27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
A report describes a novel fuel claimed by an Argentinian engineer who has toured extensively. The inventor asserts this fuel yields greater heat than coal and quickly reduces the need for conventional coal burning.
The Mauretania celebrates 22 years of transatlantic service and dominance, having repeatedly broken her own records since 1907. New feats include the Plymouth to New York run in under 9 days and the Paris to New York route in five days six minutes, with Cunard planning further improvements.
The fragment sketches a bowling match listing players such as War Beekhand Brede Elliott and Ge tg, with teams including Morrisby Luttrell Allen Mitte and Constantine Fester Hammand, noting Lieb enow Edward Bennetts and Dix in close contention. It records fast play, tied scores, and accolades for Lieb enow’s team while mentioning substitutions and early form.
A fragment discusses cancer surgery and treatment. It mentions the difficulty of cancer starting in healthy organs and the surgeon's reluctance to distinguish themselves while noting patients cured by operations. The text suggests radiotherapy and removal as options but is incomplete.
Weather has remained hot as the month closes with six pointe total registration. Fallow cultivation finished. roots picked for a second time and burnt. About 10 chains of fence cleared. a few stumps remain. Fire risk slowed work. A stack at Perenjori held over 20 000 bags of wheat on the 25th. Crop prospects largely meet expectations though some areas barren.
The Greenough District Ver and Road Board area saw several residents charged in the Police Court for neglecting to destroy rabbits and noxious weeds. R A Hamersley and others from Walkaway and Georgina admitted guilt and were fined 10 shillings with costs. The Bench urged government action to curb spread of rabbits and pests before harsher penalties.
Consolidated Season at Westonia pays Me C Krag £4300 for the mine and £2400 for a five bead battery and plant. Mr Roas Grant says he has an option on 100000 paid shares at £1 and will offer them to Lea rlow early next year. He expects to employ 100 men at the mine within three months.
Candid Tibatte from the oli south Ingliston crushed 22 tons for Wi ozs bdwts. Rinaldi obtained 122 ozs 19 dwts from 42 tons. Stevens on Marmont crushed 16 tons for 118 om.
The report lists crushing results from Wariedar State Battery with weights and fines for PA T68 PA 724 PLA 724 PA 753 and PA 730. An Unsuccessful Claim in Meekatharra Local Court shows Otto Beerhell suing Lyn ey Mumm for 8 pounds 15 shillings 10 pence paid for a firma to defendant's truck. magistrate Warren Butler ruled for the defendant with costs after negotiation over purchase of the truck.
An old ad lists Xmas specials across men and women’s wear and home goods. Men’s trousers in grey tweed and gabardine. sport shirts. athletic singlets. underwear. woollen and flannel blazers. sheeting and damask linens. tablecloths. bathers. Xmas novelties. boys and youths sections. curtains nets. curtain net and netted items. coats and motor coats. a wide range of fabrics and ready wear with prices like 4/1b 22/8 10/6 12/6 and more.
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