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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1927
Page
2
Local retailer advertises deep discounts on silk and satin goods including washing elastic, lingerie ribbons, lace, envelopes, sewing cotton, silks, voiles, and crepe nighties. Bargains feature marked prices, with many items shown in bulk quantities and limited time offers for ladies wear and accessories.
The Geraldton Guardian announces its eighth annual illustrated issue to be published in time for Christmas, inviting residents to submit historical photos and descriptive items. It will feature a brief history of Geraldton and district, local photographic interest, short stories, and sections for advertisements.
Mr and Mrs G Wilton and family of Walkaway express gratitude for letters cards telegrams floral tributes and expressions of sympathy sent after the recent death of their daughter and sister.
Local notes report tomato prices and market figures from Perth yesterday with terse price notes. Weather outlook and rainfall figures are listed, including district rainfall and temperatures for Meekatharra Cue, Yalgoo and surrounding areas.
A vaudeville duo Campbell and Wise opened at King's Theatre on Saturday night with a lively bow before a full hall. Their sketches and gaiter work drew hearty encores as they mixed humor with songs. They perform again tonight and on two more shows before their season ends on Thursday.
The district records a month long illness of Mrs H Jupp Sear the Upper Chaps district leader with all wishing her a speedy recovery. Mr A Eastaugh LM reports a busy week visiting Mullewa Porenjari and Dalwallinn opening a new court house at Dalwallinn before returning to Geraldton. Major R G Casey from the Prime Minister’s Department travels toward London resuming prior liaison duties with a long itinerary via Karachi Cairo and Constantinople ending in London by air with his wife accompanying him for the journey.
The report notes expected wheat yields across Australian states with Western Australia tipped as a likely top producer. It also covers local postal staff changes, including postmaster appointments at Geraldton and Callio, and career milestones of Senior Constable Deague and other G.P.O. personnel. The Bishop of Kalgoorlie’s visit and confirmations are briefly mentioned amid a busy correspondence.
The report covers visits by J W Hickey and M J Kennedy to Northampton to meet the Roads Board and discuss district matters including road construction, mining, and forest land releases. It notes upcoming visits by ministers and a local court case where H Layton sues T Fiboon for £2 over rent, with a ruling in favor of the plaintiff. An Airways telegram announces a special aerophone for Dr Hadley’s transport, linked to a Maylands air demonstration and a long flight from Geraldton to Perth via Cue.
The text outlines moon phase markers including First Quarter October 45, Last Quarter October 17 and New Moon October 25. It then describes a new Virginia prison concept called a wage- or crime-form facility with a women’s reform area and a separate, tastefully designed living space.
The Victoria District Turf Club met at the Railway Hotel with L W Shey presiding. Financials show December and May losses, April profit, and a total balance after transfers. the new ground transfer cost and improvements reduced funds, while voluntary labor and a few key members earned thanks. Honorary memberships granted. officers and a public auction for rights planned. discussions on start dates for new ground work and racing season progress.
An ad lists colorful crepe fabrics and patterns. It promotes 207a colored timenes in many shades, British patai designs, floral cottons, patterned checks, and a wide assortment of fabrics with fast colors. Prices range from 1 shilling to 25 shillings per yard, with mentions of silk and children's socks.
A mixed review page lists South Sea pictures including Aloma of the South Seas and The Poor Indian, praising family suitability and vivid drama. It previews narratives about youth tactics, a troubled family story Over the Hill, and other screenings with notes on cast and visiting figures.
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