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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
4
The Murchison Times questions a plan to open labor co operative stores in Geraldton Day Dawn Meekatharra and Sandstone. It argues such stores fail outside large centres and warns locals against investing cash, noting past Geraldton losses and high prices.
A progressive move reported by the Sydney Mail notes the formation of the Wagga Wagga Horse-Breeders Association with about 70 initial members and a strong committee led by Hon. J. Gorinly. It aims to promote pure bred stallions, registration of sires and mares, a premium system, and compulsory certification of stallions to improve NSW horse stock.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as E Snell J Davies G Hosam G Laing J Q Clarke and Dr deLacy with Marine Terrace Geraldton and C H Counsel A E Hounslow Northampton. Mentions Youanme and Mingenew with subscription rates and delivery to Australia for yearly issues.
Mr Otty Heuming, a former stock thief from German South-West Africa, visits Sydney to study sheep and wool industries for colonial development. He meets Department of Agriculture and Technical College staff and plans to inspect studs, soil, and climate to guide future Australian practices for his colony.
In the Warden's Court Mr A d Fairfeyman for the Lynd estate seeks a six month description extend at Loses 1099 1148 4451 and 1252. J F Butler of Ingatuan mine Meckatharra plans Peru trip to arrange up to date plant. Mica finds in Gascoyne district spark interest with prospectors staking large tracts. Poona Emerald show discussed. shallow shafts and vandrard gems observed with potential in settled country.
Commissioner exposes cafe stakeout in Collins Street Little Collins Street and Bourke Street. Seven waiters arrested for selling liquor without license while names of doctors barristers actresses and other prominent residents were recorded. Police vow changes and possible vacancies in coming days.
The article reports L A Hewitt and two Newmarket horsemen charged with shooting game in Nelson England. It notes Hewitt’s travel from Australia and magistrate’s leniency. It mentions Ettie Di Mestre, a renowned Australian turf figure, and historic Melbourne Cups won by The Mestre and Archer.
An experimental feeding trial at Shoap Feeding Cockle Park examines sheep rations. Lot 1 used swedes hay and soya cake. Lot 2 maize meal hay and soya cake. Lot 3 similar with slight changes. Results show weight gains per head and cost efficiency linked to digestible protein in the ration.
Mails to numerous colonial and rural lines close at Geraldton post office with daily departures to Midland Junction Fremantle Perth and other towns including Beotesal Dongarra Strawberry Carsamah Coovww At ino Georgins Grewcowgh Gingis Irwin Mimgesen Moora Walkaway and more. Timings vary by day with frequent 5 am 5 20 pm and afternoon slots. English Mail notes all pet mail notices and Good citizens urged to watch for the walker and doctor’s cure mention.
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