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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
2
In view of VE GLEN marking the lowest prices the dressmaking and millinery workroom is busy with orders. Crowded last minute rushes prove unsatisfying as shows are invited to shop early to avoid disappointment.
Obscure notices show Hardwicke and Co selling Pure Cristal Ice and groceries, with shipments from Fremantle to Wyndhasa and Geraldton ports. Memorials and obituaries for Devereau, Heal, and Keating accompany a haphazard community notice page listing deaths, family tributes, and local names.
Local and general items report price rises in hotels and beer linked to wages and duties approved by the Prices Regulation Commission. Updates include Northampton Institute renovations and library improvements, a quiet Geraldton wedding, and a Channel Coast club shoot with listed directors and times.
Elite Supply Company presents heavyweight title bout with Frank Graham of Western Australia challenging Sailor McKay at Kings Theatre in Geraldton on Friday October 13. Promoter Joe Ryan stages the match to showcase top-flight talent. McKay, recent Middleweight champ of Queensland, arrives Friday for training. The undercard includes Graham sparring with Billy McGhie. a charity weigh and nursing scheme event to follow.
A recent Municipal Casinefield session weighed gas supply costs and the option to close the works. Officials concluded price increases are necessary to avoid broader shutdowns as fuel, coal and wage costs rise, while ensuring essential supplies to homes.
Mr. W. 18 Maile has fully recovered from a severe pneumonia attack. He is returning from a stay and will be glad to see friends. General well being reported with steady improvement noted by family.
The death of Mr Joshua Watts Waldeck of Mowat Moasant Greenough occurred last night after a long illness. He was a lifelong farmer, former chairman of local boards, and active member of the Farmers' Club and Walkaway cricket circle. Survived by widow and five daughters and four sons, with funeral set for tomorrow at the Greenough Methodist Cemetery, cortege leaving church at 3 pm.
From our own Correspondent October 8 1920 the funeral of the late Mr W B Linthorne was held Tuesday morning with a large turnout at the Methodist section of Mingeneew Cemetery. Rev Wright of Dongarra conducted services and pallbearers included T P Bridge R Wataun S J Harris J P Thomas W Bass and W Oliver. Hope Bros arranged the rites with wreaths from numerous relatives friends and local families including Mrs J Watson and family Mrs F Moors Claremont Mr and Mrs McDermott Mr and Mrs Thomis Mr and Mrs Blirk Mrs and Miss Pascoe Strawberry Mr and Mrs J Watson and others.
A State Department visit to Kimberley notes a small, vigilised aboriginal population in the outback, with many individuals described as exceptionally tall and capable. The report challenges beliefs of inherent degradation, highlighting some men of notable stature and resilience among the northwest communities.
The annual Percatori and Dintriet Agricultural Society show drew a large regional crowd known for its lively live stock and produce classes. Judges praised the high quality entries with notable prizes awarded for cattle, driving, horticulture, and children’s sections, while the home work section showcased the Peremjori school children sweeping all prizes.
The Dalgety Mill Co notes little change since the last report. Farmers are busy shearing and storing wool, with firm store stock prices expected. Overlanded sheep at Muffleua arrive in fair condition, weather impacting stock flows. Cattle at Coyfoy’s Siding are mostly medium weight, with few good bulls. Lambs rise marginally while overall yarding remains modest. porkers and baconers sold well with limited stock. Sheep and hog pens smaller than usual. quality varied.
The column lists assorted pig prices by weight and quality ranging from best quality medium weight choppers at £7-£8 to rough condition sows at £3-£5, with many mid grades and weights in between. Other entries include light weights, stores, and miscellaneous by the shilling and pound ranges, reflecting a broad auction market snapshot.
There is an improvement in store stock and livestock prices. Horses were near steady while dairy cattle edged easier. 2690 sheep were yarded at Midland Auction, about 1200 from Rhonda ex Murebisim, rest from agricultural areas. overall market firmer from £0 to 3s per head. Wacker sheep rose 2d to 3d per head early, but eased by 1d to 1s 6d as sale progressed.
Market notes show fat cattle with medium weight bullocks selling from £19 to £21 per head, heavier bulls up to £25 12s 6d, fair quality medium weights £16 11s to £21, light weights £13 to £15, and small beef cows from £14 to £22 per head. Stronger weighty cows reach higher values with odd pens to £29 20s.
Fat stock market report lists 1 24 to 30 shillings for medium ewes and wool values from 26 to 30 shillings. Wethers and ewes show range 18 to 33 shillings for various grades, with best exporting hoggets noted. Nonstandard terms indicate mixed quality and shorn conditions across groups, including merino and lamb classes with price bands around 16 to 28 shillings.
A Wilton producer, rectangular instead of cylindrical, fed from ground level, promises reduced labor and higher efficiency. Installations at Geraldton Electric Light Works and Globe Brewery show solid performance, with plans for larger grate area to improve uniformity and output while cutting construction and maintenance costs. The device uses reinforced concrete, reduces fuel handling, and could expand in demand as production scales up. Mr. Wilton, currently abroad, hopes the design reaches wider power users, including American motor car makers exploring price cuts. A NZ Marriage Amendment Bill is to be introduced, setting conditions on who may solemnize marriages.
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