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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
3
Brisbane reports a remarkable price surge for potatoes amid shortages with one line noting a potential Australian record. The telegram mentions wool clip questions and a voluntary pool proposal, while Adelaide reports another horse maiming and a mal attack in a stable in New South Wales.
Sydney reports scarce beef supplies in New South Wales as high prices and limited availability bite. The piece notes widespread retail strain with about 100 butchers reporting reduced stock and price rises driving consumer concern.
Sydney dispatch reports a conference to tackle present disabilities in railway freight arrangements. The notice outlines an official meeting to review arrangements, with participants from New South Wales and other regions.
January reports from London describe Vickers building a new giant aeroplane for the Air Force. The craft will carry six engines rated at 700 horsepower or more and is positioned as a landmark development in British aviation.
A wireless dispatch reports Bolshevik pressure on General Denikin amid Soviet advances in Russia. It notes Polish opposition and indicates Denikin’s forces face overwhelming odds. The message mentions Bolshevik aims toward Persia via Khorgasan and a broader anti-Denikin stance shaping military plans.
Loodoe January 9 Lieut Pures of Melbourne Lieut Meldosh of Western Australia fly today to Anatolia on air flight. British railwaymen conference adjourned in London. Mr Thomas M.P. secretary notes delegates overwhelmingly approve the government offer.
A chaotic wartime fragment discusses ex Kaiser ties to Korea and Russian alliance pressure. It notes German leaders debating surrender terms and the Allies’ response while signaling unrest and calls for obedience to war debts and Russian protection.
The final tallies show Drake Rockman securing third place in the Wenene Senate vacancy race with 58,281 votes. Penh Janey led the pre votes process as the filing concluded and the field narrowed to the final positions.
A message from McRoure in New South Wales notes Mr tail Mini te for Wares and Biaiteaus and Mr Ashford Minists in Melbourne aim to meet the Prime Minister. They plan to secure fort shiplanding contracts for Walsh Tsland and discuss building a 12400 ton steamer under wartime terms, including cement and a price increment.
A damaged report describes a Thursday robbery at 6 30 pm when a woman named Mrs Grart discovered her bedroom safe broken and missing heirloom jewelry valued as family heirlooms. A detective later suggested the items were taken by a jewelry dealer.
An excerpt discusses Australian aviation needs and the argument for centralized control. The text references intergovernmental schemes and compares with the United States, noting concerns over freedom of operation and boundary authority. It mentions Melbourne and South Wales contexts and hints at implementation challenges.
The article describes a proposed voyage to cross polar ice fields of peaks about 12 000 feet high. Aimed at Wellington New Zealand then to Murphy Bay, Scott, Rose Sea, and New Harbor, the expedition would establish a base camp and land parties, with a long commission spanning four years to complete circumnavigation.
Fragments report public ire over proposed fare hikes and service changes. Officials cite wage costs and policy aims as justification while citizens demand clearer plans and safeguard against price shocks. Local leaders plan further talks with commuters and businesses to study impacts.
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