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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 19, 1923

Page

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Parliamentary tensions and road funding debate inland

The piece discusses interparty distrust as the His parliament eyes a two party system, noting Labor’s hope for reconciliation, and foreseeing a long period before a test of unity. It covers Federal funds for main roads, railways versus motor transport, and Premier Confrence plans. It also mentions Mayoral by election, arbitration court wage questions, and the booming display trade. Sport notes report football season opening with gate receipts and youth participation.

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Misread Text Reflects Fragments From Night Party Tale

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a social gathering with references to a party last night. The text mentions a game of blind man's bluff and hints at gendered behavior, with garbled phrases indicating a disrupted transcription of dialogue.

YWagoo Road Board Meeting Notes on Clearing Project

The Yalgoo road board held its monthly meeting with Messrs Kuduw Beaton and W B present. A acting-chair was appointed in chairman’s absence. A motion sought to estimate lime distance and clear the Yalgoo Hothay road, with £25 toward work and full clearance only after district engineer review. Sinking work in Gibbons street for trees and other site reporting followed, with several motions to hire J Nelson for soil filling and to defer the street report until next morning. Accounts totaling £107 17s 9d were approved for payment.

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North Geraldton Demands Better Municipal Treatment

A reader from North Geraldton petitions the editor to form a separate municipality or a roads board for the Bailey Street to Chapman Bridge area. They cite 60 years of neglect and convict-built Chapmun road as evidence, urging ratepayers to seek autonomy to fund local improvements and sustain economic growth. The letter advocates splitting North Geraldton from Geraldton Council while retaining marine term plans and yards.

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Jester's insult sparks a household wisecrack

A joke about Robson being like a donkey prompts him to boast a dig at his wife. At home he asks why he is like a donkey, but the wife answers coldly with a blunt punchline about his stubbornness, leaving him silenced.

Robson

Jack Rowe Announces Takeover of Main Dress Establishment

Jack Rowe notifies the public that he has taken over the Maindressing Establishment recently operated by Tosam and Co at the corner of Marine Terrace. The notice calls on patrons to update records and directs inquiries to Rowe for service and fulfillment.

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Sheep and beef prices surge at city meat market

Wholesale meat buyers push prices higher as sheep and cattle arrive in yard. Sellers report slaughter weights strong, with a top lot of 730 pounds selling for a high price. Retailers face higher wholesale costs, residents pay more for poorer cuts, and analysts warn of potential beef shortages next week due to limited North West supplies.

High Gate Camnot North West

Federal proposals on Anzac Day observance outline

The Prime Minister outlined memoranda to Premiers proposing uniform Anzac Day observance. It urges April 25 as the national observance, with states holding morning services and an afternoon focused on imparting the meaning of Anzac Day to children.

Prince of Wels Tivestre 8. M. Bruce Amzor Commonwealth Ant Australia Austral

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