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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
1
On Friday a concert and dance were held to raise funds for the proposed fall event. Five gentlemen have participated while another is planned for the same period. The year’s finances have started again, and the details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Mr Carter of Carter and Co. explains that high textile costs persist due to limited supply and war-time pressures. He predicts prices will not fall for at least 18 months, and that reduced rates will be sent to branches to meet demand. He notes price variance between West Australia and the East, with ongoing shortages in Furnsbury plots and regional markets.
A garbled prewar remark cites Mr Carter describing how English wives in Fremantle and Perth react to what he calls reasonable prices. He notes ships bring busy days, crowds rushing shops, and that they source goods through a London house, selling direct from manufacturers via English retailers.
A veteran prospector known as Slavin visits Hampton Plains and Kalgoorlie region, praising a new find named White Hope and its extension. He cites past digs, high gold values, and a belief that Hampton Plains could surpass the Golden Mile, with syndicate actions and market interest noted.
The notice details multiple grazing leases and homesteads open for selection near the Greenough River and Princess districts, listing parcel numbers, acreage, and price per acre. Openings include Veriora and Victoria locations with plans and conditions, under Pan VI to VIII.
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