Needham pleads against centralised wool appraisals 1918
Senator Needham warns the Senate against centralising wool appraisements at Geraldton and shipping hubs, arguing it hurts local trade and raises costs. He cites Geraldton as a regional centre with growing wool production and rail connections to Fremantle, urging direct government control and noting Imperial directives to limit centres. The minister confirms discussions with the Wool Committee and outlines Australia wide considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needham
W.A
T Witch
G Matter
Perth
Feraldton
J. ©. Willcock
Geraldton
New Zealand
Geralchem
Fremantle
Central Wool Committee
Dalgety ‘Na Co
Elder, Smith and Co
Australia
Gerald
Fan
Woolty
Millen
Woul
Senate
Willeoes
Mla
Wee
Tym
Jth
Geraldtan Gemaing
al Tos
Shim At
Tam
Auditor General's Report on Commonwealth Finances
Fragmented OCR details an Auditor General's review of the Commonwealth accounts. It cites the Redemption Fund and balance sheets, noting coin holdings and treasury responsibilities. Includes misread names like Sydney and references to Bank of Australia style institutions and dates such as October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
London
Warminster Sellabary Plain
Rabel Sess
Savings Bank Department
Seroga Bank
James Kell
Denisom Miller
Commonwealth
Sydney
Deena
Wise and Co. Post Office Directory Published in Perth
The Wise.. post office directory is a valuable up to date WA publication. Messrs H Wise and Co publish Street Directories for Perth Fremantle Boulder Claremont and many towns. It includes a State Alphabetical Directory and a Trades Directory for Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs H. Wiseams Co., Ltd
St. George’s Terrace
Perth
Estrece
Fremantle
Boulder
Claremont
Cot- Wesloe
Coolgardie
Guildford
Kalgoorlie
Midland Junction
Northam
Western Australia
Messrs. H. Wise and Co
Australia
New Zealand
Growing Girls Health Advice From Men’s Tonics
Fragmented OCR notes urge growing girls to receive special health attention to strengthen the system and blood. Mentions tonics, sanitary care, and a physician’s sanction. Quoted garbled brand names and adlike lines referencing tonics for girls under adult guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syatema
Cheaper Light Urges Council to Cut Town Lighting Costs
Correspondence to the editor criticizes municipal lighting charges as a burden on ratepayers. The writer notes Perth Council buys current from the Government at 24 a unit and resells at 1d to 6d, urging an outside committee or sale of the plant to reduce unit prices and align with other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Beware of Pain and Influenza’s After Effects
An advertisement-like piece warns of influenza by pain draining vitality and inviting chronic illness. It promotes Wawn's Wonder-Wool, a medicated soft wool for instant pain relief in influenza, bronchitis, quinsy, headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism and injuries. Sold by chemists and stores, 4/65 per packet via Southousa and Craig, Ltd., Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wawn
Southousa and Craig, Ltd
Perth
Northampton Jockey Club Annual Meeting Cites Early 20th Century Races
At Northampton Jockey Club annual meeting horses from Northampton and nearby districts are set to compete on New Year’s Day 1513. The card includes the Hack Handicap, Pling Handicap, Publicans’ Purse, Northampton Cup, Hurry Scurry sweep stake, and Porcen Handicap with entries, nominations, allowances, and distances ranging from seven furlongs to about 1 1/2 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Upper Chapman Road
Nolba Notes on Harvest Weather and Hay Yields
Weather has been favorable for harvesting with farmers rushing into work and a promising outlook for gains. Beato Pine Stud Farm reportedly yields over two tons per acre, and hay quality is high across the district. Shearing winds down as heat persists. farm hands scarce and wages high amid hot days and cool nights.
Jockey Club Nomination Notice for Hurry Scurry Race
Conditions under W A T C and Northampton Jockey Club rules for Hurry Scurry and Forced Handicap to be received by 6 p m on Saturday nth Dec 1918. Weights to be declared around 18th Dec 1918. Acceptances due by 6 p m 23rd Dec 1918. Scratches to determine acceptors with owners liable for fees. Winners may be handicapped after weight declaration. Nomination must include description age pedigree and color. The committee may reject any entry without reason. Stakes subject to income tax assessments. Exempt Rules 43 and AfR fe for Hacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots
Northamton Jockey Club
Free Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Ad
A Melbourne advertised relief titled Nicholas Aspro offers free samples for headaches and neuralgia. Readers are asked to mail two penny stamps with name and address to Geor R. Nichoas and Co. 925 Flinders Lane Melbourne and to request a catalog. The Geraldton Express is cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Aspro
Geo
R. Nichoas and Co
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Nickholas Aspro
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Senator Needham
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Remnierres
I Fea
Norm
Pune
Feyyatad Rate Beerve Fund
Hestermotlan Pusat
Fealan
Ood
Ena
Catone
Aoa
Ussite
Hevant
Redemption Fund
Ies
Sano Sk
Ze Aman
Emo
Ines Alan Ee
Ett Sone Ue
Astratian
Sapetias
Fishers Beauty Pills
Fies
Leon
Faber
Municipal Lighting
Northampton Jockey Club
Bo Yo
Nolba Notes
W.A.T.C
Presentation Convent
Greenough
Boards School For
Sors
Presentation Nuns
Rytem of
W.A. University
Presentation Comvest
Gressough
Messra
R. de Lucey
J. Row
Cec Laing
J. G. Clarke
E. Su
Ttomm and Co
Little Colline-street
Kent
Marive Terrace
Radion
France
AL William- Werth Couper
Joe. Ryan, ArmDath
Eazors Groued
SET
Mota the Aidre— Orrents Kinzer’ Tauren Exrause
Marines Terran
Victoria Dietrigt
Aoustus—Streey
Caraldton
meateSaes
Wetaway Howutharra
Dakabella Perry Nabawait “Ane Se Sarsee
Aente
Mart Two
Dove Bitumastic Ltds
Ferbonbrus
On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manchester
Cordit
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Jolc
Swan
Fountpen
Jowaliers
Staci / Mabie
jTodd and Co
Geraldton Fixpress
England
Rexona
Reneca
Dean
Express Pamrme Company
Masa
Tsamacs
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