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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
2
Retail notice lists double width dress materials priced at 44d yd with latest designs in washing Camluies and Zephyrs. It includes Delfineties Coloured Linens Stripe Crepe and embroidered costumes. A wide range of vibroderies and newest millinery styles.
At J G Smiths Big Store a range of dress materials includes Girton Steipe for school dresses at 54 yards, white cambric at 3d yard, navy and black cambric at 4d yard, plus new Panama and boater hats, knitted ties, golf shirts, hosiery, and women’s Simplete hosiery at half price.
September and October local events listings include concerts fairs croquet and social gatherings at venues like Victoria Hotel Town Hall and Geraldton Showground. Shipping notices announce vessel sailings from Geraldton Fremantle and North West Ports to Singapore with onward service through Dalgety Co. Limited for Fremantle and Port Hedland.
Mercus, vaysty and Co shipping agents report steamer movements. Minderoo leaves Geraldton around Monday to Fremantle then North West ports, Singapore, Minderoo returns Fremantle to Aldion. Charon travels Geraldton to Fremantle and to North West ports, then Singapore. Riverina sails Speimouth to Fremantle with transhipment to Geraldton. Wollowra Joeves departs Sydney and Adelaide for Fremantle and Geraldton.
On a Tuesday in September 100 the Labor Party carried the debate on abolishing the Upper House. Mr Bath led a motion for a referendum with the general election to decide continuation or abolition, but the motion was defeated by five votes amid mixed support and historical discussion.
In a Canberra style exchange, the Premier hints that elective Ministries could replace the Upper House, challenging party government. Nanson defends referendums and mass votes, while critics warn such shifts threaten democratic checks and risk lurches toward feudalism as seen in Britain and Australia. Local items follow.
The Corrick family of entertainers reappear at the Town Hall Geraldton on October 9 and 10 after two years touring India the Far East and the Old Country Apollo. They bring from London via Port with a wide repertoire including orchestral sections choruses and national dances by younger members plus Miss Alice Carrick soprano. Miss Ruby Corrick on cornet and Miss Ethel Corrick in pantomime arnge delight audiences. Miss Amy Carrick the violinist enhances the program. Mr Ernest Leathley the English comedian will perform. Lively animated pictures by Leonard Corrick will be shown. Front seats can be booked at Shells without extra charge.
Spectacular Aurora Australis seen over Geraldton on Saturday night drew crowds as colors flickered across the southern sky. Observers noted the event challenged old beliefs about sun reflection, aligning with magnetic theory and recalling a similar sight from about fifteen years ago.
Police in Geraldton report sighting of rabbit bits near Baller Bridge Lime Lines at White Peak after confirmation by Hill and Rennie contractors for the Upper Chapman railway. Rabbits also reported near Fig Tree Crossing on the Upper Chapman road. Inspector Holmes cautions those responsible after two recent alleged captures.
Market report ending September 25 notes heavy supplies of locally grown vegetables and firm prices. On Wednesday 23rd Radishes 3d4d, beetroot 1s 4d, carrots 1s6d, lettuce 2d-1d, onions 9d-8d, celery 1s-6d, parsnips 1s6d-1s4d, turnips 1s-2d, Swedes fed to 1s, cauliflower 10d-7d, cabbage 1d-1s. Oranges 10s 4d. On Saturday 5th onions 7-8d per doz, turnips 1s, radish 8d-1d, lettuce 4d-1d, celery 1s, peas 1/2d, rhubarb 3d-1 4d, cauliflowers 1s-6d per dos, Swedes 5d-Qd cwt, turnips 1s-2d per dozen, carrots 2d-7d, parsnips 8d, beetroot 1s3d-Js, oranges 7s-0d, potatoes new 9d-Me cat, imported 32s, eggs 10d dozen, fowls 4s-9d per pair, ducks 6d-8d.
The invitation extended by the Geraldton Agricultural Body for a visit from H.M.S. Payche was sent but no reply has been received from the Commander. The proposed visit would coincide with the Geraldton Show dates.
A fragmented item references tying up proceedings in a sports context. It mentions Pa Pete and Cee but lacks clear event details or outcomes. Entities include Pa Pete and Cee, with unclear teams or venue. The note suggests a competitive setting but provides no dates or scores to specify the result.
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