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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1923
Page
2
Any forsea with literary or art pieces are invited to submit them to the Editor Amy. Accepted works will be paid at scale rates, with submission guidance and deadlines specified by the editorial office.
Fragmentary memorial lines note a father and grandfather called MARCHANT who died in 1922 and 1932. the verses are signed by daughters sons in law and grandchildren, with apologies for misspellings and unclear dates.
The Premier notes renewed meat and crop efforts show fruit as WA reports a 400000 acre gain in crop areas last season. He urges farmers to seize fallow land opportunities and expand to three million acres, aiming for a twenty five million bushel wheat crop. Sir James Mitchell cites underutilization of available land.
Government aims to double wheat output by mobilizing farmers with subsidies and immediate work on cleared land. Ambitious plans stress expanding arable area, rail traffic, and regional trade to lift the economy, with weather conditions crucial for the next harvest and state guarantees to advance farming efforts.
The Department of the North-West reports the Fremantle bound freighter carrying 1 100 tons beef to Suez 500 tons to Antwerp and remainder to London while a further ship is sought for 500 tons to London. Agriculture leader Maley promotes increased cereal acreage and farmer meetings to boost yields. The death of Mr Richest Weed, a long-time Labor figure and elder in the Methodist church, is noted with reminiscence of his public life and values.
Rainfall totals for the 72 hours ending show Javelion 0 Shark's Bay 57 and more across various towns. rainfall reaches 121 points in one area, first recorded in the season. District notes report fox sightings near Erada, and district discussions cover road maintenance, lighting schemes, and a rail/water project. A detailed tour recounts El sie Gold Mine prospects near Mount Magnet with gold-bearing shafts, plus a death in Hawthorn and political commentary on Labor in Parliament.
The Mulleea Word Board debated finances totaling £844 11s with Mr Warren moving to submit arrears details at the next meeting. Mr Jakes signaled intent to move at the next session, noting gaps in past year work. The board considers whether to begin the financial year with a curtailment of operations and further scrutiny.
In a muddled meeting Mr Stokes said the question of raising the matee should not be submitted to the pest. Hooper objected to the motion and the meeting continued. The chair urged progress and Hooper warned he would move the matter again next meeting.
Readable text shows a partial line about wool and a price or measure, with reference to Malborough or a similar place. The fragment is unclear but indicates a market report element.
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