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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
2
The State Government abandons plans to start canning at Wyndham Meat Works this season and suspends work at Port Darwin. The piece argues long delays threaten permanent industry in the Far North, noting doubts about white workers handling tropical field work beyond May to September.
A lengthy, opinionated piece argues for continuing development in the Far North via the Wyndham Meat Works. It criticizes Trades Hall delays, praises generous wages, and warns that labor resistance could end the project, risking regional industry and white labor policy in Port Darwin and beyond. The article cites Minister Underwood urging white workers and warns of rising tensions with mounted support for northern employment.
A misprinted notice corrects an auction date for land at the Commercial Hotel in Mingenews. The sale is now set for Friday May 24, replacing the previously announced May 20 date. Local officials remind bidders to note the new schedule and comply with terms.
Geraldton and district notices report a musketry course for members next Saturday, with a Way Competition at 20 and 500 yards. The Geraldton Druids held a Fortnightly meeting at Druidy Hall with one candidate’s initiation and two new proposals. A social evening and Victoria District Rejects Association planning dominated later talks, including appointments and formation plans. Central Province politics featured Independent Nationalist Joshua Mitts touring Northampton, Three Springs, Walkaway, and Dongara with strong electors’ support and plans for further rallies.
The Red Cross Society fund appeal will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday night to raise money for war and hospital funds. Tickets must be returned to hon secretary Miss W. G. Carter by tomorrow, without fail. A football accident in Northampton left Mervyn Smith with a fractured jaw and transfer to Perth for further treatment. The Nigel mining report notes an excellent return from the parcel sands with ore yields.
Racing at Adelaide sees Eldson ridden by Bullock win the principal event, the Adelaide Cup over one mile five furlongs. Shacko, Rosanna, and Tule Divs contend in a tight finish with Eldson beating Shacko by half a length and Rosanna close behind. Time recorded at 2.46 on May 6.
The article recounts J M Drew long-serving Central Province representative and former Crown minister, detailing his salary, Labour pledge stance, and shifts between caucus factions. It notes his reelection bid, opposition from Uncle Joe farm district figure, and a reflective soliloquy on his political actions and motives.
The Hon. Treasurer acknowledges the echo of subscriptions previously acknowledged. April instalment details include East Chapel Walkaway and various names. Total funds collected and remaining collection actions noted.
A prominent settler pressed for a large land loan in early 1977 after showing 500 acres as collateral. The applicant first sought help from the Board chairman, who refused, then contacted the minister to request a bigger loan. An interview cited in April 1977 mentions the minister and other officials.
The text claims a famous medical expert De Van Noorden condemns constant drug use and endorses a natural method. It describes a product as a lubricant not a medicine, not absorbed by the body, and not affecting digestion. It states availability through a Standard Dit Company in New Jersey and lists sale by general retailers.
A Northampton meeting turned to questions about government advances to a farmer near Northampton. The exchange questioned 2000 pounds lent to aid 1000 acres of fallow and whether the Assistance Board had previously refused similar advances. Mr Drew denied wrongdoing, insisting the loan aided a Northampton family farmer and defended his stance as aiding the poor.
A fragment notes children using Woods Great Peppermint Cure for a bucking cough. The readable text mentions Woods as the brand or remedy source and implies a local or shop sale context without further specifics.
In a 1916 case near Geraldton, Achim seeks £48 16s for alleged misdelivery of tambles and station goods. The judge notes conflicting testimony on price, delivery quantities, and contract terms, with the main dispute over whether an agreement dated 1910 specified prices and delivery discretion for Mr Gillam and the station manager.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions chronic chest complaints and a person named Woods with a phrase about a memorial or tablet. No clear date or location is readable. the garbled text limits precise extraction of event or attribution. Further readable context is needed to form a complete item.
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