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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
2
A dense list of goods with prices including bacon, beans, butter, jelly, tea, and tobacco. Items name brands and varieties, with unit prices such as per pound, per tin, per bag, and per bottle. Also notes on textiles and fashion items like crepe, calico, and flannelette.
Wool appraisements outlined after erecting FEW and CORBODIOUS STORES. Send clips for appraisal and best advantage. consignments large or small welcomed. Storage charges apply on wool awaiting appraisement.
The piece discusses the September 5 1918 national government trial and the opposition's critique of the Labor party. It notes the Premier Lefroy’s defense of limited finances, efforts to aid production through secondary industries, and questioned land schemes for returned soldiers amid calls for a no confidence motion led by Mr Mitchell.
The article critiques Mr Leroy Fas Hail’s tenure as premier and the mixed cabinet formed from Liberal, Country Party, and Rational Labour members. It notes lack of cohesion, with ministers pursuing distinct goals, and questions whether a caucus vote could unify leadership. It suggests Premier has wide discretion to reshuffle his team for recovery.
Local life in the Mingenew district notes agricultural exhibits, a war map display, and a race meeting planned for turning out the community. The piece records council-like details of the Agricultural Hall, a small fundraiser, and notices on police and public service matters alongside local death and inquest items.
The record lists TEMS Mots W Carson Mullaway and Sor man Frys Tenptewa as appointed Justices of the Meson for the Yaigoo Dik and Victoria District. It notes James Ernest Cousins formerly of Getakhou Pasint tf bug now Albany married August 25. Pryvat Albee Ramahaw wounded and presumed dead after German action. Memorial lines honor Pryvate Powmray and Joe Ramshaw. William Hawley of Annandale is described as a well known grafer. Henry Rirke won is referenced, as is John Laphkur and family. A Bismoe Nicky Wt recalls 1910 ore thefts near Gonlw Mae.
Central Window show features Oswell's spring and summer millinery with embroidery laces and new fabrics. Includes white cotton voiles, torchon laces, summer materials, and men’s accessories. Advertising wide range of groceries and specials with prices and brand names. Includes phone contact 31.
A distorted historical fragment discusses German religious sects and alleged heresies. It mentions the Tes Prymidyon group promoting communal forms and the feared influence of the Holy Fibhers. It notes leaders seeking wealth and power while enforcing harsh punishments on adherents.
A lengthy school programme was presented featuring chorus by the children, recitations such as “How Dowry took the bridge” and “Always in the way,” songs including “Buy my pretty flowers” and “A perfect day,” and remarks by Mr J Cangon and Mrs Hardna. Funds and prizes were discussed, with performances listed and multiple pupils named.
Unclear minutes record public works matters including road contracts, gates and bridges, and financial figures. Mentions names such as Mr Healy Mr Baw Dr Garnett and Mr Wak dock with accounts totalling about £3178 and an overdraft inquiry.
Fragmentary wartime note urges readers to fund the war through the seventh loan. It blends jumbled phrases about volunteer enlistment, duty, freedom, and sacrifice with garbled political rhetoric. The text references memory, parsimony, and public debt while emphasizing allegiance to the nation and the war effort.
The piece claims freedom from constipation keeps men over seventy looking youthful. It promotes Nujol as a lubricant laxative from Standard Oil Company, New Jersey, stressing it is not medicine and is absorbed by the system. Available at stores and with pharmacists.
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