Potatoes See South Africa Export Hope Amid Market Shifts
At the Traders' Association meeting a member read a South African Journal extract noting a strong seed potato market in October and November if middlemen are cut out. Growers could export 50 to 100 tons once restrictions ease, with South Africa needing swamp potatoes and fresh seed tubers in prime condition for shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ Association
MrJo Brathy
South Africa
Weelly
Kaeshagen
South Afric
Money
Sudden death of Mrs Moorhouse shocks South Bunbury
The Rev W E Moorhouse rector of South Bunbury mourns his wife who died after a weekend illness. She joined parish work since 1935 and was educated at Melbourne University. Her funeral at St David's Church drew wide sympathy with many tributes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Moorhouse
South Bunbury
St David's South Bunbury
C. A. Topp
Armadale
Victoria
Melbourne University
St David's
St David's Church
Canon Adams
A Fryer
W E Moorhouse
Foster Johnsons
Eastman
Webster
Lieut Shaw
Girls’ Friendly Society
R Prosser
J E Kell
G Rodwell
A Humphreyson
Taylor
Warren Parker
E Rose
EM Clarke
G Baldock
H . Adams
S W Edwards
W Rodger
AE Alcorn
Joel
Adams
Birch
H. Adams
Gibson
Sear
Ross Jarvis
Barcham
Payne
Brittain
Nelson
Evans
Chapman
Greenup
Watson
Hales
Hart
Balston
Paisley
Honey Hamilton
Tipping
Fastaugh
Dermer
Pritchard
Kaeshagen
Cross
W Gibson
H Gibson
Wass
Zollner
Edwin Rose
E M Clarke
Miss Clarke
Flynn
Bunbury closes Belgian Relief Fund after World War I drive
Residents of Bunbury decide to close the Belgian Relief Fund after raising about £1 018 since March 1915. The meeting notes most Belgian relief now comes from the American Comfort Fund and recommends transferring contributions to trench comfort for soldiers. Collectors will urge donors to redirect funds while continuing their outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
W. A
Perth
America
Australia
Geo E Clarke
American Comfort Fund
Jurgency
Miss Mitchell
T Moore
Miss Sinclair
Carnival Ghat Plans Baby Show At Lyric Theatre
A meeting of carnival enthusiasts decides a baby show at Lyric Theatre on July 4 with prizes and multiple entries. Stall organizers named include Mrs H Johnson and others plus a short musical programme by Mrs Cruce. A forthcoming codice party in Bedford Hall featured a dance after a tournaiament. Wood's Peppermint Cure is advertised for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
H Johnson
McNish
A F Spencer
G Clark
K Cast Eau
J O’ryan
K Robinson
Gibbs
Cruce
Bedford Hall
Tipping
German's Opinion of the Kaiser from England letter
Pte D. B. Griffin of the 57th Battalion writes from England describing mud and cold on leave in London visiting the Tower and Zoo. He recalls a recent 30,000-strong Australian march past German prisoners, sings ridicule of the Kaiser, and expects to be in the trenches in three weeks. He plans to send a photo with Wenn and McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Jack Vick
Pte
D. B. Griffin
The
57Th Batalion
London
Tower
Zoo
Fies
Wenn
McDonald
Busselton Notes From Our Correspondent Visit and Rail Trouble
Dr Paget Thurston examined children at Busselton State School with unclear results. A traction engine on the Margaret River Railway broke down amid soggy ground. Weather remains rainy as signals of rain persist. Mrs H W Reading learns her brother James is wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paget Thurston
Busselton
Margaret River
H W
James
Hamel State Nursery Faces Criticism Over Trade Practices
The Minister for Woods and Forests defended the Hamel State Nursery amid complaints by the Nurserymen's Association about unfair competition. He outlined costed distributions to public bodies over 15 years, halted free gifting to settlers within the metropolitan area, and set at cost price for trees. He called for specifics on alleged gift-and-sell cases and urged improvements to protect public interests. The department still sells 38 tree varieties and lists only select seed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurserymen's Association
Hamel
Department of Agriculture
Mr Robinson
Conservator of Forests
C. E. Lane Poole
South Africa
Gosells
Bunbury
Midland Junction
Fremantle
Nrserymen
Woods and Forests Department
Development plan for South West lands announced
The Minister for Industries Mr J Mitchell outlined a comprehensive program to develop South West lands through dairy and mixed farming. The aim is to supply local markets with milk butter cheese bacon and other products by supporting current farmers and encouraging new land entrants with land clearing break up permanent pastures roots maize and cow acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mitchell
South
Bunbury
Busselton
Albany
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted By Satisfied User
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. A testimonial from Mr J O Brien at Venn and Patterson Streets Collie claims relief after a two year ordeal. The copy urges readers to buy at 9/9 per bottle or 15/3 for six, via Foster McClellan Co. 318 Murray Street Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Tioan
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Doan's
Store sheep and beef outlook Amid heavy loads at Mullewa sale
Commercial News reports large loads of Gascoyne sheep including 4,000 washed through Mullewa with 15,000 in the area. Rain improves prospects for a strong season while store sheep demand remains high despite strikes. Cattle and pig markets show varied but firm prices. early lambs expected and beef prices poised to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalerty
Co Lu
Lwu
Mullewa
Gascoyne
Uys
Mullsch
Gascoyna
Cullewa
Copleys Siding
Midland Junction
Murchhison
Acl
Urs
Gambs
Midland
Murchison
Copley's Siding
Murchison Wethers
Sunday Church Services June 24 Across Local Congregations
Church listings show St Pauls Cathedral St Davids Augustine and Methodist churches offering Holy Eucharist Evensong and sermons at 7 30 p m Watchnight services and junior Christian Endeavour Family Service Bible classes and Sunday School with various preachers including Rev S W Eddy Rev W W Roger and others at Martins Lindereayion and surrounding parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
St. Paus Cathedral
Xaum
St. David's South
Martins
Jeaun—Family Service
Pmi
Sunilay Scher
Lindereayion
Senius
People's Service
W. W. Roger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bunbury Potatoes
Eath
Mrs Moorhouse
Johnson
Snd
Minors
Wellington Agricultural Society
Agricultural Society
Balgian Relief Fund
Bunbury Fund
Wood
Kaiser
Hamel State Nursery
Church Services
Methodist Church
Joain—Junior Christian Endeavour Sasrety
Povanle
Siam
LYRIS
Sturt Holwes
Dorothy Bernard
Ban Gon
Matt
Jeff
Luke Tha Lawyer
Wich
Juail
Allies Carnival
Zoft
Akroyd
F.o.r. Perth
Bunbury and District
Mr. L. RB
HONEY
Saunders & Stuart Ltd
Kingst
Mrs
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