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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
4
In a mixed singles and doubles score featuring Dindiloa and M Dillon plus Miss Hardy, Dindiloa won 2-4 1-2 while R Hangerford and Mise Omy tied 3-8 68. Naming secured 10 games and Dindilea 33 in AVTA play.
In a set of doubles and mixed doubles, Thomas Gould and Mine Gould defeat Alf Criddle and Miss Criddie 6 3 02. Criddle with Miss Ledsham loses 6 1 5. E Gould and Miss EKi Gold beat Alg Criddle and Men Griddle 6 1 3 4. Criddle and Miss Ledsham lose 6 1. Overall Nahewsh totals show seven games won by Criddle pair against others.
A London style note details Avon Geant and Australia facing paper shortages as August shipments approach. Prices rise sharply with tote costs at 120 per ton, 90 per ton previously, threatening newspaper viability as subscribers fall behind. A court judgment in Adelaide involves Francis Hugo Aldondon in a theater case against Barry Richards Tiveti Theatres Ltd.
A garbled record shows a council or works department session discussing bond questions, road improvements, fencing, and transfer of hospital savings bank accounts to a new committee. It mentions repairs on Fifth Avenue, a public highway reservation, census card machines in Britain, and attention to a full report at the next meeting.
Sir John Anderson testifies before the Board of Inland Revenue outlining three scales of abatement for a proposed levy. He notes the original memorandum suggested two alternatives affecting up to 170000 petrol workers and 500000 people, while the three scales would bring 450000, 186008, and 10000 people within the tax. He argues the plan would raise vast sums but could impose injustices and provide only minor relief, warning of grave disadvantages to the economy.
Onion enters are described as dangerous when skin is exposed to air and eaten raw, but noted for insomnia relief and aiding digestion. Large sulfur oil content is said to improve complexion. Onion extracts are credited with skin smoothness and insect sting relief, while an onion diet is listed as a cure for rheumatism.
An Australian notice extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles with claims of rare relapse. Membrey of Enmore recounts three years of suffering before a short treatment that freed her from piles, and a later endorsement states nine years free of the distress. The ad asserts wide demand and world familiarity.
The Chepman Experiment Farm reports a sheep feeding trial on Leicester merino ewes with two oat regimens over ninety days. Lot 1 received 25 lb oats daily per head and Lot 2 37 kg daily per head, with straw, water, and salt. both groups maintained or gained weight overall, though Lot 2 showed higher intake and gains, and straw consumption rose in both groups after an initial adjustment. The study suggests careful feeding to optimize results, noting potential gains beyond the three months.
Merve seeks compliance in a broad medical operation with a tone suggesting urgency. The brief notes a request for cooperation amid medical planning and patient concerns.
Japeenee pursues renewal of taade relations with Germany drawing praise for early acquisition of German goods. Japan waited for a chance to Switzerland and Germany, entered Germany, and visited several sites. Commonwealth customs authorities will open. Division reports crops coming up well, stock in fair condition, green growth, but water supply remains deficient in many districts though improvement continues.
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