Awakening the Farmer to Trust Power in Australia
A long letter argues that trusts and combines can be benevolent or harmful. It warns that American meat trusts threaten Australian producers and small traders, risking domination of the meat trade and broader commerce. The piece cites global changes, the consolidation of industries, and quotes from Sydney publications to urge vigilance against monopolies.
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A. 5
Mawne
Australis
Australia
Publi Company
Ahab
Corporation of Trust
Pierpont Morgan
United States
Woodrow Wilsutt
Mvrkute
Dis
Sydney Moon
Img Herald
U.S
Washington
Roef Trust
America
New Zealand
New York
A. H. Benjamin
Avuntralia
Queensland
Sydney
Beef Trust and Australian Farmers Debate Trade Effects
A letter discusses the Beef Trust's impact on cattle prices and export trends in Argentina, arguing trust control depresses grower returns while consumers face higher prices. It recalls a Queensland squatter’s Chicago observations of centralized buying, and urges two unions a political network for Parliament representation and a cooperative for fair distribution and lower consumer costs.
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Commonwealth
Beef Trust
Queensland
Chicago
Australia
Auch
Queenslandsquatter
Trust
American Beef ‘Trust
Victoria
Upper
Nether Millstone
Tibersl
Grand Co- Operative
Lung
W. B. Smith
Bonalle club August fixtures and racing notes
Bonalle club outlines August fixtures including stroke, rmatol, mixed foursomes, byay, and mada events. Australian Steeplechase at Caulfield featured The Wages horse beating Rameses and Onega. Moondsh Plate dead heat Averse and Aniolosis. Billista won the Australian Hardie Race in 6.37. other placings listed for Dilaclava Stakes and Mornington Welter.
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Bonalle Club
Rmatol
Byay
Mada
Caulfield
Lord Walla
Sto
Rameses
Onega
Averse
Billista
Clootaft
Wimmers
Atora
Pearl King
Captain White
Miser
Kornang
Mornington We
Lord Tack
Earl Godwin
Jnly
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Ad Claims Cure All
Testimonial advertisement asserts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure kidney disorders backache and bladder troubles. Narration details a decade-long kidney issue, relief after using the pills, price, and a Sydney distributor. General promotion urges readers to buy only Doan's.
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Baer
Dean
Rauber
Benalla Street
Benalls
Doan
Foster-McClellan Go
Pith Street
Sydney
Referendum final official figures released for six questions
The Labor Government’s six referendum questions received official final voting figures. The Trade and Commerce question failed by 24,196, Corporations by 26,143, Industrial Powers by 26,010, Railways Disputes by 39,088, Trusts by 5,612, and Monopolies by 24,782. Victoria’s results show Trad and Cons 308,519 against, Corporations 298,479 for, Industrial 196,? and Railways 810,921 for, Trusts 196,? and Monopolies 40,528 against.
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Tuy
Victoria
Teduatrial Sant
Tom 'S
Interest items from 1913 land tax to butter trade
A wide mix of Melbourne and Australian items fills this bulletin. Topics include the 1913 Federal Land Tax Return deadline, animal theft at stables, fines for artificial manure sales, dairy cattle prices in Gippsland, notable deaths and injuries, top racehorse purchases, and local council actions on rates and weed destruction. Also noted are public safety items, Aboriginal Commission testimony, court cases, and education committee conference plans.
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Melbourne
Sumshine
Parte
Gippslind
Druids
Women's Hospital
Hommunspatal Hospital
Clyde Kerr
Tongoolawah
Queensland
Prince Platine
England
J.B. Moet
Mirboo
No M'Kay
Jash Yee
Trades Hall Council
Aboriginal Commission
Adelaide
Harold E. Boach
Chiltern
Wangcalla Hospital
Pebb
Newbhuin Bacon Fctory
Tobb
Natchet Mail Testa
Inka & Motor Car
F. J. Heap
Scone
Houp
Rochester Council
Pennsybania
The
Cluin
Buid Kendall
Mystleford
South
Lal
Geolwog Ladies Benevolent Association
Bright Shire Council
St. John's Wort
Sheppartonshire
Chief Commissioner of Police
Police Gazette
Perenne
Woods
Beechworth District Notes Weathered Fires and Local Affairs
District notes from Beechworth report a fire destroying a range including an oil engine and hay, insured for 250 pounds, the death of Mrs. Morrison, council discussions on testing Glenrowan ore and granting a show day holiday, Benevolent Asylum supporters report 1700 admissions and 54 ration recipients over eight years, and local court cases including a driver fined for wrong-way driving. Also noted are a fatal shot incident in Chiltern and a car incident in Eurowa Glenrowan marriage news with Ada M Leam and Dalgleish union in Wangaratta.
