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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
2
A garbled note from a past council session cites delays in receiving March notices and mentions a deputy comptroller discussion. It notes a timing change for the meeting at 8 o clock and an operation about a residence window.
Fragmented minutes show bids for grafting and transportation costs, Lands Department actions, objections, and a vacancy caused by Mr Sweeney. Nominations and election logistics referenced with dates and officer duties, but many OCR errors obscure specifics.
Victorian ministers who inspected Malta beet sugar factory report Australia as the world’s largest consumer. They note 285000 tons of sugar produced in Australia, with significant consumption rising alongside Britain’s role. The figures emphasize escalating demand and trade angles.
Fire brigades stage a demonstration with teams from multiple districts and list top scorers and points. Names include Neyman Kellerter, Gerson, Gwidihord, Leeders, and Comin Sion. Scoring highlights feature several districts such as West Gwiiord and Sequora with notable hydrant maneuvers and team placements.
In a tied championship contest Puddy, captain of the Gerakan teams, leads with top marks as rivals Mabsk Wes Guildford and Davis Keliorber'n fail to score. Puddy, the premier fireman in the state, secures the crown with the decisive points, while director Lr notes his dominance in the event through the weeks of the competition.
An article reports that Charlie Chaplin's wife in Vancouver says he has not lived with her for several months and she will pursue court action. She states she does not want divorce but seeks financial support, with attorney handling the case.
In a fragmented Teenday report, players Senko Ledshim and Hardwicke led rebounds and Pencotater scores 8 0 while Miss Id Pere bent Deine with Greve posted 463. Teenday events show M. Twine and Miss O Meara at 11 8 in mixed doubles with several unclear pairings.
Giady Deslys, famed Paris and London stage star of the early 20th century, dies in Paris following a serious illness. The performer rose to fame in Paris before debuting at the Gabety Theatre in London in 1908 and remained a beloved figure on the London stage through 1915 with roles in operas and farces. She supported charity efforts during the Mer ceres period and left a legacy as a popular entertainer in the city.
British engineers address rising costs and inconsistent wind by designing gear systems to stabilize output. The article notes that light winds fail to generate required voltage while strong gusts risk overloading generators. Adjustable, vertical setups are explored to improve efficiency and resilience in gale conditions.
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