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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary notice describes a publication with 83 pages of useful information. It mentions a 875 mile distance and a regional directory, including streets, towns, townships, and Western Australia areas, with alphabetical directories and trade listings. The text is garbled but indicates a local directory publication.
The Wheat Belt Commissioner Mr Sutton defends Chapman State Farm, praising seed wheat quality and the farm’s use of diverse varieties. He mentions a Field Day planned for September 24 and notes accompanying letters from seed buyers praising the seed and farming practices.
The text notes influenza outbreaks in Fremantle with limited panic, reports on peaceful services and a July 19 festival with a seven band contingent. A monster bonfire is planned, though weather remains cloudy. Repatriation and district visits are suggested amid general concern over year earnings and tax impacts.
The Northampton Road Board discussed repatriation grants and health measures, proposed a health board fundraising plan, and set a health rate. A railway liability case concluded with the Midlands Railway Co. held partly liable for two fire incidents destroying pasture, with costs to be decided.
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