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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
2
Discussions outline planned land allotments to discharged troops, with a Land and Qualification Board to assess applicants and assign holdings. Government support for secondary industries grows, including bacon, jam factories, and other ventures to aid reintegration and local employment.
Mr Theo Brede suffered a severe shaking and leg injury after being upset by a dog this morning. He will need several days of rest. Local markets reported various prices for food items while ships and water concerns dominate editor letters about Geraklion’s potable water needs and Dugawah Springs.
Sydney reports the strike waning while wharf labourers sign on at the Bureau. Seamen also count toward the effort as the workers ballot today on whether members will sign specific carts. Large numbers already signed cards into the ballot, with results due tomorrow.
Melbourne residents report obstinate assertiveness as workers decline to return a working card tied to the Yar ga Stevedoring Company. The wording suggests a dispute over employment procedures and delayed compliance with official work requirements.
Racing news from Melbourne reports results across several events including the One mile and a half Caulfield Cup won by Bronzett with Chrome second and Radl Locin third. The Steeplechase, Windsor Handicap, and Moona Welter yield close finishes with tight margins and odds, highlighting Lord Tulker Mission Wertendale and Lord Bobadil placements.
Geraldton Roads Board held a Friday meeting with W V Sewell as Chairman and members W McKenzie Grant T Cream John Gould E J Gould and James Kidd secretary. Topics included boundaries with Greenough and Geraldton boards, Mulleroa Motor Route costs, road making machinery issues, and proposed gravel top dressing with work held over for later reconsideration.
Chief Justice McMillan delivered judgment in a Geraldton matter where Edgar Robinson solicitor sought £58 6d from Dr Hungerford. The dispute covered costs from Local Court proceedings, an appeal, and a prohibition case. Retirement of retainer was argued, with evidence detailing instructions to Ronan and actions in Geraldton Local Court and related proceedings.
A terse market note lists mixed bids and prices for cattle and hogs, with buyers and sellers indicating demand levels. Several farm firms and abattoirs from nearby counties are cited, alongside tentative prices and lot sizes. The brief concludes with a general outlook for next week’s trading activity.
A Midland market update notes cattle and hog prices, weekly demand, and shipping movements. The report mentions the November market kickoff, 13th milestone, and 100 Lilt market figures with daily prices and tentative trends.
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