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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
6
Taek Monley pursues a captor through a dense fog as a glow from a distant tail lights his path. He staggers, nearly falls, and learns his father may still be alive while he battles fatigue and fear. He resolves to continue, hoping for a decisive move before night deepens.
November sunrise and sunset figures show the cycle of celestial phases with dates for the new moon first quarter and full moon occurring through October. The data notes October 18 and October 20 as key lunar milestones with the last quarter around the 20th.
A damaged OCR item notes a court hearing about a pedestrian traffic site on September. Names appear garbled but reference a magistrate and observers including a person or group tied to a family submitting some form of affirmation or petition. The text is unclear and partially unreadable.
The Prime Minister and Ford Australia announce plans to produce 3 000 Fordson tractors this year and 6 000 Fordson Majors in 1949, aiming for the largest annual tractor output in Australia valued at about £3 600 000. Fordson Major tractors are praised for their versatility in wheat canefield and mixed farms with nationwide service and parts networks.
Watermark laments disappearing remaris about catalogs and market prices, noting demand for ATAMS supply and fluctuating values. He warns that investing in stamps carries risk, emphasizes experienced judgment, and urges readers to seek reliable conditions and sources.
A reader correspondence column discusses a Mueller stamp controversy with critiques of sellers and reviewers. The writer invites further input and promises a concise, direct response to readers seeking guidance on aspects of xGAMpA or satisfaction, urging participation from those who have insights.
In Geraldton West End, a town council meeting discussed occupancy of caravans and tents for extended periods. The plan, led by clerk Mr W Carters, aims to regulate housing issues by permitting renewals or tenancies under new rules after survey visits by Mr Pye and others. The council will allow longer stays only up to ten months with tenancy terms set by authorities.
Metropolitan Markets at Midland Junction sell cattle with varied prices. Trade shows mix of good and medium weights, many lighter or rough lots, with prices ranging from about £10 to £23 per animal depending on weight and quality. Goats and other livestock mentioned with corresponding price ranges.
Prices for sheep and lambs vary across weights and classes as auctions close. Heavy and export-driven stock show declines from last week, with 11 080 pens sale and notable gaps between heavyweight, medium, and light categories.
British chemists have produced a new flexible material from donkey fiber that feels warm like wood. The substance, known as Andi, can be made cheaply and combined with wool, cotton, carbon, or rayon to create a resilient, crease resistant fabric.
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