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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Geraldton about Butter and Bacon Company Ltd revealing uncertain factory operations and shareholder payments. It notes supply needs, potential losses for nonpaying shareholders, and a call to align money use with business aims amid broader rural industry trends.
The text describes Exeter Commune rituals with vestry meeting at 8 pm and services at 6 pm and 7:30 pm including Evensong and a concert by the Cry Band. It mentions Mayet events, a preacher at St John’s, and a church near Woodnesdale with hymn music provided by the choir. A note on a local mine area and a three halfpenny coin value is included.
A fragmented note notes that factories will utilize provided facilities for their products and may ultimately end up in a bet on output. The text hints at leveraging in-house resources to control production and risk.
Local and general news report on a property sale listing about 19000 pounds rent producing, with auction details and brokers names. Includes market notes on brisk produce, prices for eggs, bacon, meat, fruit and vegetables, plus notes on horse sales, a funeral, and 44 hour work week discussions and yacht club fundraiser.
At the council chambers on Thursday an inaugural nursing scheme was debated with 26 attendees. Officers were elected, a committee named to draft rules, and a public meeting set for April 22. A lecture by Rev. Joe Walker was offered to support fund-raising.
Readable excerpts show advocates in New South Wales debating a northern state carve‑up, proposing a 65 000 square mile territory with 460 000 people. Critics cite Sydney dominance, while proponents urge northern access to coal, wheat, timber, and ports including Newcastle and Port Macquarie.
A correspondent reports on a Wednesday sports day with cool drinks and relief from the committee. Top events included the Sheffield handicap and Hardie race won by Terry Angl and Alf Gould respectively, with close finishes and several placings across multiple races. The declared volunteers and local officials thanked participants and Geraldton businesspeople for making the event a success.
Melbourne reports that retail sugar remains 6d per pound while authorities note a potential future reduction if raw sugar can be bought cheaper in 1921. Government may face world price shifts and possible cane output increases in Australia. Retailers in stock at 6d will be safeguarded with advance notice before any price cut.
The Victorian Cabinet considers a 5s per ton bonus for beet growers and a 30s per ton factory payment. A minister proposes beet counted as freight on railways to factories at Mafirs to spur beet growing statewide.
Dr Murray Lege warned that there are two million surplus women in England and Wales in a Hygiene Department lecture on the disproportions of sex. He linked rising unhappy marriages to a lack of suitable divorce reforms and blamed factors from feminism to social types for women’s perceived imbalance. He argued remedies include limiting migration to colonies and reforming adoption and other law to curb the surplus.
The Turf for Western Australia reports today’s Perth racing with results from the Guildford Hurdle involving Berlowerle and Down Town, payouts listed for betting. It covers First Class Plate, Second Class Plate, Bellevue Handicap and Farewell Welter events with horses like Rorecourt Ayelor and Werrpin among top contenders and betting odds noted.
The Geraldton Yacht Club reports a band contest result day with Shamrock first, Ada second, and Cygnus third. Shamrock and Ada also receive trophies for top prizes, with Cygnus placing notably in the overall points standings among a fleet including Lomna and Gréper.
A telegrams case in St George Terrace saw the accused found guilty and sentenced to eight years in prison. The verdict was delivered yesterday after the February 19 hearing.
Federal Arbitration Court faces criticisms as Justices Powers cites need for cooperation. Tribunal warns three strikes still threaten industrial peace while wage disputes linger. Over 2000 workers affected by builder gear stoppage amid wage demands, with compulsory arbitration urged to settle disputes.
A report alleges a key figure controlled a network of agents in Melbourne to influence a case. Police hold evidence of widespread corruption with more than £5000 said to have changed hands, benefiting jurors and others connected to the court.
Reports from Sydney on April 8 describe conflicting rumors surrounding the recording of the new Cabinet. Authorities and observers await clarified statements as political factions push for transparency in the reshuffle.
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