Death Notice for Mr. Wat in Tuesday Report
Brief obituary note records the death of Mr. Wat on Tuesday, with scant details available in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
2
Brief obituary note records the death of Mr. Wat on Tuesday, with scant details available in the fragment.
An advertisement promotes Nurse James providing comfortable home lodging for ladies with moderate terms at Murchison and Gregory Street. Contact Oswald Hu by phone for details.
The record lists lunar phases with dates in December. First quarter on December 3 at 5 10 pm, full moon on December 11 at 3 3 pm, last quarter on December 19 at 6 11 pm, and new moon on December 36 at 11 46 pm.
Local and general news report Perth market pricing for wheat. Fair-to-good grade wheat failed to sell at 6 4d per bushel, Pulverty & Co sold at 5 pounds 10 shillings to 5 pounds 12 6d, with some sales to 5 pounds per ton. Average quality averaged 25 ts.
Obituary references Mr. Watson Brownrigg and Francis H Reynolds. Mentions of a soldier and a gentleman, peaceful life, and a distant land. Also notes Paramount's King’s next Saturday screening of When the Kellys Were Out with Mise Negri in a delightful role and a bumper house at the Elna’s tonight, plus social promotions and non-fiction tone.
Market quotes list mediumweight cattle from £18 to £17 10s and steers from £15 to £16 100 with lighter weights £11 to £12. A fair section shows 29 to £10 and smaller cattle £7 to £8. The forecast predicts cool to moderate temperatures across western and southern districts with fresh winds from the south-west to south-east and seas from the south-east to south-west.
Districts reflect changes as of New Year’s Day 1925. Details mention December 6 as a reference date and a net 1 to 0 result or balance. The note preserves a formal, clerical tone.
Nominations for all events close December 20 1984 with 10 percent discount for owners entering four plus events. Weights shown December 24 1924, due December 27 1924 by 6 pm. Unentered horses may be scratched and owners liable for fees. Weights may be revised after declaration.
Ratepayers in the Gunnon area face prohibition under local by law as Under Secretary enforces water rules. Authorities prosecute violations, aiming to control water access and protect resources.
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