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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
2
The item reports public concerns in Auxcentie by Cobh mf Ca including a budget figure of S190 and references to Chayaanmy scath cim. It mentions John’s Church activities, Sunvaging attendance, and a Prostate church meeting at Btstoba. Local figures like Kerkie spoke in New York terms about regional church development and education decisions.
Machinery and stock figures show mixed trade activity from London to Cape Colony with supplies listed and prices noted. Weather data report 72 hours of rain at Meekatharra and Mt Magnet, dust storms at Cue, and rainfall points at Buntine and Carnarvon. hospital administration discusses expanded beds and ward use. A bank robbery in Nunnime prompts discussion on identification methods and police response. Minister for Railways comments on wheat transport and superphosphate rates and delivery concerns affecting merchants and farmers.
Officials meet at 4 p.m to review the executive's conference report and discuss next steps. The session aims to outline recommendations and potential actions based on the document presented.
Long interview with Captain Sharpe recounts a life at sea from early service as first male and second mate to wartime actions in the Arctic Circle. He describes dismastings, fires, a fatal gale, and later duties with the Lavelis and Royston fleet, plus demobilization and illness delays.
Agents yarded cattle and sheep at Midland Junction on 7 O82, with one of the heaviest yardings in some time. Opening prices eased slightly from last week as buyers showed limited interest in mid to small sorts. Best weighty bulls £20-£21 10s, cows £15-£16, and lambs improved to around £3 6s-£3 8d, while lighter stock and smaller lots traded lower. Multiple firms including Dalgety & Co and Bagot Shakes & Lewis sold sizable lots of sheep, pigs, and cattle, with overall demand described as uneven and quality generally inferior outside select lines.
Movers Dulgety & Company reported a sale at Tibradden Station on Tuesday January 1 affected by bush fires. The sale included a line of Tibradden bred wethers four and six tooth, well conditioned and big framed, with other productive lots. Attendance was reduced but competition for better quality remained. total sheep around 1200.
The annual monthly sermon will be held in the School House Naraguli's on Sunday at 3 PM. Country services continue. Next Sunday's services will be held at Central Greenough Church in the morning and at Georgina Church in the afternoon conducted by Mr Campbell Payne.
State Farm officials led by Mr. J Thomas plan a visit to Chapman State Farm while Minister for Railways Mr. Willcock will tour Geraldton at week’s end and be away from Perth about a week. Col Pope and rail officials inspected Yuna area and will inspect Midland line. Engagement announced for Gladys Margery Watson to Frank Broad of Orange Morons. A Green MELE returns from a North West Java trip and treks Melbourne then Murchison before Parliament sits. Ularris recently left a Mingenew hotel.
Capt Sharpe of the Barth Polwarth credits the Wad agency and Nichols & Co stevedores for exemplary stowage of 4000 tons of wheat bound for Geraldton. He notes better treatment at Geraldton than other Australian ports, and says cooperation could attract more ships, boosting wheat exports. He hints at extending shipments if port support remains strong.
Sevens months ago water flooded the Lake Cave at Munguret River. A full inspection found 60 weeks no work. attempts to drive and deepen passages continued this week. Engineers report risk remains and the water outlet yet unknown. source of supply not discovered.
Two major comedy programs share the spotlight on the same bill with featured performers Herbart Sawhney Maury and a troupe appearing in The Zodiac’s Oriental Thursday. Box plans and morning events are noted, with Gorakine’s former secretary also mentioned.
The report notes a drought affecting the Irvine area with restrictions on water use and stress on farmers and natural heritage. Officials warn of shortages, urge stabilization of stock, and highlight ongoing efforts to manage water resources in the valley amid arid conditions.
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