Wheat policy talk signals limited new action
The parliamentary bill previews little concrete legislation though a wheat industry relief path is hinted. The State Country Party urges cooperation with the Commonwealth, seeks measures to stabilize wheat exports, and vows active scrutiny to press for farmers’ equity and a fair return this harvest. The party pledges to oppose passivity and push for targeted amendments within its power as opposition.
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State Country Party
Realline Publi
Plaice
Peregrine
Havin
Ndatelallats
Ponax
Ile
Mooney
Indus
Tey Penn
Tory Wari
Praporals Mare
Te Pire Parid
Commonwealth
Pegarel
Ang
Western Australia
Country Party
Stored Wheat Returns At Geraldton Rail Depot
The Railway Department reports totals for stored wheat at Geraldton. This year 405 tons of hazzer ane and AAT tons of balk wheat were stored, with the previous year showing 12 and 7.82 tons on the same date.
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Geraldton
Rent dispute heard at Geraldton Local Court
In Geraldton Local Court the resident magistrate ruled on a rent claim for the Greenough property known as Ranye. Isabella Duncan and her next friend Thomas Pearson Duncan contested the plaintiff’s claim, arguing lack of a valid contract and questioning representation. The judge found rent set by arbitration and noted the defendant could not be required to pay twice under a garnishee. a stay of proceedings for 21 days was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Ed. Thougall
Cing
Isabella Jane Duncain
Thuis Hearson Linncan
Greenough
H.W. Morriaby
D. McM. Guyam
Knudstrare
Ian
Thomas Pearen Duncan
Lionel H. Duncan
Taabotta Duncan
Commissioner of Taxation
Thomas Pearson Duncan
Isabella Danean
Mr. Giyan
Thomas Pearson
Thomas Pearnan Dumean
Isabella Tranean
Mr. Glynn
Isabella Duncan
Lionel I. Dunncan
Morrishy
Australia’s Navy Debate and Defence Spending
In a Canberra conference of the Country party, Sir Earle Faune and Prime Minister Menzies argued over naval policy and defense costs. They noted two battleships would cost about £30,000,000 with delivery not before 1943, while defence works spending rose to around £600,000 that year.
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Earle Faune
Ama
Country Party
Aydney
Menzies
Uel
Barledge
Darts Tournament Draws Mercantile Club Versus Super Works
An evening darts contest pitted Mercantile Club against Super Works with visitors leading several rounds. Singles produced mixed results as Highee and J Bone secured wins for the visitors, while Major and Reabone faced narrow losses for Mercantile. Totals show Super Works 1976 to Mercantile Club 1083 with later rounds and player names listed. final cricket-like scoring notes reflect a ten for 1 Mercantile Club and ten for 30 for Super Works in the darts band.
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Mercantile Club
Highee
Joseph
Tette
Webb
J. Bone
Rock
Goodwin
Loveland
Butter
Major
O'Dea
Reabome
Higgins
Abbott
Crabbe
Cormack
C. Woodward
Peters
Stone
Super Works
Sinzlem
Hickee
Dnwooh
Totts
Tire
Butler
Mountain
Majer
Seabone
Hig- Cormack
Mercouriie Club
Trai —Walter
Totia
Ro Lovell
Alajor
Cormusck Tid ' Wen
Hizzins
Crabs
Aml Stone
Mercantile Chih
Tn Cricket Uniteh Yluyest
Mercanile Club
British trades unions holiday camps plan extend system
Tamdon reports unions prepare a nationwide scheme for holiday camps and rest homes for millions of workers. They outline a network of country resorts supported by building societies and investment ventures, aiming to expand holiday benefits and extend the existing scheme.
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British Trades Unions
Rediday Campe
Mandole Wid
Tradex Union Congress
Miss Green Appeal in Suspended Swimming Case
Perth August. Miss Dorothy Green appeals against her suspension by the West Australian Swimming Association. The matter will be referred to tie the Australian Amateur Swimming Union for resolution.
