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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
2
A garbled May 8 1920 local section reports public meetings and civil notices. It mentions military topics, farm meetings, and community events with scattered names and times, including armament notes and a farmers gathering. The readable text lists addresses and tentative schedules amid a mosaic of corrupted phrases.
A criticized administration recounts Premier James Mitchell’s pledge of a reliable water supply for Gersd and surrounding towns. Government delays caused public discontent as residents, about four to five thousand, awaited promised funding and improvements. Officials defend progress while supporters push for faster action and accountability.
The draft Bunbury water project faces delays as officials weigh feeder capabilities and the need for a larger supply. Residents press for faster completion while observers warn against undue hold ups. engineers discuss jetty height, intake depth, and potential impacts on local farms and industry.
Polling opened at the Town Hall Geraldton with candidates H Carson for Country Party De Tom Move the Official Labour candidate and P Stone for the County Party. Voters waited as polling closed at seven this evening and six years ago figures showed Hickey 1001 Carson 829 Stone 70 in the first count.
In a damp opening season game at the Recreation Ground, Five Brigade defeated Rovers with 6 goals 21 behinds to 3 goals. Mr J Puddy refereed the match, reporting a showering afternoon and a competitive contest.
Belmont Park and Adelaide reports detail winners and times from the Anzac Day Perth card and the Adelaide handicap. Tragic Star and Mareca headlined SA racing with close finishes and notable times, while other events featured Kiloray, Staging, and several seven furlong sprints.
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