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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
Frank McLuskey of Queechy denounces government and railway concessions, argues for fair prices and weekly bread affordability for farmers, criticizes Labour and conscription, cites LAB cash receipts 1913-20, and urges unity with unionists while defending farm independence.
The entry lists last quarter on December 3, new moon on December 10, first quarter on December 16, and full moon on December 25, detailing the lunar phases for the month with calendar dates.
A fragmented report on a cricket match describes innings with various misplayed runs and players listed surnames such as Hutchinson Newmarsh Grocester and Stedman. Bowling figures appear rough with several over summaries and sundries, noting totals and fall of wickets amid garbled OCR data.
Geraldton and Mercantile extended to 231 for six declared after 113 for three, with Thurley and Mikle contributing strong bounds. J Uilor resisted for an innings high, but the context shows a narrow defeat avoided for Geraldton as time ran out, while various players are listed in the outing and the shop ad notes Baddock Bros. in Union Bank vicinity.
A bulletin advises a rapid, economical method for coping with a Nowdy trouble. It cites Rowan Quebec and Orion Downe Que experiences over years, noting a plan using lime powder and water to spray crops, claiming protection and value despite cost. A reader asks for faster, cheaper fixes and praises the proposed approach.
Mr M Kay warned during a gathering of Invent Engineers that Australia’s 401 financial obligations are rising. He noted the white heat of Ministers and Commonwealth debt at about £800,000,000 with annual interest around £40,000,000 and monthly costs mounting. He urged legislators to push broad industrial development to pay the mortgage and avoid sinking under current methods.
A London summary notes Germany has created a parliament of industry, the Reichswirtschaftsrat, elected from industrial groups. It wields a strong veto and advice power, though no legislative rights, affecting policy as Germany grapples industrial influence over politics. The 326-member body attracts more public attention than the Reichstag, signaling a clash of prestige between state and industry.
A brief guide notes using Wall to destroy carnation weed. Mix fb tim im 100 gallons water and spray it. Obtain this mixture from T Bullastine Agwat with stated components.
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