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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
2
A review of items from Western Australia including a Monday observance of Anniversary Day, a recent wedding, debates on settlement in the South West, flea infestations affecting fowls, and the closing of the Light of Asia Mine. Also covered are shipping schedules, weather notes, municipal council discussions on weeds, roads, and public works, plus updates on marine and transport developments and local civic decisions.
The text records varied Merino prices for short wooks and longs, noting competitive bidding and consignments at favorable values. It lists prices per dozen and per pound for several grades, with heavier, damaged, and reduced sorts priced lower. It also cites a half year report by the Association of British Retail Distributors stating advertising expenditure reached £4,500,000.
A deputation led by Dr Williams urged moving the car rank from the middle to a side of Marine Terrace to improve safety. Councillors debated positions near the Post Office and Anglican Church, weighing access for drivers against public safety, then left the rank in its present place with limited changes.
A letter from Mr and H Mitchell, organisers of the repair movement for the old Geraldton, notes the Ouka bells sett are cut off. Travel by road requires going to the Bower to join the road, and the railway service is known. A meeting was proposed to be held.
Inspector Simpaoa reports a trip postponement to North West and Perth extends over a month as Cr. view is granted for a term. Dr. H Watterson fills a vacancy while Mr. Sewell is named mayor. About 150 people attend as the council discusses medals to be issued to Fremmatin’s J W Dunkertos, costing just over £100. Smokeless fuel progress shows Britain’s move to a low temp coal distillation plant capable of 36 tons daily with smokeless, heat rich gas and improved coke retention through a double partition retort system.
The Grogan inquiry scope for the hea deaup venture was declined in the warrant. Grogan was appointed to investigate and report as soon as possible on the fate of the Headenup sets, the finances of Clement John DeGaris, and the DeGaris WA Development Co Ltd. Evidence gathering began this morning at Parliament with the inquiry task set.
A fragment from a 19th century style piece on child humour stresses frankness and honesty. It quotes jokes and captions about children misquoting Bible stories and playful misunderstandings, including lines about piano, alibis, and sheep with a whimsical biblical twist.
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