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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
4
Dalgety & Co Ltd reports late August 34 dairy and agricultural figures. Lamb drafts offered at Midland, with prices around 18s 1d for 2 000 realisations, and overall easing in consumer meat and sheep values. Weather favorable in agricultural districts. limited middleweight stock sold, odds of prime pigs noted as scarce.
This week shows a modest improvement in the horse and dairy market as sellers report steadier demand and buyers exhibit cautious optimism. Traders note higher prices for select lots, with dealers wary of broader price shifts amid uncertain export demand.
A garbled report notes dairy cattle and dairy stock values with mention of aging hands, horses, fair cows, and enquirers for dairy stock. It references Ful peel sts and store steers with limited clarity on overall outcomes.
The report lists prices for choice heavy cattle from 12 shillings 6 pence to 13 pounds 12/6, with median prices around 11 pounds 7/6 to 13 pounds 10/5. Goody weights reach 11/7/6, plains 9 to 9/15, and rougher pens fetch lower quotes. Taken quotes show a mix of heavy, medium, and rough stock with varied weights and values.
The listing details prices for merino sheep and other livestock, noting medium to good quality, wethers and lambs with price ranges from about 7 shillings to 20 pence. Specifics include Solium wed plats at 77 and Gascony wethers between 18 and 20 shillings, plus midsized and small categories.
Auction notes show prices for well grown stores ranging from 40 to 45 shillings and smaller stock from 31 to 32 shillings with various slips and lots. A sale included 200 inferior samples and totals £4 0s 0d to £7 17s 6d, plus track prices for wheat and fodder values amidst the imperfect lot conveyance.
A fragmentary OCR note from a correspondent hints at a ceremonial event and a court proceeding. Names and details are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a rope and a procession at a site in an urban area.
A fragment notes a work conversation about employment and wages and a position related to driving or cars. The text hints at compensation and job terms without clear details. Further context is needed to identify names dates or organizations.
A Leith ship captain earned the Distinguished Service Cross after using skill and resourcefulness to aid near Buckingham Palace days ago. In broad daylight his well-armed steamer, bound from Leith to London, served effectively under pressure, earning royal recognition.
The Geraldton Road Board met on Friday August 19 with Chairman W Y Sewell and members to consider a race permit, bush clearance near the Show Grounds, eradication of the carnation weed, and road alignments to Upper Chapman. Ten bidders will be invited to clear designated areas while the best motor route between Watheroo and Moom was discussed. Accounts totaling 84 pounds 11 shill 10 d were approved for payment.
The Rev A Haining formerly of Greec ough now of Maylande Bayewater is mentioned. Mrs Jim Ramble remains in hospital while friends plan to attend services and visit those who knew him. Mrs F Clinch attended a service and expects a return to Anglican duties.
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