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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
4
Report notes growing friction as limited evidence surfaces on profiteering amid shortages and high prices. Police faced objects while munition workers declined public testimony, prompting armed guard considerations. Assembly debates relief measures to curb extortionate prices on essential goods.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows mixed reactions with unclear subjects. The text includes partial phrases about being pleased with tied jaws and mentions several as desirous of action, but lacks coherent details or identifiable names or events.
In the sale 4458 sheep yarded with about 600 drawn from the Murchison. The quality ranged from good to fair with shorn sheep selling well. Prices at opening were near last week, but the sale was erratic overall and the pie quality varied.
A fragmentary note mentions ongoing coverage about sheep and weather conditions. No clear names, dates, or events are readable in the text.
On account W Fitzgerald Murrum Station Yalgoo sold 10 merino rams at 4 guineas each. C Rowan Worree Geraldton offered 2 merino rams at 5 guineas, 10 merino rams at 536 guineas, 5 BT rams at 8 guineas, 5 BL rams at 6 guineas, 1 Merino Ram at 6 guineas, 1 Corris, 1 Red Poll Bull at 224 guineas.
A sale held at Utakarra yards on behalf of Messrs Hearman and Loeffler of Hills Springs Station Carnarvon offered 230 cattle. Cattle were tired from overland travel but in fairly good condition. Buyers attended and items sold: Bullocks small frame £10, Steers 18 months £6 5, Heifers 18 months £6, Cows 18 months £6, Calves 18 months £3 10.
Dongarra September 24 Our Own Correspondent reports a welcome social for Lee Corporal William Jones and Privates Irwin Moore Fletcher Brand and William Pell last Thursday evening. Three of the guests could not attend. The program featured Pianoforte and vocal selections by Mrs Fred Waldeck Miss Molly Mitchell and other local performers.
Market notes list prices for lambs, pigs, cattle, and cows with ranges. Best lambs around 12s to 14s per head, heavy porkers 56s to 100s, medium dia to 16s, store cattle 30s to 36s, odd pens and high quality dairy weights among mixed figures. Notes mention army medical stores and drug supplies separately.
A lively Saturday afternoon event drew a large crowd with pleasant ground conditions. Results noted include Sampson Rundu Bor winning at 10s with Porter second. Lis taking the 15th, and Lady Fuse securing a close finish in the Ladies Bracelet. Betting odds were listed for several races and tote details recorded.
A report describes Boor inverters and modern steel armour tested in simulated war conditions. Dr Brewster demonstrates a steel suit's protection against a rifle and bayonet while withstanding a heavy hammer, aided by cushioning to absorb energy. The study notes a V shaped breastplate and the need for improved padding.
The September 20 Whim Board meeting chaired by H. Snowdon, with W. Parries and Arch Bros present, discussed road repairs. Resolved priorities include repairing the south approach to Unsadera crossing between Lot 4176 and the railway and inspecting Wheal May road between Lots 14 and 20. Also proposed fencing completion, and nonpayment actions planned by September 30. Accounts totaling £137 163 103 were passed.
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