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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
2
Auctioneer lists ewes aged 2 teeth to full mouth ready for drafting into hogget use. Merino ewes numbered 800 with condition suitable for early drafts. Also noted 400 mixed sex Morian hogs available for selection.
Wethers 200 Merino wethers two and one tooth, 130 Merino wethers right ages. Ewes 210 Merino ewes four and fall mouth, 50 ewes mixed ages. Lambs 00 per cent lambs. Merino ewes draft draft unknown. 100 Merino wether drafts, 140 Corriedale cross ewes mixed fat. Clients with terms must arrange with auctioneers before sale.
Fragmentary obituary notes list individuals including Hipper nee ee 1948 at the Hospital with Dawn and Bill, a possible remarriage or birth mention. CLANCY Margaret died July 1st at Midland Junction after a long illness, with Mrs Tunks and Mrs Pol Ward named. memorial wording includes “Ever Remembered.”
A Kalgoorlie member urges the Charitable Collections Act amendment to shift funding from street appeals to the Royal Perth Hospital. The piece argues government responsibility, fewer Perth street appeals, and pressure on MPs to deliver lasting reform, noting public fatigue with constant fundraising and the need for a new approach.
Local weather forecast for Geraldton predicts fine conditions with a cold night and moderate north to northwest winds. Bulk wheat shipment of 000 tons for the United Kingdom aboard Nicholas K expected by weekend. A 30.4 kg dhufish catch in Geraldton Harbor highlights ongoing sea activity. Upcoming cargoes include Kydra to call at Geraldton from Fremantle and Melbourne-bound tomatoes leaving town tonight. Obituary notes the death of William Marsh at Midland Junction, with funeral at Karrakatta. Geraldton darts and hockey results feature in regional sports updates. Morawa clearing sale reports brisk sheep trade with prices across Corriedale and Koonoona consignments.
The meeting at Helena Vale is accepted for Saturday to be conducted by Curt Clary. Entries include Clackline Maiden seven furlongs with Ciary, Valley 8 6 Roseair, Fly Balkan 8 4 Guytheon, Sup Lady 3 4 Opera Song, St Glory 7 11 Guy Fern, Azoble 7 5 Titanium with various weights.
The Geraldton Women's Basketball Association launches its season next Saturday with three matches at the High School grounds. At 2 pm High School No. 1 plays Blue Birds, Stella Maris No. 2 meets High School No. 2, and Magpies No. 1 faces Coles at 3:30 pm.
The Geraldton Badminton Association's EB Grade match at Oddfellows Hall Tuesday saw ANA from Yacht Club win thirteen sets to three over AN A. Strong players included Mini Lindon Magee Carter and J. Smith for ANA and P. Buntge Harrop for Yacht Club. Matches spanned Women's Singles Men Singles Mixed and Doubles with both clubs displaying skill and sportsmanship. Oddfellows edged Presbyterian Club 11 to 5 in a separate I Grade night, with promising newcomers like Eckett and Lumley contributing solid play.
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