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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1927
Page
1
In faint weather the Victoria Tart Club opened its Amodey meeting with a third. The Trial Brekes featured Red Mountain and Marelene among early leaders. The Western Handicap saw Brady as favorite with solid start, while Koomarden and others closed in as the field spread.
In recent weeks Western Australia received shipments of stud sheep and cattle from Britain including English Leicester and Derbyshire lines. Breeders push for more high quality British ewes and new stud docks as demand outpaces supply. Mr Jorast and Mr Grant oversaw selections from William Vale and Belinda Vale estates in Victoria, highlighting constitution and fleece as key traits.
Frank Green and Co announce new Woollen Goods including ladies and children's wear. The stock features pullovers cardigans knitted frocks bloomers and caps with a remnant table of useful ends of material for making up children’s outfits.
A fragmented letter discusses wartime reform ideas including a British Fiery Cross and the Welfare Society in Austria and Britain. It envisions a permanent conservative framework for the Empire with a stream of willing workers coming to aid recovery and nation building. The tone stresses practical steps to reduce wastage and strengthen prewar foundations.
Government Astronomer reports a small sunspot near the NE edge did not grow and faded as it moved west. Week described as low solar energy with scattered small spots. Central solar surface quiet with a single spot near the NE edge and faint spots south of it.
Captain A C Gregory backs a national pearl shell pool to end dummying and stabilize prices. The plan, led by Thur sday Island and Broome pearl men, seeks uniformity and government oversight, easing small pearlers from exploitation while boosting production and market control. The federal bill awaits ratification and the market remains dull with reduced boats and expected season output around 800 tons.
Fider Baith and Co report a mixed livestock sale at Subiaco with 11 ash cattle and 90 horses. Dairy cows good quality priced from 16 to 19 pounds, adding animals to 20, springers 12 to 14, dry cows 8 to 11, medium 5 to 7. Horses include heavy draught mares and geldings 14 to 18, odd weights up to 50, broken in and unbroken ranges 6 to 12, mares and geldings for general farm work 25 to 26, delivery sorts 4 to 12.
W C Smith Tyas Gecered tha Agwey presents The Wonderful Aladdin in Geraldton featuring six barn shops in Marine Terrace. Performances showcase a bright, bustling production with local audiences invited to attend.
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