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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

6

Midland Junction Fat Stock Sale Prices Rise at Start of Week

At Midland Junction Tuesday sale of 54 percent cattle, prices were about 20 shillings higher per head. Bullocks and heavy cattle ranged from 15 to 28 pounds per hundredweight, with good weights drawing £17 10s to £21 10s and lightweights around £14 10s. Cows and heifers showed better demand, while lower grades fell back, with some lots quoted at £12 to £18 11s per hundredweight depending on condition and weight.

Midland Junction Coud wWelshty Bullock Pisio Reach

Sheep Prices Rise and Fall at Airdland Junction Sale

Sheep values fluctuated at Airdland Junction as lighter yar ding and higher supply trimmed prices for poor quality trade stock while strong demand for good woolled wethers and fight aged ewes supported some gains. Quotations show varied weights and classes with calves and lambs also listed, reflecting a mixed market session.

Airdland Junction Associated Brokers Clowe An

Bullock Prices and Weights in a Mixed Lot Sale

A fragmented cattle sale listing shows medium conditioned bullocks and heavyweight steers with prices ranging from £10 to £19 and weights described as heavy or light. Several lots mention bone and weight terms, with entries referencing assorted odd beasts and lower bids.

Eon Wlybortedd Coy Dora Lower

Stock Sale at Nabawa Draws Wide Stock from Districts

Nabawa market report notes successful sale of sheep pigs and cattle with strong bidding across Upper Chapman Northampton Geraldton and North Mid Rng. Prices ranged from a few shillings to several guineas reflecting good quality stock and lively competition among buyers.

Valverde Camping Nabawa Menlay Bayves Chapman Northampton Geraldton Siwen Mervin Biniecares

Timely recognition in Central Park

Two women from a social circle recall a child during a stroll under Central Park trees. One exclaims at finding a sweet baby and privately confirms the child is her own daughter, prompting surprise and recognition from the companion.

Hich Society Central Park Morse Henry

Northern District cricket suspend resumed results and scores

Northern District Association cricket resumed after a holiday suspension. Greenough beat Moonyoonooka by nine wickets, with Gremwehr scoring heavily in first innings. Moonyoonooka were dismissed for 125, Connolly taking six wickets for 32. Other notable performances include Morrell 48 and Giles take four for 30.

Lowing Hxtlow Northern District Cricket Association Phis Gremweh Mousyuouooka Narngulu Woahelt

Wonthella Defeated by Naragul Narrow Margin in Tie

Naragul won by twelve runs on first innings as Wonthella were bowled out for 116 with top scores from Bo Keegan 20 and M Clarkson 23. Naragul replied 123 with J Fereman 32, while R Keegan and M Clarkson took three wickets each for the home side.

Wonthella Naragul Wonthell Hest Bo Keegan M. Clarkson T. Hughes T Rns Vickers C. Bone Narasulu turLender J. Fereman Openie Hateman Finghes R. Keegan Drtton L. Keanl Les McConkes Syd McConkey D. Dutton K. Bone Bene P. O'Mattex Ty Syd McConkey E. Marsden Metonies

Connollys Eleven Defeat Tardun In Social Cricket Match

In a Saturday social match between Tardun cricketers and a Walkaway and Greenough combined side captained by John Connolly, Tardun were bowled out for 36 in both innings, losing by 31 runs in the first and by 36 in the second. Connolly’s XI excelled in the field, with all catches held, while compiling 67 in reply to 36 and 36 in the second innings.

Tardun Walkaway Greenough John Connolly Turthin Connolly Tardum Wee

Geraldton Weekend Cricket Fixtures Set in Qualifying Rounds

Geraldton Association announces weekend fixtures for the third qualifying round in senior and junior cricket. Senior games pit Rovers against Railways at Queen's Park and Australi against Towns at the recreation ground. Junior matches feature Rovers versus Railways at Queen's Park and Australis versus Towns at Geraldton High School Oval. The standings after the second qualifying round list the four renter teams in the premiership competition.

Geraldton Rovers Railways Queen's Park Australi Recreation Ground Australis Geraldton High School

Spiders Not Insects and Their Distinct Features

Spiders belong to the class Arachnida along with scorpions ticks and mites. Insects have feelers and antennae three pairs of legs and antennae while spiders lack these features. Spiders have eight legs two jaw pairs and no antennae.

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Poison weed roxaemic jaundice hits NSW and Victoria flocks

New South Wales and Victoria report severe outbreaks of a form of roxaemic jaundice among sheep over two decades linked to grazing on the annual weed heliotrope. Deaths rise to over one percent in some flocks, with losses blamed on heliotrope ingestion during consecutive years. Control relies on preventing grazing, but rainfall constraints limit pastures. Research will test suppression methods to protect lamb industry in Riverina and nearby areas.

New South Wales Victoria Csles Division of Animal Health and Production Sembern Iver CSLIL Svens Riverina

Record Sum Insured for New British Liner Caronia

Britain’s Cunard White Star insures the liner Caronia for a record sum in the open market, exceeding previous highs set by the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. Lloyds and marine insurers back the risk, with government backing for excess coverage.

Britain Mires Elizabeth Apprest Tryitlady United States Lloyds Tyalay

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Walt Northern District Association Muonyoonooka Morrell C. Duncan K. Connolly Stokes Edwards J. Giles T. Angel CH Moongoonooka J McVee C. Connally Westuutel R. Duncan J. Guest G. Juttinsen Shaw Doncan F. Bell J. Ee Bos P. Heelan Ts. Edwards Tokes M. Henry It. Giles Edwards Sandries Moonyoonooka T. Angel F. Hell C. Connolly H. Karndon Duncan C.connolly Ia. McVee Duncan B. Giles W. Angel A. Angel Australia Mac’s Motors T. O'Malley Syd McConkes C. AL. Clarkson Leg McConkey Hughes Ye A. Suidworthy E. Punten Les McCor Hughes K. Clarkaun Criddle Lumiries UC. Bone B. Dutten Keegan Sean McConkes D. Dalton K. Carson OR. Keegan Carson E. Patten B. Keegan G. VY. Curr OM. Clarkson Les M.conkes J. Verejan Carruthers F. Sha Neil F. Shaw Kay Warner Muir K. Shaw J. Coonolly McCagh KE. Shaw L. Connolly Carratlers Blair Mullin Oe Williams Agnew Smythe Twin Smythe J. Connally Connolly Flanagan Om Bowting Toe O.ol. Connolly McCarley Willams Goodwin O'Neil Linton Geraldton Association Australs Taya Towns Random House Death Random Cura General Service Naval Aviation Naval Airman Padbury Buildings Forrest Place Perth RAN RAM THE Royal . Australian Navy Ranglizing Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd
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