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Perth
Dorothy Green
Australian Amateur Swimming Union
Creme Charmaman Promises Youthful Skin Dream
An advertisement touts Creme Charmaman claiming to erase wrinkles and signs of age. It features a speaker praising its effects on skin, promising a youthful look for women, with mentions of texture and protection from heat, sun, and cold. The copy emphasizes ease of use and beauty benefits.
Creme Tig Jars for Your Deeming Table
A brief item notes Creme Tig jars listed for sale with the phrase Hinchhag mbes 1/-. Advertised as sold everywhere, the odd fragment suggests a product listing with unclear pricing and availability. No clear dates, locations, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
New Fotlot Promises Softer Attentive Hands
A quirky ad touts Fotlot as a solution for smoother hands. It contrasts busy work with the need to care for hands and warns against rough, dingy appearance, urging regular use to keep fingers clean and appealing.
Towne and Thistles Battle In High Scoring Geraldton Match
Thistles overwhelmed Towne 9 1 in a high scoring Geraldton Premier match. Higbee and Weight starred for Thistles with multiple goals while Shaw saved several Towns efforts. Ramshaw and Higbee contributed decisive plays as Thistles extended their lead late in the second half.
Thistles Clinch Premier Position in Tough Towns Match
Shaw showed sharp form but failed to find accurate shots as Thistles, led by Abbott, dominated Towns with swift forwards. The match confirms Thistles at the season’s top spot, after strong showings from a resurgent centre pair and fast attacking play.
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Geraldten
Graben
Towne
Tires
Aonelle
Thik
Cook
Vearson
May
Wondbous
Shaw
Thistle P
Gibson
Thistles
Towns
Ate Kuather
Highee
Wright
Higter
Pearsey
Ramshaw
Ems
Hale
Thistlesoon
Higbee
Easther
Foam
Hart
Hitcches
Sutcliffe
Woodhoume
Cook al May
Tearh
Jent
Thiadlen
H.ilbxon
Pately
Abbott
Thistle
Missing Policeman Found in Sahara Linked to French Foreign Legion
An article reports Constable Patrick Mehurtianad missing for weeks has been found in the Sahara. A letter from him explains he joined the French Foreign Legion, was hospitalized in the Sahara, and that his wife and six year old son were awaiting news. The piece notes Mehurtianad’s prior service and fame as an athlete, his marriage to the daughter of a major, and his attempts to become a sergeant.
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Seothind Yard
Sahant
Patrick Mehurtianad
Hin
Poreien Legion
Suharne
Intarla
McPartland
Innleking 1 Dragoonra
London Police
Melurtlind
Mixed farming value of livestock and pasture ideas
Dr Dickson, head of the coun cil for Scientific and Industrial Lysearch, reports from a state visit on farming shifts to mixed farming to counter low wheat prices. Livestock gains, especially sheep, plus pasture improvements with lupins and clover are noted as promising, while pasture science remains largely experimental in inland areas.
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Council For Scientific Amt
Industrial Lysearch
Ty Mir
Counell
Dr. Dickson
Phaesr
Antal Huisbander
Wongan
Tere
South Australia
Fragmented Marriages Reflect Family Strain and Guidance
A clipped newspaper note observes marriages today driven by family strain and parental influence, with many unions described as influenced by affection or conchship themes, signaling societal pressures within households.
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Tiss
Mathew
Ns Johnson
EEL Reed Family
Pew Peater
A. M.P. Society
Mee Chas. Hudson
Kes
A.W. Smeddon
FLA
Gemerad
Ofiee
the Empire
Tam
West Rantraling Board
Vickers
West Australia
Farnam
Chas
Hadenn
Derbyshire
J. A. 4E
Steere
John Forrest
Offce
Maring Terrace
Kendall
Annuarer
P. S. Tassickeredestrial
H. Sl, Watkine
Penguin
Castlemaine
Penguin Stout
Sineadth Yiention Oat
Australia’s
Uby
Tamdon
Ocean
Wniene
Miss Green
UNION
Chayrtinesen Ugur Crean Ixal Toren
Globe Brewery Limited
Swan
Nager
Sahara
Foret Legion
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