Book donation and rail project notes across Western Australia
The Book of Iand donated by Mr. A. M. Gilbert to the Trench Comforts Fund was purchased by Mr. W. Blythe. Reports include Mullowa level crossing liability rejection, Mingenow coal tests, New Zealand war costs and funding details, Kojonup electric light site decision, jetty extension plans, and road board actions on rabbits and stinkwort. Bridgetown’s John Minutt turns 80. mining talks in Kalgoorlie and Northern end proposals. Repatriation Workshop output. mining policy and diamond drilling discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gilbert
Balingup
Trench Comforts Fund
Kalgoorlie
North End
Golden Mile
Dress and health notes in Women's Realm fashion
The column discusses muslin and voile outfits with embroidered borders for blouses and skirts, and notes on factory women fire-fighting corps. It covers child mouth care, infant feeding, and hygiene, plus fashion details like veils, tunics, belts, and embroidery trends in a 19th century style. It cites the National Council of Women actions on the Strength of Empire Movement and arbitration act cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Women
Spencer
M. Crewth
Empire Movement
Organisation of Labor Women
Anb
Ark, Iy
Idikustroms
London
Tts
Beetroot Soup Recipe
A historical beetroot soup instructions with celery onion fat stock and parsley. Melt fat, cook onion and hour without browning, add stock and beet, thinly slice beet and chop fine, add celery and herbs, boil 30 minutes, press through sieve, season and serve hot with parsley.
Twenty Years in One Room Air Quality Argument
Bir Bt. Clair Thompson argues that people spend about a quarter of life indoors in one room and urges all sleeping rooms have wide open windows all night to ensure ventilation. He warns blinds trap stale air and chimneys offload devitalized air, urging constant fresh air flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Develo
Bir
Clair Thompson
Volens
Surprises in Travelling by Air and Sea
The article notes Bonar Lew arriving in Paris by Handley Page aircraft amid wartime travel. It recalls past cabinet travels including Lloyd George to Versailles, and a clash with submarines and cautious observers at Charing Cross Dover route. It also mentions J A Balfour's Atlantic voyage and unknown cruiser involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonar Lew
Paris
England
France
Coalition
Asquith
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Lloyd George
Mentee
Greal
Charing Cross
Dover
Mr George
J. A. Balfour
United States
Wetther
Admiralty
Repatriation and the Denmark district future plan
A regional voice argues for orderly repatriation of returning soldiers focusing on Denmark district. It urges settling uninjured men first, creating positions for pioneers, criticizes past government blunders, and suggests practical schemes including Buckwheat crops and a railway linkage to boost development along the Frankland River corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Colac
48th Battalion Ball Aids Trench Comfort Fund
Rain did not dampen town Hall events as children dressed in fancy attire enjoyed the ball arranged by Mrs J Murphy and Mrs A Nesbitt to raise funds for the 48th Battalion trench comforts. The evening featured Highland Fling by Miss Montague, a late supper, and dancing for all ages with performances by many listed participants. The promoters earned praise for careful planning and the fundraiser is expected to benefit substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexdames J. J. Murphy
11. A. Nesbitt
48Th Battalion of
Trench Comforts
Montague
Adales
Messrs. Prest and Thompson
Thelma Wanhing
America
Hetty Penter
Stan Milne
Mephistopholes
Olive Retell
Star
Olive Livesey
Butterfly
Billy Lambert
Bumper
A Brennan
V. Tames
Flapper
BR. Greenwood
Kathleen Bhulley
Alice Simmons
Mary Dufall
Nellie Hill
Carnation
Alice Smith
Goodnight
Hoda Howse
Jim Sewell
Mary Ann
Dangerous Bush Fire Threatens Nearby Homes
A bush fire started in Rowley Street scrub near vacant allotments and spread along the block due to heavy undergrowth. The fire brigade contained the flames and protected Mr Boddie’s and Mrs Robins’ houses with over 400 feet of hose. The blaze was extinguished, marking a recent pattern of scrub fires endangering houses. The town council faces calls to enforce clearing of vacant land to prevent future conflagrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley-street
