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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
1
The Big Store Equitable announces a clearance sale of show frocks and imported models at cost price. Items include crepe-de-chine dresses, hats, singlets, scarves, garters, handkerchiefs, hose, gloves, ladies shoes, and men’s clothing with prices ranging from 1/4 to 85/5. Also featuring suits, collars, suspenders, and patent leather shoes in multiple styles.
A rainy evening at Thetis Hall hosted a Benedict Society ball with elegant decorations and a star roster of gowns. Guests arrived in a sea of satin silk crepe-de-chine and georgette, as entertainers provided music by Hurtin piano and Harstwied violin, while committee and attendees transformed the venue into a lavish display of fashionable attire and floral displays.
The fragmentary OCR references Guardian as a source and notes an obtainable item or deal at a location named Belen. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a sale or offer tied to Guardian material. Entities include Guardian and Belen with implied pricing or availability.
A compressed report from a mining page describes ore milling around Gwalia and Bonanza districts. It notes tonnages, yields, and costs per ton, including plant efficiency and improved crushing and carting methods. The document mentions shipments to state authorities and references improvements in battery performance and ore handling.
A Western Australia teen involvement, updates from Adelaide discussions with the board, and preparations for machinery installation at the Monte Cyelo Hawl site near Biehl. Arrangements target a pumping plant to access deep shafts, with an early operation possible by mid month. an estimated 6,000 shafts are noted, with potential ore nearing 1 ox per ton.
At a council meeting a heated debate arose on adding two tennis courts at Qaven's Park to be used on Sundays. Proponents argued recreation is good and comparable to church activities, while opponents noted Sabbath observance and sought a referendum. The motion to delay Sunday play failed, and the court decision remained with the council.
The report covers harvest prospects near Yendanooka, praise for the district as prime stock and crop country, and plans for Anglican matters. It notes road works by the Mingenew Road Board, a new gravel appraisal, and federal funding of about £2000 for the Yandanooka area. A Kon Board election results in Cardwell's victory. Local business changes include Oliver acquiring a green grocer and confectionery, Linder's sale, and P T Bridge taking over the noted business, effective October 1.
An unclear clipping shows a request for a pre book with instructions to send full particulars on earning ten marks to fifteen weekly at a home location. It includes a prompt to write name and address with street town. Names and places are partially legible. The invitation appears to solicit at home employment details.
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