Affairs From England by Frank Knowles Letter on Australia Trip
Frank Knowles writes from England about his nine month await and troubled sea voyage to Australia. He reports on harsh food and care, drought in Western Australia, high living costs, and farmers facing crop failure while contrasting Australian and Danish agriculture. He notes political shifts with Labor rising and coal strikes affecting the economy as returnees adjust to postwar life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frank Knowles
England
Albany
Australia
Fingland
W.A
Mort
Auntraliy ii
Denmark
Acre
Jesn
Labor
Lloyd George
Tindy
War era employment fear as winter misery looms in England
The writer notes a job shortage and looming winter hardship in England, criticizing the country’s state and advising against emigration from Australia unless required by family. Mentions Tor. Wolseley as now Wandbend and in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
Wolseley
Leon
Vowpeas as Green Manure for Cheap Land Fertility
The article explains sowing cowpeas as a green manure to enrich soil with nitrogen, improve moisture retention, and reduce fertilizer costs. It covers timing from October to December, seeding rates 40 to 90 lbs per acre, deep ploughing, and the long term benefits of root systems and nodules.
Legislative Council Election Correspondence to the Editor
Letter from an 81 year old correspondent, written as political commentary or opinion, discussing the legislative council election and expressing a viewpoint to the editor. The readable fragments indicate a focus on civic participation and age-related perspective.
Quality Goods and Apparel Listings in Trash Text
Fragmented OCR lists multiple clothing items and brands with apparent garbled names and misread lines. The readable fragments reference shirts coats and garments, with scattered mentions of locations and possible product terms, but no coherent event or sale details.
Million Farms Proposal Draws Government Support
The Milion Farms Campaign Committee led by a figure in Ba Castioneagh-alreet, Sxlaey urges federal and state collaboration in a broad policy for land settlement and development. It calls for railways roads and water projects to boost immigration and employment, with New South Wales councils largely backing the plan and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milion Farms
Camytgn
Castioneagh-alreet
Wrery Muni
Shire Council
Borough Canel
Dietrieg Wowne
Australia
Iversen
Wiley
New South Wutea
Amitehia
Britain
Europe
America
Imperial
Lux
Curraghers
Mir
Mughee
New South Wales
New Setters’ League
Hoo
H. J. Block
Irreverent Kitchen Confusion Spotted in Local Column
A garbled OCR passage blends a quip about servants and a summer house with a dubious recipe for tomato soup. Ingredients drift into errors while a joke about an Irish applicant appears, ending with unclear instructions and stray typos throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfort
Denmark Friday Agricultural Hall Fair Recall
Friday event at the Agricultural Hall featured a variety of contests and vendors. Winners included Miss Minnie Matline Saint for a competition and Mrs Kineton for a prize cushion. Sylvia won a prize in a later event while auctioneer Katechi handled sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demmuirk Mube Tod Mission
Minny Meuteine Saint
Mise
Eusy
Mas
Kineton
J Middeton
Sylvia
Alot Eourtty
Mr Katehi Puid
York
Fruit Growers Conference at Bridgetown details and challenges
A Bridgetown visit by fruitgrowers delegates highlights district orchards and issues. Codlin moth eradication success, spring beetles, cutworms and orchard pests noted. Local officials and Bridgetown Fruitgrowers Association host a hearty conference, with Harker Wickens Newman Howe and Rev. Davig among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Barker
Momby
Amy Olf
Dani Fey
Tse
Yeerty
Bridgetown
Dayes
Seotga' Browk
Hoya
Cranbrook
Swondye Hills
Harker
Bridgewn Old
Davig
AasSortalion
Lowe
Astwotalion
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Legislative Council
Houstes
Drew's
Manchester
Bio Sleetithiais
Tyne
Pel
Haberdashoy Department
Brive
Marge Hanks
Sisters Tenable
al Minne
White
Colin
Peer
Wds
Pavey Bile Bon
Atau Sy
Alllelena
Laalive
Kowko
Ceml Albi
Pune
Hew
Crem Crete le Miva al Eiene
Figliad
Vivant
Bleel
Shirt Mnie
TD Igre
Ithe Tel Piney
Pelaon Vale
Sapte
Loui
al Oko
OVD
Bil
Uy Ibersomtia
Eglentlil Wamners
Wap Periéet de Tld
Eth
Ain
Malar Undervertia
Owell
Remy Armienit
Chet
Atl Wee Typhead
Sita
Utha
Shewroom
Wardle
Silk Princes
Petriconen
Millinery Ter
Mit
Ewery
Hiei
War Mpanisie
Alion Dat
Onier Millinery
Kondo
Balke Emery
Cedfera
T. B. Garten
Town Hall
A. E. Williamson
Foreman
Muochemure and Co
Khendenup
Frederick Street
Thy
Albany Hotel
York Street
Frank Lambert
Mount Barker
Mrs
J. Gorman
Royal George
Stirling Terrace
Plume
KE. Hird
Globe Motor Garage
W. Brade
Duke Street
Methodist
Associated Fruitgrowers, C Limited
Western Australia
RLU
A 1 Produce Markets, Ltd
Pert
Growers
Agemesi
Omersatees
Goede
Ekalcoorlie
Oman
Scanlan
Trwi Hail
Peden
Ae Nate Criterion
Perth
Suewicon Andante
Guibive
Boarines
Phamef4
R. Burridae
Proprieine
Ieee
Bellinger River
Strand
W. Johns, Electrical Engineer
Hue
Beoke Church
Freemasons’ Hotel
Gibbons and Son
York Stret
Acorty Watia
Music Man
Waron
National Library of Australia
Smith
Albany Butchering Company
Albany Co-Operative Butter Factory and Trading CO
Cooper
Robert Bell
E. G. McKenzie & Co
Aid
Hull
Wadrerville
API Ray
Cricket
Satturday
Aventters
W. J. Morgan
Fruit Growers’ Conference
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