Unity in Industry Departs to PM on War Impact
A Victorian Chamber deputation met the Prime Minister outlining wartime service burdens on industry in New South Wales and Queensland. They cited high wages, the 44 hour week, and regulatory strain, contrasting conditions with Britain and urging policy aligned to postwar Australia and allied shipping needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers
New South Wale
Queensland
Iiet
United Kingdom
Australia
Britain
Bruce He
Ae Tate
Ennle
Neonde
Auatralia
Armerica Aleo
Qverseae
Lanal
Port Rands
Paasenoer
Commonwealth and
State Parlia
Australian industry debate on wages, prices and unions
A colonial commentary argues for government fixed wholesale prices, wage rules, and cost accounting to protect manufacturers. It notes high unemployment, rising public debt, and calls for union investor rights and unified industry policy in Australia.
Albany High School to Resume After Vacation
Albany area notices report Albany High School finishing its first term vacation with students set to resume duties tomorrow Tuesday. A ratepayers meeting is slated for the Lower Town Hall tomorrow night to present the half year accounts. The Executive Council declares a public holiday to mark King George V’s birth and Western Australia’s foundation. Ambulance lectures begin Wednesday at 7:30 at the railway station led by Dr. Love. A burglary at Mr Driffield’s store with cigarettes and sweets reported. inquiries underway. A horse incident injures Harris on Perth road. hospital observation follows. Katanning Flour Mix plans first shareholder meeting and allotment soon. St Mary’s Hospital advertises private maternity services at Mt Melville corner Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany High School
Lower Town Hall
Executive Council
King George V
Colony of Western Australia
St. John's Ambulance
Dr. Love
Elleker
Morse
Harris
Perth
Albany
Government Hospital
Katanning Flour
St. Mary's Hospital
Mt. Melville
Melville
Cliff Arrests
Anderson and Finney
S.O
Aroe Pingane —_ to the aivertement
Pemderpat
Nanerhanger
Cateteria
Western Australia
New Zealand
Penderrast Farrenare
Ndwer- Heing
Wis Addons
Eas
Wine bounty debate continues over five year extension
The article discusses extending the Wine Export Bounty Act for five years amid fears of damage to grape growing. It notes £15,000,000 invested in viticulture, outlines margins favoring foreign wines, and cites a 1926 bounty cost of about £217,000 with foreseen rises. It covers fortifying spirits, excise gains, and Senator Crawford’s case for a reduced bounty to spur marketing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
England
Australy
Great Britain
Federal Minister of Customs
Australia
Tt In
Federal Viticultural Council
South Australia
Crawford
Awetraha
Australan
Western Australia
Perth
Reppelle and Sons
J. Reppelt
Adelaide
Capital versus income tax rulings in revenue expenditure
The article discusses the ongoing debate over distinguishing capital from income in tax cases. It explains how outlays tied to trading assets are treated, when capital items are deductible, and how the commissioner uses discretion to protect revenue.
Prohibition Debate Shapes Wine Policy and Industry Outlook
The article discusses alcohol policy in America and its impact on Australia’s wine industry. It notes public concern over prohibition evils, contrasts nonintoxicating policy benefits, and questions bounty effects on export wine prices, asking if the bounty may hinder or help Australia’s market competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
America
Australia
St Renmark
Mount Barker Notes and Community Events
Local report notes Gemmell visits Mount Lyell pasture experiments at Sounness Merryup estate with strong results and calls for continued top-dressing and subterranean clover planting. Also covered are Anglican Ladies Guild Knight of the Fair sale, social evening in Narpys for Max Wright, Porongorups Hall fancy dress ball with numerous Mount Barker residents, prize awards, and late-night dancing.
