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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
1
The Prospector notes a hot Christmas with temperatures from 11 to 113 degrees in shade lasting eight days. Residents tried remedies like sole frathor and mila for dry neck, and mingled with visitors at the Patch. Heavy rain then cooled the area, and mining work resumes after Christmas.
A shareholder letter complains the Geraldton cooperative flour milling venture is not viable under current terms. It cites £350 from applications, £41 expenses, 2700 shares sold, and calls into question cash on hand, plans to build a mill, and prospect of paying obligations. The writer urges winding up the company and holding a shareholder meeting.
A correspondent protests the Licensing Bench's refusal to reopen the Goldie Shea Inn at Walkaway between Geraldton and Dongarra, arguing the sole hostelry harms travelers by forcing them to carry supplies or detour. The letter urges reconsideration at the next sessions to prevent travel disruption.
A reader responds to Webb's Landing remarks about Oakabella apportionment. The writer argues old settlers should have equal chance with newcomers in the land lottery and urges fair access after posting deposits at the Lands Office. The letter supports broad participation and approval by the Land Board.
An ad notice explains rates for single and multiple insertions with discounts for longer campaigns. It notes consecutive charges until countermanded and requires the number of insertions on the order. Communications must use the order’s reference address.
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