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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
3
A February telegram from Perth reports a deficit for January totaling £172,060 compared with £147,000 in the previous January. The financial position shows a decline in revenue and a reduction in debt payments, with figures indicating a negative balance and eased state obligations.
Sydney faces developments within the next twenty hours as the strike affects port operations. A second ballot is decided on simultaneous voting to determine further action.
Queensland Victoria visitors led by Vit toca with 321 in first innings as Ransford adds 115 while Brisbane replies 222 and Torn takes two wickets for 199. New South Wales and AJP clash sees Gregory 122 and 102, NSW 279 in reply to 266 by AJP before ALF loses six wickets to HO Collins 129.
A report from the A.W. convention discusses arbitration and direct action, noting weeks or months of ems ent and seeking better outcomes through arbitration. The document also covers cabinet reconstruction and political tensions across regions, with references to labor disputes and wage demands.
A British Union letter urges government action to remove enemy subjects from offices and to brand goods of enemy manufacture. It calls for legislation to prevent deception by conspicuously marking products and to compel retailers to expose country of origin to buyers.
A large and representative gathering at Yuin Station on Monday night January 26 bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Fremlin as they prepare to leave Yuin for Woejalong. The event featured many local residents and a list of attendees including Mr Billabalong, Mr Harpe, Mr Brand, Mr Lewa, Mr Manfred, and others from nearby communities.
A summary of the Geraldton swimming scene discusses the first race of the series, noting seven entrants and an exciting finish by Garratt who narrowly missed victory. It mentions Cooks and other competitors, future 7 yard handicap races, and the starting watch used. Mr J Whittle’s 300 yard event win at The Cystie Farland is highlighted, along with plans for upcoming events and club members like Misa Clore Coplibe and W. Hadeyong. The Royal Life Saving medal is noted for Geraldton, with Shep Chea and Newsham involved in organizational duties and local leadership.
A local council meeting on January 8 discussed project plans for Fig Trees and Narva Tetra bridges, cost estimates hindered by cement shortages, and new licensing alignments under the Traffic Act. It reviewed rates collection, potential penalties, land conditions, and tendering for road works and a £3000 loan for district roads.
At a meeting of the Vermin Board a letter from the Inspector was read stating the embargo on new shipments would be lifted until June 30 1990. A resolution called for emphasis on the embargo and notes that an indefinite lifting may occur. The board approved an application for poison use from February and set a levy of two pence per beet for the district. The head receivers and secretary were appointed. Accounts totaling £134 5d were approved for payment.
A terse health board session addressed authority questions and procedural steps. Officials outlined oversight roles and planned next moves, emphasizing transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Notice records Mr F W Evens appointed to health duties and Mrs R McGentase asking about a £7 reimbursement for meals at Nabewali Hotel during the influenza season. It resolves writing to the Central Board of Health for a financial statement of road alfsies from 1917 funds and requests forwarding due monies to the local Board to reestablish sanitary service at Protheroe.
Developments at the Suprise Mine in Geraldine push forward as mining extends. The mine yields promising ore, with widening extraction and improved ore-handling tech expected to boost output. A railway link to Ajaas is planned, enabling ore transport within weeks, aiding the Surprine and neighboring mines. There is strong interest from Parliament inspectors visiting the district in about a month.
A fragmented note describes a Saturday soccer watch at Queens Pack with scattered scores and innings. It lists Town first innings achievements, partial bowler notes, and mentions several players in a jumbled sequence of events without clear outcomes.
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