Sale of the clip to British government amid wartime shortages
The article reports on the sale of the coming clip to the British government on similar terms as before, with notes on alterations to show floors, a pamphlet offer from Dalgety & Company in Geraldton, and discussions by figures such as A J Monger and Viscount Murcourt about meat supplies and postwar scarcity. It references port options and government support limits, emphasizing urging action by local pastoralists and stakeholders.
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Clionte
Dalgety & Company, Limited
Presier Wool Brokers
Geraldton
Cap
Lund
London
Holland
Amd
Henmark
Serbia
Austria
Hriteia
A. J Monger
Murcourt
Leif
Monger
Letroy
Elliott
Cerakiton
Himsell
Webibernia
Board of Trade of Brit
Fragments of Kindness Leave Words on Grief Stricken Farewell
A garbled note expresses thanks and sympathy for letters and kind words from friends and family amid a bereavement. The readable text conveys appreciation for support during a time of loss.
Disaster brings slow official updates from Western Australia
A washout derailed a train and suspended services along the line in Western Australia. Reports say three people were killed and many injured, but officials restrict public details while relatives of victims endure anxious delays. General notices from the department delayed broader confirmation, provoking public criticism of the information blackout.
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Stailway
West Australia
Wom
Perth
Telemiabio
Tocal Praia
Moore
Iaindates
Stulaucat
Fresh Fish Supply Announced by Mussett Bros at Cenraan Fish Spot
Town and country residents are notified that Musket t Bros at Cenraan Fisassa Oyster Satoon now offer a fresh fish supply caught daily for local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskett Bros
Cenraan Fisassa
Monger and Viscount Marcourt Clash Over Farm Projections
A. J. Monger, president of the Farmers and Settlers Association, testified before the Agricultural Commission and warned that an expected rise in sheep supply could shift markets. Viscount Marcourt, head of the Board of Trade, responded with a sharp rebuke, challenging the accuracy of Monger’s forecasts and questioning the basis of his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
A. J. Monger
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Agricultural Commission
Crushing at Warrieday yields 42 oz from 42 tons ore
Local news notes a crushing at Warrieday yielding 42 oz from 42 tons treated at Warrisdar Stall battery. Geraldton Mechanics' Institute calls for librarians by Thursday 26th. Meckatharra stock poisoning fears persist with arsenic–fume theories. Youanmi accident injures rider, a parish hall sale postponed, and tax forms due September 1917. Electric light for Mt Magnet discussed. local operetta planned. police report on disloyalty case. Rainfall on Chapman River. nominations called for several districts. Postal and railway updates urge readers amid Midland line damage concerns.
Difficult times for Western press on distant front
Fragmented telegrams report news of a soldier’s injury and family concern in Marine and Moory, with notes on looming absence of key Western Australian journalists J. P. Burling and V. J. Risely. Commentary laments the war press’s distant reach and the saying that the pen is mightier than the sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westrals
J. P. Burling
Weat
V. J. Risely
Trans-Line Railway Feud Toughs WA Rail Plan Fight
Perth July 17 Premier Wert criticizes a proposed Commonwealth plan to merge public works with Western Australia mailway duties. MP Short supports state autonomy, citing traffic losses and impact on the Trans-Line route amid a crowded holiday season at Kalgoorlie and nearby residents.
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Fremantle
Killgoortie
Lorthum
Gordiulda Peoio
Laavélling
Trailway
Coum
Goldtelda
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Mtr. Wert
de Cyan Ve Wealth
Fur Public Worka
Wear
Australia
Mehert
Stat Raibwn
Odluly
Watt
Kalgoor
Wheat payments delay questioned by farmers speaker
A correspondent letter questions why farmers are not paid on delivery for wheat and contrasts this with payments for wool. The writer suggests stock owners with backing from banks and big financial institutions influence finance, and hints that government financing of the country may be involved. The piece references Country Party members and a broader debate on agricultural support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockey
Country Party
Mining Motes and Coal Talks in NSW Mines
A Mookatharre Miner report notes eight elforist wines for New South Wales passed through Mecks thatra en route to Nullaging under contract to Nullagine O M Co. June bullion value and tonnage figures appear for Is gliston Console wine. Costs include mining and development, with surplus and spend detailed. Black Range leasing moves and Sandstone investors discussed amid plans for a new block of atoby.
