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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
2
A 1919 Geraldton page item notes local debates on cost of living and rate changes. It mentions Whittock and Co and a council meeting on Sunday afternoon at the recreation ground, with public support cited. The piece covers church socials, naval fund duties, and Anglican social success, plus civic notices on committees and upcoming events.
A cautionary incident in a remote billet shows a recruit lighting three cigarettes with a single match. He sparked two others accidentally. a fire killed the lighted cigarette bearer. The group’s fear and superstition grow through the episode.
An explorer in the Amazon Jungle recounts a hunting scene with Tadian hunters using poison arrows. After a bog animal is felled, a dispute over ownership arises and is settled by the chief who orders the man to enter the maloon, while the narrator observes the deliberation and final verdict.
Naturalist Laptolee describes insect sounds created by wing rubbing and wing beat vibrations. He details how bees can produce specific tones through actions like stinging or wing positions, compares locusts grasshoppers and crickets, and notes the written music interpretation of insect calls. Publication lists publishers and contact details.
A historical ad style piece promoting warm winter clothing at low prices. It mentions good warm garments such as Fleeced Undershirts and Wool materials, listing items like 54 inch White Twill and 100 inch fabrics. Emphasizes comfort for cold weather and Australian wool products.
In 1862 Geraldton news, a report details the Buller River Dam inspection led by Engineer in Chief James Thompson and Water Department Engineer O Brien. A deputation arrangement includes Minister Hickey and MLC JC Wilcoey, discussing government works, stock movements, and potential funding to boost local wool, mutton, and lamb production for metropolitan and Freemantle markets.
The Upper Chapman District Board, led by the Mayor, meets with Minister Kr W. J George and MLA Mr BE Males, and hears 2 maintenance funding requests for the Narra Tar and Fig Trees road route. Officials pledge readiness for costly improvements and material gathering to complete the project.
A fragmented note proposes peace celebrations around the Chapman River bridges to foster cooperation and fund management reforms. It suggests moving away from routine events and encourages broader participation, though details are unclear due to text corruption.
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A terse report records a British Association football meeting held in Tamang Ae 8 on the boarding hallen pha. It notes attendance of members and supporters, with Mr J Dick accepting a Vice-Presidency and Cant J Hollings Revetves A Weim and ard Charter among those mentioned as officers in attendance or elected.
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