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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
1
A damaged letter from a settler discusses costs and progress on fencing and land division. It argues prewar wire prices rose sharply and urges government support to fund fencing for agricultural parcels, noting economic strain and the need to maintain boundaries for a flock expansion.
Mr W Herbert Garrison, Yok-ano, lectures on volcanism, solar activity, and their claimed weather links. He cites Lockyer and 19th to early 20th century figures, describing sunspots, volcanic belts, and a hypothetical globe-spanning fire belt. He argues volcanic eruptions influence climate and notes massive eruptive activity, with estimates of oceanic and lunar forces.
The forger A Geraini faced Mr R Gee as magistrates considered leniency for forging a document used in a property dispute. Francée Wilson Andergm and others stood trial with Mr EM Pardwell representing the defense. The judge weighed mental strain and war injuries against the crime, ultimately sentencing to hard labour with allowances for rehabilitation and a period of recognizance.
A historical account describes early investigations into radium therapy for disease. It notes a large quantity of radium salt, its storage in a lead-lined safe, and the belief in its potential to treat cancer, tubercular disease, and other growths. The narrative includes warnings about sensational claims and a glimpse of the era’s speculative medical science.
Voters are informed of enrolment deadlines for the Legislative Council election due on March 5 or before. The registrar warns late entries risk forfeiture, with guidance on enrolment, proof of residence, and required qualifications for electors across provinces. The notice details eligibility such as freeholders and leaseholders with specified annual values and residency criteria, and outlines steps to verify enrolment and address corrections with the registrar or Chief Electoral Officer in Perth.
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