The Wheat Pool Scandal Exposed Across Two Ends
The Westralian Worker reports a Wheat Pool scandal where farmers were excluded from control while four firms at both ends profited. In 1917 the British government financed and shipped Wheat Pool sales, with $75,000 extra skimmed by favored firms. The piece questions accountability and stresses public astonishment at the alleged misappropriations and political links.
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Vend
London
Poth
Tjughes
Transac
Deceased Soldier's Will Seen In Full Court
The Full Court examined a will found in the paybook of George Austin King, killed at Gallipoli. The document, partly obliterated by a bullet wound, reveals beneficiaries, and letters of administration with will annexed were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Austin King
Gallipoli
Jeertein
Nicholas & Co Drug Offer Notice From Melbourne
Free sample promotion for a medication branded Nicholas Nipin sold through dentists. Order forms require payment via postage stamps and include terms about trial tablets and pricing per quantity. Courtly language hints at a legally binding notice from Geo R Nicholas & Co at Flinders Lane Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Nicholas & Co
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
German Soldiers Hear Peace Talks As Letters Fly
A wartime correspondent reports German and Russian forces exchanging letters amid bombardments. German officers propose peaceful terms, seeking a dignified settlement with offers of safe conduct and mutual recognition. A German major general pledges courteous reception for Russian delegates and urges immediate negotiations for an honorable peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontro Rowil
Raldermann
Amerie
Nussie
Tf Tool Corvileni
Germany
Alwass
Potroigend
Tassia
Futura Lee
Ange
Bold explorer Cook and new lands in history
A fragmentary verse recounts Captain Cook's voyage from England to new shores and the fame of discovery. It mentions gains in exploration and the enduring merit of Woods' Peppermint cure, with a reference to Wolfe. The text is garbled and mixes unrelated phrases about medicine and dramatic tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
England
Tie
Geraldton Express Aims for District Progress and Revenue Guard
The Geraldton Express, founded 1873 and published Monday Wednesday Friday, pledges democratic policy and regional advancement. It notes growth in circulation, warns of strict account collection, and invites informed country correspondence while protecting writers' identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Victoria
Dist Chin
Ibae
Maui
Uta
Prverna
Nywors
Geraldton Express Ad Rates Highlight Strong Advertising Value
The Geraldton Express touts its long history and stable publication as proof of its advertising strength. It notes consistent large volumes of foreign and interstate ads, with fixed, retroactive rates and guidance for businesses to start with the paper’s Advertising Department to boost trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paik Es
Sunrise and Sunset Record for Gevaldtos Latitude
A fragmented table lists sunrise and sunset values for Gevaldtos across multiple days. Entries show numeric times such as 16.28 and 6.87 with scattered decimals, suggesting a calcluated sequence. The text appears OCR corrupted with multiple stray characters and unclear dates.
Partial Moon Phases Noted For September
The record lists lunar phases with dates including full moon on September 19 and first quarter on September 8. It also mentions new moon on September 16 and a first quarter placeholder for September 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirsk
London Directory advertisement from Abchurch Lane notice
The London Directory offers an annual commercial guide listing traders, ships, and markets. It advertises rates for trade cards and larger ads, inviting dealers to advertise their agencies and trade goods with English manufacturers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ite
Ttc
United Kingdom
European Agency Promotes Broad Goods at Low Cash Prices
The advertisement touts low cash prices for Briton and Continental goods including books, stationery, footwear, leather, chemicals, china, glassware, cycles, motor accessories, drapery, millinery, fancy goods, hardware, and more. It notes commission rates, trade discounts, and special quotations on demand, with sample cases from £20 and consignments of goods sold on account.
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Hay Street
Perth
Trom
Hiay Street
Dan Marsh
Elwen Street
Telaphone 15
Atlas Engineering Coy
Wictonie Road
Fremantle
BRASS
Shamrock Hotel
Braldton
Sans
J. A. Mar Propsibteear
Miticero
Seraldton Expres 00, Ltd
Borris
Wimpet
Mesars
Lucey, Jryas
Geo. Laing
J. G. Clarke
E Bevil
Gen. Rotem Cad Co
Ina Hehe
POG “Setvetng S
Maerry
Bari
Roent
Pomared
Orlene
H. Tr
Richard
Watling Street
Dartford
Kent
Eng
Joe. Ryan, Urto-Dara
Wairdresser & Tosacconist
Path
Promantics
Bergmes
Orrestrs Kuvos
Nellie Kolle
Faelui
Orgulwiig
Wien
Geraldton
Hanonriminy
Russell
Commonwealth
Aspro
Givan
Naine
Tsawius
Witempts
Wolfe’ Schnatpy
Wolfe
Holland
Robur
Tig Clerk
The
VIC
Wolfes Suhnapps
Euat
Geraldton Express
Fearters
Ixpress
Emsir
Getienel Gorclth
Tme
Iself
Inet
Txeness
Ruthless
Rell
Arkear
T. Rr, DE Luang
Tyan
BO. Lang
Snell
Migs Ritchte
AL Dleld
Mingouew
Uaselby Bros
Profitror
IV. Purchase
Northampton
JA Dubbey
Three Springs
Gordon & Wolcie
LTM
Gevaldtos
Tur
G.O. Lester
Qarden Road
Trurnons No
Ie Oli Yante
London Directory
Directory Co
Loudon, B.C
European Agency.i
Muliam Wilson
Abdureh Lane
Lundy
Imanuecrpuy
Porngore
Wolfe’s Schnapps
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