12 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
1
The article explains a landings light code where red and central lights indicate wind direction and conditions for pilots at night. It notes subterranean cabling to a wind vane, a mast tower setup, and a coded system to thwart enemy use. It also contains unrelated fragments about a cold in the nose and Woods' Peppermint Cure.
Rising from British lines in Prance, Captain J. E. DS.C. engages a German biplane, dives on trenches, and shoots with a quick firing gun, returning to base unscathed aside from a riddled aircraft. A pioneer inventor and war hero, he earned decoration from the King. He later traveled to Egypt, then back to England for further demonstrations of his improved machine.
The article discusses a Great Britain paper shortage and its global ripple. It notes Britain’s reduced paper imports, higher costs, and publishers trimming pages from eight to six to save paper. It compares Paris and Australian trends, cites Canadian and American mills strained by tonnage, and urges preserving copies for regular readers while conserving supplies.
Joe Martin, a noted boutmaker, announced plans for an upcoming event at Jetty Ground in Geraldton. Matches include PraStigal and Kurlagher with Mossarg, EMU Road Aopa Bl listed as venues and participants.
C U Fielding Ltd notes ongoing weather delays and continued crop growth in eastern districts. Farmers report unusually abundant feed for this time of year and recent sales in the Midland Junction market show only small volumes changing hands, with grass making strong headway.
The report outlines store and fat sheep movements with prices from 30s to 40s per head for ewes and up to 20s for store wethers, along with hoggets at 21s to 3s. It notes improved overland transport reducing arrivals, steady fat supplies, and ongoing high dairy cow prices while predicting limited opportunities for store cattle purchases due to Derby restrictions.
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