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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
2
An old catalog style ad for Frank Green & Co lists groceries drapery ironmongery boots and shoes with prices. It includes numerous items such as bacon biscuits flour custard powder and jams, plus a Ladies Department featuring garments and undergarments. The dated tone suggests a broad retail offer in Perth with emphasis on value and variety.
CURTOME shipping warnings announce cattle and stock saleroom at South Junction with weekly sheep and pig sales Wednesdays at 10am. Kangaroo skin and wool buyers at Fremantle warehouse. Trade in farm supplies, haystacks, manure and containers. Wool appraisements offered with storage and expert handling by Orcan Steamship and other lines.
The report outlines an entertainbie organgael by My Wale for Tragis al Vertigate at Parkerville and details about local home scenes, performances, and community notices. It notes meetings of The Salvation Army, probate and letters of administration, wage issues in New Zealand, and courtly mining chatter amid the bush.
In Geraldton and nearby parishes church activities fill the week with services for Methodist and Catholic congregations. A weeklong Redemptorists mission opens at St Francis Xavier’s with sermons, devotions, Holy Mass, and a request for support to refurbish Geraldton cathedral. Local markets report steady goods and prices, while community notices cover meetings, baptisms, and charity events. A separate maritime note confirms a drowning incident off Sharks Bay involving a South Sea Islander named Joe, with authorities investigating potential alcohol involvement and friends offering details.
Central Window showcases Oswell's first display of spring and summer millinery and related fabrics. Includes white cotton voiles 39 11d per yard, double-width gunna cloth 11 6d, laces 3d, silks 38 6d and 43 6d, China silks 11d, calico camisoles from 2s 6d, Conqueror fabric 6d, Life Guard Milk and contact details with phone 31 and P O Box 37.
A lively social note describes a birthday party in Wesley Hall on Thursday featuring married ladies hosting and preparations by the women. it hints at social curiosities among married men and mentions refreshments. A police notice follows about a breach of War Precautions regulations involving Gitol Mattoo and a warning issued before his outing. An adjourned meeting of the Volunteers seeks to form an association with expected turnout and volunteer enrollment.
Extensive plant additions will more than double output as mill expands. Directors approve machinery purchases and fittings to raise hourly production and boost town prosperity. Shareholders expect enhanced value and greater byproduct utility within months.
In Perth on September 6 the censure motion against Mr Mitchell was defeated by a margin of 24 to 1 in the Legislative Assembly. The result capped a parliamentary session as a strong opposition stance fell short.
Police raided Ping Kee on Fitzgerald Street on Thursday night, charging him as keeper of the gambling den. Ab Lin and A Prinster faced related charges. others were remanded or found not guilty. Ping Kee fined £3 or three months, others fined or adjourned.
A letter from Sir J M Higgins to A G Leeds warns growers that wool packed in inferior or second hand packs risks damage and owner expense. The Central Wool Committee stresses double packing and improved presentation to maximize shipping efficiency and prevent losses in overseas shipments.
Sirs Irefant and her daughter Doris Biaus are in Perth after returning from Cochin China a week ago. Miss Kijons had a relapse and entered St George's Hospital on doctor advice. Mr G. Kenton, once at Rosella Private Hospital for about ten days, shows improvement and hopes to go home tomorrow. Private P. McKivett at Port Sail General Hospital reports malaria fever and a long convalescence ahead. Mr John Dix, Moors dgnrast elder and long known bush entrepreneur, died Monday at an advanced age after years of hard labor.
The Acting Manager reports State Savings Banks across Australia held deposits totaling about 101 million pounds at end of June 1918. Depositors balance before interest stood at 98,542,061 10s 10d, with open accounts earning 3,199,365 1d in interest. New accounts opened 31,576. accounts closed 21,806. total depositors 2,886,968.
The Goldfields round at Boulder features multiple races with Lake View Handicap taking the first division and Lake View Handicap later noted as winner in the Sandstand Handicap. Betting shows strong support for Lake View in several events, including 7 to 2 and 14 to 1 against the field. The card runs one mile to two miles in varied conditions with winners named for each race.
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