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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

3

Northern District Golf Championship Carnival Draw and Schedule

The Northern District Golf Championship Carnival will run next week with rounds starting Saturday afternoon. Players begin in threes with a partner draw posted by Motora Limited and R. Guncott & Co, while entries for the thirty-five extrakevain petition will begin Sunday.

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Royal Navy Tow Docks Voyage to Admiralty Yard for War Use

A fleet of four giant floating docks valued at nearly 2.5 million pounds completed a 4,000 mile voyage from India via Calcutta and Aden to Britain. Built for war service, the largest dock measures 880 feet with 10,000 ton capacity, while others from India span 881 feet and support heavy ships. The mission involved careful calculations and tight clearances, with a senior naval officer overseeing the voyage from the Far East.

Gibraltar Admiralty Dockyard Japan Calcutta Reanbay Malta India Gthrutiar Admiralty Far East

Jetting Sheep to Prevent Flystrike During Crutching

The article describes a historical method of jetting sheep with chemicals to prevent blowfly strike, detailing timing after crutching or shearing, frequency through the season, and cost. It compares jetting with hand-dressing and repeated crutching, noting efficacy and practical considerations on farm scale.

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Jetting and Mules in Blowfly Control Debate

The article argues that Jetting should follow the Mules' thorough iteration before any adoption. Local experience will reveal if Jetting is needed. It notes body strike and crutch strike as key blowfly issues and asserts reducing blowfly materials to a low priority if control of crutch strike is possible. Hallarat. Conrier.

Australia Britain

Britain Expands Vegetable Acreage Amid War Demands

The Ministry of Agriculture reports expanded vegetable growing in the United Kingdom to support wartime needs. Farmers and horticulturists boost fibrous crops and early spring plantings, with Cornwall and eastern England noted for celery and other staples. Modern methods and services aid production amid shifting market demands.

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Petrol taxation and price trends in Australia

A brief survey notes petrol supply costs and consumer refills in Australia since World War I. It compares overseas price rises in Britain and the United States, warns of effects on motor transport costs, and details historical Australian petrol prices and taxes up to the present, highlighting the impact on industry and living costs.

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Women's Hockey prediersity action at Queen's Park Park

Geraldton Women’s Hockey Association held matches at Queen's Park with teams from Cardinal and High Behind contesting in the A and RY grade divisions. Umpires and players named include Grierby Skinner Edwards Carin, plus several school and district players listed for team rosters and selections.

Geraldton Women’s Hockey Association Queen’s Park Cardinals High Behind Me Tryan Pemperton Thenupwin MM. Valhireaks S. Heringer Ahwatn Ty Howlesin Abbott Sind Muahwr Wiltshire M.smith V. Mevhonr G. Mather Mm A.urker Cardinale CY Gradekk Lathene N. Wicks J. Urady B. Males M. Sewell K O'Neil J. Morels Th. McNeere de RiGarratd Live Weight

Housing for the Aged Sunlight in Every Room

An experimental project to provide sunlight rich flats for elderly pensioners in London. The 14 designed units include living room, bathroom, kitchenette, and dedicated dining space, with a supervising matron’s office and administration.

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Geraldton Wool Auctions Spark Local Debate

Local letter criticizes proposed Geraldton wool sales plan and related contracts. Author argues the scale would not boost production, may raise living costs, and sees potential gains from developing coal, meat works, and new industries instead. Signatory B Clifton of Northampton signs the piece.

Culbert Geraldtun Gerstein Naire Mbabane Trea Geraldton Fremantle Geraldon B. Clifton

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