District Grievance Flags Land Lease Uncertainty
A reader letter to the West Australian laments land policy delays in the Mid North region. The correspondent shares personal experience of applying for a grazing lease near Northampton, noting delayed classifications, unexplained inquiries, and bureaucratic uncertainty affecting hopeful settlers and their cash outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow
Mid-North
Regan Tol Nurveys
James Rice
Navy
Abe
Eng
James
Kent
Jearninee
Mir
Wilson
Wml
Lands Department
South Western
Northampton
Perth
Fragmented Memoir on Property, Travel, and Bank Inquiry
A muddled reminiscence discusses money spent, a failed loan from Agricultural Bank, and plans to transport goods by horse and cart over a seven mile distance. Mentions Northampton and a department’s confusing rules, with references to law, tracks, and access to funds amid delays and bureaucratic obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turpis Tyre
Agricultural Bank
Northampton
From Ceraldton to New York on a Coastal Journey
The letter recounts a long sea voyage from Ceraldton to New York aboard a steamship, with stops near Tenerife and Spain, customs in Jamaica? and Liverpool, then arrival in New York. The writer notes bad weather, crowded streets, and the busy transit systems of London and New York, including subways and trains, and remarks on the different people and places encountered. The tone recalls festive travel with hardships, observations on ports, weather, and urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow
Asher Wonks
Gerahtran
Brooklyn
New York
Wiljee
Cage
Miles
London
Tiscay
Amd
Mare
Kanedah
Voust
Tenerife
Spain
Jeston
Asain
Alon
Landon
Stratias
Phese
Anstratvins
Tees
Austral
Bern
Dee
Sane
Wil Alanis
Doctor Advised Use of Cuticura for Eczema Suffering
A patient reports five months of intense burning itching and swelling on both arms from eczema. After trying several remedies with no relief a doctor advised Cuticura Ointment and Soap leading to a cure within six months, with full recovery and renewed strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terraca
Cattedawy Fs
Devon
Reward Offered for Lost Yearling Mare
A ten dollar reward is offered by Evad Bros for information leading to the recovery of a yearling mare described as black with white markings and branded. The mare is from Mellonbye Sision and disappeared near Dewnight Maron. Any person providing useful information should contact Evad Bros, Mellonbye Biatfon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivad Bros
Mellenbye Biatfon
Gutlews
Notice to Creditors of Humphrey James Sims Deceased
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Humphrey James Sims, deceased, of Northampton, Westra Amtenbia. Claims and demands must be in writing to Elizabeth Sims Administratrix at Willis Tneae, uy Wovel, Nor pint, before April 1, 1909. After the deadline, distribution to rightful beneficiaries will proceed. Dated February 9, 1909. Elizabeth Sims Administratrix and William Lucas, Railway Maels Nortiumpton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berebe
Urarlitorn
Humphrey James Sinn
Norttanpton
Westra Amtenbia
Willis Tneae
Elizabuth Simy
Aare
Elizabeth Sts
Admumetesteisy
William Lccas
Railway
Maiels Nortiumpton
Invasion and Awakening Stir at Wortham Theatre
A widely discussed play An Eineliebnan's Hone directed at Wortham's Theatre creates sensational debate. The plot centers on invasion fears and a citizen army, with Mrs Brown defending pacifist views while Pant Tobin advocates action. The production features Derek Weston and a cast including Trev and Prince Volant as they confront an unseen enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eineliebnan
Wradham
Wadi
Rastie Sonnel
Anton
Musier Gayels Maliroy
Lee Jose Misr
Ah Mir
Mtr
Amit Pant
Mr. Brown
Prince Volant
Sam
Trev
Frootoids Claim Quick Cure for Digestive Ailments
An advert claims Frootoids relieve headache indigestion and biliousness with pleasant taste and rapid results. It touts improved liver function and digestion, notes weekly dosing benefits, and offers price 1/6 through vendors including W. te Hearne in Geelong Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Te Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Fragmented wartime letter reveals troop morale and command flaws
A garbled wartime account shows a British infantry unit under an inept captain, detailing morale issues, rival factions, and supposed plans for a territorial force. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece centers on distrust, discipline, and imagined alienating leadership within the ranks.
Farm For Sale Near Railway Line in Geraldcun Area
Farm for sale eight miles from Geraldcun and about two miles from the railway line. Includes a commodious dwelling with air conditioner purchase and freehold sale. For further particulars apply to H. Angel, Mt. Manet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jompring
Freechold
Geraldcun
Great Art Union draw offers big prizes and trips
A damaged notice advertises prizes totaling £1000 including a £1000 value first prize and £500 great prize. It mentions a twelve months trip around the world and £100 in cash, plus seven other prizes. Subscriptions and entries are urged with a deadline around May 16, 1904, through authorized representatives in Melbourne and Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worlt
Verson
Great Art Union
Itars
Municipal Council Meeting Notes and Decisions
The Council met in the Chamber on Monday with Crs Vireo Grunist Crab vey Bidston and O ee h present. Motions passed include town wall rent, rates arrears, and footpath parcel near Freemans. Reports cover works promises, tyre width compliance, and interest in leasing land for building. Plague cases at Bunbury cited. calls for fumigation and sanitary inspection of town housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munday
Grunist
Crab
Bidston
Rennson
Lohenston
Was
Hike
Vertes Company
Terwie Hall
Bey Ali Som Tien
Chery
Mavemorran
Th. Murwort
Freemmauns' To Tel 4 Jay A Pipe To Connect With Wmn Denin
R. Gee
Magietrate
Conneil
WM. Smith
Pouneilstors
India
Shipton Lodge
York
Mechianics
Tn- Mitute
Flu Works Committee
Dr. Breie
Gr. Hungerford
Municipal Association
Municipal
Ungreford
Raeton
Hungerford
Couneil
Trigg
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Ayer
DFJ
Ceraldton
Alaiys Impressions
Australia
Hue
Uae
Gorahlien
Humphrey James Sims
Wan Mac Tistian
Lum
Ube Vaoru
Tome
Mrs Brown
Reburton
Twen
Ander
Bae
Brijisy
Liewrigel
Willy
Gueney
Cortistinally
Pstieg
Angel
Mt. Manet
Wianara
Opoo
Niluonrie
Deats
Snell
Nova
Theo
Wootmide
Eizabeth Bey
Melbourne
Brane
Board OF Health
Himgerford
Bunbury
Fronantle
Hearne
W. G. Hearne
Chewisy
Geolan
Wanderlich
McLean Bros. and
Rigg - Perth
Mderlich Limited
Sydinay and
ENO
Corin
Kasson
Beechan
MiNk
DR. Waughs
Purst
Bess
Fry
Geraldton
Pented
Henry
Sidion Omea, Wa
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