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Gemmell
Mount Lyell
Viatt
Sounness' Merryup Estate
Geynmell
Anglican Ladies’ Guild
Max Wright
Narpys
R. H. Wright
Max
Porongorups Hall
Mount Barker
Mesdames F. E
Sounness, Potts
Woulffe
Misa Margaret Faulkner
BR. Meacham
Frank Squire
Amy Cluett
Autumn
Astor Lou Faulkner
and . Baerthold
Albany
Louise Faulkder
Dunn
Mra
Cluett
Emily Steicke
Rainbow
Misa Jean Sam
Aquila
Misa D. Brooks
G. Faulkner
Kathleen Fan
Little Bo Peep
Misa Marjorie Taylor
Dulele Faulkner
Audrey Jenkin
Nancy Jenkin
Edith Faulkner
Jack Faulkner
A. Brown
The
Royal Family
Jack Robins
Hugh Faulkner
Frank Faulkner
W. Dunn
Rise in Tobacco Profits Sparks Price Retilng Debate
The British American Tobacco Company reports a net profit of £0,106,817 for the year, up £1,060,57 from the prior period, while Carreras posts £1,800,387 and a dividend of 6.5 percent. The firms defend not cutting consumer prices and plan a shopkeeper boycott of below-standard pricing. The British American Tobacco Company, registered in 2002, lists capital of £90,000,000 and shares valued at £4 10/3, with past bonuses and share issues boosting shareholder returns. A table traces profits and capital from 1921 to 1929, showing steady growth in net profits and tax-free dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British American Tobacco Company
Carreras
British American Company
Death of Wagin resident ruled drowning after found in tank
The death of Mr. Robert Sinclair of Wagin was investigated by a coroner. The body was found in an underground tank behind his house eight feet deep. Sinclair had fainting spells and had been treated by Dr. Moule. The inquest returned a verdict of drowning with no opinion on how the body entered the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sinclair
J.P
Wagin
Rubert Sinclair
Mesars. C. A Please and Sons
Sinclair
Dr. Moule
The Parting of the Ways and a Cold Cure Mention
A poetic reflection on parting and enduring pain. The speaker mentions cold relief with Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a comforting, practical detail amid emotional distance and solitary paths. The tone imitates a nostalgic newspaper verse announcing a fading era and a remedy.
Death of Boy From Bush Shooting Near Boulder
Kalgoorlie report says John Edward Williams aged 10 of Vivien Street Boulder died after a shooting accident south of Boulder while on a hunting trip with Allan Forrest age 15 and Roy Olsson. Forrest loaded a double barrel gun which discharged injuring Williams in the leg. he was taken to Kalgoorlie hospital where he died en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
John Edward Williams
Vivien Street
Allan Forrest
Roy Olsson
Forrest
Wil- Home
Kalmoorlie Hospital
Lady Campion Leaves for England Tomorrow
Lady Campion will depart for England aboard the Ulysses tomorrow Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Campion
England
North West Atrocities Action By Crown Pending
Perth report notes Crown awaiting decision on North West native atrocities case. Royal Commissioner found several natives killed and burned and two policemen responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Old But Fast A Speedy Veteran At Adelaide Challenge
A 65 year old athlete in Adelaide aims to challenge younger runners over 100 yards. C A Grosser a railway freight employer impressed at a picnic with youth like strides and defeated rivals in a hollow fashion. He seeks fresh fields to conquer and received public praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
C. A. Grosser
Frankston Fireman Awarded Horrocks Shield
Melbourne Monday reports Fireman G Henderson of the Frankston brigade received the Horrocks silver shield for meritorious life saving. The shield, awarded by Mosurs Horrocks Crewison and Co London, honors acts of bravery during the year ending February. Henderson swam to rescue two men from a wreck, holding them afloat for 20 minutes until Cherent arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Horrocks
G. Henderson
Frankston
Mosurs, Horrocks, Crewison and Co
London
Steamer Poolta Officer Albert Lilley Injured at Port Stephens
Serious accident reported in Sydney on Friday at Port Stephens where officer Albert Lilley on the steamer Poolta entangled a rope loop and cut the flesh of his foot to the bone before freeing himself. An ambulance travelled 60 miles to assist and Lilley was later admitted to Newcastle Hospital with his condition described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Albert Lilley
Port Stephens
Lilley
Newcastle
Albany Clergyman Appointed Military Chaplain
Personal Reverend A. E F Brice of the Albany Beats Church is named a military chaplain in the Presbyterian denomination. After a quick recovery from a motor accident W Mawson has returned home from Katanning hospital. A McKail Western Australia sea scouts assistant commissioner arrived in Albany meeting district scouts and left for Perth with two sea scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E F. Brice
Albany Beats
W. Mawson
Katanning Hospital
A. McKail
Western Australia
Sea Scouts
Albany
Foral Scout Movement
Perth
Las ‘Pight
Wheat prices and lecture mark Western Australia notices
The Westralian Farmers report Australian Wheat cargo values for May and early June shipments from Western Australia South Australia and New South Wales with numerous sale and shipment figures. A June 2 Albert Hall lecture by A R L Wright LALTALA president of the Royal Institute of Architects of WA will survey temples and churches with illustrated notes, chaired by Rev. F Arundell. Doors open 7.30 pm lecture at 8 pm. Tickets Adults 1/ children 1/. season tickets Adults 4/ students 1/
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Westralian Farmers, Ltd
London
Western Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Shippera
Victoria
Australia
Western Anaveatia
Routh Australia
Albert Hall
A. R. L. Wright
Laltala
Royal Inetria
Wright
F. Arundell
Mu A
Barre
Portamouth Plans Royal Visit and City Address
London reports that Portamouth plans an art welcome for a visiting duke with a royal tour through the streets. A city address will be given on the raiding stage, and a demonstration at the Guild Hall will invite the visitor to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portamouth Ja Tulry
Duehonga
York
City Corporation
Royal Touriste
Oil fuel fire aboard Renown near Fremantle and Mauritius
The Admiralty reported an oil fuel fire in a boiler room of the Renown on May 20 between Fremantle and Mauritius. The ship was stopped and the fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Fremantle
Mauritius
Engine Room Incident Leaves Four Casualties
Four engine room ratings suffered minor injuries in an onboard outbreak. The meramme remained unaffected, and the cause of the incident is not yet known.
