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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
1
A brief notice from Commercial Union located at George's Terrace Perth identifies George H Johnston as secretary and underwriter. The fragment cites the firm and position without additional details or dates.
A Septembers day event at Isseka featured a picnic concert and dance to benefit local schoolchildren and families. The organizing committees supervised sports, a lengthy program of races and games, a substantial concert, and a late evening dance, with prizes awarded during the concert interval and the National Anthem closing the event.
Mount Erin Rifle Club held a competitive meet on the 2st inst where Mr. Tom Ronan took second place and Mr. BR Forrester tied with others. Mr. Ho and Mr. Forrester were noted in top standings as the club plans a seven man three-range match against Caraldon, promising an exciting future event.
In August 942 points of rain fell at Geraldton, bringing the year’s total to 2053 points. The 1909 figures show a higher rainfall than the previous year with January to May values listed as 1008 and 11109 respectively, though the OCR text is garbled.
Under the sanction of the N.S. Attorney-General the Eight Hour Great Art Union offers prizes totaling £1500. First prize value £2500 net? The committee notes the first two prizes full value. Second prize £100. Third prize £63 and 247 other prizes.
Inelids cue insertion and liberal discount for more insertions. Special arrangements for small ads under eighteen words. Prepaid rates for births and deaths, marriages, and other notices. Ads confined and charged until countermanded. Communications must bear sender’s name and address.
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