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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
William J. George minister defends against a published paragraph alleging misstatements about fruit cases. He asserts State Sawmills lent 7 000 flat cases to Messrs Millar and denies a 100 000 canes figure, saying most were wrecked, with few intact. He urges Bridge town fruitgrowers’ facts to be shared.
A reader letter argues that speculative capital and vested interests control government more than voters or MPs. It contends productive capital relies on labor, warns against unified labor and capital, and says elites manipulate leaders and public sentiment to perpetuate power and delay reforms.
A fragment advertises Charberlain cough tablets claimed to purify the stomach and liver and improve health in a boy. It promises a pleasant effect and joy after taking, with mentions of selling and distribution in an unspecified bridge area.
A Farmers and Settlers Association paper argues for funding railways via unimproved land tax rather than user charges. It cites freight relief, lower costs, and boosted production, claiming metropolitan land and railway spending distort prices. The piece urges the May Conference to back a new platform plank.
Casualties listed include 2nd Lieut. W B Daniel Bunbury and A T Knable Dastivup, with others such as J N Elliott Bridgetown and ff Bi Withers East Bunbury noted. Several wounded are named including Col lin Collie and 2nd Lieut C J Paisley Bunbury, plus Captain A E Collen Bunbury. Appendicitis noted for A M C Bunbury.
The Bridgetown branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association met with G A M Johnson and others present. They discussed fruit heat prices, dingo and fruit questions, and forming a National Party. Fred Clarke was elected a member and efforts to expand branch membership were urged ahead of October elections. Holiday messages to Mr. and Mrs. Cullen were exchanged.
Market reports from The Producers Markets James Street record mixed fruit and citrus supplies. overall prices decline except for select lines. Lemons and navels show tight demand. vegetables meet steady demand with varied prices for apples pears grapes and citrus. Poultry and eggs fetch modest rates as imports from Carnarvon and local outputs influence the day’s trading.
Berry Market notes at James Street with fruit prices for Jonathan apples and Winter Nelis pears, oranges and mandarins plus vegetables and eggs. Metropolis Fat Stock Market at Midland Junction reports 4,876 sheep and lambs, 652 pigs and 35 cattle yarded, with prices for crossbred imported wethers, Murchison merino wethers, prime and medium categories, and lambs, plus details on grazier demand and market conditions.
Last week saw little change in pig and cattle values with a large supply of slips and stores. Pigs ranged from Treavy 70s to 80s and odd pigs to £6, while cull and baconers varied. cattle yarded included medium weight steers from Murchison and sound chows, with quotes from £20 to £22 10s for medium heavy steers and £16 10s to £19 10s for lighter or fair quality weights.
A brief notice reports several workers fell ill at a facility, with officials treating the outbreak as a suspected respiratory infection. Details are sparse, but the incident prompted medical staff to monitor affected individuals and investigate possible sources.
A household liniment advertised to relieve rheumatism neuralgia and general pains with first application, promising rapid relief for bruises cuts and swelling. The note claims it is essential for family use and lists B. Luke of Bridgetown as the seller.
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