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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
1
Local page fragment shows garbled copy about backache relief and a product or service at 23 New Canterbury Road Iwich Hill Sydney. Redundant phrases and misspellings obscure the offer but indicate an advertisement for remedy or medical aid. No clear entities beyond a street address and location.
Local notices indicate BOGLE BROS of GERALDTON hosting a development event. The agenda references 14 well employed contractors, plans for looming demolition, and a call for community input on the L830 project amid invitations to meetings.
Johann Friendrich Thicke a 33 year old farmer was arrested on May 1 on a charge of murder. Police say he battered his wife Bertha Thiele 35 in a brutal attack at the farm home near Mount Barker. The crime, described as one of the most brutal in the state, left bloodstained rooms and a shattered bed safe. An inquest is expected to reveal further details.
A Labour Day Carnival social at Druid's Hall drew a large crowd to review the balance sheet and applaud helpers. J G Beott chaired as Vic Johnson received a testimonial cheque for sports duties, with thanks to P Alberts and J T Haley. Total receipts reached about £531 with £222 15s left for the Trades Hall building fund, and Maliews prize money raised to £250 as next year’s programme target set.
Letter urges expanded affordable housing to keep families warm during winter. Calls for improved living conditions in modest, well heated homes with ready cooking amenities and quiet study space. Warns single fireplaces and cold rooms drive discomfort and wasteful spending, urging practical solutions.
An anonymous reply letter debates the management of Geraldton hospitals, advocating a local committee of management similar to King Edward Memorial Hospital at Subiaco. It argues that government must appoint and oversee hospital control, cites past policy changes allowing private practitioners, and urges personal inspection to ensure patient comfort and welfare.
May 11 sale results for cattle and horses reported by Elder Bavith and Cp. Yardage included 99 cattle and 60 horses with 30 Seattle and 40 horses sold. Dairy cow prices ranged from £16 10s to £4 15s, with various condition bands. Horses priced from £28 to £35 for heavy farm mares and geldings, down to £6 to £15 for low condition, with best farm mares and geldings £18 to £24.
May 17 to May 27 stock movements listed by railway authority show Day Dawn to Midland Junction cattle and sheep shipments from Mt Augusta Mockatharra Paynesville Mos katharra and other stations. A later note mentions Copper Works framing in Britain and Mrs Zammitt securing a contract for work with a residential surrounding site.
Frank Green and Co announces its new winter collection selected by a London buyer. The display features ladies models fur and Velour coats, gowns, hats, cardigans, and ready to wear. Mens oilskin coats overcoats suits and trousers in varied prices.
South Australian Agricultural Bureau inquiries prompt the Director of Agriculture Professor A J Perkins to report tests on pickle forms used on seed wheat. Dry pickling with copper oxychloride and formalin reduced germination while bluestone was most injurious. Formalin loses potency as a gas over time, so proper storage and timing are crucial. Commercial formaldehyde solutions should be used at 40 percent, with immediate sowing after treatment and careful handling to avoid adulteration.
Arthur Newton, the English runner, promotes a sustaining drink combining salt sugar and lemon juice. He says salt replacement is essential after long runs to prevent cramps and dehydration. Scientists are testing its athletic and heat-related benefits, with Newton recalling his past stomach troubles from solids.
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