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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1924
Page
1
Manchester store advertises heavy discounts on calico, sheeting, linen, ticking, and damask. Clothing and footwear include boots, bluches, collars, shirts, and hats with special bargain prices. Biscuits and various textiles highlighted amid wide range of reduced prices.
Local scouts gather for a tea event hosted by Mrs A J Logan at Near Pout Olen in Greal dt on a temperate afternoon. Kids helped with badge tasks and sold baked goods to raise funds for the group.
Fragmentary OCR text lists items including wagons and vehicles for sale, with references to a firm and bidders. The readable parts indicate an auction or sale notice for generic farm and transport goods, but specifics are unclear. The record preserves the entities and general sale action from the fragment.
Railways edged Rovers 4 goals 6 behinds to 2 goals 6 behinds after a wind affected match. Key scorers included J Suitts and Thomas for Railways, with strong marks from Butler, Logan, and Hornett. Thistle advances to face Tan gus in the final after defeating the Town 2 2.
In the Hansen Cup replay, a strong wind favored spectators but hampered play. Town won the toss and chose to kick, gaining early chances while Thistle pressed but could not score. The match ended with Thistle edging ahead as the clock faded and Town faced a late sprint to equalize.
A house near the State battery at Meekatharra burned after a kerosene bottle ignited while Nellie O Connor used a hurricane lamp. The four children were inside. Nellie, 13, and a 4 year old boy survived as the eldest daughter helped others through a window. The fire caused no injuries to the building’s occupants besides burns to Nellie. Mrs Thompson, Nellie’s aunt, described the rescue.
The text cites Professor Wallace noting the wild bee as the greatest danger from insects more than jaguars and snakes. It also notes locusts devastating Africa, and malarial mosquitoes causing deaths in India. It mentions the Annie Tweed Company Limited in Australia seeking funding in 1915 due to competition from cheap imports.
Analyzing postwar strength, the article argues Germany’s economic war potential outshines traditional arms. It notes vast coal, lignite, iron, and chemical industries, widespread lignite deposits, cheap inland transport, and Berlin era industrial depth yielding enduring leverage despite territorial losses.
The text discusses German postwar industrial recovery, asserting massive gains in production and wealth since 1914, with owners compensated abroad and taxes paid by Britain. It notes potential dangers from Germany's strengthened industrial base and references a forthcoming Guardian issue and various local notices.
A terse note outlines legal actions by RET-CLARS against Low over Teiluring and Cutting. It mentions Bets Railway and 2 Maine Terrnen as involved parties with an All Cluscon of Wy.
Public notice fragment mentions individuals and authorities with unreadable phrasing. It references a subtext of a formal process and possible legal action but lacks clear dates or actionable deadlines. The readable names suggest a notice related to local government or court matter.
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