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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
3
The speaker stresses defending the nation, cites long term duties, and calls for development and a moderate building programme. It notes existing forces in pa and a policy shift from competition to adequate defence responsibilities.
The market notes a downtrend as firms including A Co Ltd and Dalgety & Co Ltd report selling large lots of cattle. Westretian Farmers Ltd lists 31 cattle and Geblsbrough Mort & Co Ltd moves 276 store cattle in recent trading activity.
Market report shows brisk bidding and dearer values across good quality cattle. Medium weight bullocks from Meekatharra fetched 24 to 27 pounds with varied weights trading up to 26 pounds, best weighty bulls around 17 pounds, best cows 13 to 14 pounds, and goats 11 to 13 pounds, with medium weights 10 to 13 pounds.
Dalgety and Company Limited held its monthly sale at the usual center on Thursday with a very small turnout. The yarding included good quality sheep and lambs, one pen of Surders. Prices held firm for ewes mixed ages 1 shilling 6 pence to 28 shillings, ewes aged 18/5 to 14/-, wethers 18/15, lambs 13/8 to 22/9.
Fragmentary telegraph reads describe a disrupted morning as officials note fever influences and shifting demand. The text mentions warehousing, shirtings, and vessel consignments amid a fluctuating market and uncertain attendance.
Amid heated sessions a bill to raise the Public Searcher Cementanter’s pay from £100 to £1,250 a year faced final attempts before adjournment. A related measure would add £100 annually to the farmer’s allowance as warnings rise after a terrible accident.
An accident near Wewerim on December 4 left a worker’s left hand mangled after it was drawn into a beetle or beater. The incident occurred as workers attempted to clear a jam, with the hand severely damaged from the wrist.
The overtime strike ended yesterday and workers return to duty today in Perth amid resumed activity. The report notes a revolutionary push in South Australia with work restarting across ports and related labor actions.
The Waterside Workers Federation conveyed that future awards would be honored and that working conditions on the wharves would be reviewed. A court hearing began on January 1 with the mine labour system to be observed and a single daily picket at most ports, except Sydney, under the judge’s ruling.
A brief note reports that the Premastle project is proceeding smoothly with general progress across components. Mentions a focus on the Wawaisty Ne and preparations affecting 1400 sauce units, but exact details remain unclear.
After a three week delay, work began again on the demarcation matter in Wingate between the Separate Weatherers and the AWK. Mr Stewart of the Federal Register presided at the proceeding with deputies from the Arbitration Court.
The Ugly Men's Association issued acceptances for Saturdays meeting at Perth with terms and entries across divisions. Notable entries include Brabbler Captain Greer Climax Neatfoot and other runners in First and Second Divisions with multiple stakes races listed and detailed weights.
The report lists performances from a Perth track event with Dassaline leading times. Maple and Sir Wadlly clocked 1 mile 226 yards and 130 for the mile and furlongs, while Jolly Odd ran six furlongs in 1 23 and Reagon seven in 1 25. Lis More Likely led Ayr Judge at 1 1/4 miles in 2 17 with Arimomd at 1 4 in 2 21 and An Fait at seven furlongs.
In Perth at Serpentine on December 4, jockeys Cockell, Tully and Banaue led a crowded field. Four faces earned places, including Neafort and Banaue, in a lively stable competition held yesterday.
Fort Willmot Cooke & 004 orchestrate a noted local arrangement at Geseges Terrace, with officials listed in the segment. The item highlights a civic matter tied to property or venue naming and a street venue. The readable text points to an organizational or administrative note involving a Fort Willmot related entity.
Fragmentary text describes a plan at a mall involving the Urinkdise Cumaly Co and public works. Mentions 374 Plan at Usem's, conserve 62, and references to Saprevemenie and Rucrentins Ground Admetes. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Tenders invited for sale of Lot 106 in Geraldton part of Toews block on Marine Terrace with boundary details. Alternative tenders may request up to 5000 tem at the Niaesteem Mile along the Gerskites Maliens Railway. inspections at Municipal Offices Eleanor Street.
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