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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
A fragment from Bridgetown notices promoting Munro's 10 year Scotch at 8/6 a bottle near Free Masons Hotel. Also reports a dramatic wagon accident with a horse and lamp-post damage, a Patriot Fund update on cheque payments to soldiers’ wives, and a brief Shakespearean aside about Prince Hal.
The S W Times urges Baldock to reopen a Bunbury delegates conference amid calls for a regional alliance. It argues towns must pool data to secure land for closer settlement, improve markets, and attract settlers. It calls for a practical, inclusive group of local leaders to drive growth and welcome newcomers.
Mr H T Harper and wife return briefly from Victoria after buying Leon at Belgrave near Melbourne, settling in Fernsree Gully. Harper, with two decades in the timber industry, has moved from Old Kirup Barrabup and Manjimup, while friends bid them well in the new South Eastern State. Other local notes include staff transfers at Bridgetown Post Office, visits by Moffat, Tomlinson, and Engineered interests with Harold Tomelty at the P O.
The 24th was observed with morning patriotic talks and national songs. Mr. BL Lake presented an Australian flag, spoke on Empire and sacrifice, while England and the Allies were praised for war aims. The State school visited the convent, played basketball, and the district welcomed Mr. Luke of South British Insurance. Bad weather limited the inspector’s motorized rounds.
A correspondence exchange from Bridgetown shows growers disputing State Saw Mills outputs and pricing for fruit cases. The growers contest ministerial claims of fixed orders and allege they were misled about delivery commitments, while seeking guaranteed weekly supplies at agreed rates and warning of potential shortages without firm guidance.
Mr F W Lantzke notes Thursday May 31 market activity in Perth. Medlums apples plentiful but sales slow. prime fruits scarce and firm in price. Citrus short yet firm. pantry fruit scarce with quarter-case sales. Potatoes firm as supplies endure. greens readily sold. Eggs show a slight downturn. poultry fair but high grade birds scarce. Prime Jonathan and Cleopatra show prices around 6s and 4s others 5s 6d. Winter Nelts up to 6s. pears and other fruit limited. Potatoes quoted £6 to £7 10s. other lines vary.
A mother endures a terrifying night as her child chokes from croup. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure and urges keeping it at hand. Sold by H. Lake in Bridge.
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