Land settlement talk and travel notes from Western Australia
The article reports widespread suspicion that postwar land settlement promises may fail. It cites optimistic statements by Jimmy Mitchell and A Thompson MLA, critiques of dairying policy, and plans for butter and bacon factories. It also recounts travels by J D Connolly Agent General, describing a wet, roadbound motor journey through Corrigin, Dumbleyung, Wagin, and Williams toward Perth.
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Jimmy Mitchell
A. Thompson
M.L.A
Western Australia
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Thompson
Connor
Jimmy
Northam
Geraldton
Katanning
IAB
I.A.B
Commonwealth
India
J.D. Connolly
England
Corrigin
Dumbleyung
Road Board
Dumbleying
Wagin
Perth
Dairying Debate Boils Over in Wheat Belt Regions
A Perth area column questions dairying viability in Northam Kununoppin and Brunswick, urging state support for experimental farms and criticizing past results. It notes promotion of dairy in semi arid zones, signals concern for South West potential, and comments on upcoming harvest expectations.
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Gem of
Western Australia
Australia
Tf Northamer
Kun- Unoppin
J.M B.connor
South-West
T. W.A
South West
Mitchell
Connor
Brunswick
Northam
Kununoppin
Wheat Belt
Scheikowsky's Bread Advocated for Healthful Living
A brief promotional note urges readers to eat Scheikowsky's Bread to seal well be well and stay well, framing the loaf as part of a healthy daily routine.
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Scheikowsky
Bunbury War Prisoners Reported as POWs Meeting Called for Aid
Cables confirm Bunbury residents Clowes and Lyons and Ruble of Bunbury and Donnybrook are prisoners of war. A 3 o’clock meeting at Heehabite Hall will organize entertainments to raise funds for soldiers in enemy hands. Mrs. W. G. Thomas arranged use of the military hall for several days and evenings to maximize efforts.
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Pres. Clowes
Donnybrook
Ruble
Bunbury
Lyons
Heehabite
W. G. Thomas
Collie Council Case Over May Meeting Notice
The Collie mayoral summons over a missed statutory ratepayer meeting fizzled as a minor breach. Judge W L Owen noted four days notice instead of seven. fined £2 instead of £20. The Callie Mail commented on low ratepayer turnout and the motives behind the action.
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Collie
W. L. Owen
RLM
Bunbury
Finch
R.M
Callie Mail
Civilisations Age Unearthed In Ancient Egypt And Euphrates
The article surveys early civilizations tracing high levels of culture in Egypt and along the Euphrates dating to about 16 000 ac and 12 000 ac. It notes stone tools, bone needles, pottery, weaving, and crude artworks on horn and bone, with prehistoric drawings preserved in the British Museum.
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Egypt
Euphrates
Valley of the Nile
British Museum
London
Korijekup Hotel Extension Sees Time Extension Granted
A Wellington District licensing court in Bunbury granted Me K M Bisman a extension to complete alterations at the Korijekup Hotel also prompting a potential name change to Hurley's Hotel. The contract stands at £3650 with £1000 paid. delays cited include signed contracts and weather. The September court was set to review progress and any further information from the architect.
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Wellington
Bunbury
Umade
Me K. M. Bismwan
Korijekup
Hurley
Beych
Lowe
Eales
Harvey Road Board
Sergt. Wilkin
Owan
Eastman
Korijokup Hotel
Hurlay's Hotel
Sergt
Wilkin
War Bribes Across Conflicts Highlight Historic Graft
The piece surveys bribery in wartime, citing Germany offering £10,000,000 to Turkey and promises of Cyprus to Greece. It recalls claims of Stoessel at Port Arthur and Bazain’s surrender of Mors, with £210,000 bribes and Scio's 1892 surrender for £170,000, noting miscarriages of justice and mass atrocities.
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Germany
Stance
Turkey
Cyprus
Greece
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Marshal Bazaines
Mors
Rezaine
Scio
Vestige of Local Notices and Trade Offers
The notice promotes Scholkowsky as the wedding and birthday order recipient, Victoriast bakers, and O. W. Snowdon as wristlet watch expert for soldiers. It urges farmers to order FIELD PEAS early and lists NARROGIN TRADING & AGENCY CO LTD stocks of WHITE FIELD PEA at 8/6 per bushel. Also advertises Scheikowsky's Tea Rooms and various health remedies and prices.
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Scholkowsky
Victoriast
Narrogin Trading & Agency CO Ltd
The Grave on the Somme in German Dispatches
A translated fragment from the Leipzig Illustrated Gazette describes a German trench observer during a Somme battle. He endures gas, shelling, and near captures by a low‑flying British airman, recalls thirst and stench of corpses, and is later rescued from a buried shell strike. the piece frames the Somme as Germany’s grave.
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Cologne
Germany
Daily Mail
Leipzig
Illustrarte Zeiting
Somme
Earl
Lewis
Liam
Returning a Favour by the Generous Lown Mayor
The Lown mayor, famed for granting relief, helped a local character nicknamed Talking Tin. He sought funds to buy a donkey and cart for a rag and bone venture. The mayor asked how repayment would work, and Tin proposed naming the donkey after the mayor if granted the loan.
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Tim
The Two Wellington's
Men once joined Wellington banners now flock to the Wellington Bunbury as the best deal in bat cases. readers are urged to rely on this choice for reliable outcomes.
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Wellington
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O. W
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Tam
Panimiwealth
Mareh
L. R. Honey
Toronto
Victoria St
Bunbury and District
Saunders & Stuart
Kingst
J. A. Boor
John A. Boor
the Beehive
Beokh
Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd
Trwaghent
the Commonwealth
Photography
Ford Studio
Wm. J. Ford
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