Great Empire Flight Underway From England to Singapore
The air service plans a major flight in October led by Wing Commander Brown Cave. Six Maring Sunthampton flying boats will depart England en route to Singapore demonstrating a historic aviation milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunthampton
England
Singapore
Brown Cave
Remarkable Story of Fremantle Woman in Army Service
Minnie Rebecca Drewett recalls in the Sunday News that she declared for the Australian Army after living in Fremantle. Born in Edinburgh, she worked as a cook, received a letter from an officer, enlisted after a perfunctory medical, cut her hair, and secured entry through a routine examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Anan
Sunday News
Minnie Rebecca Drewett
Edinburgh
Fremantle
Sle
Ae Cook
Scotland
Cook on Transport Activates Troopship Dining
A few days after departure I boarded a troopship to oversee cooking. Later I drank beer and played cards with the crew and soldiers onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Lindbergh to Visit England After Atlantic Flight
London May 2 Captain Lindbergh who recently flew the Atlantic has a warm reception awaiting him in England. Great preparations are under way for his arrival at the Croydon airport. He was wounded earlier while serving in France and his companion commented on his recovery and hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Lindbergh
Atlantic
England
Croydon Aerodrow
Lindbergh to Meet King Then Attend Derby Week
The famed aviator Lindbergh will be received by His Majesty the King on Tuesday and attend the English Derby on Wednesday. Other labor union appointments have been laid before the House of Commons by Lady Astor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avistar Lindberch
House of Commons
Lady Astor
Ee Lee
Chinese War Claims More Atrocities As Forces Advance
Reports from Shanghai claim General Ching Kai-Shek is advancing and gaining ground while General Chong Ching-Chang is seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Ching Kai-Shek
Chong Ching-Chang
Missionary Property Burned in Changcha Disturbance
London reports describe missionary property at Changcha attacked by southern forces entering Hankow. The disruption includes property damage and casualties as the event unfolds in the city amid rising tensions and heightened unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Changcha
Ton
Raid on Arcoss. Rosengolz and staff ordered to quit
After a raid on Areca a breach of faith cited by Bavieg representatives leads to termination of privileges for M Kinbehek and assistants. Rosenesliz and staff told to withdraw from the counter and facilities arranged for British representatives at Moscow Leninrad Vindivastork for their removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areca
Bavieg m
M. Kinbehek
Hia Assiatinta
M. Rosenesliz
Moscow
Leninrad
Vindivastork
Britain
Wheat production plans spark talk of markets and paddock rents
Fragmentary text notes meetings about wheat output and market prospects. Mentions Canada, America, and international chest pan references with politicians and ministers, indicating policy discussions in Western Australia and Kanes Cite.
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Pdrrontes
Canmay Cowld
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J. E Turner
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Ibu
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the Ideal Private Hospital
Clif Sts
Anderson and Pinney
Liu
Frank Pashley
Denmark
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Pam
Lontaurer
Home
A. J. Collins
Mr. B
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Met
Farnehol
Bath
Gordes
Ments
Customs Departmental Service
Bruce
Costa
Iime
Kbor
Newme
Notamac
National Library of Australia
Portsmouth
Kihg
Raid OM Arcos
Danfes
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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