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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
4
A secret engineering breakthrough causing a stir among scientists and the Society of Ars was disclosed to a gathering of engineers. The event highlighted what experts consider the most favorable of its kind, sparking wide discussion in technical circles.
Metropolitan memo reports the arrival of peace dejectives Mr Hughes and Sir Joseph Cook with Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt. The crowd greets them amid mixed opinions on Hughes actions while Fisherman and Labour issues rise in debate. Weather hints rain returns as Fremantle sparring over wharf troubles continues.
The epidemic is weakening health operations yet remains serious. Pneumonic cases number about forty daily, with hundreds of ordinary cases. Deaths so far are not higher, likely due to authorities advising all influenza cases be treated seriously until proven otherwise.
Air G L Sutton and inspector Bennett lead a council discussion on eradicating the Carnation Weed. Occupiers with notices await a council lead while the mayor and McGauran weigh funding options, including a special rate or government help, as the weed poses a long term menace in the Glenelg district of South Australia.
The council discussed eradicating a spreading weed in the town and considered a government grant. An amendment to start eradication was defeated, and the majority carried a resolution to proceed. The mayor noted Geraldson was largely unaffected, while concerns about destroying couch grass and sand coverings were raised.
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