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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
1
The article discusses intensive versus extensive farming methods, noting relativity across districts and the risks of forced production. It critiques unrealistic holds on high per acre gains and highlights economic limits, labor, capital, and market factors affecting adoption in Australia and New Zealand.
A large public meeting of East Chopaem settlers discussed preserving daily mail delivery amid Postal Department notices threatening cancellation without guaranteed support. Notables including Messrs Thonj, Maynard, Forrester, Heelan Shields, Bone, Saunders, Angel, and O'Brien attended to urge government action and restore regular service.
The piece honors fallen husbands, fathers, sons and brothers from Britain and allied nations. It recalls duty, valour, and the cost of freedom, noting mothers weeping, loved ones praying, and the relentless pull of national sacrifice. The poem is attributed to Francis H Reynolds and dated 1945.
Correspondence argues for an early public meeting in Geraldton to form a company and start a small bacon factory. It cites pigs ready for sale, freight challenges to Perth, and the need for a local market or world markets to profit. The writer offers support with pigs and money and names local figures to involve.
Fragmentary OCR hints at officials discussing a covert inquiry led by Secretaries Faso and Sachear. The text references delivering a report and limited disclosure, with mentions of March and a formal timeline.
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