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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1922

Page

4

Stock markets show firm cattle and lamb prices at regional sale

Dalgery and Company report cattle at Copley s Siding delayed by vessel. Midland Junction pens 148 cattle with good rates. Sheep forward include 2400 Ashburton wethers and 50H shij ewes. lambs total 4306 with quality improving. Pigs auctioned 710 with bacon and choppers firm. overall market easing from last week but firmer across prime lines.

Coupetitius Pwr Ib Murehixon Carnarvon Ashburton Day

Daring fraud hits London Guaranties Trust Bank

London branch of the Guaranties Trust Company faced a bold fraud when a New York cable instructed transfer of 32,000 pounds ten shillings in London. The message used the bank’s cipher. Money paid before the fraud was detected. £15,000 recovered. Ringleader believed to have operatives in Canada.

London Guaranties ‘Trust Company New York Ching Ina Sines Canada

A Gallant Sailor Lifesaving Record

London reports Captain Day of the Kingfons Castle earned a life saving record. In command of the Castor Castle he saved the Dutch steamer crew in the North Sea and the French pilot boat Mauritis crew. He led wartime hospital ship Glenart Castle and assisted aviators and torpedoed service in the Mediterranean. His own vessel was mined in the English Channel but he transferred 525 wounded to other ships and steered his sinking ship to Portsmouth.

London Day Kinfons Castle Castor Castle North Sea Glenart Castle Eere Aviators Aire Mediterranean English Portsmouth

Murder and Suicide at Cru Don Merchant’s Home

London report describes a tragic murder suicide by Harry Kaye, a metal merchant. He killed his wife and three year old son before taking his own life, with speculation he feared a General position collapse.

London Crudon Harry Kaye Les T

Nauru Administration and American Hostility Discussed

In Geneva on Bapt. 10 the Assembly debated Dr. Nansen motion on partition and political questions. Sir Joseph Cook urged the committee to review the matter, focusing on Nauru, Chinese labor, and alleged financial exploitation of phosphate in relation to Australia and New Zealand, with potential strain on American relations.

Geneva Nansen Australia New Zealand

Sale at Mingenew by Ety and Company Limited

Ety and Company Limited report a holding and special sale at Mingenew on September 1st, on behalf of the Charles Smith estate. Cattle included 32 bullocks at 5 5d, 108 bullocks at 5 2s, and 26 cows in low condition at 2 17s 6d. Attendance fair with buyers from Murchison and Midland districts. All cattle disposed of by auction despite drought effects.

Elder Smith's Report on Rural Yields and Market Activity

Under Senith and Company Limited dated September, light showers moistened soils but did not boost prospects for a satisfactory harvest. Cattle numbers at Adremd Junction were small, dairy cattle market attendance was weak, and prices generally eased. About 15,000 sheep and lambs were offered with graziers lifting around 5,000. lambs remained slower while late rates held steady for sheep.

Senith and Company Murchison

Fat Cattle Market Prices and Weights

Market notes list fat cattle ranges from £18 to £23 7/6 per pen for good weighty cattle and varying prices for medium and light weights. Entries show quality grades from good to fair, with prices spanning £10 to £26 and occasional per-100 weight listings. Some OCR errors present but reflect a busy livestock market rate sheet.

Potash Deposit Found Near Hobart Tasmania

A deposit of potash has been reported on a block of about 2 000 acres near Hobart in southern Tasmania. The find lies on a 50 acre parcel and on land bought by Capt. Newman for cattle rum. An analysis by H J Coulbourn, agricultural chemist, showed contents around 13 per cent and 8 36 per cent potash. Further investigations are underway to assess extent and quality.

Hobart Tasmania Newman H. J. Coulbourn

Boxing clash looms as Dempsey to meet Carpentier

The notice sketches a prospective heavyweight bout in November pitting Jack Dempsey against Georges Carpentier. It references Jouk Kewus and other names in a fragmented preview of the world title scene with Empr ey v Beckett noted in New York.

New York Jouk Kewus Eof Ifn Jack Dempsey Dos Mek Georgey Carpentier

Be Rid of That Nagging Backache Ad

An old advertisement promises relief from backache by addressing kidney weakness with prompt treatment. The snippet emphasizes quick results and warns neglect leads to ongoing discomfort, urging readers to act now.

