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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
4
A imperfect note outlines farm and station topics with mention of names and addresses that may appear in accompanying material. It hints at publication constraints and the handling of personal details in a formal listing.
A late 19th or early 20th century guide discusses practical fence and gate designs for farms. It covers yard fencing with posts and rails, rope and wire arrangements, barbed wire near enclosures, rail gates, slip rails, and hinge plate construction, emphasizing simple, durable, affordable methods for quiet cattle and sheep yards and gate hardware. It notes common issues from poor setups and advises on gate height and stability, including hinge details and wire stays to prevent sagging.
At a Parish Mall gathering in Sydney the discussion led by Dr Maeworma addressed child welfare and a curfew for youth. The account notes Austessian children versus rural behavior, emphasizes restrictions on girls after dark, and praises Ms Macmorras and local council urging abstinence from late-night activities.
The Northamption annual picnic at Vigo Spring drew families and adults for a day of outdoor games and races under sunny skies. Mrs Ralph Henry presided with helpers as donations and provisions fueled a well organized event. A police inquiry into a local boy named Brown opened today, with further proceedings slated for next Saturday.
A report notes widespread pest invasion from Britain into Australia affecting hedge plants including the rapettorist vintana hawthorn and prickly pear. The black weery also cripples crops. Prickly pear alone occupies 12 040 000 acres in Queensland and 2 000 008 in New South Wales. The piece mentions Geraldton construction plans and calls for Millare Karei and Jarrah Telephome.
The Prime Minister announced that from January 1 uniform postage stamps would be used across the Commonwealth with old stamps overprinted Australia. Ministers discussed a uniform railway gauge, with proposals ranging from 4 ft 6 in to delays for Trans-Australian lines, amid defence and cost concerns. The Attorney-General noted no firm Crown lease policy, while land tax changes would raise costs for small estates more than large ones under the new schedule.
The jury found no criminal negligence in the Richmond railway disaster. Reuben Williams aged 19 died after a quarrel with Walter Murphy, who faces a manslaughter trial. A separate Hobson's Bay sailing accident capsized the Venture, drowning three Ritter brothers with one survivor. Slaughtermen and meat export workers dispute pay, seeking 2/6 per hundred.
In Wallsend a kerosene lamp and fire in a home left Mary Buxton 69 and her granddaughter Myrtle 2 burned to ashes while Isaac Buxton and his wife were away at church. Their bodies were found among smouldering embers after neighbors noticed the blaze. The incident occurred amid a writ case between the King and the Attorney General against Associated Northern Collieries and others over the Australian Industries Preservation Acts.
Northam reports Mr Throssell M L C severely injured after a fall from stairs in the dark. He suffered a heavy scalp wound and paralysis from spine concussion. His condition remained critical with no hope of recovery. he is 70 years old.
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