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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
1
Dalgetys report notes subdued Christmas trading with a market in the metropolitan area now in full supply. Lambs showed improvement, sheep quality was uneven, and lamb prices opened near last sale and rose to end firm. Sheep and cattle supply remained steady with buyers cautious and pacing near late rates.
Elder Shenton and Co report stock market activity subdued after Xmas with little sales in the last fortnight. Heavy yarding at Midland Junction shows steady prices and large mobs of over hundred ore arriving, signaling potential improvement in the near future.
A wartime letter recounts an episode with Bill Perdue in a cold trench where a rum ration mattered. He shared and defended generosity toward buddies, then a sniper fire interrupted. Perdue, wounded, refused to abandon his toast, vowing to reach the next trench with the drink if possible.
A reader censures anonymous letters and notes a recent RSA meeting where funds and a proposed returned soldiers picture show were discussed. The writer criticizes support for using RSA funds and calls for clear action by RSA members and patrons.
Fat stock market lists sheep with prime weights from 192 to 20s, extra prime to 7s dd, good 17s to 180, medium 153 to 16s Lambs show Prime 16s 6d to 17s, extra prime to 19s, good 1s 6d to 15s, medium 12s 8d to 18s, inferior 10s . Choppers note heavy weights and baconers priced 47s to 52s.
The document shows quoted prices for various cattle grades including heavy weight bullocks 14 to 18 pounds, pens to 16 7s 6d, good quality steers around 12 to 12 10s, fair quality bullocks 11 to 12 10s, light steers 9 to 10, cows 11 to 12, with occasional odd notes such as donuts and stray characters.
The War Council requests urgent work for returned soldiers over 60 awaiting jobs. Many are injured or incapacitated yet seek suitable light work to improve. about 1300 have been placed, and officers will match vacancies with employers who communicate needs to the Council secretary in Western Australia.
Heavy rain drenched the Trans Continental line from Kalgoorlie to 350 mile port, tackling a 230 mile span. Water inundated sections of the Une and washed away earthworks. Temporary repairs were quickly made and train service to resume after a several hour stoppage.
A fragmented notice describes rubber stamps and related pads and inks offered by a local vendor. The garbled text hints at a small shop crowd gathering, with terms like eel and garde appearing as unclear fragments.
An elderly man’s recovery from kidney trouble is attributed to Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills after suffering back pain and weakness. A neighbor’s endorsement, five years free of relapse, is cited as proof of lasting效果. The ad emphasizes urgency to treat kidney issues promptly to avoid lasting damage.
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