26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
A letter warns residents about an aggressive weed spreading beyond town boundaries. The writer cites agricultural experts and notes patches appearing near wheat and grazing lands. It urges summer grubbing and burning to eradicate the weed before it damages stock feed and land productivity.
Gypsy Smith on sick leave speaks of frontline morale and the YMCA effort. He notes soldiers welcome spiritual outreach, praises cooperation with religious denominations, and recalls lecturing near the trenches and in wayside stations while aiding food and shelter services.
HL Fielding Ltd reports scant country sales since last note as rain aids crop work. Some private sales of ewes occur while store sheep inquiries rise though price gaps persist. Early feeding advised due to incoming sheep from the Northwest and an earlier Murchison. horse prices steady, dairy cows firm with young stock strong, and a curious closing verse appears amid the text.
Australian debate on compulsory military service in Kalgoorlie with Sir William Irvine's stance and political resolve cited. Eric Hesmann reports support for conscription as battle casualties rise and voluntary recruiting falters, pledging to defend the policy amid national crisis.
A reader argues that the ongoing East visit shows the current system is unequal to meeting the needed number of reenforcements and asserts there is no substantial argument against compulsory military service. He condemns men who refuse to fight for the country.
Nalawal residents welcome Mrs Jupp the local postmaster who has been ill at Wirchgton Hospital with an optical complaint. She returns amid community appreciation for her courteous service. Local farming notes describe weather delays, renewed seedings, and ploughing activity as teams and farmers push to complete tasks before favorable conditions end.
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