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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
2
Webber born January 5 at Basgo ville in E Perth to Mr and Mrs W Lee a daughter named Jean both well
A proclamation urges Australian youths to choose patriotism over comfort and join allies in strengthening armies. It warns against selfishness and stresses urgent mass reinforcement to overwhelm the enemy and shorten the dreadful war, highlighting the Empire’s needs and the duty to serve.
Leaders press for immediate enlistment as war needs grow across the empire. authorities urge straight talk to eligible youths failing to act, stressing parents and women must push sons to fight for liberty and justice, while church and community groups organize recruitment efforts and public notices.
Racing at Perth today yields results from the Tattersalls Club meeting. Jumpers race over a mile and a quarter lists Downdale and Keoumarra among top entries with betting hints. Club Cup event over seven furlongs features Guithurst and Peatherbraid among contenders with noted odds.
In Kalgoorlie a woodcutters strike enters another day with no new proposals from the employers. Minister Colfer says he forwarded mine operation proposals to the Chamber of Mines but details remain undisclosed after talks with Kurrawang Woodline manager Hodges. Prices on pork and copper are described, with supply trucks moved and a rising price trend noted alongside limited factory activity.
Kalgoorlie reports delayed deliberations with Mr Collier Qlinister for Mises and Mr Muncie noted as MIA. The chamber discussion remains unresolved as officials disclose minimal details amid parliamentary confusion.
The Stock Markets report from Monars Dalgety and Co Ltd dated January 6 notes 100 extra prime and weighty cattle from the Murchison. Yarding at Midland Junction was lighter than expected, about 1000 sheep were not delivered, causing supply to fall short and prompting a sharp rise in sheep and lamb prices compared with two weeks ago.
About 140 cattle were yarded to full attendance of the trade at Coplay Siding with strong demand after the holidays. Prime heavy bullocks sold £15 to £16, some £18, prime medium £14 to £15, medium £12 to £16, light £11 to £18, good cows £8 to £10, light £7 to £8. A total of 100 cattle were sold.
Today's yarding was smaller than usual with 3734 sheep and lambs, 70 pigs, and 4479 cattle noted. A full attendance of country buyers was present, seeking stores, with 2210 sheep mainly from Midland Great Southern lines.
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