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Beechworth
Myrtleford
Fea
Benalla
Ithen
Glenrowan
Lycomeil
Bonalla
Beechworth Council
Bonalla Agricultural Society
Ovens Benevolent Asylum
Ingram c. P
Mosara
Lagram
Wyatt
Ostos
Palmear
Tageam
Goulburn Y. Alle delegates urged for larger powers
A conference of school committee delegates in Shire of Shepparton urged combined action to win greater powers. H. Young and J. F. Hillier were named delegates to the Melbourne convention during Royal Show week, D. Troshy elected president, Young secretary, and J. F. Hither treasurer.
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Shire of
Shepparton
H. Young
J. F. Hillier
Melbourne
D. Troshy
D. Troshy Wie Elected Pretent of the District Comenition
J. F
Tresurer Rover
D. Hoering
Ste Awgustine
Sheppartatt
Farrom
Lolton Pharaday Fur
J. R. Lee
Malvarn
Geil
Olaf Boeken
Mears
Uiusiu
Tree of Shepparton
Mr. Hocking
Birigkeally
Erickeon
Mitchell Hurt In Flouring Plant Accident At Lake Rowan
Mr Ala Mitchell, owner of a flout ing plant at Thoona, was badly injured while feeding a machine on Willie’s property at Lake Rowan. His left hand suffered severe finger and thumb damage, with the fingers torn and hand crushed. He was treated at Basalt and later operated on by Dr Absworth to repair the knuckle joints. Mitchell, a lieutenant in the Todi High Tins, was improving but remains in fragile condition after the operation and subsequent recovery.
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Aleg. Mitchell
Ala. Mitchell
St ‘Thoona
Tie
Willie
Lake Rowan
Mitchell
Will
Basalt
Absworth
Privat Hospital
Mitchel
Child suffers severe hand injury from cutting tool accident
In Myrtleford a child aged about ten was injured while playing with a coal cutter when another child turned the handle. The blade cut deep into the wrist, severing tendons. Doctors fear possible loss of the hand amid concern and medical care.
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Myrtleford
Vail Kendall
Ann
Corresponde nce urges Benalla hospital uplift by Miller gift
A letter from Mr Miller advocates building a Benalla district hospital, proposing a local fundraising drive backed by a £100 gift and a broader public subscription. The writer argues a Benalla hospital would better serve the district than expanding Wangaratta Hospital and suggests a museum and educational facilities as part of a new institution. The author praises local support and urges community action, dated May 20.
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Roetoi
Sitj
Tynally T
Miler
Tunadarnland
Benalla
Miller
Wooat
Wangaencity
Tans
Wangaratta Tlaxpital
Gud
Tie
Generi
Millee
Coares
Voues
Daly
Chartpas
Alor
Alex
Millup
I Hospital
Ephalla
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Harold Ernest
Bowes
Pwt
Wangaratta Hospital
Wai
Ludemann
Wattyilley
Kelly
Sf Cookie
Ludomenn
A. A. Foret
Gonstabla
Nigambia
Eurax
Ada M-Lean
M*loan
Wangaratts South
Dalgleish
Ray
Paul's Presbyterian Church
Wangaratta
Raison
Nellie M'Gormick
Hatty
Me. W. Ratea
Melbourn
Goulburn Y. Alle
Violettown
R. Thompson
T. Murray
Hoskin
Tatong
Thompson
Ovens River
Kriday
Thos. Cirsham
Minster of Mines
J. Bowser
Mala
Freetungh Cpadgn
Purus
Bowser
Widorada
Killawatea
Ovens
P. Socciety
Agricultural Hi School
T. F. Notcutt
PS. Thomson
S. Martin
M. Fraser
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Clements, Gram
A. J Smith
Uwir
Dr. Gunther
Yarkawonga
Liu
Michael Roban
Bureautine
Rohan
Cary
Millers
Germany
Chris. Stolz
Nunn Street
Yarrawonga
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