John Forrest Essay Highlights Western Australia’s Great Leader
The article relays John Forrest's birth in Bunbury with some birthplace uncertainty and traces his career from Bunbury and Picton through Bishop’s School to expeditions in 1869 and 1870. It covers his ascent as Western Australia’s first Premier in 1890, rail and harbor projects, postmaster general role, and the 1917 Trans Australian Railway opening before noting his declining health and a trip to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Lord Forrest
Bunbury
John Forrest
Picton
Bishop's School
Perth
Krown
Hale School
Leichardt
Forrest
Albany
Adelaide
Weld
Alexandra
Fowler's Bay
Port Augusta
Geraldton
Darwin
Manly
Southern Cross
Coolgardie
Fremantle
Charles O'Connor
Kalgoorlie
O'Connor
Simajohn Forrest
Oo'connor
Sretches
Nullabor Plain
Port Pirie
John
Lady Forrest
Lfe
England
House of Lorda
St. Paul's
Karrakatta
Tobacco Growers Confront Appraisal Disputes In Meeting
Growers’ meeting critiques appraisements for lower grade tobacco as unfair while higher grades show better prices. Dispute centers on salt damage and advisor guidance. call to replace observer Medhkaris and appoint Musulin. Board then affirms cooperation with RS.L. and departs with noted preference spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Mechkaris
Perth
Manjimup
F. ©. Felstead
W.A. Tobacco Growers’ Association
Mechkaris
Association
F. O. Felstead
Felstead
J. M. Allen
Musulin
Allen
G. Jones
Medhkaris
P. Musulin
Preference to ex service men debated by road board
A RSL deputation pressed the Manjimup Road Board to state the percentage of preference given to ex service applicants. They urged inspectors to consider disability and missed civilian life when assessing qualifications. Board members affirmed they follow both spirit and letter of the Act and discussed past appointments and the need to help ex service men regain opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Davies
Rees
Rs.l
Berry
Convicstion
R.S.L
Manjimup
Lew Thompson
L. Sims
J. F. Berry
Ita
F. EB. Wiseman
Wiseman
C. S. Doust
Mr. Wiseman
Motions Placed For State Congress By Manjimup RSL Sub branch
Manjimup RSL sub branch approved several motions aimed at enforcing and funding the Preference Act. Proposals include a central fighting fund raised by a 1 pound per 100 members levy, legal aid, and cross group cooperation with service organisations to uphold the Act. The group also asks Congress to set a minimum preference standard, proposed at 2 percent per year of service plus 1 percent if enlisted under 19. Delegates L Sims A McDonald and L Thompson will attend the Perth congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Manjimup
R.S.L
Perth
L. Sims
League
Manumup Gub-Branch
Messrs. L. Sims
A. McDonald
L. Thompson
Social visitors and holidays in Greenbushes district
Mrs Taylor Norma and Ruth Bunbury visit her mother Mrs Wright. Home for holidays are Misses J Bignell P and S Stevens M Cawley. Master G Lindsay also home. Families from Manjimup Perth and Tammi on holidays with Mrs Blewett and guests include Mrs Tulloch and Mrs Boothey. Several locals motor to Fremantle and Perth for holidays. hospital inmates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Taylor
Norma
Ruth
Bunbury
Mrs. Wright
J. Bignell
P. and
S. Stevens
M. Cawley
A. Florance
Gordon
W. G. Allen
Fremantle
Kirup Defeats Greenbushes in Women's Hockey Brawl
Greenbushes toured Kitup on August 16 and were thrashed 6–0 by Kirup. Three players were injured by sticks in the match, with Mrs. Cox suffering facial injuries to the nose and upper jaw. Mr. E MecKelvie gave an inspiring display despite the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes
Kitup
Cox
Your Coupons Notice List of Expiring and New Offers
An inflation era coupon notice outlines August to September expirations for TEA, BUTTER, MBEBAT Black, and CLOTHING series. It lists expirations on September 14th and additional new coupons arriving September 15th to September 16th, with various numbered ranges and color codes.
Sales Coupons And Expiry Dates Listed
The notice lists coupon groups TEA and BUTTER with expiry dates September 14 for many items and September 15 for new coupons 41 to 44. MEAT-Black items 64 to 70 and Green items expire September 14 while new Black coupons 71 to 74 and Green 1 and 3 become available September 16.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dallas Williams
Peter Musulin
A. C. Markotis
Mr. Sims
L. J. Rees
Inter
Bridgetown
Steere
Master G. Lindsay
Mrs. Brokenshire
Miss Glen Williams
Mrs. G. Williams
Mr. R. Sharpe
R. Sulivan
Mr. McCaul
Hollywood Hospital
W. Millman
M. Millman
Mrs. J. Carter
Wright
Mr. R. Lindsay
E. MecKelvie
Kirup
National Library of Australia
Mac’s
E. McCaul
Sore
Doye’s Timber Mill
Doye, Reenbushea
Greenbushes Cinema Presents
Lucille Ball
Clifton Webb
William Bendix
Mark Stevens
Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra
James Dunn
Sheila Ryan
Newton's Garage
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Buick
Nla.gov
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