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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
4
An excerpt from Edgar Pickering's serial novel shows Dick Beresford awaiting news of Mrs Beresford as a house fire yields danger and tension. Waters visits, offering counsel while a deadly blaze threatens lives and secrets.
An emotional farewell salutes young volunteers amid short notice and strong patriotism. Speakers praised courage, unity, and duty, urging all to uphold the town’s values whether facing danger or home service, with Kipling cited as inspiration for resilience.
A departing contingent leaves amid cheers and patriotic speeches. Rev J Ewright urges restraint in power, praises Britain’s sympathy over tyranny, and proclaims the empire’s strength. Rev J G Jenkin notes the Union Jack’s enduring meaning as crowds line the parade route to the station, led by the City Band.
Market report detailing Westerham or Rye Wremantle fat market activity. Sheep and lamb price ranges listed by quality, with quotes for good to prime sheep, ewes, wethers, lambs, and suckers. Notable note: yarding and pig activity described with price stability versus previous week.
Kings Pictures issues a public warning about a criminal known as Pamtones the Crook Detective who continues his alleged crime spree. The notice claims he was seen at theatres two weeks ago and promises large rewards for detaining him.
Fragmentary notes claim a strong sale event called the Grand Winter Sale. The text mentions a Colineus tabbe and references Broachial Coughs with unclear lines about orders or products. No clear dates or organizations are readable.
Dalgety and Co Ltd notes little rainfall this week with hopes for a downpour in the Nor West. Stock water shortages grow on the Midland line while wool prices slip due to European tensions. Shorn sheep fetch higher prices and farmers are advised to shear and store wool before sale as war fears persist.
The article notes rising mutton sheep farming as a response to high beef prices driven by export and domestic demand. It cites British army substitutions and American consumption, plus Australia’s use of old merino carcasses for tallow or sale, and mentions efforts to handle surplus sheep from Central Queensland.
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