Readable remnants reveal mid century sale items and prices
A crowded sale listing shows men and boys poplin suits in striped and plain colors with military collars, priced 21 to 32 shillings, sale 10s 6d. Other items include tweed and grey suits, serge and poplin trousers, galatea tunics, sailor blouses, white shirts, sheeting, collars, straw boaters, ladies shows, boots, felt hats, lace curtains, tussore silk, cambric prints, and Valenciennes lace with sale reductions across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moo
Grove
Moora Adopts Day Waste Sanitation Plan
Moora, a progressive town, voted to adopt daytime sanitation operations to replace nighttime work. City health authorities consulted Perth officials and Kalgoorlie Council, with Dr Arkimos noting daytime work improves sanitation and morale. The Kalgoorlie letter praised daytime efficiency, estimating annual savings about £250.
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Northam
Moors
Moora
Atkinson
Act
Wig
Wig Commanioner
Peplie Usalth
Perth
Kalgoorlie
Arkimos
Barosy Pool and the Mor thie Weir plan proposed
A reader praises Mayor Field for seeking improvements to Baralong Wool and the Mor thie Weir water system. The letter supports linking pools to the Weir, notes finance as a hurdle, and offers volunteers to help with the project, aiming for action as soon as possible.
Australian VCs Feted at London Anzac Club Tea Party
A London Anzac Club tea party honored Victoria Cross holders from the youngest army, hosted by the London branch of the Australian Natives Association. Notables included Sir George Reid and Lt. H. V. H. Throssell, with two thousand guests, performances, speeches, and a buffet of sausages, cakes, and kangaroo motifs.
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Australia
London
Eoen
Mix V.C
Hosta
Australian Natives’ Association
New Anzac Club
Gallipoli
Kaiser
Guewts
A. A. O'Connor
Sir
Leafy Heid
At Nate
Bonar Law
Toautmaster
V.C
Keytor
Barnett
H. V. H. Throssell
W. J.symonds
T. H. Tubb
J. Hamilton
Kookaburra
Iso
George Reid
Vic
Toria Cross
Mae
Bat
Tlefeld
Queen Victoria
Throssell
Amd
Bid Perrier
Tommy Renton
Sid
Spain
Mike
Wandsworth General Hospital
Caiera
Sydney
Soen
Leut
Giria
T. Mitchell
Red Rust in the Early Days in Geraldton District
A Geraldton Express feature reviews historical red rust outbreaks in the 1860s Western Australian wheat belt. It traces 1868 and 1872 crop failures, notes early seasons of heavy rainfall followed by rapid rust spread, and details community responses, agricultural society actions, and early government aid efforts to sustain farmers amid recurring losses.
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Geraldton Express
Iniba
Vietovis
A Prem
Greenough
Inquirer
Victoria
Victoria District Agricultural Society
Hampton Hotel
Phillips
Mai Me Brown
Australasian
Agricultural Commission
Mueller
Aoa
Tala
Rowland
Dongarra
J Watson
Fe Tate
Valdextsen
Industries Board
Reid Committee
Local grocery price list fragment from historic advert
Readable items include Local Butter, New Onions, Starch, Salmon Steak, Cutieura Soap, White Witch Soap, Candles, Lib. Bug Self-Raising Flour, Californian Syrup Figs, Eucalyptus Parrot oil, Salted tobacco, Beecham's Pills, Jellies, Sago, Referee Tobacco, Elythorp Jam, Chamberlain's Cough Mixture, Smoked Sardines, Sheep's Tongues. Prices shown as old coin measures and weights. list appears to be a miscellaneous shop catalog or advertisement.
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Beecham
Water grant for Bernard Park boosts town lawns
Northam Municipal Council receives 250 000 gallons of free water from the Gold Gelds Water Supply Administration for Bernard Park. The supply must be used by June 30 with the gardener ensuring proper irrigation. A new thres ind water main is being installed with pipes from Seabrook. Plans include electric lighting along the parade and terrace to prevent accidents near unprotected drains. An advertisement for class pianos by Messrs Morris and Co invites inquiries via Mr Morris in Northam. Plane advertisements note several models in excellent order with Perth prices in E. O. Tr column.
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Northam Municipal Council
Gold Gelds Water Supply Administration
Bernard Park
Seabrook
Salvation Army
Messrs. Morris and Co
Morris
Northen
Wade
Onte
Northam Notice on Licenses and Registration Requirements
Municipality of Northam announces annual licenses and registration fees due at the Town Clerk's office. All persons must register within one month or face prosecution. Licenses listed include motor cars, cabs, dairies, dogs, hawkers, milk vendors, private hospitals, slaughterhouses, and related trades. January 7, Wis.
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Board of Health
Li Wenaéa
Hue
Meckering Road Board Warns Logs Prosecution
Meckering Road Board secretary N I Hodgson warns residents that using unregistered vehicles and keeping logs within the Meekering Road District will be prosecuted without further notice. E C Treise, chemist, Nar depot, NYAL'S REMEDIES.
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Meekering Road
E. C. Tresise
Nyal
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
House of Quality
Kennedy Bros
Valenciennes
Sanitary Systems
Barlosy Pool
Morthie Weir
Field
Trict Central Chemist
Irwin
Hmt
Nurshane
York
Champion Bay
Roman
Shangerosay
Yante
Josephs Watson
Watson
Geraldton
Chane i
Walker's Book Store
Telephone
B. P. Chidlow
Sise
R. H. Duence
Towners
Local Board of Health
Wis
Meckering Road Board
N.1. Hodgson
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