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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a product called Martin's Female Pills and writers or contributors described as ob Phteriees and BeeEberers Rirougneul Aaetre dated 14, with unclear context or events. The readable words hint at a historical or satirical item without a clear action, outcome, or identifiable entities beyond the product and names.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a ceremony or vigil at eight pm with references to persons Tamredye and Emma Bene, a placeholder event, and unclear locations. It references ages, a potential obituary or memorial note, and possible railway derailment context but remains largely unreadable.
The Wallewa Road Board held its ordinary monthly meeting on Saturday January 26 with Messrs Reelin O Brien Stokes Palethorp present. Mr J C Mitchell of Yailaong apologized for absence. Board discussed hiring labor for the Tivraldton to Mulewa road, McCarley’s Road clearing and rates, fencing waivers for new land, financials for the quarter, and planned works including Padbury Road drainage and water-channel alterations.
A Mul lewa Vermin Board meeting discussed rat and rabbit infestations threatening settlers. Chief Inspector Crawford outlined trapping and poisoning methods, proposing a 24d rate per hundred acres, with hopes for a state amendment to tax by percentage. Efforts aim to curb losses from pests costing thousands of pounds and driving residents away.
The article discusses the belief that people with rheumatism feel rain approaching due to changes in humidity and skin moisture. It notes no scientific basis but explains how body water detection and skin factors could amplify discomfort in damp, cold air. It mentions kidney issues and sensitivity to cold winds as contributing factors.
An old advert promotes Auralon as a near twenty year remedy for deafness claiming users can distinctly hear again. It touts rapid cure and notes Aurajon sold in 4s 6d packages with mail orders available at the seller's expense.
Report from Meekatharra State battery shows a parcel from Gwalia Mine yielding 1764 tons with 6167 ounces total and an average 3.0 dwt per ton. The reef shows thickness from a few inches to five feet, with low extraction costs and potential profitability if work continues south of Ul. The parcel is tied to the Gwalia mine group near the Globe ground, with Tom Allanson noted as a long-time holder involved in local operations.
A muddled scene unfolds as a young man delays a return, confronts a New manager who demands explanation. The youth pleads a mass of confusion about a supposed “masron” and a “pedebalt-crewn” claim while the host insists on a proper pass card before allowing entry to air the bed.
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