Record Harvest Forecast Upsets Drought Areas in West Australia
West Australian weather improves pushing state wheat yield forecasts toward 96,000,000 bushels with a record 90,041,780 bushels last year and rising wool, butter and fruit outputs. Ministers note vast surveying efforts and future land blocks for selection as rail-linked sites expand, predicting more blocks available next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
M. F. Troy
Steem
M. F P. Troy
Rows
Lake King
Prospect of Harvest Outlines Forest Research
The Conservator of Forests reports in the annual review to the premier that research on air and kiln seasoning of hardwood remains stagnant. A patented process for preservative treatment of Karri shows promise in large scale plants. A new method for treating warri trees aims to greatly increase kino yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservator of Forests
8. Lhessell
Wool Industry on the Gold Fields Stumbles Forward
A fragmented report notes the non growing wool industry on the eastern and northern goldfields expanding slowly as bales of wool move through the region, signaling limited progress in production and trade.
Building trade shows high brick output in metropolitan area
Output at the State brickworks reached 300000 bricks per week by end of September. From July 1 to September 30 sales totaled 3.5 million bricks with about six million more on order. New machinery is installed and output is expected to rise by 20000 per week by mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peartheu
Western Australia Territory Demonstrates Vast Size with Maps
The State Publicity Officer prepared maps to show Western Australia’s immense extent. Color outlines place Victoria, New South Wales and the Federal Capital within WA’s 975,020 square miles, illustrating the vast territory and the scale of development tasks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Earch
Victoria
New South Wales
Formitory
Ronn
Unclear Text Fragments From London and New York
Fragmentary OCR note mentions mingled phrases about an ostrich and clothing items. It lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to describe a definite news item or event.
Expansion of Rail Freight Through Kalgoorlie Surges
The Kalgoorlie route to the railway station shows growth as the railways shift from handling 3150 bales of wool for Perth sales to an expected 15000 to 16000 bales from Laverton and Cross. Last year 40000 sheep crossed the trans Australian line to support northern goldfields breeding flocks, with broader transport planned. Victoria Western Australia could host NSW up to three times and SA about two and a half times as needed. Maps were produced by the Lands Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Laverton
Es Cross
Trans- Australian Railway
Victoria
Western Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Lands Department
Wiluna Goldfield Rail Link Studied By Government
The Government will build a railway from the Wiluna goldfield to the coast after reviewing a report by the State Mining Engineer. The Railway Advisory Board is asked to submit a recommended route. The Wiluna field attracts attention with claims it could become one of Australia's great gold mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiluna
Wilana
HE. Pty., Ltd
Wilahi
Land Settlement Returns Show Greater September Alienation
Land settlement records reveal September activity higher than the previous year with 154,067 acres approved for fallow applications and 1 decrease to 109,802 acres in 1997. Pastoral leases rose from 620,707 acres in September 1926 to 1,044,055 acres in 1927, a notable expansion.
Growth of Western Australia Schools Savings Bank Branch
The schools savings branch of the Western Australia based bank expanded from 12,399 depositors in 12 12 to 48,081 depositors in 687 schools by the latest period. By end of the period the credit balance reached £84,209 with an average per depositor around £114 6. The depositors share of school children rose to 94.08 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biate Savings Bank
Western Australia
Schools Savings Branch
Education Department
Inet
Einess Seelo
New Ford Vehicles Shown Forboat Jeep Owners and Dealers
Messrs Mouchemore and Co hand over two Ford conveyances to Jeep owners, including a spacious pickup for JT Neil Johnson of Albany and a smart light delivery van for Drew Robinson and Co. GMC truck service expands in Australia with a nationwide parts and dealer network poised to deliver factory standard maintenance and rapid dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Mouchemore
Canada
United States of America
C.mlg. Truck Co
G.M.C
GMC
Australia
A. ¥. Byona
America
Melbourne
Brisbane
Sydney
Aye
Perth
GMLC
Thte
O.M.C. Trach
Railway Timetable Through Albany Winter Schedule
The Albany station master Mr J P Scanlon announces the winter timetable now in operation. Services include Perth departures on weekdays and Saturdays. Albany arrivals on multiple days. a Denmark service with varied arrivals. and a Motocoach service with multiple legs between Albany and Denmark, with specific departure and arrival times listed.
Closing of Mails at Albany Post Office During Winter Timetable
Mails close at Albany post office under the silway winter timetable with outward mail slots for Perth and Denmark lines. Perth line schedules include Monday and Wednesday box clearances in the afternoon and Saturday late departures. Denmark line offers Monday morning and multiple evening cutoffs, with Sunday and weekday times listed. Private bag and onward mail times/addresses are noted for Hartin's Tennesse and other bags. Arrivals at Albany reflect Perth and Denmark line schedules with several weekly days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Silway
Perth
Forests and Rainfall Debate Reaches Leeds Meeting
The Leeds discussion in the British Association on whether forests influence rainfall shows foresters arguing for climate impact while meteorologists warn of negligible local effect. Australian data suggest ground moisture loss rather than rainfall change, with winds and large-scale factors dominating precipitation patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Leeds
United States
Australia
Commonwealth Meteorologist
Mr. Hunt
Albany land sale notices in Plantagenet Districts
The Crown announces land auctions in Plantagenet Districts near Albany and Lake Colllinup. Two 100 acre parcels priced at 11 per acre with survey fees, and additional lots of 100 and 200 acres at 11 3/ per acre and 7 9 per acre, subject to existing improvements value. Crown reserves entry rights for drains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantagenet District
Albany
Lake Collinup
Fremantle Harbor Extension Proposals Reviewed
Government engineer submits two recommendations for Fremantle harbor: first a road and rail bridge upgrade and harbor extension to the Swain River with a 2.0 million pound cost. second later northern extensions to Robb’s Jetty linking to existing works and a 1.2 million pound estimate. Total quay and depth plans target 82 feet low water, with a 15 810 feet quay and 2 600 000 ton handling capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. H. Stileman
Fremantle
Eobb
Stileman
Ganesh Ge
eteeRe Presentargo Handling Reraie
Lae Ming Stray Office Note Unclear
Fragmentary OCR text from Lae Ming office item lacks clear names places or actions. readable elements insufficient to form a definite event or notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
New York
Miss Bresks
Wiluna Goldfield
Schools Savings Bank
J. P. Scanlon
Abemy
Aim
Priddy
Nenmark
Denmark
Albary
Jarawe
Thad
Demmark
Artus Denmark
Private Bage
Hartin’s, Tennesere
Mabsan
Tennesser
Tudor
Pene
Thureday
Trunt
A. C. Simpson
British Meteorological Office
England
India
Foresta
Couras
Carnarvon
Albany Land Agency
Price Redu
Hyfhor Onderson
Fremantle Harbor
Paris
Australias Ad
Seicaster
Burta
Malboure
Federal
Donnse Brothers
Dodge Brothers
A. F. Cuddihy
Winterbottom Motor Company, Limited
ST. George's Terrace Perth
Dopce Brothers Motor Cars
Lae
Sunon
Pacific
Nla.gov
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!