20 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
1
A letter from Yandanooka describes successful fox control with FIXAFOX. Five baits were set at night. two were taken and two foxes died at the bait sites, with further bait taken and another fox killed next night. All five killed were males. The user praises FIXAFOX and recommends burying extra bait beneath fat balls.
A fragmented timetable lists mail routes with departures and returns on select days. The readable bits mention Fridays and Wednesdays with departure times, including a line about leaves at 130 and a return around 445 pm, though many words are garbled.
An archival snippet outlines aerial mail timings for Perth and nearby points, listing departures and arrivals by day. It references multiple locations and times including Perth, Adelaide, and connecting routes, with varied morning and afternoon slots across weekdays and weekends.
An inquest in Northus Court House heard Frederick Otto Mutter, a farmer, died from burns and shock after a fire on Lockyer's property. Arthur Manning testified about fighting flames near a havetack break when wind shifted, forcing the men to flee. Walter Hicks and Mutter were injured, with Mutter later dying at the hospital after being carried there. Dr. Aberdeen noted possible blindness if recovered and concluded death resulted from burns and shock.
The Australian Party formed under Mr M. Hughes recent instigation held a meeting to break away from the movement. The secretary explained the breakaways were former members of the original People's Party unhappy with the new organization.
The Department of Agriculture promotes top dressing with superphosphate across the state from Albany to Northampton. The Victoria District Agricultural Society offers a judging contest with prizes up to 60 pounds, open to farmers within the Abens zone who use specified quantities of superphosphate on one intact pasture and submit entries by April 20. Judging in September will assess pasture weight gain, forage quality, clover proportion, and freedom from unwanted plants.
In Hubert March, a Roy Mt Australie Navy seaplane crash during a Norfolk practice killed one man and seriously injured several others. Pilot Elliott and Lieutenant Great suffered multiple injuries. McGowan perished trapped in the tail as the plane impacted the sea. The ill fated flight followed a misjudged turn, with debris and water spray cited as factors. The incident occurred amid routine operations, with hospital care underway for the injured.
Selected ex-rump bowler Truscott as wicket keeper for Australia amid injury concerns. Remmin also beckons as a potential late inclusion, with fitness updates pending from training camps in March.
London March 17 Captain Briggs director of Qual vasts the Derby manufacturers visits Australia to arrange open works three and expects to be producing motor parts and other specialties including lawn mowers before the year ends as manufacturers explore new industry ventures for Australia’s development
In the February issue of the PIA Monthly, Thames dockside taverns are explored, recounting the river’s role as London’s historic highway. Notable inns like The Czar of Muscovy and The Ticket Porter recount royal, naval, and laborer stories, while Charley Brown’s in Limehouse hosts sailors seeking curiosities and high society alike.
Readable fragments describe major political developments in Britain with references to measures avoiding a crisis, discussions amid the Conservative and Liberal parties, and mentions of figures such as Mr Trader, George, and Mrs Snowden. The text hints at protectionist shifts, naval concerns, and potential price fixes impacting coal and other industries.
The Geraldton Guardian and Express invites clerks and secretaries from the district to submit accounts and reports of activities for publication. Readers in Nappening and surrounding areas are urged to contribute reliable news and ensure timely notices to maintain district records and community interest.
The record lists sunrise and sunset data for Ger Alton in Marou with a numeric day index and a series of coded measurements. It notes a 1030 timestamp and several cryptic values such as 16.360, 17 Ge 13 and 1 GSS 2a 2 coy a a4 27 so, indicating a fragmented observational log.
A garbled OCR style note references dates around March and lunar phases, mentions a new runway and a Wat vonn project, and ends with a cryptic line about The Maine Terrace Pharmacy. The readable fragments suggest a local notices flavor with potential planning or public interest items and a possible business entity named Maine Terrace Pharmacy.
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