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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
4
The article covers unsettled weather affecting daily life, Midland Railway employees’ stopwork action and potential disruption to settlers, a push to raise MPs salaries from £400 to £600 and related political debate, plus ongoing road funding plans and a proposed petrol tax. It notes government rail projects, wheat prices, and local charitable efforts.
The council debated persistent foul odors near Free Mason's corner and nearby hotels. Members urged drains from 15 to 18 inches, planned a two step system, and called for a report from Works and Health departments with a possible independent assessment of rain drainage.
The article notes extensive land sales and new settlement in the western belt. It highlights large wheat farms like Mr Oeerubim expanding operations, with 5000 to 25000 acre blocks and hundreds of men employed. It mentions railway access, rainfall averaging 15 to 16 inches, high soil quality, and growing mixed farming with few dingoes. New arrivals from South Australia and other states seek farms, while many settlers resist selling their holdings.
A quirky spiral column ad in a Brooklyn tiper newspaper two days later quotes a taunting message about a purse with $000. The misread text hints at a lost item claim and a vague promise of a fond ending.
A fragment from a Queensland State Parliament discussion hints at a troubled national scene with remarks on marriage, debt and government duties. The text references an inquiring boy named Benjamin and a father’s cryptic reply about wealth, rights, and safeguarding the community amid political distress.
The council debated securing extra coal from Tremormitch shipment to Geraldton amid price shifts and storage limits. They discussed hospital admission practices after a motor collision report, noting orders may not be required, and examined land lease options at Bluff Point for public use and revenue.
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