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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
4
Reports to hand from recently dirtorted show rains have fallen, improving prospects across the Eastern Goldfields districts. Cattle yarded mostly from Midland districts with steady prices. sheep numbers 8228, quality variable. dairy cattle activity rising, but other livestock values mixed amid uncertain demand.
Lith notes widespread rainfall across the state with heavy totals in the South West and Midland lines. Eastern Goldfields report over three inches while some districts near Rindberleys show near one inch. Grazing regions in Western Goldfields and Murchison see light to moderate gains, with drought concerns easing.
The entry lists varied cattle quality and prices in pounds per hundredweight, noting medium and good quality specimens with prices ranging from around £16 to £38. It mentions weights and several quality descriptors, signaling a broad market for mixed lots and varying weights.
The listing covers pul stock and sheep quality with weights and prices. Prices for pigs range from 686 to 744 and shop terms note various grades and weights across categories, including medium and light classes and a few high quality choppers.
Council debated town valuation at Wednesday night meeting. They discussed delaying revaluation due to year end book deadlines and considered adjusting valuations. The Town Clerk noted the 1914 valuation for 1915 and suggested a 10 percent increase, with support from Dr Bennett and Dr Baker.
The report notes a recent three point win on Sunday December 3 at Fiekullewates with enthusiastic crowds. It highlights visiting players, returning soldiers from Palestine, and local business ventures, including Mr MerQuees starting a saddler and bootmaker shop amid war-era community life.
A complex project adds about twenty four two storey rooms enhancing the town’s appearance upon completion. After months of speculation on who would open the few taps it was opened first week by Mrs Toomey, an old friend. We wish her success in her new home.
The Eraloton Municipal Council convened its first meeting after conferring the new mayor Mpti A Kempton who was sworn in by Cr Gj Sewell J.P. The council discussed support for the mayor, anticipated a prosperous term, and noted upcoming town issues including swimming club needs, RSA hall hire costs, battery charging arrangements, and a Water Supply inquiry related to the Buller River scheme.
Local court records indicate Harry Pickett, a butcher, underwent a booking process as part of a routine judicial action. Details show a procedural step in the case linked to his name and occupation.
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