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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1920

Page

4

Dalgety and Co. Ltd Reports Cattle and Sheep Trade Outlook

Dalgety and Co Ltd, datelined August 25, notes finer conditions last week, cattle and store stock moving from Gascoine and Ashburton to Mallows, with many to be sold by auction at Midland Junction and Mullewa. Lambs and sheep yardings steady to firm, Kimberley cattle expected through October, and high demand from metropolitan buyers persists.

Dalgety and Co. Ltd Gascoine Ashburton Midland Olddelde Kimberley Murchison Biore

Pigs and cattle prices shown in mixed market report

Market note lists pig classes with prices from £15 10s to £30 surcharge levels, noting sturdy demand and firmer bidding. Cattle and store animals follow with cows at £12 10s to £14 and store cattle £11 10s to £12, reflecting varied weights and quality across the week’s trade.

Market Report From Sheep to Pigs and Price Ranges

A rural market listing covers sheep with crossbred wethers and ewes priced from 20s to 43s 11d, merino wethers up to 38s, and best ever at 25s to 28s. Lambe and suckers show wide ranges, pigs include choppers at £9-£10 and bacon weights around £5-£6, with lighter store pigs and weaners also priced.

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Perth Letters on Mannix Controversy and Wheat Prices

From our City Representative August 25 Perth report on Mannix protests in Shaftesbury Theatre and Queen's Hall. Parliament questions over the anti Mannix demonstrations. debate tied to conscription and wheat politics. Poultry costs rise with wheat, urging farmers to grow fodder. inter state football at Fremantle Oval ends with WA defeat.

Perth Shaftesbury Queen's Hall Verylard O’des Justice Genejain Mannix Australia Couetion I Fremantle Oval Parliament Magers

Critics press for tax rises and restraint as deficit grows

Gardiner and Pilkington urge higher taxes and reduced expenditure to address a mounting deficit before an election. They call for government explanation to the public while noting likely only limited action forthcoming. Seaddan blames unforeseen expenses and urges constructive ideas from MPs. Plans surface for local wool manufacturing and cement pipe industries.

Gardiner Pilkington Adafem Seaddan

Producer Plant Urged As Municipal Gasworks Report

At a Wednesday council meeting a full committee urged installing a producer plant for the municipal gasworks, contingent on bank overdraft facilities. The plan aims to reduce monthly losses, with an estimated £500 setup and potential savings. The mayor noted equal heating but differing lighting results and possible cost of altering gas jets. The bank report and address to head office were discussed as a vote to adopt the report passed with Dr. Bennett and Dr. Baker seconding.

Muunicipal Council Currie Bartlett William Cortie Mr. Corrie Dr. Bennett Baker

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