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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented timetable lists multiple locations and days with early morning and afternoon sessions. Entries include Walkaway, Teotesal, Noraguls, Greenoath, Serthary, and East Chapman Line with varied hours and days across Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat, indicating a busy weekly schedule with numerous meetings and routes.
The British squadron led by Commodore Tyrwhitt engaged German forces off the coast amid a gale and snow. Despite perilous weather and minefields, the Cleopatra and Medusa clashed with German destroyers, sinking one and forcing others to retreat, while the fleet returned to port with light losses and a miraculous near miss for the Medusa.
Reports reveal how wartime France granted protective status to foreign wives to shield property and evade restrictions. Examples include a German noblewoman marrying a French resident for immunity and a Hungarian artist marrying a Parisian to return to Paris and continue espionage.
Mr Church of the National Bank supplied Sailor's Fortune wheat samples to several farmers including J B Hughes of Stann Vale who notes May 1913 sowing yields. He describes germination, drought impact, and trial results across multiple years with 36 pounds per acre seed leading to 25 bushels per acre in 1914 and substantial potential if not for last season drought.
Piel stools from Burns Philp Co in Geraldton show consistent head valour akin to Federation. The ripening process causes curling while the straw remains strong and upright, with the material tolerating handling to keep it firm.
A fragmented list details various stations such as Lyons River Wittenoom and Mingview with figures like 4500 and 40000, noting stands, machines, and dates from August to October. The undermentioned locales include Wagga Wagga, Bash, Wooleen, and Freshwater Camp, with multiple entries per site and dates spanning August through October.
The subject, once a craftsman with a single trade, rose from dawn to dusk and built a sizable savings. Now declared retired, he lives a life of ease with no remaining ambition, choosing simplicity over former business pursuits.
Directory entry lists postal offices and officials in Western Australia for 1918. Includes town names, office locations, and administrative details guiding mail routes and regional communication.
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