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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary entry from a December 1916 astronomy page shows references to phases such as first quarter and various dates. The readable parts mention December 2 and December 23 with scattered, unclear terms suggesting a calendar of celestial events without complete data.
The report states a coal strike ended amid wartime signals and updated fronts. Officials claimed production would resume as expected, despite disrupted deliveries and ongoing military events altering labor plans.
The Western Australian coal strike edges toward settlement as talks resume on Monday. Bank to bank concessions save costs and avert deeper disruption, with potential impact on gas works, street lighting, and food supplies. Resumed mining aims to revive industry and prevent national hardship.
The Sanibel wood loading encountered trouble on Thursday during sandal wood haul. Mary has been satisfactorily settled. Work is proceeding and the road to Muay Kong will be finished in a few days.
The Geraldton council weighed accepting Hu lender to supply Blackboy on tracks at Gesaldios for 108 per ton. Probate in Supreme Court grants John Charles to Susan Elizabeth Woolhouse and Gladys Woolhouse. Council debates fodder for horses computing £19 per acre per year with possible lucerne at the sanitary depot.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday Mr Cunningham asked the Minister for Lands regarding the Howes and Oakabella estates. Questions covered average prices per acre, total area purchased, subdivision costs, and areas reserved for public purposes. The minister provided figures: Bowes and Oakabella totals, average prices to selectors, and reserves including roads.
Private Alex E Grant arrives from Blackboy Camp on leave. Lieut. Lewis to become Ared Officer for the Northern Mission district centering on Murchison, now to reside in Geraldton. Local residents head to Perth and the United States of Matrimony. Private E H Townshend, killed in France, leaves two young children after marrying Miss Dabmils. Private Albert Herrington killed in France. Mrs Thomas departs for Perth to visit her father en route to Adelaide.
The Capel farmer urged the Minister for Agriculture to back butter and bacon factories. The minister indicated visiting Capel to inspect agricultural districts. Proposals mentioned surrounding creamery chains, central factory location, and future government support contingent on broader involvement.
Nominations for the Victorian district CUB meeting list entrants across races including the Members Handicap Welter Breeders Plate Nursery Handicap Marlborough Handicap and Nursery Handicap with horses such as Green Lord Golden Spur and Down Town among noted entries. Weights, betting figures, and entry details accompany the announced program for December 16.
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