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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
1
A letter to the editor laments noisy music venues and parrots along Marine Terrace, mocks tax and harbor spending, and critiques winter conditions and government audio-visual excess. It contrasts urban distraction with a wary view of infrastructure projects and calls for prudent use of funds toward wool and grazing instead of wheat.
A Bowgada party marked the coming of age of Minx V. Currell with a lively gathering. Streamers and tea provisions set a pleasant scene in Aunt Mowers village as guests danced. Tes Dunnell responded to a toast while guests departed late, ending the chronicle with the hint of more to follow.
The coroner ruled Thomas Slingo died by accident after a wheat sling mishap on a ship. Witnesses described a too-long sling causing a bag to strike Slingo on the neck, with the winch crew and hatchman giving evidence. the coroner expressed sympathy for relatives.
The annual meeting in London on February 14 heard Sir George Alexander preside as chairman. The Midland Railway Company of Western Australia reported a year with net receipts up on prior year, higher gross traffic at 214,482 pounds, and improved general goods traffic driven by transport links Fremantle to Gerbilten. Despite fixed costs, working expenses fell by 1,028 pounds, and traffic growth continued, supported by new mine shipments in Northampton district and higher earnings per train mile.
An address to Cougrons by President Coulidge outlines agriculture’s needs. It argues for national reform, reduced fright rate charges, cheaper fertilisers, and government price relief. Emphasizes organized labor, competent management, and supply chain reforms to restore agricultural wellbeing.
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