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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
4
April reports indicate no major surprises in the North East provinces as incumbents retire. Labor seeks gains with six anticipated entrants in Metropolitan Suburban, while Premier and ministry back Labor candidates. Opponents portray the Upper House as a check on hasty laws, with the government secure regardless of outcome.
The article weighs Perth Mint versus Melbourne and Sydney mints, citing 1924 outputs with Perth leading. It notes local approval for minting remained in Perth, despite Melbourne’s push to centralize, while also reporting police corruption probes involving a small number of constables and ongoing regional issues.
The Geraldton fishing industry employs several boats and many wen, with catch packed in ice for Perth and Kalgoorlie. Rain brought a rare wet April week, then cold, while trade and wage inquiries continued. Builders note rising costs and a housing speculation pattern amid wage disputes and deposits.
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