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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
2
Advertisers are reminded that all alterations to standing advertisements must be sent before noon on the day prior to publication. No exceptions to this rule will be granted under any circumstances.
Fragmented critique examines wartime and postwar money, wage controls, and social tensions in Geraldton and Garvan. It laments inflation, calls for fair measures, and questions leadership, gender roles, and economic policy amid urban change and public unrest.
Geraldton faces Governor neglect claims as officials debate harbor improvements and tonnage needs. The Geraldton Citizens Association lauds efforts to secure better facilities, arguing port readiness will attract wool sales and broader regional trade. Government atonement urged to advance works and support the dock’s future.
Local report details holiday arrangements by the Town Clerk for city services opposite the Residency and Municipal Council operations. Includes notes on welfare, church services at Wesley Church with Rev David Dunnoy, and other community events. Mention of water supply work nearing completion and a long voyage news item about two tugboats. film industry notes and theatre advertisements conclude the fragment.
Members of the Geraldton Swimming Club praised Sylvia Nelson and Harry Crabbe for their strong performances in the Swim-through-Perth, presenting them with rewards at the Club House. E J Willcock and others commended the young athletes, noting parental support funded their Geraldton representation. The event featured a 50 yard Club Point Race with ten starters and near finishes.
Reports from Gresley and Gluyas describe a severe drought stressing feed and water on farms while railwater supplies grow anxious. Rabbits and emus pose regional problems, with poison planned on roads. A new road to three mile beach nears completion amid water shortages and health board improvements.
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