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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
4
January 28 Perth notes a shift in sentiment as a harsh season ends and expectations turn to rain. The piece cites how observers compare 1896 to a grim period, with hopeful views on improved spring amid lingering concerns over heat and fires.
A garbled report from the Fire Brigades Department head discusses fire safety planning and cooperation with Leedville and City brigades. The text references Chinese Soloners Association and calls for actions to reduce debris and dangers, hinting at broader community tensions and policy shifts.
Good gutty bear weighty bullocks sell from £21 to £23 2s 0d with higher to £23 2s. Gay fair quality weighty bullocks £18 to £19. Medium quality £15 to £16 10s. Choice medium weight bullocks £17 10s to £18 10s. Good quality steers £14 1s to £15. 9d fair quality £12 0s to £13 0s. Light £10 to £11 with a few small lower. Choice quality cows £18 0s to £15 0s apiece. Odd pens higher. good quality cows £12 to £19 0s. Light £10 to £9 0s. Small lower. Pen and weight notes show 57 x 64 per 100 weight listings.
Extremely hot weather has persisted affecting stock markets. In the Woagse Hills district fires are widespread and water shortages are occurring. In the Moors district the water shortage is severe, impacting farming and daily life.
Auction results show best mering wethers 21s to 23s 7d, medium lambs 15s to 18s, ewes 16s to 18s 3d, stores 10s to 10s 6d. Lambs up to 22s, medium 13s to 15s, best 18s to 20s. Pigs and cows priced. beef categories note best porkers scarce. Overall weak to fair demand with varied quality notes.
The overland stock showed effects of the dry state of the stock route though the ewes from the Marquises were in fair strong condition. A fair attendance attended the sale but late season and water shortages with bush fires reduced buyer presence from WonganFilla districts. Competition was not keen at the auction.
Eider Smith and Coz note sales on the 28th inst with limiteds including consumpt goods beer and bidding. Prices were 2 to 3s higher and sales closed equal to last week, indicating steady demand and a cautious market.
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