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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text from a Western Australia post office directory dated 1917. The readable portions mention trade, translations, and scattered references to American and British items, with garbled wording and missing context.
The Richmond dairy company marks nearly two decades of operation with a steady rise in output and turnover. From early struggles through 1901, progress accelerated, aided by better prices, fertilizer and canals, despite drought years and market fluctuations shaping annual earnings for butter pork and bacon suppliers.
A local fundraising event lists many donated items and sellers including Mrs H Chisholm selling lace and cakes, Mrs Rob promising fowls, Mrs Gus Tavas with fruit and cakes, Mrs Gillmore and Mrs Logan contributing pastries, bread and dairy products, and workers like Miss D Marwood and Mrs Smith. The fundraiser raised 37 pounds 5 pence, with a cheque for 127 721 from LD Shyshell and Sons, and praise given to Baddera ladies for cooking poultry.
A discussion on mental speed and memory, urging readers to test brain function with a stopwatch. It argues that rapid recall and quick thinking improve concentration and grip, while slow effort damages thinking. The piece emphasizes practicing brisk, certain cognition over slow, deliberate processing.
A medical note discusses ringworm causes and treatment emphasizing hair removal, fungus control, and hygiene to prevent spread. It also lists clan-origin surnames and then describes dragonfly swarms on the plains of Patagonia, noting their size, color, and dramatic migratory behavior.
An advertisement asserts that the newly discovered Punch Orlane can cure deafness and related losses. It promises rapid, complete relief with no fasting required and claims to resolve ordinary conditions swiftly, with immediate resistance to further issues.
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