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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary notes discuss silage making in showery weather and its palatability. It mentions silage as a substitute for hay, storage efficiency with eight tons occupying 400 square feet, and weed seed destruction during processing.
A local dispatch details a serious riding accident involving Mr. Campbell the postmaster and his wife as they assist an injured rider, with Mr. Engelbrecht taken to hospital and recovering. The report also covers Morawa and Mullewa cricket matches, highlighting Peacock and team scores, plus a Perth holiday plan for Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. A Nor’-West deputation seeks road funding approval while the government contemplates Roads Board formation under the district act.
Sir Horace Bayer, representing a rovet company in Sydney, denounces what he calls legalised robbery after corsets on a voyage were delayed by higher tariff duties. He cites market price drops and claims resistance to immigrant movement into Australia.
The Yalgoo Road Board met January 17 with Moserats Clark chairing and members Coyne Rodan and others. They discussed fencing a road edge near a new homestead, gate maintenance, compensation for a horse injury, vermin board subsidies, and road subsidies including funds for Warda Warra and repairs to Melville road. The board also addressed street lighting, tree planting, stump clearing, and bylaw enforcement for traveling stock. The supervisor’s report on Wada Warr recommended no road now. proposed work paused pending justification.
The monthly competition at 600 yards drew tired players last Saturday with perplexed looks as the drift and 800 yard range proved puzzling. A spectator claimed two enakes were seen on the range and described as riflemen. The field in the contest continued with attempted targets and a melee of rough shots.
Health Inspector W Harrop reports December findings on nuisance sites and housing inspections. Council notes licenses due and reviews small establishments and offensive trades. Names of officials and involved parties appear in proceedings.
A fragmented, OCR style list shows mail collection times across districts including Dut Diliee Geraldtonsemantis and Yalgoo. The entries mention sections such as Ajene Galena Mallews Wongun Hills and Nassina with varied morning and evening slots, from early dawn to around 9:50 am and beyond, across multiple weekdays.
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