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New South Wales
Mecksthatra
Wedneslay
Ilir
Whs ‘Nullagine O M. Co
Isgliston
Colucan
GM. ‘Co
Black Range West G.M. Co
Bydney
Wndite
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Melbourne S.S. Co. Ltd
Tardney
Mlb
Adelaide
Kurnalpi
Fromantle
Carmar- Fon
Berk Newcartle
Auens, Philp & Co., Ltd
Worth‘west Ports
Bamera
Derby
Por Furiber Particulare
Shipping & Family Butchers
Eleanor Street
Harry Pickett
Orwelis
Sydney Fong & Co, Chocers, Wihe and Spirit Merchants
Telephone 141
Tare & aProrry
Fish and Grills
Meretes Bay
Stokes & Co
Wholezale
Gariie Terrace
R. & Barper Leva
Georal
Catrone
Harper
Vierontia Mor
Kintel
Whitby's
Statioa
Hardwicke’s
H. E. Quick & CO
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Rubtrong
Dunlop Tyree
Dunlop
Bolatio
NIST
Ana
Cantor
E. Snell
Arylett
Bootsman
Bill Jones
Artlett
Boatman's Repair
Rockcwrne
Bight Bros
Light Bros
Awson
Thorngrapher
Eraldion
Ives
WAGAG
Norilmptos
Bartlett
Buntmac
W. Moore
Razino
Leno
Victoria District
Hospital
Augustus Street
M. Nathan
Venizelos Palace
Cafe DE Luxe
W.A. Basik
Ube Gatete
Arainay
Cambering
Gotha
Ter
James Street
Road Board
Mullewa
Water Supply Department
Perthyan
Ardingly
Dampering
Ralway
Gath Iway
Trethowan
Forcy Fousu
W.A
Geraldton Coffer Palace
Wlzman Bros. & Freeman
Ceig
EMS
Johnstone
Wickens
Snell's
Parma
Bertham
Adies
Barnett
Fe Rotman
Geffen Palace
Globe Browiry
Remnan
West Friday
Fresean
Galipoli
Bs. Ounll
Anatedia
Binell
Ack
Katoomba
Timhoora
Gaitemy kyMlew
WE Bate
H. J. Basford
Wandford Street
Bogle Bros
Department of Public Health and Geraltion Municipal Council
Ts Weabore
Abus Wad
Weighty
Meauucot
Byxaitr Etrinson
Wi McLaren
Ojek
Red Cross Siclely
Zurika
Clementine
Ward
T Geraldton Red Cross Society
Cami
Walt Re
Western Aus
Taanta
Jose
Theaks
Rand
Aheen
Ralway Department
Geraldton Express
THE
Geraldtow
Bundowar
Nan Meal Ladestry
Jena
Guearr Buimish
W. Lewis
Sim Zon-Steeet
Warrieday
Warrisdar Stall
Geraldton Mechanics
Meckatharra
Mockatharns
Fluo
Parker
Youanmi
Thareday
J. Venagle
Balaar
Geradion
Ftale
Amns
Zurita
Hiall
Zari Ince Juten
Waa
Orika
Dia
Lowes
Wasia
Red Crome Sociaty
Mt Magnet
Conneil
Waymouth
Ypie
New Zealand
Bailipoli Pellinoila
Buell
Marius Terrace
Usnai
Levies Hall
Mmubern
Liwun
Aucot
Haya
Tom
Sunéland
Tnuthie
Talon
Oyuctons
Alexander David Lieare
Witiess
J. W. Clydesdale
Aut Borgeant Thome
Eed
Aboorcia
Chapman River
Aining Township
Bowes
Champion Bay
Northampton
Erdones
Tataaning
Wagin
Nelson
Weverley
Lhd Parmners
Bolttern’ Aswriution
Aking
Mlamied Bey
J. R. Ginclairy
Willan
Uke Kuruaipt
Franante
Mule
Gereldsson
Wongau
Leorn
Ito
Yan
Thor
Wilk von Eitheu
Rudd
Sloer
Ben
Bulgar
Kalgodrlie
Perth Rathway
Momarty
John Forrest
Air Powler
Berth
Peraonal
T.M. Gayner
Marine
Tors Race
Allan
Moory
Mra Woottuune
Trans-Line Railway
Fiflus
Pederal
WORE
Midland Aisliney Ga
B.A
Ajonhons
Waskaway
Guo
STEAD
Mauger
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Mbebting
Rex Parnell
Marchiaon
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