Financial crisis looms as government fails to curb deficits
The article criticizes the Western government for mishandling finances since 1916, noting deficits rising from under 1 million to about three million by 1918. It cites record loan costs, a growing debt, and a looming crash as Treasury borrowing powers dwindle, urging tighter expenditure control and decisive action beyond tax cuts. Names and dates emphasize past ministries and fiscal mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motijio
Lefroy
Mitchell
Adam Lindsay Gordon's Grave Tribute Draws Thousands
A Brighton Victoria gathering paid tribute to Adam Lindsay Gordon at his grave with addresses by Australian literary figures and a planned permanent memorial to the poet. Meanwhile Western Australia ships sheep for South Australian markets, with a large trans-Australian rail transport moving multiple bogie loads toward Kalgoorlie and Parkeston for onward sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Lindsay Gordon
Anl
Messie J. W
S. Wreland
Australian Literature Society
F. M. Robb
Gordon
A. 7. Sullivan
W. S. Gadd
Early Pioneers' Association
C. R. Long
M.A
Brighton
W. P. Francia
Misa Jesse Wilson
C Packs
Am.a
Sena
Long
Flinders-street
W.A
South Australia
Norseman
Kalgoorling
Parkestown
Leonora
Kalgoorlie
Yi Gold Minter
Mt. Magnet
Malloch Bros
Fuaianan
Light of Asia mine sale and colonial notes in Geraldton
The Sunday Times reports on the Light of Asia mine sale consent given by the Federal Treasurer to the Mararoa Company and calls a directors meeting to finalize the decision. It also covers local Geraldton items including a Pink Follies charity entertainment, state implement charges, the Engineers Picnic at White Peak, and quirky notices on railway tours, great cauliflowers, and Molybdenite at Warriedar. Henry Lawson and period-works are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light of Asia -Mné
Asie
Une
Mararoa
Iti
Meekathatra
Henry Lawson
Sunday Times
Harry
Express
Niles
Bulletin
Oe Swallow
Lawson
Aids of
Soldiers’ Institute
Geraldton
Town Hall
Ivy Smith
Misa V. Eaton
E. Rogers
Monty
Mesore
Blight
Les Cartwright
Wise
Professor Reynolds
Wright
Institute
Teker Gate
White Peak
Fae Suen
Asiform
Fragmentary note points to social message with names
The readable fragment mentions a Scalet family message and names Greenough Scall Fast Obes, suggesting a personal communication about a social event or notice. The text is incomplete, leaving unclear purpose, date, or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
Walter Dwyer Party Heads to Bendatoos
Perth residents Mr and Mrs Walter Dwyer accompanied by Mrs Chas Smith and Mr Dwyer traveled to Bendatoos on a brief holiday. The outing included bandatos and a note that Major-General Godley received a promotion in the Imperial Force. A London press cablegram said Mrs T C Tokaejett would use Friday’s express to Perth for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dwyer
Perth
Chas, Smith
Olen Oneer
Ratre
Dwyer i Tha Yepnecsntnaien
D Colgan, Mining Helper and Journalist, Leaves Murchison
D J Colgan, a veteran journalist and mining supporter, announces departure from Murchison after 22 years. He arrived during the early exploration era, backed major ventures like Black Range West G.M. and Commodore, and earned respect for financing mining efforts and fostering industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Colgan
Murchison
Wal
Astern States
Murchison Godfields
Cue
Black Range
West G.M
Commodore
Was & Man
Tim
Dan Colgan
Eekatharra
Message to Murtralla Optimistic Leader Speech
An optimistic wartime message from a leader expresses belief in victory and future peaceful cooperation after fighting together. He notes Germans may halt in Hindentury use but vows they will yield as forces multiply. The speaker refuses to set a war-end date but asserts, We shall win. General Push confirms the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pus
Baker’s Hill Fatality Accused Adjudged Not Guilty
Perth report states George Geyer charged with murder in the death of Thomas Meno of Raters HM was found not guilty. The notice references combined cold prevention and a wood’s crest product. The fragmentary text mentions Nascent warnings and a cough remedy with Kay’s Linserd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
George Geyer
Thomas Meno
Raters
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Cream & Co. Shipping & Family Butchers Marine Verreoe
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General Hardwags Nobel
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Mettors, Ltd
DOMO
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Yensing Wis
Arcice
S. Bingham
Taft’s Club
Porth Ali
Kine’s
Harry Pickett
Cash Butcher Pagan Marine Terrace
W. Oswells
Acorn
Turse James
Gregory Street
Dey Dawn
John Anthony Williams Tares
Zaay Degen
Acar Worth Farmer
Alice Williame
Eastbrook
Northampton
Charles Ormann
Tuuurmouns
Bromes
Busawon
Thomas
Thornley
Si Fa
A. H. Mountain & Go
Usher
Penfold
Xommary and Greno’s Champagne
Foster's Crown Lager Beer
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Eto
Matine Terrace
Opie Siding
Geraldto
Pink Follies Cobtume Vaudeville Company
Tn Sid of Returned Soldiers’ Institute
Childran
Snell's
A. Woodward
Cate C
H. Locke
Gera'dton
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
Dalgety & Company Ltd
Brokers
Edith Compton
Variety
Gersidton
Ed Cross
Mills
Helsman Bros. & Freeman
Freeman
Tessers
Cuneo, Tee
Mecurs,ures, Puy, and Co. Limited
Kurnalpi
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Carharvon
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Chase
Comeda
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State Implement and Engineering Forks
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William Moore
G. K. Nicholls
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United Kingdom
Europe
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Warriedar
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Rte
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Currie
Baball
Bandatoos
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Bendatoos
Roberts
Lonton
Godley
Ameraliam
Rami
London Cablegram
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