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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1945
Page
3
Market reports show limited cattle trade and a 4/70 to 5/5 rise in sheep values amid light turnout at midweek selling. Quotas list Heaviest weights from Carnivom to 49/4, mediums around 42/ to 3, and wethers trading lightly. Lambs totals near 2400, with scarce heavyweights and disappointing quality overall.
A large turnout at Robb's Jetty on Monday sees 248 buttocks and 27 cows sold amid strong bidding. Prices rise across weight classes with lightweight bullocks at 10/17/1 to 14/17/0 and heavyweight lots reaching 28/17/8, reflecting generally higher values than prior markets.
The government pathway finance notes show May losses and year to date figures from the Hallwaya ministry. Railway costs reached £70135 in May, lower than the prior year, while eleven month totals stand at £388,556 compared with last year.
In a Commonwealth conference discussion on freight charges, speakers examined shifting rail costs for wool and wheat. A plan proposed higher rates on freight like superphosphate versus wheat to balance revenue, with parallels drawn to train capacity and truck loads.
Claiming to keep the body fighting fit, the ad urges Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to support liver kidneys bowels and skin against poisons buildup. It warns of headaches biliousness foul breath and coated tongue as signs and promotes driving out poisons to maintain health.
The Premier discusses freight pricing between private and government lines in Western Australia. The plan seeks equitable treatment, avoiding profit focus, with wool and bricks as examples, and considers average costs, subsidies, and the balance between public good and railway finance. Strong entities include Midland Railway Company, Western Australia government, and Premier J C Willenkins.
Fragmented text discusses fatigue in middle age, mood changes, sleepiness, and questions about diet, exercise, and health measures. It mentions nerves, strength, and the influence of rest and activity on wellbeing, with uncertain references to doctors or remedies.
The presentation of debutantes to the Bishop of Gorakdton was attended by clergy and a large gathering. Debutantes wore white and entered the hall to applause, led by ushers and accompanied by a brass ensemble.
The Greenough Road Board meets to discuss a range of local matters including proposed housing permits on poverty, rejection of new plant for disposal, and recommendations against Walkaway development. They address river crowding, repairs at Walkaway Walkway, and petitions about fences, rail proximity, and siding conditions. The secretary reports income and expenditures, and the board plans site inspections and correspondence with the West Australian Government Railway and Mid hind Railway Company.
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