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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
2
The ad announces the first display of spring goods featuring double- width dress materials priced at 44d yd. It highlights washing cambrics Zephyrs Delainettes coloured linens striped crepons white embroidered costumes and various embroideries along with millinery and ladies’ cambri washing costumes and striped Elaine blouses.
At J G Smiths Big Store special line Girton Stripe for serioal dresses priced at 5 dollars per yard special line white fancy washing cambric at 3d per yard special line navy and dark pattern cambric at 4d per yard new stock gents panama and boater hats green felt hats knitted ties and stud knots golf shirts ladies hosiery and more offered at half price.
From Geraldton for Premeetis. Eight dollars related to CHARON Captain 1 Bell dated on or about Monday September 20.
Shipping agents Mere Dalgety and Co outline the movement of their steamers. Onayon departs Geraldton for Fremantle on Monday 21st September. Gorgon sails from Fremantle to Geraldton on Tuesday 21 September. Forgon then leaves Geraldton for North Westport Java and Singapore on Wednesday 22 September.
Charen departs Fremantle for Geraldton and North West ports, then continues to Java and Singapore. Riverina sails from Sydney on the thirteenth, Melbourne on the fifteenth, Adelaide on the first, and Albany on the first of September for Fremantle, heading to Geraldton.
September 23 church picnic at Onkagee. September 2 Nongarra Show. September 20 Liedertalel Concert. October 1 Uroquet Club Cinderella dance at Pacific Hall. December 4 cheerful social evening at Turkish Hall. December 6 Greenough Show. December 13 and 14 Geraldson Shaw Lamponncear as muler by special arrangement.
On the 9th September 1909 at her late residence Creewick Malvern Caroline widow of the late Peter B Wallace Evy MLA and third daughter of the Hon Mrs Ann Edmonds Queen's Square Bristol England beloved of Mr BI
Geraldton Hhnaradian discusses the lengthy history of licensing for alcohol in Britain Europe and America. He notes medieval to nineteenth century shifts high low license duties and the ongoing clash between temperance reformers and The Trade detailing how license costs shaped public access and city revenue with reference to London and New York.
The article analyzes a Licensing Bill amid temperance reform, arguing for state or municipal ownership and local option polls. It compares to British models, notes ten year compensation terms, and criticizes local option timing and funding hurdles. It also covers recent local news on cricket club formation and rabbit reports.
Bankruptcy notices list John Newmen of Gerakitou with a September 4 order. John Wacd fined for drunkenness. Ward also fined. Fremantle reports 125,500 bales to buyers, 13,000 old stock, 15,000 for sale, 93,500 available. Geraldton Governor visit invitation from Sir Gerald Strickland. City gasworks valuation by BR S Newbold, plan to offer to Colonial Gas Association. Billabalong Station sold for £21,000 with three bids. estate bought in by Dempeter family. Inspector Phillips railway death between Nanning and Cue reported.
In a case before Mr. Gee, T Moustaka sues John G Grant for 65 pounds over 1300 sheep sold at 17s 6d per head. Court finds 1300 sheep contracted and unpaid, awarding 5 pounds 18s 6d plus costs, with execution stayed 11 days for appeal. Milly for defendant, Wilson for plaintiff.
A special Geraldton bound train of 12 passenger coaches and 6 goods cars carried about 1250 people to the 11 mile tank on the Cue line for the annual Railway Picnic. Events included open handicaps, ambulances, bracelets contest, and a town hall concert to close the day.
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