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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1927
Page
1
The document lists registrations by vehicle type and driver across multiple lines. Entries include Buick Ford Chevrolet and brands like Raleigh Nash and Oakland with model codes and owner names. Names such as J Bowler H Hardwick and M Calder appear with associated vehicles in various districts.
A correspondent reports on mining prospects around the Glenelg Queen area noting rich ore at surface and a very narrow vein in a deep shoot. He highlights water supply issues for crushing, government water provision efforts, and optimistic signs from Dunleavy Geile and Northmore, predicting renewed industry interest despite current pessimism.
The Minister for Mines Mr Muskie returned to Perth and spoke of visiting Glenelg Hills known as Holleston. He noted four shafts sunk with the deepest at 88 ft and plans to reach 250 ft to find water for crushing. The lode averages 3 ft and initial crushing yielded eight ounces per ton, with later development tests around 72 tons at 202.15 dwt per ton. He praised the ore and suggested potential for a good mine. The Great Bencos area also showed promise despite overburden, with three dykes observed running nearly parallel.
The Weather Bureau notes September mostly produced falls in Wheatbelt and Midland districts with above average totals in Merredin to Burracop and Westonia areas. Northern Midland and Great Southern regions had fair to moderate excesses, while some southern districts saw excellent Yigar results. Heaviest rains occurred on the 13th and 19th with frosts minor. pastoral regions benefited mid month, Gascoyne coast dry, and Albany district reporting heavy flows from the 19th and 20th.
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