Western Australian notes on finance and public works
The report discusses early hotel closing, licensing, and rent relief sentiments in Bure Dury and surrounding districts. It covers government debt, loan sequencing, water supply disputes with Geraldton, and officials urging definite agreements before departmental projects proceed. It notes local council withdrawals, tax implications, and public notices on water and liquor issues, with scattered items on industry, transport, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bure Dury
Bridgetown Meeting Praises War Effort and Harvest Hope
A Bridgetown gathering heard remarks by Mr E S Willmott on unity and aid for distant regions, lamenting lack of railway access to the needy. He criticized Perth tramway spending and urged support for soldiers at the Dardanelles, with donations totaling an estimated £26 and farm goods from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EwlUrHdy
Peitlers
Bridgetown
Willmott
Perth
South
Dardanelles
Bim
Flarrison
Cattle and Sheep Decline Amid Adverse Conditions
Market report shows cattle and sheep weakening in 1914 with furthest declines in the southwest and northwest regions. Pigs rise despite high fodder prices while horses and other livestock fluctuate. overall balance improved slightly in certain areas but remains below carrying capacity.
Referenda results and constitutional amendments discussed
The report notes previous referendum outcomes and outlines plans for a new bill to be submitted to the people within six months, with a September timing for referenda. It cites a likely Labor-led election sweep and mentions meat consumption trends, a sheep shortage, and drought impacting stock markets across southern regions from Geralton to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher
Senate
Chamber
Camella
Pr Ling Ste
Iman
Atx
Labor Party
Howes
Aurea Indiogie
Leary
Geralton
Albany
Referenda Voting Trends and Electoral Reform Debates
The report reviews referendum voting patterns, noting variances between questions and the overall turnout. It cites proposed reforms including compulsory voting and postal vote abolition, warning of a 70 000 voter loss and a 48.7 percent participation rate with a 100 percent year decline in some measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaeh
Soladgures
Nak
Lee
Wartime bulletin from Bunhary appeals for Red Cross aid
The document urges Bunhary citizens to support Red Cross efforts and provide necessities for wounded soldiers and hospitals. It endorses the Red Cross while condemning rival Mercy efforts, notes Pastime club activity, and calls for local worker committees to cooperate with the Tong Men’s Fasrbine Club. It includes a date and signatures from local groups and a poem emphasizing duty and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Trent
Mataday
Ubatik
Red Crom
Bunhary
Tmone
Tong Men's $ Fasrine Club
Fruit Barred What Is Possible Under Fruit Fly Rules
A Perth framed fruit fly regulation case targets Dungey’s Burrkupp orchard. Despite the orchard testing clean, a notice bans selling locally while officials cite distant instructions. Perth inquiries delay a clear answer amid broader supply concerns and parliamentary inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Dungey
Burrkupp
Wis
Perth
Buobery
Bridgetown Health Board Prem at Annual Ratepayers Meeting
The Bridgetown Health Board's annual ratepayers meeting was held at the Rosds Board Hall. Government Auditors' reports were adopted. The chairman J H Smith noted rates collected for 1914 and 1915, a bank debit balance, and the final payment on the ge engine at the Sanitary Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosds Board
Messrs
J. H. Smith
Woods
H. J. Machim
J. Imims
P. H. Awonck
J. McAlinden
B. Wilkinson
T. Nye
Reading
W. J. Crap
H. J. David
H. Wilkinson
Dayidagn
Wild Apples Blunder Prompted Fly Infestation Report
A report notes the Blandery wild apples are thickly infested with fruit fly and requests a departmental inspector to investigate immediately.