Stock Market Prices For Sheep and Pork Products

Market report lists best crossbred wethers up to 28/4 and ewes to 28/1 with varying quality ranges. Merino and local wethers and ewes quoted, wool prices shown from 2 BI to 83/3, lambs and hoggets priced, and baconets and bacon trade values in pounds, shillings, and pence.

Lambe

Market Quotations From Local Meat Prices

Market quotations show Bov's Best local beef at medium weight six pence per pound and mutton at best quality wether meat with good aging around seven pence four farthings. Pigs and pork present wide ranges with prices to about one shilling and four pence per pound for bacon and ham products.

Bov

America’s national flower bill in House for daily vice

An introduced bill in the United States House of Representatives proposes making America’s national flower the daily emblem. The article notes that most nations have a national flower and lists various examples, while England and other regions retain their own symbols.

America Legion Iuture United Tagianil Roland Scotland Wales Auatralia

Fragmented Local Item From Fisheries Archive

An OCR fragment from a regional paper references Macragel and a Vietoeia entity with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a brief note or notice, lacking concrete details, dates, or involved names to establish a full event. Further legible text required for a proper card.

Adelaide Case For Years I Suffered Kidney Trouble

An Adelaide resident describes long term kidney trouble and backache. After using Down's Backache Kidney Pills, relief came quickly. The patient reports improvement after a single bottle and continued benefits with ongoing occasional use, keeping the old ailment at bay.

Adelaide Buutt Grrest

Prohibition Debate and Massacre Mention Across Nations

Geneva reports the Angora Government refused responsibility for massacres citing Turkish devotion. In New York, prohibition enforcers note acceptance of prohibition as unquestioned, marking an end to the grumbling period as city residents, especially in poorer districts, recognize the shift to stricter enforcement and new standards.

Asla Minor Geneva Time Angora League of Nations America New York New York State

Campaign Against Mosquitoes Delai De Council Decision

Adelaide reports the Adelabile City Council has issued and pronounces a campaign of mosquito destruction planned for this summer as part of public health measures.

Big Fire at Sydney Destroyed Boat Shed

A large blaze at Sydney destroyed the boat shed and several boats, with damage estimated at £10,000. The fire struck the boat shed complex near Lyon’s foreshore, hitting Wendy’s refreshment rooms and Mr. Lyon’s cottage. Residents at the refreshment rooms escaped in their night attire. two workers collapsed and were hospitalized. High tension wires to Manly were brought down, halting trams for hours.

Lyon Bashirt Wendy's Lyoun Mery Stenle Jencer J. Renny

Parishioners Celebrate Football Club Social and Plans

A messy OCR narrative describes a September weekend event at Mr. Gov. Matthews residence with dancing and songs. Attendees praise Mr. Matthews for football club service, a football match against Caryammh is noted, and travel issues for players are discussed. Upcoming events include a masquerade bell on September 14 at the Yandooka hall and a bazaar on October 3 at Mingenew hall. Road work promises better access to the Mingenew road by next winter.

Me. D Gov Matthews Wolfe Yandunooka Blackwood River Gen. Matthews Dang. Matthews Car Rome Ener Ut Jena Joon Thurstay Minkonen Piasquerade Bell Wil Mingenaw Hull Mingenew

Howatharea Hotel Hosts Club Tennis Match and Dance

From our correspondent the Howatharea Hotel hosted a tennis match between the Howatharea club and the Onka team on the park court, with the Osksbell team claiming victory. A large crowd attended the afternoon event, tea and supper were provided, and local figures assisted. The evening dance featured Robt. Wilton Jr and Mrs Wroth, with Cyail Jackson showing promise as a rising player. Observers noted fine crops and blossoms in the area, along with ongoing farm work and crop reports.

Howstharmy ‘Tennis Club Osksbell Hownsteuil Wfternoon Howathurra Texain Club Robt Wilton Wroth Jackson Cyail Jackson Onka W. H. James Windemens James Burges Bros Oaklands Wena Tate McKensie Gerkhon Northampton Rt. W. Cowlen Wimlenie Akon

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