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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
4
An addressee protests a prior letter from Mother of a Family alleging 90 gallons of beer and whisky at a Naraling gathering. The writer says only limited drinks were present, defends community hospitality, and warns against political manipulation and misrepresentation by the opposing group.
A reader letter from Orvis urges Mt Erin residents to improve local roads. It notes poor crosings and gulden generality impeding traffic, calls for assistance from the Assistance Board, and suggests residents and owners contribute funds or labor to upgrade tracks and prevent further losses.
In a fragmented wartime forecast, analysts predict a potential upheaval as a new political force gains influence. Estimates show about 1,100,000 Commonwealth voters may participate, with 340,100 expected to cast ballots by 1944 and 300,000 more allied voters possible, signaling a shift in political balance.
A garbled note describes a gathering at Boottend with unclear names and aims, mentioning welcome friends and good reception but lacking legible dates or specifics about participants or event purpose. The fragment conveys social contact without verifiable details.
Reports from New South Wales detail wheat crop prospects and a good vintage, while war news notes American and French troops, shipping increases, and a large mobilization impact. Melbourne growers discuss inflated fruit prices, and charity events, royal duties, and child welfare speak to wartime social effects.
Dalgettys notes little stock market activity since last report with steady inquiry for young breeding ewes and weaners. Yardings show 210 cattle and 2 calves at MBU and Junction, with most from Midlands and Merchan districts, market quality good and bids keen for light to medium cattle. prices up about 30s per head.
The market remains quiet with limited activity this week. Demand is weak for pigs and hog products, while pork prices rise to over 7d per pound and some items such as stove pies have doubled in value from last month.
The market reports fair quality weights per 100 pounds with prices for fat stock sheep lambs and pigs. Best shorn sheep range 13s to 15s, medium 12s 6d to 12s, light under 6d. prime lambs 125 6d to 130 6d, extra up to 17s 6d. Hogs and heavy pigs quoted with varied prices. overall notes include inferior quality and light categories with lower returns.
Fragmentary passage notes air raid activity and comparisons between British and German raids. Mentions 700 British air raids into Germany over about thirteen months to November and a claim that last twelve months show German raids over Britain are much fewer, implying wartime air activity dynamics.
Fielding's report notes a week of hot winds and drying conditions across the state with feed dwindling in many districts. Burgeoning rainfall is hoped for to refresh stores and aid stock buyers. Coalitions of irrigation groups near Muliews report activity, and Muljens sees discounted offerings for hay and fodder amid tough disposal.
Patchy OCR summary reports cattle prices with weight quality notes. Steers and cows show varied bids from £9 to £19 per hundredweight, with yields and notes on tongues and gauges. Overall market activity described as heavy and mid quality with miscellaneous figures for vowels and obliterations.
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