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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1926
Page
2
Advert reads discounted fabrics and textiles with prices for silk georgette, duchess mouslin, striped suede ray silks, fugi silks, satin hose, cretonnes, flannelette, and Palmolive soap. Mentions various widths, shades, and bulk deals with specific prices per yard or per item.
An exhibitor promotes oak dining sets and bedroom suites with prices in shillings, and notes a local agency for the famous motor cycle. A 23 hp sporting model with special equipment is on display, claimed top speeds and features listed amid references to nearby buildings and marine tech.
The seventh annual illustrated number for Carinae promises revival and wide circulation. New features will be added and, with the exception of public bodies and business water residents, aims to be the best publication north of Perth. Includes descriptive articles and photographs, verse, and art. Limited advertising space available by application, with special inducements for stock breeders.
Obscure 1953 notices reflect memorials for Gersi tor and District Materni ty. memorials recall a brother and sister and other relatives with brief, affectionate lines. Criddle and Tindiley notices honor Herbert Criddle and a loved one, with family inserts.
Local and general notices describe a painful burning accident during pruning work. The individual involved, Tawra Mitchell, suffered injuries to the face and hair while tending a fire. Medics advise applying oil to the affected area.
Geraldton district activity includes a government visit to the Geraldton Sareh intra tring pe the hewp male at-Mail Sever. Pupils of Minn Hoult Grinilton attend a Juvenile Rechabite picnic at Greenough River and a monthly tournament awards ceremony. The whaling season closes with ships sailing and a cargo of whale oil for Europe. Archdiocese activity features Archbishop Clune’s visit to Geraldton cathedral events and parish reassignments.
In Shark Bay Police Court W J Hoult and I Niche-Vas faced charges over receiving stolen goods linked to a case involving an Aboriginal man Peden. The accused pleaded guilty with the Protector, receiving a fine or 15 days. The Aborigines Department plans moves. Separately, Kawwaas Mays station changed hands from W J Howlt to Henry Jake Mpavia, a well known Berk Hay figure, amid broader notes on local wealth and pearling. The period also notes large-scale stock and station sales while recounting a near incident in Denham and Whalers Reef.
The final of the tab championship drew strong interest with Hinlayed, Wetwein Mur, and Wallner among contenders. Round play stayed tight as each player led at times, the match delivering a keen display of skill and signaling upcoming competitions and practice plans for the club members.
A farewell gathering in the Mayor's Parlour marks the resignation of Mr. Glendinning from the Town Clerk post to join the Main Tends Board as secretary. Speakers praise his thirteen years of service, his diligence, and the progress achieved. Cal Handass pledges to uphold duties in the new role, while the Mayor and others extend best wishes for his successor and district.
A frail OCR read lists nightly showings at the King Theatre including First National features High Steppers and Morale for Man. Also advertised are The Golden Prince and Waking Up plus a Western heavy slate with Madame Trevert Beatu and Anita Stewart in a Peter R. Kyze drama.
The West Australian Manganess Co Limited reports a strong program for mine development from Meekatharra to the Harishoe deposit. A new depot at Meekatharra for rail sleeper reception is finished, with sleepers arriving and more in transit. The chairman stresses urgency and a heavy rolling program aiming to ship a rolling stock soon. A note mentions a literary aside and a pension increase for Jane Hibelius to about £509 yearly.
Oswell inaugurates a Spring display featuring silk hosiery from Australia, fancy voiles, silk drapery, and a broad men’s department with shirts, hats, and ties. Displays emphasize new fabrics, colors, and price points across millinery, hosiery, and tailoring offerings.
Geraldton Ice Works plans a large plant expansion to more than double output and lower market prices. The upgrade includes a new 116 horsepower twin engine, enhanced compressors, and extended buildings to boost capacity from 16 to 36 tons daily. The project, costing around £6000, aims to meet rising demand and reduce prices while maintaining ample stock for winter and emergencies.
A hospital Saturday appeal meeting led to setting up an appeal committee in Geraldton to manage funds. Total raised reached £128 14s with £114 14s carried in reserve. Committees planned to allocate money for a tennis court and hospital welfare, aiming to keep funds in local use and improve patient recreation.
A retrospective Perth summary notes East Perth rivalries for premiership honors and the return of Phil Matera from the United States boosting teamwork. It highlights Subincent’s late final four surge, ongoing school and inter-school athletics, and upcoming October events at Wellington Square. Boxing bouts at Unity Stadium featured Lay Allen versus Tod Zegwanril and Jack Logan’s win, with Henri Le Coultre edging Brackresbolf in a five three minute bout.
Fragmented text recalls a tale of mysterious waters and sweet fish in Africa and Europe. It hints at biblical themes, divine judgment, and historic rivers, mentioning Bodom and Gomorrah like echoes, while a curiously garbled aside mentions a cereal with high bone forming substances.
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