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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
2
A dense list of goods in a long retail advertisement. Mentions Frank Green & Co, delicatessen style items, groceries, dried fruits, baking powders, assorted foods, tobacco, cigars, and a large Manchester department June season millinery. Highlights specials from Ladies Department and various fabrics and fashion items.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wool appraisal margins and consignment handling. It mentions White Star Lib and Aberdees White Gtab in relation to wool appraisal, with experts handling consignments and charges on wool awaiting appraisal.
A notice of gratitude expresses thanks to Mr B J Borvenor and others for assistance during recent bereavement. Special thanks are given to Mr K J Forrester and Mr Jas Vbiew for their kindness and aid. A memorial note from Mary Mitchell mentions the death of Chu Kisesch in Geraldton on September lith, 1818.
The article argues that terms must include justice and no annexations, with Austria Hungary and Germany under pressure to accept Allied demands. It notes fears of renewed German aggression, calls for a just peace, and asserts Central Powers seek favorable settlements while Allies push for punitive terms and reparations.
The world agrees that reclaimed colonies must not return to German rule, a view reassuring to Australia amid revelations of Germany's Pacific possessions. The Peace Conference will decide disposal, but independence for colonies is certain. Advances in the last three months bring peace nearer with American help growing stronger against the Huns.
Fragmented notes report transportation delays and incidents on Trans-Australian routes. Edits mention a fatality in Northampton and a charity bazaar at St Catherine's Hall, with mixed weather summaries and agricultural market figures from Perth. Local council actions and upcoming meetings are also noted alongside sports and social columns.
Central window showcases Oswell’s Spring and Summer millinery including net hats dresses and shawls. New arrivals include white cotton voiles summers silks calicoes camisoles and sheer fabrics with prices and contact by phone 31.
In a garbled wartime notice deliveries are listed for Mais region. It references Mowsilay 23rd at 5 am for the soldiers and a second date Tweslays 24th at 5 40 p.m. for United Kingdom mail. It notes newspapers and parcels with times in a distant dist.
An appreciative crowd enjoyed a Pink Polly vaudeville program promoted by Mission Army Memorial and Valoide Eaton to aid Geraldton Soldiers’ Shelter. The show featured over twenty items with Mack Boake and Ken Poy, various singers and dancers, and a finale by the Australia Company. Local officials praised the event as entertaining and beneficial for soldiers.
A brief column notes modest charges at the Victoria Mote with a first rate catering service. A new feature offers a free cab intrans as part of the promotional plan, while other details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
An adjourned inquiry at Geraldine heard how Chetopher Kisame and Robert Kisack were involved in a fatal shooting accident on Sunday night. The jury found both guns defective, blaming improper handling and a failing hammer, while noting lamduck should have warned others prior to the blast.
London reports the British War Office has arranged home leave for about seven thousand Australian soldiers who have served on the front since 1919. Prime Minister and Minister Cook pressed the issue, with plans to dispatch the first group of around 500 to Australia soon and subsequent batches to follow before winter. Naval messages will confirm returning officers and exact dates as arrangements proceed.
A damaged ad from Johudy AU Sorts announces a new branch opposite Union Bank in Sydney Norath. The notice lists furniture and household goods including dining suites cane furniture bed frames and enamelware and claims agents for Laker and Moore's Pais, inviting orders for cash or credit and promising to buy furniture bikes and household items.
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