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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
2
Value and Boerne Time report bargains from Frank Green Co and others. Hats, bonnets, calico, cotton voile, crepes, and chemises offered in multiple sizes with prices from 1d to several shillings. Men and boys clothing including Khaki trousers and suit sets advertised. Prominent claim of lowest prices north of Perth despite rival claims.
AG only ons and anaes Cheporal 2. Be.
A lengthy editorial discusses European combat dynamics over three months, noting shifting fortunes for the invaders and defenders. It covers German morale, Allied pressure, political changes, and President Wilson’s role, weighing peace prospects versus continued fighting amid strategic adjustments and public sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR item lists assorted local references and names with no clear events. The readable segments mention people and places but lack a cohesive incident or notice to summarize into a coherent item.
A garbled report covers a health inspector charging a motorist for dangerous driving within Geraldton, plus several sermon topics and local lectures. It references railway policy debate, amputation cost concerns, and community events at King’s Theater, with scattered notes on local organizations and upcoming meetings.
Announced stock includes sunmer millinery in varied sizes and colors with ready-to-wear items. Prices range from 6d to 170 6d, featuring hats, undergarments, and light summer fabrics. Highlights include striped Voiles in multiple colorways, double-width Voiles, and Mousselin de Soie in navy brown and grey, all presented as good value and stylish.
Prime Groceries continues to operate at Oswell’s with phone 31 and P O Box 57. Local church notices list services by Talchareh and others, along with a note on rector absence during Synod. Geraldton wool appraisements report 1918 19 bids, June figures, and prices, including Murton’s 2 bales at 24 1/2d per lb.
Detailed account of a contentious meeting in the council chambers regarding repricing of land allotments for settlers. Ministers and officials debated reductions, compensation, and policy aims under the Lands Adjustment Act, with farmers pressing for lower prices and longer terms while government officials warned against overreach. The discussion touched on yields, freight costs, and potential relief measures, highlighting tensions between settlers and authorities and signaling possible further deputations.
West Australia turf action lists Goodwood races with winners and betting odds. High Rank, Regardards, Fourth Class Plate, and other events show placements, times, and favorites across six races including the Goodwood Handicap and Welter Handicap.
Wagering reports from Sydney racing list several betting odds and winners including WAVERLEY in the Harwenget Mandicap and RANDWICK PLATE with Jalidla Urban Viails among the contenders. Odds vary with 5 to 2 against WAVERLEY and 7 to 4 against Junes. Final results incomplete due to fragmented text.
A local display notes new merchandise at the No 2 Branch opposite Union Bank. Oak dining and bedroom suites, cane furniture, prams, go-carts, beds, bedding, and household lines are available. Agents for Baker and Moore prams. customers urged to sell or consign items and consult before auctions.
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