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Geraldton Guardian in Geraldton, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
1
Weather Patterns Mark Dry Spells and Rains Across Regions
Fragmentary report notes that the first half of the month of June shows continued conditions similar to May with heavy rains affecting the Gascoyne and nearby fields. It mentions weather controls, harvest implications, and unsettled patterns extending into the early Weed or September period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gascoyne
Yale
Merkanooka and Mullewa Play Amid Dry Wicket Conditions
A cricket match between Merkanooka and Mullewa unfolded on a dry wicket with an early start and a large crowd in attendance. The Merkanooka captain spared players at morning practice to protect the pitch, and play resumed in the afternoon after 11 am with a noon break and continued into the early evening, drawing enthusiastic spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thefternoon
Local Textile Clearout Sparks Aggressive Customer Limits
A historic sale notice lists Good Pyjama Flannelettes priced at 2s, white Calico 34 inches for 10d, towels to be discarded, brown and white 42 inch fabrics offered at 2s sid, and Children's White Flannelette Night Dresses cut from 123 6d to 8s 1d. Limits apply: six yards per customer on certain fabrics, three pairs for towels, two items on dresses.
Coal Field Delays Suppress Mine Progress Amid Wet Weather
Report notes bore at 180 feet without striking coal and locals dispute pore locations. Irwin River south branch dam planned to conserve water for summer. Yandanooks Siding store to aid estate residents. Ball funds show Linthorne winning Indy prize. later electric lighting to join street scheme via Road Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Yandanooks
Eo Eeeners
Ae Linthorne
Indy
Coten
Crop conditions improve as June ends says Commonwealth Weather Bureau
The June report notes very wet early in the month then coastal rains stop and sunny weather returns. Farmers sow about the usual acreage, early crops emerge strongly, and growing conditions remain near ideal with mild temperatures and ample feed for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
Startling figures on crime and policing abroad
A New York correspondent discusses Raymond B. Fesdick's pamphlet from the Century Company, noting his authority on police systems and access to European departments. The work suggests crime remains high in major U S cities, yet still shows the American record as comparatively favorable postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York
London
Daily Telegraph
Raymond B. Fesdick
Century Company of
New York
Europe
Scotland
Paris
Rome
Copenhagen
Vienna
Benin
United States
Fragmentary verse fragment about Louvain Belle and Aussies
A garbled stanza recalls a belle of Louvain and Australian pride, with unsettled soldiers and trenches referenced. The text blends mis-spelled names and rough phrasing, lacking a clear narrative or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Louvain
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