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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1920

Page

4

Rains Boost Kimberley Harvests with Steady Market Feed

Dalgety and Co report December rains across the Kimberleys and better falls in Port Hedland and Gascoyne districts while harvesting continues. Midland market saw about 500 cattle penned, 207 shipped cattle from Minderco, with choice stock selling well though light cattle harder to move. Lamb and sheep yarding at Midland Junction were lighter, 4317 sheep and 2717 lambs penned with prices firmer and lambs advancing. Pigs numbered 620 with firmer prices and strong competition from feeders and buyers. Elder Smith reports demand for store and fattening sheep and cattle, with 506 cattle from Minderoo including fine bullocks and cows fetching improved rates.

Gascoyne Elder, Smith and

Shipped Cattle Prices From Local Market Report

Market notes show choice weighty bullocks at £19–£20 with highs to £22/2/0 and good weighty bullocks £16/10 to £14, fair quality £15–£16, smaller £11–£13, stores £9. Local cattle lists report choice weighty bullocks £18–£19, good to £17/10, good quality £14–£15/10, lower tiers £12/10–£13/10, and small/ inferior at lower figures. Also price ranges for medium quality with weights per 100 lbs from 194 to 55/-.

Carnarvon Merino and Samba Livestock Prices Report

In Carnarvon markets wethers range from 12 to 28/7 with best merino ewes 20 to 23/-, store ewes 9 to 12/-, and odd pens up to 28/4. Samba stock shows best shorn at 21/-, poma up to 25/-, mids 14 to 20/-, light 10 to 12/-, and inferior few. Por a weighty chop pork price range 8/10 to 10/10 with baconets 6/ to 75/-.

Carnarvon

Returmed Soldiers defeat The World in one innings match

The Returmed Soldiers beat The World by 132 runs at Nabawah on the 12th instant in a one innings match. Notable scores include F. on we F. ONeill 16, S. Criddle 33 not out, D. Criddle 6, and several bowlers contributing. World’s opponents included Cooper, Jupp, Fitzgerald, Stokes, and Meadowcroft among others with varied dismissals and totals.

Nabawah F. O'Neil S. Criddle D. Criddle Roman Meadowcroft Butler W. Stokes Criddle F. Cooper A. Jupp Jessop Konan McClintock THE Joe Cooper J. Butler S O'Mell Fitzgerald A. G. Criddle Thomas C. Fitzgerald B. Jupp Ibn Fitzgerald L Grdiie Sieeve C. Meadowcroft Thane

Alston Windmills Grow Water Access For Farms

Advertises Australian made windmills for irrigation with three models Single Crank Gear Lad Double Geared plus piping fittings tanks and accessories. Promotes wind powered pumping and water lifting outfits with ready erectors and custom quotes.

Alston

Australian Meat Accumulation Cleared in Commons

In a Commons debate Mr M Curdy explains a £395000 supplementary estimate for the Ministry of Food as funeral expenses of the department. He notes the disposal of accumulated Australian meat in British ports amid shipping disorganization, with about four fifths of two years’ normal output moved without Treasury or trader injury. Docks are unblocked, enabling resumed trade with Australian producers next spring.

House of Commons M'Curdy Ministry of Food Anid M’curdy Britain Australia Treasury

November Weather Effects on Crops Across Districts

The Commonwealth Meteorological Department notes a nationwide November rainfall deficiency with exceptions from thunderstorms on the 25th. Hail storms damaged wheat in northeastern districts while overall yields remained satisfactory in northern areas. Hot, dry conditions dried grasses. water supplies diminished though some dams were temporarily filled by storms.

Commonwealth Meterological Department South Coastal North Coastal Sith Eropa

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