Red Cross Society to Start Needed Work in Bunbury
A large Bunbury meeting set up the Red Cross Fund effort. An entertainment committee formed to collect material and funds. They seek shirts, bandages, towels, socks and other items. volunteers urged to help at a Wednesday gathering. Contributions may be sent to the Hon Treasurer or Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies of the Red Cross Entertainment Committee
Irwin
Mittchell
Johne
Clarke
Gordon
Bedford Hall
Coumell Chambre
Mubilips
Nuoi
Bunbury
Red Crosy Fund
Cousiatine
Matoress
Mra
GB. Clarke
Thomnton
Joel
Ukmmittee
Memdames Kuslman
Trenoweth
Paisley
Edwards Flynn
Mise Rhea
Misses Mitchell
E Gonlon E. Clarke
Conas
Thomans
Rose
Mitchell
de Milli
Government Howe
Searest
Egypt
Barron
A.D. Renkin
Eng
Hom
Casualties List From The Front Includes Missing And Wounded
A partial casualty roll lists soldiers from the 16th Bath and 16th Bach reinforcements among the dead wounded and missing. Names include Hie HM Carter Ball Fenwick Beard Clarke Henderson Lynch M'Leod Oldfield Shields Villa Wallace Thumett Whyatt Branson Barnett Curri Palmer Blain Lee Tendon Dawson Parke and others with notes on status and corrections to earlier reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16th_ Light Horse
Fenwick
L. Beard
Durierd
Buthowes
C, Clarke
Dodron
B. Henderson
J. P. J. Lynch
AL M'Leod
Oldfield
M. Shields
L. Villa
WD. Wallace
F.A
R. Williamson
F. Thumett
War Rumors and Front Updates From Arras to Lemberg
War dispatches describe French reinforcements arriving, cavalry enlistments expanding, and Russian fronts holding firm. Allied railways suffer disruption, Romanian moves toward joining the Allies press ahead, while German opinion notes activity near Lemberg and Jamberg.
Bridgetown Court Hears Repair Suit and Fines
In Bridgetown on a Wednesday session Judge Owen presided. Me W Toyar sued Ey Inglis for 3 pounds 48 shillings 6 pence for cart wheel repairs to November 1913. Defendant paid part but judgement favored Toyar. Wai Ray fined five pounds for hop beer with excess acid at his premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lb. Owen
Wedenday
Me. W. Toyar
Bridgetown
Ey Inglis
Greenbushes
Wai. Ray
Manjimup
W. F. Bird
Capel Road Board Minutes Show Sparse Meeting Activity
Capel Road Board dealt with outward correspondence and reading of departmental requests. Actions included plans from Public Works and Forestry, requests for road improvements on Payne's and Elgin roads, drainage and lighting needs, and tenders approved for fencing work at 2 shillings 6 pence per chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WilulOie
Wable Works Dept
Public Works Dept
Samme
Department of Agriculturn
Eatomolu- Binks
Capel Bille Club
Clewk
Geraldion
Keowved
Old Capel Road
Permanson
Automobile Club of
W.A
Beant
C. F. Kasten
Glenronald
M. E. Gutmann
Elliott
N. W. Reynolds
Capel Ward
J. C. Summers
Payne's Road
Mears
Moore
Hornibrook
Barber
Elgin
Siall
Porrest Road
Properjobmn
Boucaut and Hornibrook
T. G. Hutton
T. Harris
G. T. Harri
C. T. Harris
Road repairs authorized and accounts reviewed in Narrogin council
General business notes authorizing Rose and Higgins to repair Stirling Ward roads. Rose paid 10 shillings per day for drain planning, action approved. Council to survey the corner of Reserve BO59 toward Barliomad Capel Townsite. Accounts totalling £100 14s paid. Narrogin Trading Co advertises Prinma Se Prices machines and engines with quoted gallon rates and sales claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Rose and
Higgins
Stirling Ward
Rose
Landa Department
Barliomad
Capel
Manjimup Hotel Reconstruction Approved
Licensing Court grants owner permit to reconstruct the Manjimup Hotel with a 12 month period needed but not specified by the RM due to awaiting fresh license. Estimated cost of extension and reconstruction set at £1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Hotel
R.M
Disobedience Leads to Arrests and Fines in Jamaica Notice
An incident described as a deadlock arose from disobedience to orders. Some offenders were arrested while others were fined two days pay. An opportunity to obtain leading fruit tree varieties will be offered at Scott's Hotel Bridgetown from June 29 to July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umm
Scott's Bolel
Bridgetown
Ploughing Demonstration At Burrekap Delivers Notable Trials
