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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
A vintage advertisement for Hardwicke & Co promoting a winter sale with knitted options, scarves, golfs, slippers, and other items. It lists prices in old style currency and highlights ladies wear, tooth combs, and fabric goods.
Fragmentary item notes a canine threat and a axiom weed issue near Broomebill. Mentions Great 80 year districts and a need for prompt destruction while warning immunity may not apply. The garbled text offers little clear context or names.
A fragmentary report from Australasian commentary describes umpire enforcement and crowd reaction at the Melbourne ground during a tense period. It notes officials rallying the crowd, the guard’s intervention, and the league’s cautious stance as the scene shifts to a safer conclusion.
A terse notice indicates the Geraldton Foundry is proceeding to wind up its affairs. The move signals formal closure and liquidation processes under applicable local law, with creditors and stakeholders advised of upcoming steps and deadlines.
A local society contemplates a new policy titled conditional purchase to be considered by Te Farmers and Others. The discussion centers on whether to adopt a bold plan affecting members and potential buyers, with emphasis on affordability and long term commitments.
Mr Nankivell, acting for Kimberley Oil Option Co of Adelaide, examined oil basins from the rabbit-proof fence eastward, reporting formation similar to Kimberley fields and strong oil potential though arid conditions require daily water supplies. He traveled with two Aboriginal assistants and four horses, noting a favorable geology but water challenges and a large mineral belt east to Ballumine and Bmeside.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports June as extremely dry across the short growing area. Rain was scant in most districts, with Broome and northern localities receiving a tropical shower. Wheat belt totals rank among the driest on record, and few districts posted meaningful rainfall. records note historic low June totals in several years.
A visitor promised Creswick Maryborough and Clunes a share in growth by bringing cotton yarns from abroad and employing local workers to turn them into garments. Machinery from America arrived and old buildings were repurposed, but the plan to rival metropolitan industry faced strong doubt. The Clunes knitting mills seek £20,000 to £30,000 from locals and the State Savings Bank to double production as towns rally around the venture.
The Asociated Brokers held weekly skin and hides sales at Chiff-strest, Pre tmantle, noting irregular market conditions. Prices ranged from low per pound for sheepskins to 9d. for various hides, with heavy, ribby, and damaged lots discounted. catalogues drew good buyer turnout despite volatility.
Fragmentary notice reports squatters and tamers paying a commission on produce sales. Readable text mentions selling produce and commission arrangement but lacks clear dates, names, or locations. The item implies transactional terms within a local market context.
A frightened mother overhears her husband at the crib and fears he doubts their child’s safety until a sudden confession may reveal his true feelings and intentions.
A district report notes plans for an agricultural society and a forthcoming show, with an energetic committee in charge. Football advances feature Maley Cup trials and recent Mingenew wins, while local social notes describe a Hutt Binan community meeting, school inspections, and a tennis club fundraiser. The drought persists with poor feed and low stock, and pest damage threatens crops as growers await relief.
The report cites Met remarks at month end showing a cold month with lasting frosts and persistent easterly winds dampening crop growth. Lack of rain and unusual cold affected grain, hay, and pasture, with livestock in poor condition in several areas. North coastal bands fared better, but pasture was still checked by frosts and drought.
MP Robert Melaren of North Tamark explains miners lose profits as they bear costs from mine damage during the strike. He notes miners are entitled to 83 percent of available profits, but net results show they pay for repair out of pocket amid the withdrawal of the hvu.
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