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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
2
A mixed local column covers club notices and social events, railway sports results, and public notices. Highlights include a Summing Club welcome, radio shipping communications with multiple vessels, an East Chapman sports meet report with rain-affected events, billiards and tennis results, a charity gift distribution update, and Mrs Mouritz’s Grand Spring Show invitation at Palais de Danse starting September 3.
The article notes a falling lasometer reading at 29.90 and mentions related weather forecasts with rain possible tonight. It reports on A. B Wilson’s Cash Piluttar opening Friday evening 7 to 9 pm and a district inspector K George Taylor moving to Bunbury Me. The piece mentions a farewell due to his three years in the town.
The listing highlights films and performers at Queen’s and King’s theatres. Notable acts include Tom Mix in Ladies to Board with Harbor Lights, and Signor Giovanni Michelli performing a Carmen aria set. Also featured are wildlife and dramatic shorts, with Strongheart and Love Master presented, plus performances by Viola Dens and other artists.
Catalogue style ad lists ladies wear including White Voile Frocks at 18/6 and Silk Frocks at 27/6. Voile embroidered frocks offered at 45/ each. Dust coats in silk at 57/0. Straw hats and pedle straws priced, with leghorn hats at 9/11. Sizes noted, stock indicated as available.
Volunteers are urged to join next Saturday's event as committee members report judges secured for all sections and show grounds improved. Tickets sent to members, funds urged to ease clerical work. Show Ball plans, catering, and a government party procession are noted with additional tree planting and space applications under review.
Quotations show dealings in lambs and stock futures with various price bands. Reports indicate the market activity at the Pas Cant market with figures for best, good, medium, and suckers, along with choppers and other notes.
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