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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1922
Page
2
The Farmers' Club convened for its annual meeting with notes on accounts and a plan to lease the show for five years. The secretary and treasurer were praised for past services, and insurance matters were discussed with a call to invite tenders. The article also mentions an American Comptroller report and bank cash reserves.
The Premier Sir James Mitchell appeals to the Prime Minister over a wide immigration scheme. He argues Australia must act boldly to populate the continent, noting Western Australia holds about 300000 people concentrated around Perth. The proposal includes land clearing under a Conditional Purchase Scheme to expand productive areas.
Pilots Taplin and Smith led a long stretch of the line with strong pioneering work as a resumed start for the route appeared likely within a month. Taplin departed at 7 40 on Saturday, achieving a notable time, while public interest in flights rose amid the company’s plans.
Fragmentary note from the Institute committee outlines a sale of TRE SOLD units with a total price of £5500. It states £1000 cash payment required and a £300 delay grant at the Institute. Signed by C. W. Fuller and the Institute Committee.
The article notes two swim meets and a 50 yard swim-off with Thor Son and Burt receiving recognitions at a Saturday afternoon ceremony. Councillors invite the Vice-Regal Band to attend, while funds are sought for a ladies dressing room with £70 already in hand from a Wonderland fundraiser. A conference on a £0.5 million air telephone loan over three years is also reported.
Residents cite crowded streets around Swanson and Flindere streets in Melbourne and London traffic flows. London underground carries about 4,000,000 passengers daily with 816 cars an hour at Earl's Court during peak rush. Charing Cross lines see 1,215 euros per hour. motor omnibuses pass boxy points at Charing Cross 640 per hour, Bank 560, Oxford Circus six per hour, Piccadilly Circus 518 per hour.
Amid ongoing activity in the Fing crew, Constantiog isha le waabore notes preparations for a race with the public promised some racing Tha Fe. W C L Pathers resigns as leading figure and is leaving for Adelaide this week.
A large gathering in Geraldton welcomed the new Rector of St. Church as Rural Dean Geraldton formally handed over charge. He expressed pleasure at the spirit of the people and hoped to work closely with other churches, with songs and a hearty welcome shaping the evening. The edition notes Western Australia’s total indebtedness at £40,039,060 as of 30 June, with £27,900,006 from business.
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