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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
4
An instructional piece on ostrich farming covers branding methods using wire shapes, nest preparation, egg handling, incubation temperatures, and care during hatching. It explains marking eggs, managing heat, turning, and chick rearing steps, noting conversion from incubation to brood care and eventual feeding routines.
A Perth correspondent reports on the fate of the Herald, noting its closure and uncertain future. The piece discusses ownership changes, staff losses, and speculation about a weekly publication resuming after a nine month transition. It also mentions council discussions on a railway line from Subiaco to Noeth Beach and local government officials involved.
Delegates reviewed a departmental contour plan for a proposed line but municipal members condemned the route as far from optimal. They questioned government support, estimating construction costs at about £20,000 versus cheaper local options. The discord drew attention to an upcoming Murray District election with Ministerial candidate Patterson and Independent Worgs as contenders, before two other candidates withdrew.
In Geraldton Police Court, Patrick Lillis was fined and jailed for drunkenness after failing to pay 28 cab fare, while Matthew Sprohan was discharged with a warning for drunkenness. Cornelius McAuliffe pled guilty to drinking, fined 24s with cab fare and jailed 24 hours. Jutu Mitchell faced three charges, with sentences totaling seven days, two months hard labour, and three months concurrent for escaping custody amid disputes over his drunken state.
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