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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 05, 1914

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Buller Water Scheme discussed at council meeting

An extraordinary council session considered Minister Johnson's Buller Water Scheme and the dam plan costing about £3500. Mr Sam Elliott reported ministerial talks and engineers’ views. The mayor proposed telegraphing immediate action, with members noting Grimshaw Valley’s water history and potential improvements if the rock casing is strengthened. The motion passed unanimously.

W. D. Johnson Buller Sam Elliott M.la Elliott Hear Hear Carleen Johnson Meadowcroft Gardner Grimshaw Valley Clarke Oakabella

Worth Fremantle Fat Stock Market Report

The Associated Agents report for April 2 notes a full yarding of 5727 sheep and lambs and heavy pig demand. Prime heavy wethers and merino prices are listed with stores and Kimberley stock included, while pigs show softer values but strong overall activity amid a robust market. Local and imported stock features, with various weight classes and prices across the yard.

Kimberley Ats Ua

Wheat Growing Tests in New South Wales

The New South Wales Department of Agriculture reports five years of wheat trials across Southern Western and Northern districts on 10 acre plots. Federation variety yields about 24 bushels per acre, despite unfavourable seasons, with fallowed land yielding about double non fallowed areas. Farmers' fallow practice remains uneven due to faith in prospects and moisture conservation being overlooked.

Farmers Experiment Plaza New South Wales Department of Agriculture Bua Ib

Britannic launched from Belfast yard amid claims of strength

The White Star liner Britannic was launched at Harland and Wolff Belfast. At 900 feet length and vast tonnage, it is billed as the strongest ship yet and features eight large lifeboats with innovative lattice davits. Comparisons placed with the Olympic, and notes on clearance and launch details.

Messrs Harland and Wolff Belfast USA

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