Boddie
Connell
Collins
Drought Pressures Milk Prices and Crop Shifts Across Regions
The report details drought effects on New South Wales dairy farmers seeking a higher price for milk, shortages of bran and pollard, and calls for ensilage and cow peas as substitutes. It notes new condensed milk plants in Malmesbury and Howick, rising tobacco in Maula district, and promising clover and paspalum forage strategies in the South-West. Inland harvests near Merredin show fallowing progress and variable yields amid early-season optimism, with fire outbreaks contained and European stock shortages cited to explain high future meat prices and potential wheat adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Jers
Malmesbury
Europe
Howick
Natal
Maula
Newson
Beda
Connor
Merredin
Spencers ‘Brooks Wagin
Wagin
Yaloran
Richard Baker
South Australia
Nerang
Queensland
Brisbane
Sporting Notes and Horse Meet Updates
Retanning hosts were discussed for a future annual meet around late January or February with delegates to decide. The WATC rejected nominations for the Goodwood fire Club meeting due to missing stable checks and the WA summer meeting drew 130 entries this year. Several horses head east to the fiverina and Mindoolah and Activity travel with T A Holmes. others like Dim Laddie and High Tension move with C N Kidman. Perth winter meet prospectus announced for January 25 with City Handicap and Flying Handicap events and purses of 80 sovs and 10 sovs respectively. Tote revenue in New South Wales rose sharply to £60,051 for six months to December 31, and total betting activity yielded £111,812 into state coffers from July 1 to December 31, 2018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.at.c
Goodwood Fire Club
Byway
Tae Ad Beermullah
WATC
Fiverina
Mindoolah
Activity
T. A. Holmes
Perth
Dim Laddie
High Tension
Clover Jim
C. N. Kidman
J. J. O'Hara
New Tipperary
City
New South Wales
Treasury of
Bowling Association Sets Champions for Nelson District
The Western Australia Bowling Association council will award pat ronnage to Bridgetown versus Greenbushes for the Nelson district champions. Mantle Fre mantle Club request to replay Dec 7 East Fremantle match is refused due to schedule and rink constraints. Albany Bowling Club to host a committee meeting on Thursday to decide on the pairs and singles tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Bowling Association
Bridgetown
Greenbushes
Nelson
Fremantle
East Fremantle
Albany
Cricket selections affected by military duties in Victoria
W. W. Armstrong cannot attend the Victoria versus New South Wales match in Sydney. W. Grimett is chosen for vacant spots, while Bar Quartermaster-Sergeant Berry, who played for New South Wales in Melbourne and was among sixteen to practice for Anniversary Day, will be unavailable due to military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Armstrong
Sydney
Victoria
New South Wales
W. Grimett
Berry
Melbourne
Albany Week Festivities Draw Local Meetings And Boxing Tourney
Two public meetings are set for the forthcoming Albany Week with gatherings on Pasade Street Recreation Ground and Middleton Beach. A flock of Sydney sportsmen plan an international boxing tourney and long distance homing championship results are noted with P winning 800 miles air time from Hughes to Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Pasadestreet
Middleton Beach
Bydney
Barry
Australia
Paddon
Yarra
Arnat
Brisbane
A. D. Felton
Fremantle
Percy Dennis
Hughes
Perth
W. Fer
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Mullowa
Road Boards Association
Trwin
Mingenow
New Zealand
Kojonup
Money
Mila
Bunebury
Eingineer-in-Chief
Northampton Roads Board
Railway Department
John Minutt
J.P
Bunbury
Kalgorlig
Latey
M.L.A
Hudson
Buulury
Ondine Ily
High Seas
Women’s Realm
Ihe
Mr. C. T. Ring
Daily Express
M.P
Faria
Mins Weston
Miss Weston
Indy
Denmark and
Nornalup
SMD
J.D. Smith
Frankland River
Henry Parker
Cartier
Parker
Coast Hilla
Mr. Horton
Young
Mr. Parker
Forrest Hill
Madame Boulanger
Randall
Messrs. Thompson
Rtubbs
Stubbs
Thompson
Frankland
Law
Karri
E. G. McKenzie
Fowler
Victoria Insurance
Albany Council
Stirling Terrace
48Th Battalion
Speare
Sponre
Asti
Yale Balen
Sporting Notes
Retanning
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