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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
1
The lunar cycle for November shows last quarter on the third, new moon on the eleventh, first quarter on the nineteenth, and full moon on the twenty sixth. Observers should note the progression of illumination and related visibility.
The report notes a dry spell across the region with light showers late in the period. Wheat across eastern districts shows mixed prospects, with some fields well-timed for ripening while others suffer from heat, pests, and diminishing water. Pastures hold, but hay and stock conditions decline as rainfall shortfalls persist.
Melbourne speech at Interstate Victoria League conference calls for large scale immigration to grow population. H Gullett says apathy and antagonism hinder work, urges nationwide committees to welcome newcomers and notes letters home influence passage applications amid droughts and strikes.
A letter to the editor defends farmers amid wheat price concerns, attacking writers who criticize farmers and return soldiers. The writer argues bread prices would rise only under harsh conditions and asserts farmers toil under poor conditions, rain, pests, and high costs. He defends MELA member EK Maley and notes Greenough electors back his record.
Fragmentary text reflects fragmented musings on risk and skill. It mentions operate small ones and odds, suggests the best time to quit or persist, and hints at lessons about handling rough moments with grace and restraint.
A Brisbane style ad recounts T Hayward of Cedar Avenue Brighton Adelaide praising Dean's Backache Kidney Pills for back pain fatigue and weakness. He reports severe ache preventing upright stance and rest, but after using the pills he felt relief and regained energy.
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