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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes from Midland Junction detail fat stock market activity with mentions of buyers sellers and price marks. The mishmashed text references weights mills and shipments, alongside stray terms for salting stores and potential market stalls, indicating a rough log of daily trade and volume.
Market reports show keen demand for quality wethers with several lots traded at midweek prices. Buyers focused on well-fed lambs with strong weights as dealers noted steady activity. prices and exact figures varied by lot and supplier.
District stock notes describe herds, ewes, and rams at Beragert and nearby towns. It lists Merin ewes, heids, and percentages, with mentions of breeds such as Merino and Suits as well as prices and production notes. The fragmentary items mention farms, numbers, and regional fairs but lack a clear, cohesive event.
A crowd of passengers is noted traveling from Geraldton to Port Messrs with names like Nin S Ratan Horner and Readminster among others. The roster lists multiple riders and staff including J Samer Withers Do Kennerly and McKinley, reflecting a busy Midland Omnibus Service itinerary through Geraldton and Port Messrs.
A list of names and titles records air travelers and their companions by day and route. The fragmentary OCR shows many individuals with titles Mr Mrs Miss Ms and middle initials, indicating a society or travel notice page.
Fragmented cricket score notes reference players Stokes Lannigan Cox Wheeleton and Stokes again with mentions of bets stakes and matches. The text is heavily garbled with misread names and unrelated letters, making specifics unreliable.
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