26 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1939
Page
1
Messrs Elder Smith and Co report Nabawwa yarding of Minty pigs, five cattle and one horse with wide participation from Geraldton and nearby districts. Keen competition for aged Merino ewes and lambs, with clearances strong and prices advancing on late rates. quotations digest rough but show robust demand across breeds and ages.
Melbourne reports a late night move by the Commonwealth Government granting powers to meet a national emergency. The regulations broaden defense control, authorize seizure of ships and aircraft, and tighten authorities over commerce and mobility amid looming conflict.
Sydney reports the Cathay and Moreton Bay have been requisitioned by the British Admiralty. The Cathay was stopped at Bombay on the way to Australia and the Moreton Bay was in Melbourne awaiting return to Sydney. A third vessel, Clementine, has also been requisitioned.
Dalgety and Company report a special sale at Koolasooks on Tuesday with 2190 sheep yarded. Attendance from Wongun, Midland sites, Mullen and Geraldton districts, mostly ewes and lambs. Young ewes and wethers sold strongly at top rates while aged ewes were harder. About 1500 sheep sold in categories: Merino ewes two-tooth 25/2 28/8, crossbred lambs at foot 24/10 24/8 28/-, 22/-, full mouth 20/6 20/3, mixed lambing percentages 1/0, Mi/-, 14/-, and Merino wether boggets 15/0 14/4.
London August 12 A newly formed London association says it has found remedies for suburban housewives woes. The Housewives Association, with offices in Lower Regent Street, lists issues from loneliness and loneliness to electricity bills and income tax as solvable. It highlights services such as arranging babysitting, will making, room decorating, bill checks, child adoption inquiries, and guidance on household matters.
Premier division matches will be played at the recreation ground with Railway and Fire Brigade meeting in both A and B grades. Fire Brigade seeks revenge after a loss to Rovers, while Railways have been a tough opponent all season. Teams named include C Bryan J Purcell B Houston J Rowe Mor rison and others for Fire Brigade and R Morgan B Prunster A O Malley for Railways.
An unnamed Korong Vale reader describes fatigue anaemia and pale complexion improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad touts the tonic as enriching blood, restoring nerves and vitality, with claims of clearer skin and increased energy. It promotes the product as a famous old preparation available in 2d bottles through chemists and stores.
The town council reviews gas supply issues led by Mtr J W Carter and W Currie manager. Debates focus on deposits for connections, extension plans, reducing leaks, and balancing price cuts with revenue. Council agents discuss four stove and sixteen grillers for rent and the impact of wartime costs on utility operations.
Reports show a case presented to the Ost meeting of the Gerakiron Muntefaat Connell. The defendant attorney and a stringy entity were noted as present. Five centinerteree females were mentioned in the summary with uncertain context and unclear details.
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