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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
7
At the highest market rates wires, bran bags, cornsacks and wire netting were stocked with artificial manures including superphosphates and other manures. The article lists stock items and prices reflecting market activity.
Our Own Correspondent reports a first ever village ball organized by local spinsters with a committee, supper, and music. Miss Jones and Miss Hazleby chaired, fashion noted with many outfits, dancing to 1 am. Despite a mine shutdown and brisk town trade, ore ships and Geraldine freight continue, and the farming season is very favorable.
In Parliament tensions rise over securing a quorum to pass the Lew continental Survey Bill. Replying to Mr. Stone, the Agriculture Minister outlined the Chapman Farm transfer to the Narrowing State Farm and notes of a reorganization plan. The farm foreman was briefly in charge as stock and plant sales occurred, with potential farm closure or relocation to Victoria District after the sale.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character asking another to perform and play while the respondent doubts the advantage of hearing singing. The exchange hints at a humorous or teasing dynamic within a small group.
A lively meeting of the Northern Farmers Co operative Society at the Shamrock Hotel Geraldton heard progress on next season requisites and wholesale pricing. Secretary G K Watson voiced support for a co operative flour mill and was thanked for leading wheat shipments. A new committee was elected with J F Morrell as chairman, and plans to call on supporters for orders were made.
The column notes favorable weather for farmers and a promising season. Ploughing nears completion while fields look green. Despite low prices, wheat and oats area sown higher than ever as farmers scale up. Summer grasses are being planted to feed stock, with species listed. A roadster stallion business is noted, Suffolk stallion advertised at seven guineas, many cannot afford. Small road improvements near West’s are appreciated, hope for river attention near Jeraldton Road Board district soon.
An AU mail carrier was suspended after stopping to kiss a cook encountered on his route. The cook, described as the guilty party, allegedly obstructed the mail carrier's hiase with her overpowering charms.
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