Rattler Report Mixed Crime And Farming News
From the Papers JUMPED THE RATTLER details a train incident near Magnet involving two men found in a truck and fined, plus local theft concerns and a fox shooting subscription raising funds for the Boyerlew Board. It also highlights ambitious wheat farming near Waddy Waddy and Karlgarin with large acreage, hopes for bumper harvests, and road improvements aiding regional productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnet
Yalgon
Margnet
Warden Butler
Kach
Mallewa
Progress at Gutha Seeding Boosts Town Growth
In Gutha, seed sowing has increased crop area and farming activity with more tractors seen on farms. New stores rise, Brown builds a substantial post office, Smith erects a modern shop, and a temperance hotel will open on Lewis block. A Bank of NSW branch opens temporarily in Lewis building. In Parliament, Mr Collier cites road board subsidies as £26,000 in 1924-25 and £15,002 in 1926-27, while Federal aid roads scheme requires £36,000 yearly from revenue plus interest and half the trunk road expenditure. Roads Board scene today features acting chairman Harcourt Ward and foreman Jos Murray over road widths. Ward resigns after dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutha
Mullewanstrick
Talshed
Brown
Smith
Legislative Assembly
Premex
P. Collier
I Roads Board
Harcourt Ward
Jos, Murray
Ward
Murray
Bnt
Builders Estimates and Town Meeting Confusion
A. Jones, Builder and Contractor, gives estimates for all classes of work as town or country. Repair work offered at moderate prices. Meeting chaired by Mr. Ward saw Mr. Murray resign but he would not resume work under Ward. Mr. Gordon Vernon stood as acting chair only for the meeting. Bollaring hall committee gathering July 31 drew nine residents. Discussion on purchasing a piano or mal. The chair, Mr. ASP Davies, withdrew after a show of no confidence. The secretary HJ Bowell’s resignation was accepted. Outcome: more public dances planned to boost local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jones
Tion
Meathers
Murray
Ward
Gordon Vernon
Asp Davies
Grealhe
HJ. B Bowell
Vesalin
Thie
Kolanning
J.C. Warren
Western Mail
Berthold
Mount Barker
South Australia
Jhanted
W. Catton Grasby
Gruskiford Grammar
Grashy
Mont
Greyamar
Harper
Parton
Martin
W.A
South A
Pred. Porter
Wdr
Paper Pulping Experiments With Pine Wood In SA
The South Australian Assembly heard Minister Cowan note small scale tests by the Commonwealth Institute of Science Industry showing pinus insignis wood can yield quality paper. The institute will run commercial scale trials in a Sydney mill, with 40 cords of timber to be sent from the SA Forestry Department to test effective conversion methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cowan
Commonwealth Institute of Science Industry
Sydney
South Australian Forestry Department
Narrogin Court House Described As Eyesore and Inadequate
The Narrogin court house is criticized as a barnlike, dilapidated old structure in a poor location. Noise from traffic and shouting disturbs business and public conversations. Prisoners traverse a main street to reach the court, seen as undesirable, with calls for a more suitable facility in a better position for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerogin
Jeustody
Narro
Potatoes and Market Demand Shape Planting Plans
The article notes Western Australian potato crops vary by season with spring, early summer, and swamp crops. It cites Senior Inspector Lowe on outlooks for fresh demand in Sydney and Brisbane, warns against overplanting after price surges, and mentions Tasmania and Victoria glut affecting prices. It adds that recent consignments failed size standards in Sydney markets and references a cricket club rates dispute in Croydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Lowe
Nol
Sydney
Brisbane
Tasmania
Victoria
Syrling
Poimle Castle
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the Rattler
Oidin
Amon
Ridgway
Boyerlew Hoar
Firatow
Jackson
BIG
F. W. Liebe
Hia Wubin
Waddy Waddy
Qoorow
Midlands
Wauhin iv
Wogan
Karlgarin
Karigurin
Hoad Board
P. HW. Young
the Park Hotel
Wnc
Reddin
Propriateesa
Phang B
Mount Barker Hotel
D. E. Dawson
Wells’ Motor Garage
Packards
REOB
Armstrong Siddeley
ANT Rover
Tate
Deion
Motor Cy Phone
Mt. Barker
Dan Davies
Leen Industry
H. Gobey
Balath
the Quality House
Heav Axminster
Axminster Mearth
Alors
Stirling Terrace
Albany
GJ. Hill & Co
Butchers
Willinat Lavslaas
Ladina
Malbourne
Hill Patel
CARTI
Confectiunera
the State Savings Bank
York Breen
Willard
Asia
Watchmakers & Jewellers
York Street
York &At., Albany
Electrica
Hay Street
Perth
Sohns
Alf
J. Rawlings
J. Davies
Frederick Street
Albany Woollen Mills
Hichard Purest and Co
United Insurance Co
Dan Clark
Denmark
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T. D. Smith and
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Rereiae Ak
Danmark
General Baggage
Warbogin
Dane
W. H. Weight
Serpentine Road
W. R. Nott
Lake View
Surrey
Was. Peterson
Chester House
Parnds Street
Recreation Grounds
W. Gquartermaine
Wen
Royal Astralian Wavy
Fremantle
Standard Insurance Co., Ltd
Motor Cara
F. Sutton
Farrier
Blackemtn
Matto
Narrogin Court House
National Library of Australia
Sunbeam Car de Loze
Nornalup
J. WH. Wuillerim
H. J. Kingston
RED Motor Service
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co., Limited
Robert Wockolds
Ameney State Savings Bank
Bayley Bnos
Carl
Manora
Geo. L. Sutton
MR. Lowe
Mitches
Croyden Whared Cricket Club
Willesden
Wee Ano
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