Municipal Road Funds and Board Costs Debate
Letter to the editor argues that municipal councils bear heavier road costs than road boards. It cites Geraldton and Northampton districts, noting longer road miles, upkeep, footpaths, drains, lighting, and emergency services. The author contends road boards are financially stronger in some cases but that municipalities support broader infrastructure needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siri
Aramily
Geraldton
Bank Tuptey
Vile Government
Geraldion
L. M. Hung
Northampton Board
Mungerford
Larely
Mall
Haw
Shearing Agreement Reached By Pastoralists and Western Branch
A six hour Friday meeting of the Pastoralists Association and the Western Branch of the A W discusses WA shearing policy for the coming season. It covers minimum prices per 10 fleeces, premium for ram study, delay payments for machinery breakage, unforeseen causes, and eligibility of substitutes under station rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Jl
Western Australia
Garam
Rolett
Wool Shearing Labor Terms At Local Employer
Transcribed text outlines employer obligations for shearer wages, working conditions, and daily pay in Western Australia. It mentions union considerations, annual earnings, rate caps, leather footwear requirements, and provisions for breakage and injury during wool shearing operations. The fragment references AVONTOL Sta and Victoria District court context.
Northampton Notes and Election Controversy Highlights
In Northampton notes Arguy reports on election processes and revolved tensions. He questions ballot order and candidate listing with hypothetical scenarios about outside votes and name strikes affecting outcomes. The piece critiques voting mechanics and reflects on an informal power network around local industry figures.
Rebur ten Teas and Timing Tea Brewing Tips
A fragmented note extols precise tea brewing, urging a ten to twelve minute wait, then pour for best flavor. It promotes No 2 Grade Robur tea as strong with a nice flavor, suitable for general family use, claiming it surpasses others previously tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ayer & Co
Law, Mans
U.S
Fragmented OCR reads on law and life in March era
The text presents garbled OCR with references to privacy, privileges, and life expectancy. It mentions individuals such as Walter James and Roy, a potential inquiry, and a March date. It notes products or remedies like WOLFE'S SCIAPPS claimed to aid kidney and urinary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter James
Nyetien
Perlays
Roy
The Man Behind
A nostalgic tribute to the unseen force behind a town's lifeblood. The honest laborer who fuels merchants and writers, keeping the community alive and its trade thriving, though rarely named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix
Southern Cross Times
Lawlers Lawmakers and Field Sports at St Patricks May
Oh Own Correspondent reports a rural scene with wheatlike grass and abundant birds after late rains. Lawlers District Athletes Club held public sports before the magistrate Mr Cowpton, featuring wheel races, a 1 mile St Patricks May race, a 0 yards walk, and mock prize events amid crowd noise and a performance of Byron's Our Boys in the Miners' Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Lawlees
Aum
Agi
RE Williams
Thu
Graham
Orc
S. Cady
Achieve
Byron
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
Promotion for Frootoids asserts cures for headache indigestion constipation and biliousness. Slogans praise liver action and digestion with weekly bedtime doses. Sold for 1 shilling 6 pence by chemists medicine vendors and W G Hearne proprietor Geelong Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hearne
Chamist Geelong
Victoria
Gevtong
Turbulent Meeting Sparks Widespread Notices
A chaotic recount from a local gathering reveals remarks by Dr Croake and Mr Merhail amid sports, dances, and community events. The piece references a secretary Mirothas, the Northern Wines store, and preparations for a three month break, with broader notes on public works and a Geraldton trial reported in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Ieee
Halle
Croake
Apt
Hy Ward
Ant Renee
Mirothas
Las Very
Merhail
Leleh
Berwick
Nikon
Latvia
Paris
Neether
Wis
Jelsarre
Dole Vo
Tawlers
Vita Ue Gawlers
Mindy
Wanderer Club
Forine
ET Emaly
Governwemt
Leon Dheewest
Minek Ronze
Nis
Cu’s Patel
Bane Wel
Bingo Crook
Tinga Crook
Piragyewlnay
Ant
Samuel
Alyadt
Asejioi
Ene
Geraldson
Express
Ger
Justier
Stine
Maynard
Baby's Terrible Pan and Itching Ends in Sorrow
A distressing case reports a baby plagued by a severe pan and constant itching that prevented sleep. A cap worn to curb scratching failed, and the child suffered for ten months before tragedy.
Father writes of cure by Cuticura for child
A Coventry peak mother recalls her three year old daughter's severe scalp ailment treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes a long painful period before improvement and asserts strong faith in the products. She urges others to consult the Cuticura Book on treatment of skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH Phipps
Coventry
Exige
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Marketed for Skin Relief
Advertises Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a great skin cure for itchings, irritations, and various skin problems. Claims for cleansing, purifying, and beautifying skin, hair, and hands, noting use for outdoor exercise tanning and antiseptic protection with claims of relief from dermatitis and related afflictions.
Dakabella and Mundi Land for Selection Opens April 6 1909
Excellency the Governor in Executive Council approves lots in the Dakabella Wihi and Wundi Estates. Land is thrown open for selection on and after Tuesday 6 April 1909 under The Agricultural Lands Purchase Act. Schedules list lots and prices for Dakabella estate Bohadules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Property Plans Show Abatement Arrangements for Land Lots
Plans showing the abatement of the arrangement of the lots and all descriptions of the land will be plainable at an early date. Applications must be lodged with the Government Land Agent at Geraldton or the Subsidiary Office at Northampton. Applications may be scored but will not be treated as received on the appointed day. (Plans Oakabella Wiebi and Wundi Estates.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayerma
Gayefou
Tessie
Mouweetort
Express
Siegemt
Cayley
Elton
Ati
Lapil
Geraldton
Northampton
Oakabella
Wiebi
Wundi Estates
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Rebur Ten
Jas Pot Cally
Berthas
Beechamy
Beechams
Beecham
Lawlers
Oh Own
Owking
Lacielad
Hearne
Cuticara
Dakabella
MUNDI
Oarabella Estate
Bohadules
WIBL
Loi No
Wundi
Thoreau
Wunderlich Metal
Ninda
Australia
Australien
McLean Bros. and
RIGG
Manuiac
Perth
Sydney
Melbourne
DR. Waugh
Fry
Cain
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