £32. Officials announced Patron Mr M J Logue President Mr A W Haich Vice President Mr C Stephenson Treasurer Mr A Leavieten and committee members, with the meeting dated to Saturday November 2.
Racing across New South Wales featured a card with Clibborn Handicap and Metropolitan Handicap races. An advertisement from Johnny All Sorts promotes furniture and household goods at No 2 Branch opposite Union Bank, urging consignments and purchases with emphasis on value and service.
Fragmented OCR text describes a German Emperor event with cups valued around £1000, mentioning a Fiat showroom gift and various figures. The garbled prose references a 1907 motor tyre event, auctions, and palace or showroom displays, with implied royal or imperial involvement and public interest.
Advertising copy promoting a stay at the Victoria Hotel with a feature of free cab fare to and from the hotel. Encourages patrons to call Whitby’s cab service to arrange arrivals and transportation.
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