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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1924

Page

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The Big Store Manchester Report Seta LOWOCLOTE

Internal OCR listing bold discounts across departments at The Big Store Manchester. Reads like a period retail advert with price per yard and per item for fabrics, garments, footwear, hats, and groceries. Mentions various items including flannel, damask, shirts, shoes, boots, collars, buttons, hosiery, hats, and pantry staples with reduced pricing.

Manchester Seta Lowoclote Dcom Heeretes Stim Calloo Ota Khreting Retocal Fem Ohta

Municipal Council debates rail lease and hydrant extensions

The Mayor presided as the Municipal Council considered approval for the receiving office at Bad Dora linked to the Northampton trunk line and discussed hydrant extensions in Phelps Street and Chapman Road to Eller. A Railways Commission stance on a railway reserve lease lowered rent from 55d to 2s 2d, with thanks to Mr. Wilbeck. A petition sought a 19 ft wide course along Fifth and Sixth streets, referred to Weeks Committee. The Health Department urged milk analysis facilities for country districts.

Baddora Northampton Australian Fire Brigade Board Wasin Phelps Strost Chapman Road Eller Smith Chapman Commissioner of Railways Howe Nsw Widcork Bela Alu Wilbeck Fifth-street Sixth-street Wubbe Health Department

Yuna district notes on rain railways and farming

August reports show 12 inches of rain aiding crops though land transport limits hamper market access. Calls rise for extending the Yuna Mullens line to Dartmoor and Bindoon to unlock up to 250000 acres of forest country, increase wheat production, and boost regional stability.

Carnarvon Dartmoet Yuna Kennedy Yuna Mullewa Yuu Chapman Victoria Agaia Raith Eiestay Lft Bindu Mullens Dartmoor Ose Kalgoorlie

Straying Stock Debate and Road Safety in Geraldton

A letter from MG of Yon August 13 argues for stronger road controls to keep stock off highways. The writer recalls an incident with a Geraldton businessman, laments poor driver checks, and urges the Road Board to protect the public and cattle from roaming livestock, noting night hazards and calls for practical remedies.

Geraldton Pikmin Beer Fonta Ttc

Road to Better Citizenship Through Real Life Mobility

A fragmented editorial notes that dwelling on the past hinders progress and urges a nobler task of improving daily life. It criticizes superficial public focus on motor cars and shows, calling for action by groups like the General Discussion Association to address genuine civic development and Australian unity while maintaining a white national ideal.

Inbar Australia Geraldtom Discussion Association

Bunbury Butter Company reports successful year and dividends

The Bunbury Butter Company held its sixteenth meeting last week, reporting a strong year with cream received up by 100 tons and butter fat up 101,135 lb valued at £9,440. Output fully sold, 4,104 new shares taken, dividend proposed at 7 percent with a 1d per lb butter fat bonus. The auditor notes turnover £33,509 14s 3d for half year and annual profit £1,024 15s 4d. shareholders urged caution on dairy schemes and producers urged to stay with the factory against proprietary firms.

Aames Bunbury Butter Ca J. Strong Milk Products Co Ani W. R. Clarke Dairymes

Cattle and sheep market data from Copk Siding and Midland Junction sales

In Copk Siding Tuesday yarding of 567 cattle from Derby Ket. Prices firmed from last week with bullocks 24 to 25 10s, best cows around 24, light cattle 20 to 22, good medium 20 to 32, and hogs at 5 10s plus. Midland Junction sale drawn from Geraldton to Great Southern lines, better quality lambs and crossbreds, yarding heavy with strong demand, hogs and baconers weaker, prices varied by weight and grade. Major consignors included Westralian Farmers, Ltd and Elder, Smith and Co., Ltd with substantial volumes of sheep, lambs, cattle, and pigs recorded.

Copk Derby Midland Junction Am Wedacatny Geraldton Milland Eastern Great Southern Lemor Vane Sedlom Westralian Farmers, Ltd Elder, Smith and Co., Ltd Dol: and Co. Ltd Jeep

Morris Gershen and Sydney Fong Co grocers advertise

Morris Gershen with Sydney Fong Co. promote grocers goods in fruit vegetables and dairy, offering best prices, careful packing for country orders, and forward by rail or road. They claim special prices and prompt service between Railway and Commonwealth Hotels, Marine Terrace, with the aim of attracting customers despite imperfect OCR.

Rama Phoan FA FST Losdes Railway Commonwealth Hotels Marine Terrace

Market Report at Elder Smith and Co Yard

Elder Smith and Co Ltd report a usual weekly market yarding of 62 cattle and 30 horses with 56 cattle and 8 horses sold. Weather was poor and attendance limited, prices varied with best cows with calves £16, medium £7-£11, forward springers £10, cows £10-£13, low £5-£9. Horses ranged £24-£31 for weighty mares and geldings, £19-£26 for handy horses, £10-£15 for aged workers.

Elder

Victoria Hosts Annual Shows To Crown Best In City

Dates announced for the Victoria annual shows as organizers invite participants and spectators to attend the competitions that will determine the city’s top act. Event details include venue, schedule, and entry information.

The Victoria

Northern Territory Reform Movement Letter Urges Federal Parliament

A letter to the Municipal Council in Victoria outlines a new political reform movement based in the Northern Territory. It argues for direct involvement in federal politics, criticizes past Territory governance, and calls for knowledgeable, energetic leadership to advance settlement and development. The author decries wartime and war-time memory while urging firsthand inspection of Territory resources and needs.

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Fragmentary Council Meeting Discusses Northern Territory

The report records a Wednesday meeting in Geraldton where Haker comments on parliamentary strategy for settled regions and Northern Territory matters. The Mayor, Mr Green, discusses constitutional steps, while attendees note the parliament lacks votes for certain proposals and emphasize local duty and responsibility.

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