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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
2
An old catalog style ad lists Silk Georgette, pure silk Fiugs, Duchess Mousseline, striped suede Ray silk, prestige silk to Koee hose, Crystal Stitch hose, Fugi de Luxe, Fiolay and Ouman twill sheets, cretonnes and casements, Thermo flannelette, cream flannelette, Palm Olive toilet soap priced in old currency, with various yard and by the piece offers.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father William who parted from us on the 2201 October. Do not ask us if we miss you. There is a vacant place. Can ever we forget your footsteps and all your dear familiar face. From his loving wife and children.
A rough arrangement for crated tomatoes from Crabston for Methourne market aims to prevent excess ripening during transit. Tomatos reportedly arrive in excellent condition, with ongoing observation of development. Recreation grounds near Thine Poottal Club and Queen's Park were debated, urging council action to provide adequate cricket and football facilities, and to reserve space for future recreation needs.
The report lists 48 hour rainfall up to 4 am today, with light showers. It notes a stray incident near Premantle where two plainclothes officers found a young hawk or eagle on the road, then details Calyx Porcelain works plans to form a company and expand in Geraldton, plus cultural and community events and a Westralian Farmers Ltd report praising cooperative efforts and plans for a phosphate works at Geraldton and related developments.
Australian wool auction at Perth saw lower overall prices versus September, with Continental buyers active while Bradford and home traders were cautious. Catalogues listed numerous lots from North West and agricultural districts, highlighting merino reductions and strong interest in certain Continental lots, as exporters and merchants faced fluctuating demand.
A fragmented catalog style notice lists fabrics and patterns such as Zephyre and Voile varieties, embossed embroidered voiles, cotton voile, crepe, and white voile with assorted widths and yard prices. It reads like a shop window with assorted material names and unit prices, reflecting a dry sale era listing.
A fragmented ledger style notice lists Murruam Pastoral Co. properties and related stations and personnel across Yalgoo and surrounding districts. It names numerous holdings, stock tallies, station names, and associated individuals, with scattered figures and abbreviations reflecting pastoral assets and administration.
A historical review describes Waldemar Bonsela’s tale Maya the Little Bee, chronicling Maya’s daring flight from the hive, her meeting with the world beyond, and the trials she faces including a spider’s web and a hornet’s threat, culminating in her resolve to protect her people.
A letter to the editor urges readers to attend the University Perth meeting on Friday October 22 as part of the WA branch of the Union. The writer stresses unity in strength and ties to wartime experiences, urging free notices of proceedings for members and those supporting The Vital Problem. The correspondence reflects concern for active involvement and daily life integration of union work.
A letter to the editor argues for welcoming working farmers to settle on land, urging faster land allocations and fewer delays. The writer cites a family man seeking a small farm, calls for better support for would‑be farmers, and stresses the need for affordable country living near rail networks. Interest remains high.
Opening sales in Ashburton markets showed mixed demand as cattle entries included 44 cattle with medium to good quality traleeks from the Ashburton district. Prices ranged from 12 to 20 pounds for various classes, with best bullocks around £14 to £20 and heavy cows up to £23 to £6, amid overall market improvement and steady demand. Limited nods to specific firms Elder Seuith Wad Co Limited and Dulgotyam Coy Limited with 207 cattle reported.
A garbled 1920s film column highlights Betty Bronson in Beven Minners and Waking up the Town with Jack Pickford, plus Anita Stewart in Glamour and George O Brien as the male lead. It previews The Rustling of Cupid and The First Transcontinental Railroad themed film projects, noting wardrobe critiques and shifting star mentions.
A detailed report on lambs wethers and ewes, porkers and baconers, with price ranges from 16/0 to 68/6, noting lighter supply and fair quality. Cattle showcase fewer good animals, prices mainly around £10/2/6 to £13/2/6 for cows and heifers with varying weights. Auctioneers Bent extra prime and weighty stock, Smith & Co and Getaway Mort and Co conducted market sale at the shore centre with strong turnout and total consignments noted.
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