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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
4
A meeting of the miners union discusses an honorable settlement and a Wages Board as the method to fix pay. Officials of the federation plan to present proposals to Congress, with detailed review planned for the Southern district on Saturday.
A brutal child murder case in Sydney was described at the Port Mcquade Court involving Sarah Ellen and a servant Brady. Details include a plan to kill the girl, a revolver threat, and a chemist shop hoax while witnesses linked to May last year. A separate tale recounts a fishing accident where Hefferugn was saved after a massive wave engulfed two men near rocks.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a request to adjust the current year's rate after consulting prior figures. It mentions Reyes Sacray Tee and Hototan, with unclear amounts and a request to reduce the rate based on prior information.
A fragmented report from Western Australia states that Fe Lewis Rushivan, licensee of the Arms Hotel 30 miles from Albany, is suspected in a circumstantial case suggesting an attempted suicide. Authorities reported a wandering incident and later findings at the bed, with further details unclear.
The Geraldton Board met on January 208 1911 with W A Hovion chairing. Officers reported on revenue grants licenses and new roads including Moonyoonooks and Kajarina siding while deciding road closures and awaiting audit findings.
Fragmentary notice mentions the Marine Terrace area and the Church of England in Geraldton with unclear details about a parish event or service dated in a distant time. Further readable context is needed for a specific action, date, or stake to summarize.
Reporters tour the Geraldton Flour Mill describes a two storey building with a vast grain store, concrete surroundings, and minimal dust. Managers Mr Jafferies and Mr Oliver explain the roller, dressing, cleaning, and sifting processes alongside glass panels and lift doors for viewing. The mill’s sixfold sifting impresses, and a trial batch of sour dough bread is cited as a notable success.
The article describes the Geraklion Flour Mill with a Crossley gas producer plant that powers a 95 hp engine weighing about six tons. It explains how the plant self-starts via compressed air, feeds the engine, and regulates gas and water supply, with charcoal running the system. The mill is praised for its modern, neat setup and impact on local farmers and wheat supply. Manager Mr Oliver notes high wheat intake and stock, while asserting the mill’s careful operation and potential for higher production with more shifts.
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