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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1927
Page
2
Every Bay Bargains lists 36 inch Indian Head linen and four inch white Indian Head for frocks, Bond's New Wheel Silk stockings, Lustre Pointed Heel Silk, bathing caps, children's bathers, and PK Quality silk at low yard and pair prices. Also offered are gloves, knickers, flannel shirts, and navy serge knickers with bold claims of superior crepe quality.
Readable text fragments describe a child focused topic with unclear names and places, offering limited concrete facts. The item appears as a brief ciphered note or OCR fragment and not a complete event or report.
Public notice invites submissions for a forthcoming illustrated issue featuring a history of Gerald Town district, photographs of buildings, portraits, and short stories. Residents urged to contribute career notes and photographs, with limited runs and agents visiting for orders.
A fragmented local notice mentions Tish and LISKE and Amy Tue quernedy Teas and Suppers offering specialty Florint and Flowers for Punts with references to Bbertegy Metiie and 138 Pres 164, suggesting a small shop or event lineup.
Morris Gershen late of Aly. relocates to Tailoring and Cutting between 1 Hailey Street and Commonwealth Hotels Terrace. All classes of work offered with prompt service, no delay at premises.
Notice urges submission of forms by November 15 for a backdated unemployment undertaking with no wheat refunds to late filers. Obituary notes ex-resident George Ellie, formerly of the Explanade Hostel, died in Adelaide after leaving Geraldton years ago. Local items report a women’s committee to organize the ladies drawing room and a plan to open next Monday evening. Tourism outreach in Western Australia promotes tourist traffic, while motor vehicle plate damage prompts inspection and enforcement actions in Geraldton area.
Local items report Melbourne racing interest and a large Buffalo Lodge gathering in mild weather. Obituary notes Mrs Pead widow of Alfred Pend and funeral plans in Perth. Children's Hospital Ball funds plan praised for supporting hospital equipment and patient care in Western Australia.
Geraldton community notes show the cricket association postponing a meeting at the Gemidton Hotel due to a beselit concert. The annual Hecute' Annoviation meeting occurred at the Council Chambers with Dr George Lester presiding as weather and finances were reviewed.
Mrs Sims and family present a benefit concert at Town Hall tomorrow evening with 40 artists on an extensive programme. Tickets are 2 shillings with 6 pence for reserved seats and a dance follows the show with a 1 shilling admission for both ladies and gentlemen. Proceeds go to the widow and children of the late Mr Charles Sims. A final rehearsal tonight at 7 30 will stage the performance.
Morning postbag at the General Post Office in St Margarets London holds ash stained fragments and torn notes. The Humanties Department traces value from relics, paying out sums to claimants after examination by specialists. Recent cases include £500 notes recovered after a fire and mildew damage.
The Premier's Department reviews a Prime Minister letter proposing Armistice Day ceremonies in Canberra and a nationwide pause of business and traffic. The King has urged a complete shutdown of normal activities on November 11, with cooperation from state governments to honor those who fell in the Great War. Premier Collier states full cooperation with the Commonwealth on tribute payments.
A fragmentary report references Voodoo and ritual acts tied to Haiti, mentioning a kidnapped daughter of a wealthy American and alleged white oversight of rituals. Names and details are unclear, but the text hints at a sacrificial fear with secrecy surrounding the events.
Community notices highlight Bebe Danie and Ethel M Dell in major stage events. screenings and performances planned across the week promise notable drama and entertainment. a featurette screens the move free Mame at local venues while travel notes compare air service with train journeys.
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