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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1920

Page

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Government water scheme debated at Wyeherie meeting

A town meeting examining a proposed Water Scheme at Wyeherie heard claims it would cost around £5000 with a major portion funded by government aid. Supporters argued the plan would end private tank upkeep and reduce Typhoid risk, while opponents warned of higher rates and long-term revenue effects.

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Arsenic Spraying Trials in Wheat Fields Reported

The Agriculture Minister and Wheat Relief officials describe early results from spraying experimental plots with arsenate solutions on Camatian weed. Treated plants showed growth disruption and leaf burn, while adjacent untreated plants remained green. Further tests planned to assess impact on yield and plant structure.

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Island Labor Strife Bursts Over Food Shortage

Readable sections describe widespread island unrest as meat shortages press wages and strikes. Japanese divers and local workers are implicated in labor tensions amid rising costs and shifting power, with mentions of bank strikes and wage losses. The piece notes a population around 2400 to 2700, including both locals and visiting workers, and highlights fears of wider disruption.

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Australian tobacco crops in Victoria and Western Australia decline

An expert explains government support under a program to back tobacco cultivation amid concerns over rotated harvests. Officials note rising demand projections and the need for regulated growth, with farmers seeking expansion backed by guarantees and subsidies to stabilise the market.

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