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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
Fragments depict value goods and bargain textiles at Frank Green and Co with items like Ladies Panamas, cotton voiles, calicoes, and chep lines in Manchester department. Advertisement casts big store claim as cheapest north of Perth.
Geraldton monthly health report outlines cases and public health concerns, including infectious disease monitoring and vaccination actions. Council discussion covers smelter proposals, drought relief, and municipal planning while noting weather, transport, and local show results.
An application to erect a private Neething box near the end of Francie Stragt was saved from the Council lot by Mra M Sewell on Sovaras resident in Francis Street. The submission referenced the Works Committee.
The Rev A foxmorrow night atend the message of Synod. Mr G A Kempton returned to Ger alden last night er pending om daya in Wheley.
The article notes Alsace Lorraine iron and sigmoid ore wealth with Germany eyeing economic control. It cites 1913 ore output near 21.14 million tons, about 58 percent of Germany's total production, and France producing about 21.5 million tons from nearby deposits now largely occupied by Ceasaa, affecting regional supplies.
The Mayors remarks on the Seventh War Loan urge local subscription to raise £12000 while noting reluctance. Officials consider easing terms via war savings certificates and monthly payments. discussion includes potential incentives to boost public participation before the loan closes. Local figures debate who can contribute without hardship and whether incentives will spur wider support.
At a meeting of the Society of Medicine of Great Britain speakers listed thirty six portions generated by decaying waste matter in the lower intestines of a constipated person. For relief of constipation Nujol is manufactured by Standard Oil Company New Jersey USA as a lubricant.
A bustling sale offers extensive millinery for children and adults. Prices span hats, rompers, gowns, and underskirts with marked discounts on various colors and fabrics, plus a range of boys and girls outfits including rompers and outsized blouses.
Summer Milliseryte pocket products highlighted for value in light weather fabrics. Describes pink and white, blue and white, and grey and white striped double width Voile at 3s 6d a yard, white cotton voiles, Monwelin de Soie in navy brown grey at 1s 6d, plus other yardage and finishes. notes cheap prices compared with higher priced materials.
The Oswell's Prime Groceries post office box 57 remains active as the Geraldton Municipal Council reviews overdue rates. The mayor and council discuss light outages, wage questions, and proposed public works while local groups plan annual sports and social events including a fireworks show and a concert season with profits to a charitable fund.
Fragmented diary style report from Geraldton area describes hospital cases at Geraldton Hospital including a man with fractured thighs and a patient named Harry Browning reported as wounded. Mentions church leader Mr Graham arriving to oversee Merhodie Church and ongoing schoolhouse meeting at Wade with planned preparations for future events.
Racing in New South Wales reports the Craven Plate at the AJC Spring Meeting with Desert Gold unplaced. The narrative notes sensational performances by Minish and a record, detailing horses, weights, distances, and betting as the field traverses the one mile and a quarter track.
Letter to the editor denounces rich citizens funding the war while civilians suffer, urges steadfast support and unity. Praises mobilization and sacrifices of soldiers, calls for national pride and a surge in subscriptions to war funds, especially Seventh War Savings. Ends with signature and date October 10, 1918.
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