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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1912

Page

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Bright Harvest Prospects In Greenough Following Rain

The Greenough district records a shower heavy on the 26th and frequent showery spells that boosted crops, with some sown fields yielding up to two tons per acre. Shearing has begun and a strong wheat export outlook from the Victoria District is hoped for. Agricultural shows adjusted dates to avoid clashes, while optimism remains as rain continues.

Victoria Grenough Agricultural Societies Geraldton

School event ends with late dancing and music

Miss Gladys Thornett and milk maids assisted the gathering chaired by Mr. Jos Cooper. Songs by Dillistone and Priestly and a violin solo by Mr. Calvert were well received. After a juvenile party and a dance, adults danced until 3 a.m. with the Nabawah praised for the music and Mr. Frank Cooper as MC.

O'Shea Gladys Thornett Jos. Cooper Dillistone Priestly Calvert Upper Chapman Frank Cooper

Hats and fabrics parade at the show room display

In the show room presided by Mrs. Anderson, a milliner, a range of hats features cream tagel straw, pink and brown roses, black lace, and blue canvas ribbons. The article notes chic white chips, sailor shapes, and bright pink and black designs, with elegant lace, silk ribbons, and new sponge cloths for children.

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Fancy Dress Entertainment at Nabawah Parish Hall

A Tuesday fancy dress show in Nabawah and Mt. Erin schools raised funds for children. Pupils in costume included Miss Mary O Neill Motlie and Ruby Sims as flower girls, Miss Kitty Mills as a Japanese lady, Master Jack Mills as a Japanese gentleman, Nancy and Beryl Mills as fairies, Doon Tonkin as a poppy, Edie Tonkin as Queen of May, Hazel Bignell as Swiss peasant girl, Ivy Bignell as Rainbow Fairy, Master Spencer Bignell as Father Xmas, and other pupils in varied roles including cherries and Clara Crabbe.

Nabawah Mt. Erin Tonkin Nabawah State School Mary O'Neill Motlie Ruby Sims Alice Stansfield Kitty Mills Jack Mills Nancy Beryl Mills Doon Tonkin Edie Tonkin Queen of May Bignell Hazel Bignell Ivy Bignell Rainbow Fairy Spencer Bignell Xmas Voice Powell Sam Crabbe Clara Crabbe Jim

Last Chance Sale At The Coliseum Display

The Coliseum promotes a public sale to clear goods in quick style with trimmed and untrimmed millinery, velveteen and corduroy items at bargain prices. An advertisement promises 5 pounds worth of goods for every 3 pounds spent, urging customers to come today to see a blizzard of bargains.

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