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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1924
Page
2
A collage of tributes to family members with dates and locations interwoven with a discussion of a financial forecast. The text mentions names Hindley Criddle Cripps and Collier, with dates around 1923 and 1983, alongside a note about predicting a deficit versus surplus in the current year.
Reported advert offers a postal learning program promising money from five to fifteen pounds. It urges readers to write for a copy of an “inspiring book” and claims immediate access to “special Postal Ocome” and “a cum of good” to commence learning and training.
The report notes substantial year transactions and planned capital costs across utilities and railways, with non paying ventures flagged like Woodban meat works. It forecasts a £57,700 and £14,000 deficit for two ventures, while direct taxation remains unchanged despite tax fears. Income tax shortfall and broader tax trends are discussed as officials project no tax rate rise this year.
A local summary notes Jaigeo 4, Howabharra 20 and other district figures. Lex Cartwright intends to study at the Ye dme y Conservatorium of Music with concerts featuring William Tell and Poet and Pennant, followed by a musicians' ball and violin recital. Tomato quotations and shipping changes are reported along with a divorce law debate in Melbourne.
Shipping updates list vessels Demosthenes Mutnkams Port Kembla Cuprer Katoomba Sinmtar with Lambs selling at Midland Junction stock sale. Catholic Bazaar funds boosted at cathedral hall. Yeanis Tourney attracts local players amid weather worries. Perth train adds weekly service from November 1. A cat at Port Adelaide wool store mothering a rat drawn into unusual companionship. Northampton hospital to appoint Miss Jean Allcock-Gregory as matron. Tragic accident of a girl impaled by a fishing rod bar near Montlucon. Plus local ads for Men’s and Boys clothing and styles.
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