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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
2
First display highlights latest designs in cambrics and delaines including washing cambrics Zephyrs and colored linens. Shows embroidered costumes and brousing items, new millinery styles with muslin hat rubes Peter Pan caps and lace collars. Includes ladies cambrie washing costumes and blouses in delicate fabrics.
Special Lite Girton Stripe school dresses in white and navy gingham fabrics. Warded lines include cambric and material blends. New stock of Panama and Tweed hats, knitted ties, knitKnots, golf shirts and ladies hosiery on sale at half price.
October listings include the Carrick Entertainers at Town Hall with Corallion Races on the 27th Uncle at the Town Hall by the Amateur Dramatic Co and a Benevolent Society meeting on the second Monday. Shipping and freight inquiries via Dalgety & Co Ltd Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon Comack Port Hedland.
Mesers Daigety and Co report steamer movements with routes and dates. Hinderuo sails Fremantle to Gee ockion Thurnley October 21. Windermus sails Gueakdton to North West ports Java and Sing por October 22. Gunton sails Geraldton for Premantly on or about Turndlay November 2. Parvo kenvits sails Fremantle for Gerald ton and North Viet ports Java.
A fragmented report lists ships traveling from Melbourne and Adelaide to Geraldton and Fremantle with intermediate calls at Riverina and Sydney. It mentions transhipping for Geraldton and dates in November and October, but many place names and spellings are unclear.
A local discussion led by Mr Angwin introduces a bill to amend the Barty Closing Act. Debates revive old feuds over Wednesday and Saturday closing as advocates gear up for a campaign, with changes impacting retail trade and farmers in the country town.
In a long discussion the author argues Saturday as farmers market day should remain. Wednesday half holiday is favored by many for balancing work and sport, while shopkeepers resist drastic changes. The piece also notes local updates on public notices and community bids.
The text reports a miscommunication over the Farmers Plate and Melbourne Cup selections. Mr Mackenzie takes responsibility for the error as a Hawk Bare is noted as not a rival and the second horse replaces the winner. Scratches announced include Vayasor Golden City and Cherry Laws with a list of betting odds for several entries.
In a delayed decision on next Wednesday, Ports defeated Ramblers at Queen's Park after two innings. Ramblers' G Campbell run out, W Earle, Jones, Maley and Nash out. best bowling by Werrett and Evenson. Ports members Jones Munro Campell showed solid scores as G Harper remained not out. Final totals show Ports at 6 wickets with Evenson and Campbell taking key wickets.
A group of players plans a trip to Dongarra on Monday October 25 to face the Dongarra Club in a cricket clash. The contingent includes Harper Newh Maley Jackson Clarke Donnelly Conk Campbell Kretchmar Williams W Earle G Riddell and Smith. At a Day Down Council meeting Dr Cherson inquired if Mrs Satrick MLC was still alive.
The Geraldton Guardian reports a possible take over involving Moses E Smell A J Davies 0 R vem and Co and T R De Lucey tied to the public office. The notice outlines potential creditors and next steps in the process.
An afternoon ceremony in Geraldton featured a review of Nuttall’s painting depicting the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by the Prince of Wales. The event raised funds from townspeople and officials including the Municipal Council and State School. Speakers reflected on Federation, Australia’s future, and unity with the Mother Country, ending with presentations to the Mayor and local schools.
Market reports show scarce fruit with medium poultry supplies and good prices. Beetroot carrots cabbage turnips lettuce and bananas appear with varied rates across dates and locations, noting fowls and prem ies prices per case and per dozen.
The Upper Ohio Roads Board requires removal of gates on minor roadways where sides are owned by different owners within 12 months of this notice. All erected signs in the district must be removed within ten days. If not complied, authorities will remove them at the owner's expense under the Road Act provisions. C BURGER, secretary Upper Chappian Roads Board.
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