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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

4

Methods to curb sand drift discussed at SA Agricultural Bureau

At the 21st annual South Australian Agricultural Bureau Congress, experts including Malcolm Kadina Roberts Davenport Lock Whyte-Yarcowie Hawkins Port Pirie Gosien Davenport Smart Tekerman Fisher Strathalbyn Summers OHalloran Hill Wittonga Adinga Johns Port Pirie and Dawkins advised across wind aligned drills, grazing, fencing, planting marram grass, ploughing straw, and controlled stocking to halt drifting sand and reclaim drifted land. The group noted dune ridges, hillocks, and crown lands as factors, with practical trials on 50 acre blocks and mixed methods for different locales.

W. R. Wright Banual South Australian Agricultural Bureau Congress Malcolm Kadina Mr. Roberts Davenport Flinders Range Port Augusta Lock Whyte-Yareowie Hawkins Port Pirieis Mr. Gosien Browne Smart Tekerman Mr. Fisher Strathalbyn Mr. Summers O'Halloran Hill Wittonga Aedinga Lakes District

Town Clerk interview over railway resumptions impact

Guardian representative questions Town Clerk Mr. Carson on the effect of recent resumptions for a railway yard on municipal revenue. He says losses around Marine Terrace reduce income by about £164 yearly, while new building may replace some capital lost. He notes diversions to smaller streets heighten public inconvenience and awaits compensation for Marine Terrace loss.

Guardian Carson Henved Martins ‘Terrace Porrest Hoa Phelps-ctreet Marine Terrace Eleanor Thornhill Railway Department Forrest Road Lewis-street Eleanor and

Bowling Notes Show Championship Still Uncertain

The championship tourney narrows to four players with Dixon poised to win if Snell or Roberts falter after his Geraldton departure. Snell led Holmes 30-6 before Holmes rallied to 32-24 in a strong display, and the scene sets for tomorrow's club send-off for Mr.

Geraldton Dixon Roberts Snell Holmes iHolmes Wile Snell Ian

Eastern States bowls tournament line up announced

W J Dion tours the Eastern States and a progressive bowls tournament features eight teams with captains Dixon and Robers among listed players. Mentors praise Dixon and plans for a gentlemen’s afternoon include refreshments and a cool time spent bowling. the event signals Me Fels as likely to join later to use the jack again.

W. J. Dion Robers Fuller Store Bibutson Runle Artituve Grinish Dixon Fels

Strikes Spread as Iron Moulders Walk Out in Melbourne

Yesterday’s telegrams report ironmoulders at Austral Co on strike in sympathy with Traken Hill workers over overtime pay. The Australs hold a large order for broken Hill repairs while a separate arrest in Kewell involves William Stusell, a laborer, accused of stealing money and a harness from Andrew Rutherford’s wife. A baby boy born to Rutherford’s companion accompanies the defendant’s party, and harvester work is set to resume Tuesday. In scores, Lindrum 14 660 and Williams 6 689.

Melbourne Austr Ous Co Trnken Hill Austral Vicoken Hill Kewell Winey Willian Stussell Andrew Rutherford Rutherford Murton Minyip Fant Lindrum

Federal Treasury reports nine months revenue gains and large surplus

The quarterly financial statement from Federal Treasury officials shows nine months of fiscal data. Customs excise and need rose to 9 856 096 pounds, postal revenue reached 2 920 703 pounds, and the surplus paid by states stood at 5 141 794 pounds. The one million pound federal loan was repaid, nearly all of the 451 000 pounds borrowed from the Trust was settled, and by June the federal surplus is expected to be very large. The Lam Tax receipts and customs and excise revenue are largely allocated to the patera cones.

Federal Treasury Trust

Lang Defeats Lester for Australian Title in Sydney

Lang defeated Lester, champion of the Pacific Coast, to win the Australian title at the Stadium on Saturday night. Lester was disqualified in round six for falling without a hit. About 12 000 spectators watched as Lang claimed victory under the Marquis of Queensberry rules despite Lester’s injured arm assertion.

Sydney Lang Australia Lester Pacific Coast America Tommy Burns Lester Rose Aroum Clarence Heads

Flying machine seen by Nixon over Ui dgandy on May seventh

In Queensland Shishane on Sunday William Nixon reported sighting a flying machine carrying two. Mrs Muddleup remarks her daughter has not yet a nurse but will go tomorrow for her final contamination. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised at 1s 6d for chest complaints.

Shishane William Nixon Woods

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