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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
2
A mixed report from Davies' Stores and local council records mentions the annual fair and arts exhibition with thanks to donors judges and helpers. Council discusses gas leakage concerns and urges action against deforestation and shrub cutting to protect timber and fires.
Fragmented OCR reveals a mix of financial notes, land sale references, and vessel or hotel notices. It mentions Crown property, water issues, a viceroy salary around £16,000 to £17,000, and local polling events. Disjointed biographical snippets about Perth hotels and staff appearances follow.
A fragmentary piece contrasts postwar British mercantile recovery with Parisian nightlife, noting global trade reliance and debt dynamics. It blends Alfred Weeth’s business bow notes with evocative scenes of Montmartre, late music, and a whispered, dreamlike atmosphere.
The report outlines how pests like weevils devastate crops across regions including America and Australia, causing billions in losses and threatening food supply. It notes potential use of insects in future wars and cites Commonwealth Public Service issues with a possible strike as Parliament reopens. An item mentions Avan Boor available at Murkisson Inn.
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