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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1922
Page
2
A partial 20th century item references Coulury pert pare lice and a specialty line. The garbled text hints at garment making, fringes, and sewing materials. No clear people, places, or dates emerge beyond generic terms.
Local reports show Geraldton butter and bacon factory owner Thomson presenting a July cream cheque of £20 1/11, with pastures stretched over 100 acres amid a poor feed season. Premier Sir James Mitchell cites immigration data since January 4,232 arrivals from England, many paying their own passage, while job demand exceeds applicants. Also noted are reviews of recent stage productions at the King’s Theatre with standout performances by Grace Darmond and Georgia Woollthorpe, and a notable appearance by Mrs. Meary Hin Ovborne.
A long, fragmentary column discusses land negotiations in the South West, political coalitions, and factory issues. It notes interest in dairy farming, worker and Oddfellows’ memberships, Friendly Societies’ social value, and upcoming lectures on Federal Income Tax by Mr. W. L. Beauingway.
Geraldton residents met the Premier to promote a closer settlement scheme guiding non political agricultural development. The plan aims to boost land use, provide government backed advances, and foster a culture campaign to attract settlers and investors to Western Australia. Norman Fry notes growing interest from prospective settlers including capital holders.
In front of 14 000 spectators Fitzroy defeated Perth by a single goal with a 17 to 7 6 score. Weate held firm against Wests weighty forwards as Fitzroy tested tactics and forced errors. If Fitzroy repeats locking tactics at East Fremantle Wednesday, expect renewed tension in the match.
Fragmented OCR text shows a discussion of doctor patient privilege, clergy confidentiality, and physician ethics. It references women, court decisions, and a judge’s stance on divulging information, with unclear details and many garbled phrases. The piece suggests a debate over confidentiality in medicine and related professions.
A deputation led by J Bunter and Alem Grey urged the Midian Railway to run a through fat-lamb stock train from Watheroo to the metropolitan stock market each Tuesday. They cited weight loss and loading issues and asked for a 125 per cent freight rebate for store stock. Mr. Poynton promised to consider faster transit and potential future additional stock services while seeking industry cooperation.
From Our Own Correspondent says Drover J Lyons drives 2800 sheep toward Mullewa from Hardié Junction. An old man Phil D Alton was found dead at the Junction Hotel Heavi monty died a nee etee bw fesars. Lyons River cut out on the 27¢1 juny and the team head toward Buda smal.
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