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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1922
Page
2
An old catalog-like list displays items such as silk, cashmere, cotton hose and mitts, towels, tea towels, cloths, and bed linens with varied prices. Names include Jones and Williams goods, referencing textile materials like Egyptian cotton, voiles, and striped fabrics.
Local notes recount lectures at King's Theatre, film previews in town, and a farewell gathering for Mrs. W. E. Randle. The report covers jokes on cinema stars, Melbourne connections, and reflections on Geraldton friendships as residents plan Armistice observances and travel to Melbourne.
In Norham and surrounding towns teams competed at Babiaeo Oval and Hallway Lantiate amid injuries and delays. Results listed include Northam and Fremantle placings, with certificates in completion and notable scores and names such as P Whelan and J Davia.
The readers are reminded that the Christmas story and photo competitions in the Christmas number close on October 31. Many entries have already been received and contributors are urged to submit before the deadline. Also, Wool sales from London office report higher prices for merinos and crossbreds amid demand.
A proposed fireproof wood process challenges conventional fire resistance theory and aims to protect timbers in ships warships and industry. The method claims to render various timber types fireproof without charring and has been tested in doors aboard ships with approval from a British board. The article notes 900 registered medical women in Great Britain, linking to broader public interest.
The GCA executive discussed the Sing and plans for the next session. Members were urged to attend on the upcoming date November 9 at the King’s Town venue and to collect their G.O.A. badges.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion on Geraldton as a capital, marine retention, and proximity issues. Mentions Mr Angwin and Mr Underwood with phrases about desires and a bill read in committee. Text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
Fragmentary text shows aspirants aware of undisclosed practices during auditions. It notes two named stage figures and mentions a sale of song books valued at 18/6, with the “Ben muni Reser” and “Men of Harteeh” referenced in a historic Irish singing scene.
In the evening a speaker noted that a quantity of cotton grows in this district. Mr Snow and Mr E wei exhibited textiles and theaters. The speaker urged interested residents to try growing cotton, suggesting it could be established not far away.
Municipal market notes indicate moderate supplies and quiet trade. Prices range for butter 1/11 per lb eggs 1/12 per dozen fowls 4d to 6d per pair potatoes 3d per peck and other items including nails onions and beer listed with varied small prices.
A garbled financial notice outlines a year ending in debt figures around £767,829 and $196,008 less than in the prior period, with unclear references to 1090-51 figures and possible budgeting shortfalls.
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