Phases of the Moon Dates Noted in May
The note lists Moon phases for May including a Full Moon on May 7 and a Quarter Moon on May 7, with another phase on May 23. The entry appears as a fragment of an astronomical calendar.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
1
The note lists Moon phases for May including a Full Moon on May 7 and a Quarter Moon on May 7, with another phase on May 23. The entry appears as a fragment of an astronomical calendar.
Dalgety and Co report on the stock markets noting no rain since last report, crops drying, and a prediction of improved yields only with an early next month shower. Murdoch and Murchison regions show limited sheep, and cattle sales were down due to quality. Prices opened firmer than last week with strong demand for aged wethers and ewes, lambs, and crossbred stock. Midland sale cited as dearest in Metropolis era.
The Premier reports progress on housing for returning soldiers under the War Service Homes Act. A draft agreement with the Commonwealth is being prepared to transfer administration and ensure homes are provided promptly. Senator Millen and the Repatriation Department outline steps to transfer cases and continue construction and purchase of homes. The MV Clyde, damaged at Gallipoli, is nearing salvage and dispatch to the United Kingdom with essential gear.
The journal Science and Industry cites tests on pulping qualities of young Australian eucalypts, including Tasmanian bluegum, and notes potential commercial use of immature trees for paper. It suggests even mature karri may yield satisfactory pulp, offering a partial solution to processing vast West Australian karri logs.
In Melbourne a female hospital unit aids wounded sailors aboard a ship struck by fire and gas. Four nurses and doctors fought to dress burns as flames trapped crew, while malaria fears from Indo and Salonika threaten further suffering. General Featherston praises nurse sacrifice and urges proper support. Parents urged to guard children from winter illnesses with Woods Peppermint Cure.
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