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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
4
Fat stock prices and cattle sales details at Midland Hmerton show sales of cows, heifers, steers, and horns with varied prices. Buyers remained firm on last week’s rates, with medium and heavy weights commanding higher sums and lighter cattle achieving lower values across units and grades.
Wholesale butchers moved Tilly into fat stock sales drawing heavy cancellations and a rugged market. Sheep and lambs sold 4 to 8d lower, with best heavyweights 4d to 8d easier. ewe and wether prices slid 4d to 5d, while mid to light grades varied. Cattle sales paused. yarding rose about 4,000 head from last week as graziers chased right-sized ewes and good wethers, though many offerings were medium or poor condition. Continuous fluctuations mirrored railway handling issues and late-day renewals. Lamb yarding totaled around 5,310 with fair to good pens, though minor grades remained soft and not ideal for grazers. market closed slightly easier.
The Trwin Med Board held a weekly meeting at DMO and discussed wheel track fillings on Dempster's road, signing of contracts with Str. Wass and York, and ongoing improvements at the Dongura Cemetery and bakehouse. Officials reported progress on riverine works, plans for road maintenance, and requests from local golf clubs while approving bylaw inquiries and rate adjustments.
Readers are told no money will be spent and costs will be lower as buyers are urged to purchase during a period of reduced prices. The item list and exact terms are unclear in the readable fragments.
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