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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a cryptic message about help and a person named Laue. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions, dates, or locations making firm interpretation difficult. Additional context from the original source is needed to determine the event or subject described.
Fragmentary OCR shows advertising rates and sections for misc listings, marriage notices, wreath prices, and insertions. It mentions 4/- tech, 1/6 extra, up to 8/6, wreaths at 9/6 inch with minimum 5/-. Provides unclear vendor names and dates.
The letter discusses bringing workers to northern districts for the Gascoyne irrigation project with 7000 settlers. It argues for a breakfast work-start plan and notes the need for a reliable water supply, gardens, and transport links from Meekatharra to the new settlement area. It also mentions railway questions and capital funding for plant and equipment.
The Me Uo listing reports a crash at No 5 level with 72 tons moved and 7 feet advance on the south drive. A December period shows 4 tons crushed, bullion valued at £120, and wires included, with notes on reef storm and low-value ore.
At Mt Fraser Mest Dunlop and Kilroy have been assessing the old Mt Fraser mine idle for years. Simca began operations with a parcel of 25 tons crushed at Peak Hill State Battery yielding 1 box per ton including tailings. A second parcel of 1⅓ tons produced 2 boxes to the ton over the Speen, valued higher than prior.
A London circular of Wilusa Gold Corporation Ltd notes that in Western Australia a railway to Wilnas is being studied. The State Mining Engineer confirms earlier findings and reports favorable developments. Pilot plant work and lab tests seek a robust extraction method for a plant with 1000 tons capacity, aiming for timely results.
Readable from a sale page listing deep discounts on men’s shirts, denim trousers, towels, cloth, calico, white workwear, pajamas, and women’s dresses and accessories. Highlights include denim trousers at 4/11 to 6/11, ladies voile dresses at 12/6, and children’s shoes at 2/6. Many items emphasize clearance pricing and new stock arrivals.
Farmers and game keepers discuss methods to deter foxes after a lamb loss with poisoned baits and cautions. Observations describe fox behavior around scraps, scrub, and lambing pastures, urging careful application and timely response to depredations.
The Government Astronomer reports a large moon in a state of great turmoil moving westward with vigor. It will enter XE-quadrant in about a fortnight. A conrifermble event followed a 90 degree turn indicating high atmospheric electrification and activity. Spots and activity values rise, with New York figures showing a weekly increase from £2.
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