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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
4
Florist listing shows MMR A. Logan opposite Watway Bistion offering all kinds of floral work, quickly prepared and sent to readers. It mentions fresh goods and specialty items, with unclear references to probate duties and medical accommodations, plus motor cars and individuals named George and Lanham.
Public notice announces the takeover of a hair establishment on Durlachar Street by Roman and Ue. It asks for the support and patronage of the public, noting that 210 covenants of the establishment save their patronage, and mentions bests and patrons in a dated, declamatory style.
Fragmentary OCR suggests title A Velvet Knife by Ralph Rodd with scattered phrases including The Queen of the and 44 Millionaire outlining unclear club references. No clear event, date, or people beyond the author name.
The scene shifts from a gloomy drive to a study where detective Gregson questions Barry Jardine about Vernon Mynckton and Cynara. Jardine learns a key suspect has fled to Paris and promises to reveal more as the investigation continues in the next installment.
A garbled report covers a Saturday shoot by the Kweal rifle club and the Angus event. It notes weather impact, several shooters including Mr. George Stewe and Derehtion Jil, and mentions placement clues though many details are unreadable.
A fragmented report on a recent exhibition highlights displays by the Mineral Sponge Company agent A. K. Wibbo, dairy equipment from Weetralian Farmers Ltd, and a broad spectrum of leather, wool, and crafts. Notable mentions include butter factory prospects, wheat pickling gear, and the Geraldton Water Scheme, with certificates of merit awarded to several local firms.
Government dairy expert Hampshire visited Dongarra and nearby farms with J R Strong and A J Login to discuss dairy best practices. He praised pure bred Ayrshire stock, urged Berkshire Tamworth pigs, visited Waldeck’s enterprise, Convent, and Irwin Home, and noted strong local interest in dairying despite a noisy turnout and lingering fatigue from a recent late night.
October reports detail Mesers Hatch of Lyons River and Camerer of Eudamarsh en route to Perth for the royal show. Mentions Cream of Lower Clifton visiting Kinerenning and Claremont, stock route changes, and shifts to weekly cobbled services. Also notes dry conditions, Melbourne correspondence training, and a Sydney hotel disturbance ending with a fight and police intervention.
Prom Our Own Correspondent reports mixed harvest prospects after recent rain. Crops show resilience yet some fields decline. early sown wheat yields target about 24 bushels for four farmers. Hay cutting begins with good yields. residents celebrate Day with exhibition, finances expected to reach about £80 split fifty-fifty. Local events include hospital funding talks, youth activities, and school concerns amid a chaotic tapestry of local chatter and sporadic incidents.
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