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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
1
A correspondent argues that free press coverage of schools harms discipline and praises Victorian boarding schools for balanced physical and moral training. He critiques parental indulgence during vacations and urges readers to value structured, true culture over lax youth behaviors.
Mt Magnet endured a searing heat day and a devastating cyclone on Tuesday. Wind and dust raged as sheets of iron and timber flew through the air, causing widespread damage. Buildings at Edhouse, Kennedy, Dyer, and Broadbent suffered destruction or severe damage, with roofs ripped off and fences toppled. The Boogardie Miners Institute was blown to fragments and the State battery engine house roof removed. Two occupants escaped injury at the Golden Crown Hotel, while Mrs Broadbent was briefly unconscious from falling timber.
Notices describe multiple land parcels for selection in the Geraldton area. Details include locations, sizes from about 500 to 1,278 acres, and prices per acre, with openings in January. Several plan references and past purchases indicate surveyed lots and associated bank advances.
Railways defeated Geraldton Cricket Club by 3 wickets at Queen’s Park after chasing 36 to win in the second innings. Willis starred with 8 for 41 in bowling and finished not out, while Groessler also remained not out as Railways reached the target without loss. Geraldton’s innings featured contributions from Kidd, Smith, Barker, and Stokes, with Willis and Lyons sharing multiple wickets in the first innings.
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