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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
4
The Stock Markets notes at Midland Junction report about 19 000 sheep and lambs offered today with prices opening lower but firming as the sale progressed. Demand remained strong from farmers despite the busy season and fall in early prices. Noted were good pen quality in places though some lots were only fair to inferior.
In a candid, salon dialogue a young woman Auriel debates marriage with manners, class, and independence. She weighs prestige of Peckham life against personal liberty as her fiancé Felix contemplates Morven Unwin and a looming wedding. Tension rises over secrecy and social expectations.
Fragmentary OCR notes show crowded lines and names such as Foster and Doane amid references to titles and committees. Readable elements are sparse. no clear event, date, or outcome emerges.
Auctioneers note a large yarding of 880 sheep and 219 cattle from Murchiown and Midland lines. Prices ranged from 15d to 25s for sheep and £6 to £14 for cattle with a mix of prime quality and inferior stock sold in a steady market.
Heavy rains brought two inches of rainfall in Morawa as thunderstorms damaged crops and delayed harvests. Many farmers report fair yields with late sowings lagging, storekeepers remain unopened, and capital shortages hinder progress.
The piece notes that only essential labor remains and farmers may suspend operations for a short period. It regrets the impact on national efforts but says the country must supply workers as city sports cannot volunteer.
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