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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
Framing a wide catalog of hats and garments, Frank Green & Co promotes the Big Store in Geraldton. The ad lists Panama hats, straw and felt hats, garments, veils, gloves, camisoles, chemises, and calico rights with prices, urging shoppers to compare and buy to save.
Fragmented local notices and community items describe illness cautions, school events, and wartime updates. Included are memorials for Masson died October 1917 and references to ceremonies, rallies, and charitable drives with many named residents, schools, and organizations.
A local millinery and fabric seller promotes ample Pamna hats and light summer materials. Prices quoted include inexpensive hats and white voiles, double-width mousseline de soie, and striped voiles in pink, blue, and grey. Emphasis on bright brilliancy and affordable yardage as the season arrives.
The piece reports Prime Groceries and Qoswell's drawing strong support while mentioning The Die ict Store and a reunion for T2 hours suding Gotek phils rearning Wat. It lists various names, figures, and notices related to local administration, probate matters, and a Mayoral event with details about attendees and deadlines.
Fragment appears to discuss chronic and acute disorders including appendicitis and spleen issues. Mentions relief, digestion, and a product from New Jersey. Text is garbled with many typos and illegible names.
An unreadable dispatch reports on deposits, government oversight, and parliamentary actions. It mentions names like Irwin Miver, Johrafi.y, and Mr Goslcher, with vague references to cross funds, dehy, and Hall committee decisions amid procedural delays and planned future steps.
Proclamation Day activities at Geraldton faced delays as North West rain halted the Eight Hours Celebration sports portion. Despite a bright morning, heavy showers and overcast skies forced organizers to postpone the main events to Saturday while a Town Hall dance proceeded with winners in dancing contests and a large crowd taking refuge indoors.
A desultory wartime report outlines the War Loan Committee’s activities, noting meetings, debates, and the drive to mobilize public support. It mentions the central committee and local arrangements, with emphasis on fund-raising and adherence to wartime financing goals.
The newspaper notes the death of Mrs Loukas Oswell, wife of Mr Edward Oswell, at Bleckboy. She was 43, connected with the late Hall family, and had served as a nurse in France during four years of war service. A large congregation and church attendance marked her funeral, with neighbors and workers from the church present.
Garay notes June stock movement with 3000 ewes from Yar ls to Mul tons. Simphon reports 4000 head of wethse from Atul. Leonora and Watdeck report 3000 ewes from Duitew Crmk to Maller.
Fragmented OCR shows a series of personal notices and misread names including references to Mia Rey Webbe and Tom Trusowty, a railway accident near Somers, plus social updates from families in Moyet Havel Bethy and Dongdrrae. The garbled text also mentions Priveys Bhat, Metres Ht Avdrowye, and a Joshua Mifley M.1. call relating to a son abroad.
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