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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
Report from Yalgoo notes prospectors after a recent overhaul of the early peg system return limited finds. Weather remains dry with several days of poor conditions hindering activity. Prospects from Guiyeturned and Wibe-Barnoag Station are mentioned among the few results recorded.
The report notes cold weather at Mt. Erin affecting flocks and records a rainfall week totaling eight points. Environments at MT ERIN are described with emphasis on livestock and precipitation impacts.
The report notes a close game between Candinals and Bebool with Carns pon as the winner by one goal. Imperials faced defeat while A Rowan J Frazer impressed for the Imperials and A Carpenter led the Royals.
A Polish aviator was rescued after a floatplane encountered trouble over the Atlantic. Strong winds forced an emergency flotation, and rescuers located the pilot and brought him to safety.
Officials report that a fusion plan involving the Central and the New Boat entities has been abandoned. The statement clarifies no further action is planned and the parties will proceed separately.
London report notes Lord Wenlock serving as Governor of Went Arthur Avetra as of mid June. Little else is detailed about duties or dates beyond the appointment reference.
May gold output in Western Australia totaled 53 928.40 fine ounces valued at £220 072 with 10 010 ounces exported and 50 918 ounces received at the Perth Mint. The May yield tops last year and marks the highest May total since 1919. For January to May, output reached 238 684 ounces, up 60 909 ounces from 1929’s level.
At Copley’s Siding on Tuesday the Associated Agents yarded 52 percent cattle from the Centaur consignment of Derby. Buyers from metropolitan areas attended as the sale opened easier than last week with a continued easing trend into the day. Quotations show good to medium weight bullocks £11 to £12 a few higher. medium weight £9 to £10. plainer stock lower. Delgety and Co. sold 272 cattle and Ehler Bimith and Co. sold 254 cattle.
The June Local Court sat in the Courthouse with 37 judgment summonses. Debtors appeared, with five making personal appearances. Several admitted debts and proposed instalment plans, while others sought adjournments or were placed on payment schedules. A magistrate fixed payment terms and adjourned cases as needed.
At Midland Junction on Wednesday 4:06 sherp sold with 330 shorn wethers in medium to fair condition from Murchison. Keen competition kept the market about 2 7s all round with best wethers up to 18s 8d and lambs around 34s 6d for tops. Cattle numbered 119 including 7 grades from smith-weet. pigs 108 with quality below the national sale.
In Goulburn the ministerial contest ends with the former Labour minister losing. The tally shows Mr. JM. Tally, Minister for Lapis, amid a fan government context. Attendance figures reflect a shift in preference counting.
British Statesman obituary notes Sir Donald McLean died yesterday from heart failure. He entered Parliament in 1870 and held numerous parliamentary positions. Born in Ireland he rose to high political rank in his era.
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