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Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary notes show a correspondence and a formal reply linked to a Singhettne inquiry. readable portions mention names and places in the context of a diplomatic or clerical exchange. The text hints at an official response or record of communication between parties in a historical setting.
In Cowra, B M Durrell of the Women’s National Agency protests a letter misinterpreting a resolution on civil servant salaries. She notes increases favor officials at top grades and not lower paid workers, urging correct understanding of the recitation.
Federal lawmakers show indecision on settling returned soldiers on land under closer settlement schemes in Victoria and New South Wales. Mr Lynch warns the scheme is failing with many ex-farmers “on the rocks” while Mr Beeby notes the cost of living and wage policy. Calls rise to bring old farmers back under fair conditions to grow wheat again.
A letter from F. S. Twigg of Cowra argues legislators must secure fair wages and profits for returned soldiers and farmers. He criticizes current wheat pricing, questions meat purchases from producers, and advocates opening markets while balancing domestic and Australian protections. He asks what the Farmers' Conference in July will decide.
The article reviews rapid adoption of LKG Milking Machines in dairies and notes mixed success with bucket patterns. It asserts ease of use and familiarity rivaling Alfa Laval cream separators, highlighting Waugh & Josephson in Sydney as suppliers.
The readable text provides scattered phrases without clear events, names, or locations. No coherent action or outcome can be identified from the fragmentary OCR.
Four years active service with the army short a furlough, Leigt W Dowell and Pte Ivo Armstrong received hearty welcomes at Cowra events. A Literary Institute gathering, led by local figures, honored returning soldiers with music by the Cowra Brass Band and speeches by Armstrong family, Mrs Bowell, and local dignitaries.
John Parr and Sergt Chidgey briefly retained on the list of radea while hearty cheers greeted soldiers still at the Front. Sergt Dowell’s wife and children along with his mother and sisters were present.
A chaotic notice invites woolgrowers to join a forthcoming sale event at Quay Office. It promises opportunities in leasing, housing supplies, and market reach through the Bridgeland system, with a nine week extension for invitations and uncertain terms for tenants.
Fragmentary OCR item shows scattered names and places with unclear meaning. Readable bits mention Warrigal and individuals like Winchenmbs Carsyn Lak and Caml. Context suggests an unrelated announcement or listing with no clear action or outcome.
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