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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
2
Moyles promotes Cambrix Prints in navy and various ground colors at sixpence per yard. Braifnd Coty Cards in multiple white colorways, plus 644 yard Tussore Poplin at ten pence. Other items include Cen Celebrars Canes Crepon in several shades and 93d yard worth lead, highlighting a broad textile offerings catalog.
Readable bits show a September 1913 municipal or governmental notice with references to latitude, Geraldton, and figures. The fragment includes names like Curlewin and Bah but lacks complete context or clear actions.
A says it is prepared to purchase wheat in any quantity for willing delivery and will quote on application. It is prepared to make advances against growing crops on conditions obtainable by application.
Retail price list notes butter and related dairy items with measurements and terms. The fragment references larger quantities and other trade items, implying a period catalog or in-store notice. Named store Townshend’s anchors the piece, with prices and offerings partially legible.
An odd clipped advertisement for Queensland Insurance Company mentions Mr D Ballantine as a coll agent and references Fuller’s Millinery with a promise of millinery bargains and Fuller's bargain prices. The wording is garbled but signals a promotional insert with agent contact and discounted headwear.
From Geraldton for Fremantle CHARON on or about Oct 4 and MENDEROO on or about Oct 20. Also from Geraldton for North West Ports Java and Singapore 88. PARGO Ontain RicharJéony SNCHAOS with eight crew. Captains Bramneo and Dagisish listed. Geraldton Fremantle Carnarvon referenced.
Frank Green and Co list reduced rates for passage to and from North West ports. Vessels Minderoo Charon Taroo sail Fremantle Geraldton and Nor West ports with dates in October. The notice cites departures to Fre mantle, Freemantle, and Singapore, detailing routes to Java and local harbors.
Advertisers are asked to send any alterations to ads the day before publication to ensure proper attention to requests.
terse Perth telegraphic update notes a lull in Eastern States news, wool market jitters from Dalgety London, church services in Methodist and Presbyterian schedules, Greenough Show plans, town entertainments at the Coliseum and Queen's Hall, Salvation Army Self Denial campaign, boxing results, bowling club plans, university lecture tour, flour milling financials, freezing works proposal for Geraldton, and local athletic prizes.
The Geraldton Agricultural Society wraps up its final show at the longtime site amid ideal weather and strong crops. Attendance and gate receipts peaked while exhibits in horses, sheep, poultry, fruit, vegetables, and floral sections impressed judges. Notables including Sir Edrd Widmnoont and Minister for Works W D Johnson visited as the Geraldton City Band played a pleasing program.
The President of the Society Sir Edward Willenoom chaired a public lunch where the chairman toasted the Ministers and Parliament. The Minister for Works was praised for his efforts, and there was praise for agricultural development and rail infrastructure aiding local prosperity. The discourse noted improving weather and growing towns due to policy and expansion.
A fragmented report from Geraldton details a livestock show with cattle and horse classes, noting prize lists and judgments. It lists judges, stalls, and breed categories including draught horses, Shropshire sheep, Hereford cattle, and Clydesdales, with emphasis on prize winners and breeding stock across multiple classifications.
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