Australian cities too big say decentralist leader
General Higgins of the Salvation Army told a civic function in Perth that Australian cities are too large and that filling vacant land with suitable people is unnecessary. He urged decentralisation, noting half the state’s population currently concentrates in Perth and calling for a centralising coterie to rethink development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Salvation Army
Perth
Australia
James Mitchell
Government Land Sale at Perth Department Auction
Government land sale scheduled for 11 am on June 10 at the Department of Lands Perth. Town Lots 303 Ir. 12 310 2r Sp 12 SN Zr 9.9p 12 details note property identifiers and lot specifications for bidders.
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Department of Lands
Perth
Mining Firms Sight Golden Mile Revival Amid Rising Gold Output
May gold production climbs as five months end May show yields over 50 000 to 60 000 ounces higher than 1931’s period. Great Boulder mine and other Golden Mile sites undergo full transformation, signaling a long term boom. Statewide fields also lift output, suggesting 1933 may be stronger, with Western Australia highlighted by geologists.
Salvation Army pioneers praised by Perth readers
A reader recalls the Salvation Army's early Perth beginnings near South Bay and Fish Markets jetty, noting initial skepticism from churches and ministers. The piece highlights General Higgins and his wife as exemplary of the Army's practical Christianity and public service.
Vision and business acumen in Eastern Gold Fields railways
The passage notes objections to railway plans on the goldfields linked to Sir James Mitchell and criticizes politicians for financial muddle. It mentions the Western Australian mining industry helping pull the state out of economic trouble through group settlements.
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Roger Murchison
Murchison
Western Australia
James Mitchell
W.A
Lottery Tale Shows Fortune Fools A Household
In 18th century England a cook Mrs Tippett buys a £10 Tatts ticket persuaded by a grocer to seek wealth. Her ticket No 504 wins £30,000, leading to a rapid marriage proposal. She later reveals she sold the winning ticket to a baker, mocking the idea of luck. The tale ends with a wry note on marriage as a lottery and a quip about beware of the widows.
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England
Loth
Sam Weller
Widders
Samival
A GOOD MAN GONE
The deceased gentleman, a widely respected religious leader, passed away last week and was mourned broadly. Former minister at Wesley Church Fremantle known as Tom Allan, praised for practicality and broad tolerance, will be missed. Advertiser expresses sympathy to his widow and family.
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Wesley Church
Fremantle
Tom Allan
Advertiser
Salvation Army Leaders Named to Carry Booth Work
The passage praises the new leaders as mental fitness and well qualified to worthily carry on the Salvation Army's mission established by the late General Booth and his associates. It affirms that “By their works shall ye know them” remains true today.
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Salvation Army
General Booth
Market Report for June Attendance and Supplies Decline
Market report notes usual buyer turnout with lighter supplies across all lines. Pork at handy weight and fair quality priced 5144 toby. Calves medium quality 444 to Sh4d. Eggs mixed with White Leghorns fetching 3 to 4 shillings.
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Toby
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