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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
6
The Victoria District Agricultural Society’s annual show celebrated its twenty seventh year with two days of exhibits. Weather was favorable and attendance high, featuring livestock, farming implements, machinery, crafts, and local trades. The event showcased modern production alongside historic curiosities, highlighting prosperity and community spirit in the district.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society annual show drew a large crowd with strong weather making the first day ideal for agriculture while the second day attracted general public. Exhibits included horse, dairy, and fat stock classes with Mr. T Cream collecting top prizes in thoroughbreds and heavy draughts. notable entries came from Mr. H E Hamersley and C Bushell among others. Sheep and poultry sections showed steady quality, with Northamton exhibitors prominent and a surprise showing by a young entrant.
Agricultural machinery firms showcased a broad display attracting farmers with tractors harvesters cultivators and plows. Leading brands such as International Harvester John Deere and Fordson highlighted a robust lineup as protesters argued modern gear improves cultivation and reduces waste. Big exhibitors included Westernian Fermocs and UV McKay & Co with Horwood, Hart Parr and Twin City also prominent.
At the Goldiekia Forum in Kalgueiie Town Halls Mr E Williams delivers a dense address urging balanced duty among the State pay taker pay provider and general community. He argues for mutual recompense and a shared path to economic stability amid mining concerns and the Golden Mile project.
A local fair exhibit featured bantams and other poultry with high praise for some displays yet criticism for many birds. Judges flagged poor show condition in white Leghorns and ducks while noting strong samples in some teams. teaware sharing among Misers Dees Bros and 4 C Piljott drew attention amid mixed results.
Sir George Newman surveys two generations of medical progress since 1876, detailing germ theory, Koch’s work on anthrax, Pasteur's demonstrations, X rays, industrial welfare, physiology advances, and vaccination. He urges continued preventive medicine, noting remaining global health challenges and the need to advance life through science.
Peum Our Owl reports on Nindea votes and farming in the district. Early sowing issues and disease fears noted, with wheat yields around 30 bushels per acre and good stock condition. Public works and allotments touch on irrigation and drought relief plans. Rainfall last week slightly improved conditions.
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