Great Storm on Wheat Ball
Storms spread from Bunbury to Narrogin and Quairading causing heavy damage to ripe wheat. Hail and rain smashed standing crops, ruin spreading to other districts with extensive crop losses and transport delays. Weather records show wide rainfall totals. western districts mostly escaped the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Wheat Belt
Narrogin
Hailatorm
Wandering Son
Pingelly
Pointe Wers
St Narrogin
Wickepin
Nyabing
Deficit figures reveal state finances and revenue gaps
The article lists November deficit figures and five month comparisons showing expenditure and revenue across departments. It notes a deficit of 61355 for November and contrasts year to date totals with previous periods, highlighting revenue shortfalls and state works income.
Federal revenue and duties show mixed November totals
The report notes November revenue at £1,103,743 versus £81,251,035 for the prior year month. A deficit of £565,394 exists despite a cash receipt of £150,000 from sugar exports. Postal revenue for November reached £346,531, up from £316,462 a year earlier. Five months into the financial year show income of £126,468.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alelbourar
Word War Over Wowsay Libel Case At Melbourne Hearing
The Melbourne libel case involving Benjamin Hoare seeks 25000 damages against Truth proprietor Nortad. A heated exchange centers on the coined word Wowser and its meaning. Witnesses discuss origin and usage, with references to Australian religious and press circles and a Protestant minister’s critique in Western Australia newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Benjamin Hoare
Jairnaire
Nortad
Truth
Mr. Cohen
Cardinal Moran
Varios Peraing
Wlao
Australia
Cheaper Offal Wanted for Soiling System Harvest
In view of our wheat yield the author questions why beef and pollard prices are only slightly higher than the Eastern States. If offal were cheaper, stock and a soiling system could be developed. The author asks for explanation of the price gap versus the East and mentions no hope against Eastern States.
Severe storm damage and hail insurance concerns reported
A correspondent notes rainfall up to Sunday night reaching 93 points with little harm to standing crops. Dams overflow and crops report limited damage in Dowerin Northam. Hail insurance policies exist but most sufferers may need next season for recovery. Meteorologist Curlewis cites recurring electrical disturbances from late November to mid January and recalls December 30 31 events. several towns are named for storm impacts including Quairading Kellertertin Tammin and Merro Hine Wass Valley Eastern Meckering.
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Dowerin
Northam
Curlewis
Awollyy
Quairading
Kellertertin
Tammin
Wand
Golden West issue praised for illustrations and stories
A Perth based Western Australia periodical review lauds the Golden West number for its striking cover art and modern illustrations. It highlights Yeak Une, Wodernestis, and a range of stories by John Drayton, Clark Span, and Bibel Archibald, noting photos of fields and coastal features. The piece also mentions Willey’s reassignment to Karridale and questions about a rifle club, while recommending readers secure a copy for friends and readers.
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OG. Willey
Bunbury
Karridale
Ita
Willey
E. €. Monger
Golden West
Itaelt
Atention
Iby
Perth
London
Paria
John Draytan
Cass Dell
Chirke Span
Bibel Archibald
Lew Thin Vlee
South West Defeats Bunbury In Veratch Bowl Match
A warm up game ahead of the season opened at Bunbury Club’s grey Saturday. South West beat Bunbury Hands Ferguson 26 24 and Toole v Moore 24 4, giving SW a 32 point win. Tomorrow at three, the Wesmen ceremony at the bowl green Coneil Chamber will see the mayor declare the opening. Scratche games and ladies’ match follow.