A field trial by International Harvester Co. at Burrekap drew large settler attendance on a recent Wednesday. The Chatanooga Hillside Disc Plow impressed with its two-disc mechanism and turning action, while a two furrow orchard plow and a long moultboard light plow attracted interest for potato planting and orchard work. A plowing contest ended without a decision, as a novice’s work seemed equal to the expert. Luncheon followed, with praise for the company’s efforts to aid farmers and a pledge of trials on new implements when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Co
Burrekap
Wedlunday
Chatanooga
New Zealand
Famiry
T. W. Harris
Harris
Porcer
He International Harvester Co
Church Services. BOYANUP PASIBE- 310 am Dardanne 50 p.m Ferguson
Narrogin Trading Company named sole agents for Massey Harris machinery in the district. They offer British built plows, cultivators, bars and related farming gear with stock on hand and request readers to send for catalogues and prices. Tengue Famous engines featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrogin Trading Company
Massey Harris
le ‘Tengue
Bunbury Riff Club Opens With Trophy Shoots
Weather held fine as members gathered for the Stoker Snowden and Topi trophies on Ben day. Sharp, Mani, Tognini, and J Naylor posted good scores at 300 yards while Sharp led with the Club Spoon handicap. Ties to be settled by shoot off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnowden
Benday Lan
Tain
Sharp
Mani
Tognini
J. Naylor
Go on the Land Young Man Demand for settlement of rates
A Dumbleyung Head Board letter notes ratts overdue and lists amounts owed for land rent Agricultural Bank interest machinery wages and other charges. The writer argues government unfairness to farmers claims low wheat returns and financial strain and protests with personal statements about hardship and government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumbleyung
Ratts
von. Gazette
Leni
Agricultural Bank
Perth
Lomee
The Dandies and Orange Candice Attract Full Bunbury House
A large Bunbury audience enjoyed The Dandies and the Orange Candice last night with a diverse program of vocal and humorous numbers. Encores kept the energy high and a complete change of program is planned for this evening as crowds anticipate another strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
Leni
Mer
Cullen
Movements and Talks of Peace From War Front Messages
Telegrams from Petrograd and Amsterdam report Austro-German plans for Lemberg and Warsaw, with claims of quick peace after Galicia is cleared. Dispatches note German and Hungarian foreign ministers meeting in Vienna amid speculation on a peace settlement and Germanys financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Ithe Stumdave
Lemberg
Mosary
Jamberg
Petrograd
Russia
von Bethmann Hollweg
Afaire
Herr von Dagow
Barm Burion
Vienna
Germany
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Australia
J. M. Drew
Joan Wwomey
Geraldton
Vion South
Rhead
Ube
Tahages
Edie Wat
Nnne
Americe Teak
Ae Luudeo
Lardeoyd
Lew
Carrie Waa
Grits
Turkey
Saigacen Choral
Hridgstown F. & 5
Association
Jumble Sale
STOKE
North West
Sheog O
Tao
Dee ‘Reaen
Oattle
Tnerweee
Horns Bart Boe
Mulolison and
Fields
Oatley Bob Saar
Deereane
Federal
Uss
Imo
Aatasis
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
Ben Somh Walew
Vitoria
South Australia
Adoor
Pade
Terest
Bridgetown Health Board
Hy Wilkinon
Wilkinson
Red Cross Society
Sike Ting
Pyjama Jacker
Furly
Hie
HM. Carter
Bach
Prof. Ball
Bath
Pte
Whyatt
Branson
H.W. Barnett
Third Field Ambulance
Pw. W. EL. Baki Pleo, A. J. Curri
Fourth Field Ambulance
A. Palmer
We Blain
Lee Ops
J. N. B. Tendon
M. R. M.D. Dawson
Batt
de Bayay
10Th Lam
G. 8. Parke, Ltd
Fish Ambulance
Favourable
Arras
Reeat Rush
Chame Trina
Alo
Airman
Paddaleim
Severing Couranteution Betwee Alkkok
Multeausen
Roumania
ALLER
Bridgetown Court
Capel Road Board
General Business
Prinma Se
AHL
Cole
Diaobeying
Church Services
Boyanup Pasibe
Dardanne
Ferguson
Bunbury Riff Club
Bill
P. Ford J
Nesbitte
Asee L. Mann
Phote
TH. Sharp Maio
Naylor
C. Togaini
Donaldson A
Naylor Nesbit
Holtman
Teede Johnson
Panl Andersen
Audson al
Mill Day Trenowet Smesth Keddie
Beatson
Boswell Eis
Dandies
Joe Barraclough
Nannup
Busselton
Fendant
W. Zum
Pel
Geo
Dinninup
Mears, Dolgety and Co
M'Cormack
Amer Cam
Roint
Aalley
Tom Gstons
Prwee
Mivariahiy Bullt
Tueaia
Samny
R. C. Peters
Joctinairy Herald
Cdmelaicen
Ith
Albin Kellety
G. I. Kgs Way Tiede
Alk
Sulla
Simmons
J. McCabe
Plo. Peters
W. Sinclair
Blackboy
Charles E. Hastie
Cairo
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