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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1919
Page
4
Maureen O'Brien, nicknamed Bective Baby, contemplates marriage with Dick Lorimer, a civil servant near Parliament. The dialogue reveals growing affection, suspicions about money, and Maureen’s wish for a stable home as he proposes sharing his life while claiming he is not “a rich chap.”
A garbled dialogue reveals Irish suit talk and domestic plans. The text mentions Maureen O'Brien to be married with a trousseau, a modest house costing fifty pounds yearly, and contrasts city life with rural Ireland while peppered with nightly chatter and plan changes.
A de ae Eadah file review mentions the University of Owe crop program focusing on breeding wheat. It reports fields showing mixed results with some varieties underperforming due to poor yields and disease pressures, while others show potential for selection and improvement.
A garbled report notes a £50000 bid for a planned Canadian air base and mentions gratuities to Dominion soldiers. It references taxation or payments at a rate near one penny, a figure of 25,500,000, and hints at customs minister remarks about Commonwealth imports. The text is fragmented and contains several unclear phrases about Queensland and 25,000 tons of salt.
Fragmentary 2001-era text argues Germany should not be granted equal footing with Britain in open competition if admitted. It hints at political pressure and the idea of a gradual or conditional entry rather than immediate parity. The passage reflects tension over allied trade and postwar economic policy.
Fragmentary notices set rules for shearers and shed hands. Items reference posted regulations on duties, cleanliness, and conduct, including prohibitions on intoxicated workers and requirements for cookies or cheer items. The legible portions mention a board, specific roles, and enforcement notes amidst unclear OCR text.
Rural Australian chemists offer Martin's Female Pills to women for various ailments. Consumers are urged to ensure the product bears the MARTIN signet and reference to Pharmaceutical Company in Northchampion, Magiand.
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