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Tomormw
Bunbury
Oues
Bunburyites
Brittains
Bury Hands
Ferguson
Wwdeel
Brittain
Tootle
Moore
Bridgetown and Centrals clash in cricket friendly
A muddled report details Bridgetown facing Centrals at Greens Bushis on a Saturday. W. Ingiston and W. White opened, several batsmen posted useful scores, and a tea-time crowd enjoyed performances. The piece notes weather, toss, and a nearby boxing day match, with Bridgetown eyeing the Ellerton Brown Cup as the season continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Greensbushis
W. Ingiston
W. White
Arthur
Sutter
Ingleton
Lillywhite
J. Smith
W. Jones
W. Toyer
New Warriors
Combined Bridge
Town
Lamin
YMCA
Settlers Call for Rail and Post Office Cooperation
A Kojouup line settler laments growing postal and railway friction hindering accessible services. He urges lower carriage rates, quicker permission to use railway telegraph posts, and notes the Postmaster General's new receiving office may not help locals until January. The writer warns60 that settlers would bear 50 percent of any loss from telegraph extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Kwtanning
Bunbury
Medical Gazette Notes Nelson Visit and Local Accidents
Fragmentary report recounts Dr Nelson's medical visit and a week of care in the West, praising his kindness and noting limits of his work. It mentions Mrs Nelson aiding poor sufferers and the doctor’s return to England with plans for further treatment. Also records mishaps at a local event including Cyril Maguire’s ankle, Thad Win Hind’s injuries, and a Saturday morning accident at Greets hushen with Harry Burton assisting the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Uney
Eygland
Atri Vt
Nelson Wall
Asa
Nels
Dubier
Teli
England
Hiny Movidents
Joe Parkes
Alepen Sayuariuag
Renaninsey
Ant ix
Abe
Bop
Enipvinia
Cyril Maguire
Alonning
Jamil
Vague Fragment Sparks Unclear Historical Event
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and dates in a disjointed line, offering little concrete fact. It references individuals like Lyris Thedee and events tied to a Friday, but specifics on place, action, or outcome are absent.
Mawson Antarctic Expedition Film At Lyrit Theatre
A detailed cinema showing on Friday night dramatizes the Mawson expedition in King Edward and Queen Mary Lands. The production features a simulated full-blast blizzard and scenes of the South Pole trek, including Mawson and companions, crevasses, and the challenging return journey, with dramatized animal and penguin footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawson
King Edward Land
Queen Mary Land
Adoss Lyrit
Devin
Shacktetom Qopedition
Wi Mawson
Mais
Mungan
Muriz
de Mertx
Commonwralt Bay
Avro
Wellef
Antaratis
Rank
Adela
Fred the Kiep on Supds at Chyoke's Stora
noisy OCR fragment mentions a location Chyoke's Stora in Munbury and a person named Fred the Kiep. It lacks clear event details or outcomes to form a complete news item.
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Rish Proverd
Fred
Chyoke
Stora
Munbury
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Porth
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Collie
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Katanning
Albany
Avinndale
Tucralilule
Pinjarra
Benuswick
Merredin
Powerin
Southern Cross
Gonmalling
Too
Mecker Ju
Cunderdin
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Brookton
Tiogelly
Wiekepin
Murtading
Williame
Wayin
Dinbloving
Broome Hill
Kojmua
Wallin
Nimbleyeng Reports
Dribluyung
Beeaple
Lbie
Jose
Buwebors
Federal Finance
Wowser
Renuer
Sys the
Daily News
MR Curlewis
David
Maman
Etinion
Southwest
Hielson Association
Grick At
Jaghton
Velliut
We White
Clarké
Avda Sh ‘Tug
Lynani
Tayse
White
Opperman
Smith Bodonee
Eidwarts
Fogarty
O Moore
Done
Buiter
Sith
Jones
Actin
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Ularke
Berlin
Jone
Pheatre Ly’ric
Lyriy Biiturve
Mina Anta Neilon
Wadian Piner
Ino Magnitiontt Pradigsian
Batis Gayolly
Athe Exweflunt
Fremy
Briges
Antarorte Exprdivion Filme
Settlers Disabilities
IN Posts and Telegraphs
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de. Mawson
Antarctic
Lyre Theatre
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Nordisk
Walcome
Lynn
Pathe
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Sonia al
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Dubin
Desma
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Wientille
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