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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
2
Hardwicke and Co announce this week a fine range of dressmaking and millinery goods for sale. The firm highlights popular plain and floral fabrics, crepe de chine, and a new line of tweed suits and trousers. Orders are already busy, aiming to avoid last minute rush.
Obscured text shows memorial notices for CLARKE and WORTNAGTIS with dates July to October. Includes a shipping update from BAMBRA and Fremantle cargo arrivals via K GRERN & CO. Names such as Agar Poker and Killick appear in memorial lines, with multiple family tributes in a period newspaper voice.
Fragmented item lists film showings The Devil's Trail and Men Women and Money in Paramount features with cast notes. Cattle sale reports at Copley’s Billing and Kwinana. Railway passenger totals rise for show days. Football match next Saturday at Ion Ground returns soldiers versus works with Returned Holmes squad. Weather and rainfall figures, district election mentions, and potential political candidates noted.
A busy program announces the Marvellous Heller company performing at Town Hall Gernblton on Saturday October 2. A new show features illusions and thought reading by Professor Heller, with updates by Biguoy Capelli and Will Vane, plus Mulan Heller in mystic acts. Also advertised is The Kennedy Humour Entertainers at Geraldtown Town Hall for three nights this week.
Obituary notes two deaths from pneumonia and heart failure in Perth area with references to Deputy Chief Superintendent Charles Hillier. Engagement announced for W. Bred and E B M Bred of Sandford Steel. Marriage of Myrile Orr to Elwin Stonestreet reported with attendant bridesmaid Miss Nellis Manton and Syd Sandell. Matron Wilson of Katanning Public Hospital honored for long service and moving to Geraldton. memorial hospital service praised and noted as missed by community.
The Perth edition lists acceptances for the WA Hunt Club meeting with races including Tally-Ho plates and Beagle event. Entries feature horses such as Masel, Exgot, Earl of Kenliehl, Renunciation, Betty Burke, and more, with purse values and divisions noted.
Perth hosts acceptances for Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps, listing runners and weights. Included are entries for Chrysobius, Greenstoal, Butler Damect, Elfuere, Jack Findlay, Coolnoue, Dunnwill, Gamb Wore Golf, Kings Word, Lud wig Bivey, Gollem Breage, Rem mon, Fluepes, Demonte, Pairsight, Tickarag, Jer nap, Prudent Field, Wight Eye, Solar Rays, and more in the Metropolitan Handicap and related events.
The writer criticizes the sheep show noting many entries from South Australia with large frames and bulky bodies but poorer wool quality. He praises some exhibitors like Sir Edward Wittenoom and Mr. Gooch, cites judges and breeders, and urges focus on wool quality. He remarks on individual rams and ewes, prediction for Royal Show results, and thanks organizers for encouragement in class entries.
In Melbourne Henats Benatar Guthrie VJ advocates profit sharing for employer and employee. He argues sympathy and co partnership reduce strikes and boost capital and labor as partners. He cites his system in Gwe bears with high results, notes living wages and a cattle pricing plan rewarding carers and workers.
Owing to high paper prices The Guardian announces a price rise for subscriptions starting next Tuesday September 23 1930 in Australia and related regions. The quarterly rate increases to 6/8 with a retained Home delivery option. telegraph and mailing charges are included in the new rate.
Demonstrations at the Gisksives Show featured Dome Dream separators and Habeotde milk testers. Local agent Crooks and Broker report solid sales of over a hundred machines in three years. The Babcock test, used with other equipment, will aid selection and improve district dairy conditions.
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