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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
The piece argues for a mixed farming approach combining wheat and sheep to improve farm livelihoods. It notes capital constraints, investor interest, and the need for practical support from stock owners. The author urges flexibility beyond wheat monoculture to counter market vagaries and boost chances of success.
Oswell forecasts long term demand growth for meat works in Fremantle and across Victoria Districts as stock owners consider shares in a new meat works company. New Zealand and Australia export potential cited with prospects of rapid sale in markets overseas. Officials discuss pricing, production, and upcoming races at Yalgun with betting and plate events noted.
A local event sponsored by the Butt Society Contiren held October 2 with a special committee including HJ Bandy and Howland. The program featured performers Findisy Findhy and others, a warming stage, and a dance led by T Kenyon. Funds supported by patrons and volunteers.
The Provisional Directors study sufficient capital needs and set a share application basis for applicants. They emphasize securing support for the war effort and state they are not behind in branding. The text notes pastoralists as key to supplying bulk capital and calls for applicants to follow a defined ratio.
Weather season selections include ready-to-wear hats in chip straw and panama untrimmed styles with prices from 5s to 6d. Children and ladies hats, ribbons, and marvellous white wares featured. Light materials such as double-width voiles and organza muslin, boas, and colored tops fabrics touted for value and finish.
A detailed report of a plan and fancy dress ball held at the Soldiers Institute. Guests wore costumes, with prizes for best outfits and a variety of entertainments including apple diving and bun eating contests. A gramophone program and singing of National anthems closed the event, with proceeds sent to a local fund.
Fragmented local items mention Mr WA Cornisti and Mr 3 AL Ellick as improving health with ties to Tatlering Stitton and Coot man. It notes W K Corniali and My We A Cornishi at Tallering Sten with promising youth athletics and school events. Also referenced are Mr Don Eestoo, Monde Styior, travel to Port for pine, Yonanmi Spats School figures, and congratulations to Hocpedd MacKaugan on a new baby with mention of other births and arrival of relatives by carriage or train.
A fragmented sports item hints at a game or match featuring teams or players named Bakers and Beal. Mentions Northampton and an Office of the publishers, with fouls and refereeing cues. Readable fragments suggest a local game report with rivaling sides and officiating notes.
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