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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
2
The funeral of Major John Logue will be held at his late residence ML. HM at TL30 Wau tomorrow for internment in Ellendale cemetery, with G. Lester, Undertaker, in charge.
The page discusses A W Padbury's dairy herd news at Kooten, production figures for butter and water, and a Ballarat District Council meeting on threshing machines. It also covers The Farmer's Wife and notes on women’s roles, the Geelong Women's Union urging council action, and a critical report on government promises and ministerial discussions.
Telegraph mentions a July 18 meeting date, barometer readings at 30235 am 4, weather expected to be fine over Sunday. Public notices include rainfall data from numerous towns, a prospecting party from Perthith near Weld Range, and health committee discussions on bread commodities and a defense reduction scheme. Death of Br L Sailth noted with funeral details at King's Theatre.
Conducted by the Publicity Committee of the Gernaldton Citizens' Association. Local musical program details list songs and performers in a town hall event. Hymns and songs printed for sale by a Sanijed member, with arrangements and tickets advertised for tench.
Major Jon Ligne Logue who died this morning at Walkaway leaves a long record as a pastoralist and public servant in the Greenough and Murchison districts. Born in 1861 at Ellendale, he managed or owned stations at Mt Mount, Shark's Bay, and MoentiM Walkaway, and served on the Greenough Road Board and Greenough Power Board. Survived by three sisters, his funeral will be held at Ellendale Cemetery with a Mount MM departure time listed.
The fortnightly meeting of the Victoria District Agricultural Society committee discussed forming a partnership with the Victoria District Turf Club to run sections at the show. Prizes were set across dairy, vegetables, fruit, grain, flowers and poultry with special awards including a Rowan prize. Invitations were to be sent to dignitaries, while arrangements for dates, venues, and transfer measures were approved amid temperance debates and procedural details.
A garbled ad lists waterproof overcoats priced at 36 shillings, tweed and wool trousers, denim workwear, shirts, calico and sheeting by the yard, towels, casement cloths, fancy voiles for curtains, Madras muslins, all in varied colors. Includes heavy weight sheeting and flaxen fabrics, plus wool flannels and tweeds for dress and winter wear. Seasonal, reliable apparel for men offered.
Letter from Mullens district settler roars at Government inaction on the Geraldton Carnation Weed. Warns of potential ruin to rural industries if eradication is delayed, urges 100 percent control, deployment of a dedicated crew, and stronger protection for settlers across the state. Named advocate Robert F urges immediate government action.
The Methourne City Council faced a questionable request to fund a life-size Maine of Captain Blathen, Flinders. An explorer and navigator linked to Australia is referenced amid garbled text, mentioning a New York staging and naval officer recruitment.
A brief district report notes rain brightening farmers and gardeners. Mr W James arrives from Sydney to oversee Windemere farm while manager Mr W Coran is on holiday. Onkabella plans nursing training at Wooredlos Hauntoriin as a probationer nurse. Minister Beaddan’s tramway extension crew at Table Hill area seen, with subsidy discussions pushing the road funds over £600. An upcoming conference discusses wharf protection and a Sydney shipping men’s annual meeting slated for May 4.
A dense price list of clothing and fabrics including denim trousers tweed suits wool trousers navy garments and shirts. Also mentions pillowcase serviettes damask calico casement cloths cotton vests and soap products with various prices and package sizes.
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