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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1923
Page
1
A Beerration Ground cricket match report notes top bowling by Christie with 19 runs yielded and George taking three for 40. Austrade made 41 for six, later total Eight wickets, with J Groomer and Eat ly among key bowlers. A robbery report appears unrelated, mentioning a public bootery valued at £250 and a shop link.
An antiquated shop flyer lists longcloth 104 yd, Belgian ticking 2/9, linen twill and casement items, men’s and boys’ suits from 8/0, trousers 10/ve, ladies clothing at 4/6, hats 3/3, socks 3/21, plus groceries and hardware items with prices in shillings and pence.
Debates focus on continuing aid for farmers and extending relief to soldiers. J Mills backs amending the act to grant 100 percent support and to address farm debts, while Baxter questions timing and soldiers’ needs after hard winters and harvests.
A column argues that women chase control over men through social power and appeals to vanity. It cites divorce reforms and laments women who seek reform while pursuing personal gains, claiming men remain generally compliant and that real chivalry would require higher moral standards from wives.
In muddled text fragments a report hints at prompt attention given to a naval incident. It references sailors and Marines, urging a quick response and return. The readable phrases indicate a disciplined response and order restored at sea.
From Our Own Corresponent Friday evening October 19 a confetti ball at the tennis club raised about £10 for the club funds. Miss Gladys Hall and Mr Fred Hatcher won a half-nolw. Mr G Jackson acted as master of ceremonies. Thanks are due to Mrs A E Teakle and Miss Beryl Pond for their roles. A 100 ft chimney is shown to sway safely in high wind with no danger of collapse.
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