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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes from October 1920 reference dates such as last quarter on October 5 and dirt quarter on October 18, with scattered numbers and codes including 6.50 538 BST 5.55 B54 G26 and references to days, months, and times. The legible parts suggest a dated almanac or astronomical calendar snippet.
Mr H Gregory voices alarm over big commitments and scarce funds in Australia. He urges the Treasurer to spell out furling commitments and how to meet them within two years, warning reliance on finance houses may curb growth. He cites war debts, subsidies, and policy shifts while calling for immigration and land settlement measures.
A visitor recounts a railway lovers’ outing at Geraldton with a lively train, sports, and a crowd enjoying country scenery, railside fellowship, and relics of locomotives. The piece notes Watty Harrison’s presence and praises the day as a fine example of railway community camaraderie.
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