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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
Hardwicke and Co invite patrons to a forthcoming sale with very limited quantities due to a big event. The dressmaking and millinery rooms are busy with new arrivals and bargains. A fine range of plain and floral crepe de chine fabrics draws attention for the season. For men the shop offers tailoring ranges including ready to wear suits and trousers at reduced prices.
Fragmented notice reports Chapman marriage and Fay death details with names Eleanor De raklion, Myrtle Bertha, and others. It also includes a lengthy, unclear economic discussion about coal, costs, and gas production, reflecting financial concerns and rising prices affecting local industry.
A garbled report shows the Municipal Council debating how to convert the gas works from a heating proposition. The outlook remains unsettled with pressure to either push through more stringent changes or close the works, amid unclear details and uncertain support.
The council studies a new producer gas process introduced in the Old Country to raise gas per ton and reduce coke by products. Overhead mains overhaul and pipe losses are also addressed, with an instalment plan to lower the gap between profit and loss. Public notices cover Northampton show plans and butter price changes.
The item covers a brochure from the Institute of Science fund Industry Melbourne detailing classification of Australian wheat varieties from multiple state farms, aiding parity determination. It also reviews Queen's Picture Ver se, Miss Traverse, and Lee Liquors acts at Queen's Hall, with other local notices on cattle sales, theater at Moss Hall, and social events including a ball, bazaars, and public notices from Vancouver and Perth correspondents.
A long running strike at Neethampton near Perth ends as the Western Australian Workers Union reports an agreement with the Pre samis Trading Company. Underground workers gain a four hour week and retrospective pay, with a forecast mine reopening soon. Separately the Fremantle Lumpers Union votes to end overtime after 5 pm, directing work to cease at 5 pm daily while awaiting further federation guidance. The vote comes after a tense meeting at Fremantle Tradex Halls, with stipulations on midnight and Monday arrangements.
An advertisement section notes upcoming events and sales including a costume piece and a theater performance by Bert Bailey and Julius Grant presenting All-Australies Ties Gannig. It mentions a land sale at the District Lands Office in Geraldton and lists various household items and instruments for sale, with a promotional tone typical of a local newspaper.
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