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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
2
Advert reads bigger brighter bargains at Elite Supply with a focus on wardrobes and goods. It mentions reduced prices on vests and envelopes, and references a sale date and stock items in a chaotic, OCR affected style.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dentist named Massey planning visits to towns including Northampton Nabawa Newa and Nin.. dated October 4. The readable portion lists Perth William Street and Greenldtom Northam to Nubawa with unclear spellings and place names.
A Perth markets representative plans visits to Gevaliten and the Railway Hotel until October 1. The Land Revision Board announces applications for Victoria District land grants, listing granted parcels and acreage. Presbyterian Church script examinations report high marks and hospital renovations outline planned additions and ward access improvements.
The section reports onChapman State Farm farm activities at Northampton and nearby venues. It notes August 1027 statistics from the experimental farm and weather impacts, plus a village church marriage at Northampton Anglican Church and a social event with local residents and gifts. It mentions planned performances at Wales Theatre with Valerie and Dainty Delawales appearances, and notes changes to the program and free admissions for children up to seven.
The Victoria District show featured strong sheep judging with champion rams and ewes from Messrs J Goull, F H Hapeen, and J J F Hocwood, plus praise for a prizeworthy ram from Mr Croesizy. The hall display improved with lighting, blooms, and notable collections by Mrs Jupp, D Grant, and Mr Webb, while poultry and fowl shows drew attention to local breeders and varieties, including Indian game and Rhode Island Red entries.
A Mullewa ows correspondent reports a boy fractures his arm while playing with a brother and is recovering well. Footpath by Hallway Hotel to be cemented, promising progress for town infrastructure. Repairs near the Post Office quarters nearly done, and a six foot picket fence replaces the old fence. Stray stock problems troubled farmers as a Perth train incident injures a horse near Wilroy and a rider uses a rifle to end its suffering. Town Hall Pindar event planned for a new building, a single room to serve Beare school, with wood treet and a 20 by 30 foot addition proposed. A committee named with Carr, Simpson, Elliott and others to oversee.
Local event in Three Springs featured a lively Day of activities with dancing and a new stage plan. Highlights include a large amateur ball, crowds and a list of prize winners across baking, vegetables, flowers, and crafts led by organizer M. Editor Tauppom.
At Midland Junction market buyers weighed a mixed lot from Nullagine and Basiedare. Cattle, sheep, and dairy animals drew steady competition with strong cows and maturing stock. prices swung around, with clarified bids and several consignments from Copteys siding and Koolinda.
An old market listing from Widland at Wedmentayy shows butchered stock and livestock prices. It lists sheep marked by quality and weight, with ewe prices ranging from 16 to 35 shillings, pigs sold at one shilling, and cattle values around 11 to 12 pounds. Local goods include assorted items and small wares with varied rates, reflecting a busy market day with callouts for different classes of stock and commodities.
We report a sheep sale at Moonyoomesin Yard on September 27 with 3619 shore sheep traded. Wethers from forward stock to fat rams fetched prices around 28s 9d per coat, lambs at 21s 0d for young, with mixed weights and prices across the lot.
A reader's letter discusses frequent bell ringing in the town and the impact on daily life. The writer criticizes the bell as a disturbance before sunrise and questions authorities for their handling of the issue, urging restraint and consideration of residents.
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