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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
A dubious article by Dr Ruel Waketie discusses declining fertility, linking high living costs and postwar conditions to reduced marriage rates. It argues parents must accept responsibility for offspring and criticizes clergy and doctors for not addressing the issue. It laments societal changes and calls for structural measures.
A garbled excerpt discusses the burden of childlessness among the wealthy and noble class. It contrasts social expectations with uncertain heirs and questions when the line of succession will be clarified. The legibility is poor, but the themes concern fertility, inheritance, and dynastic continuity.
A historical veterinary guide outlines methods to treat animal skin parasites using kerosene mixed with water or sulphur, applied as sprays every seven to ten days. Additional methods include warm soapy solutions and potash mixtures, with careful skin care and shade storage advised to prevent egg hatching and reinfestation.
A garbled report details an Australian record sheep shearing event at Twin Peaks, with teams led by Messrs Gre fam and Stewart. It notes 734 sheep and an average over 1000 per man for the week, plus seven men setting a record with 1574 dicey and 35 dollars per mist.
The article outlines a wartime defence plan allocating divisions across Australian states with multiple divisions raised in Victoria New South Wales and Queensland. It notes a restructuring of forces including Light Horse units and anticipated charges while authorities decide details and staffing.
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