West Australian Senator Seeks Geraldton Talks on Mines
LETTERS discuss reviving Northampton lead and Galena mineral prospects. Senator CollettCannot visit Geraldton now but aims to survey Western Australian coast fisheries with Commonwealth vessel. Hawke and federal ministers weighing proposals. Northampton lead ore disposal discussed with leaseholders and embargo details. A Rochester urges reopening of Galena district minerals including lead copper mica asbestos and more.
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BH. Hall
M.lc
Collett
War Service Homes
West Australia
Meuules
Geraldton
Hall
Common Wealth
A. R. G. Hawke
Northampton
Wrens
Guardian and Express
Bir
A. Rochester
Alann
Galena
Galens
Willcock
Weir
Grand Junction
Allied Strength Parade In Middle East Amid War Tensions
In the Middle East Allied forces including Britain's Army of the Desert and French units prepare for a parade led by General Verland. General Weygand visits General Wavell as leaders assess troops and defences amid warnings against German and Italian moves. Afghanistan and surrounding regions reinforce military precautions.
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Landop
Great Britain
Verland
Midile
Omifatch
Weygand
Archibald Wavell
Ritink
Middle East
Near
Midie
Thematward Nzerendon
Germaany
Rueda
Ermunia
Greece
Turkey
Germany
Trxn
Stock Markets Better Supply of Cattle at Midland
Midland sale reports improved cattle quality with handy weight Shorthorn steers cows and heifers, prices easing from last week but firming as sales progressed. Metropolitan buyers attended. country demand limited. Prices ranged from good med weight bullocks to lighter cows, with higher rates for handy weighers and medium beef, while inferior and aged stock remained lower.
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Midland
Tueweday Hagents
Destructive Creep Halts Operations At Callie Colliery
A serious creep at Callie Colliery caused temporary suspension of operations. Government Mines Inspector and colliery officials oversee the response. The disturbance began yesterday morning with cracking and rumbling followed by falls. An explosion of coal gas occurred, killing shiftman Andrew Irving, 45. Firefighters and rescue teams worked for hours before relief equipment arrived. The trapped worker was recovered.
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Callie
Bebirary
Andrew Irving
Trving
Alr
Britain Turns Steel Rope Into Wartime Weapons
A visitor describes British industry turning steel rope for all three services including mooring lines for balloon defence and mine sweeping rope. The article highlights the adaptability of domestic goods to military needs, showing wires used in aircraft spars, field telephones, and industrial machinery repurposed to supply war materials.
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Britain
Howe
Curtwin Wal Wine
Bushfire Ravages Bickley Valley Property
A severe bushfire swept through the Bickley Valley yesterday destroying a homestead and several outbuildings. The blaze, driven by gusting winds from the east, forced residents to flee as flames engulfed the area, with a nearby workshop and farm structures severely damaged. The fire's cause remains undetermined and authorities assess extensive property loss in the affected district.
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Herth
Gustures
Mes
Mutehines
Bickley
Thea
Howe
Sheep and lambs at Midland Junction market report
The Midland Junction sale totals 6419 sheep with disappointing quality yet a firmer finish on some lots. Heavy weight wethers top 18/5, best heavy lambs 19/- to 21/-, heifers and cows traded alongside, plus 1 675 pigs. Competition remained keen, with values largely steady or improved versus last week.
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Midland Junction
Officer Mitchell Cleared in Stawell Trial
Melbourne February 7 jurors at Stawell General Session found Colonel John Wesley Mitchell 48 of the Servad ATF not guilty on two counts of facing em Deal while a former inspector of the Lands Department after a twenty minute retirement.
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Melbourne
Stawell General Seasion
Coronel John Wesley Mitchell
Servad
ATF
Inaperte
Lands Department
Face Powder Art From Paris Promises Youthful Glow
Paris beauty piece touts Chirmmin face Taneder as master of face powders with suave technique. Claims skin looks chart and white, conceals faults and signs of age, lasting hours, with enchanting fragrance and refined texture.
Shales and Snot Rig Double When Box 2 6
Advertisement notes a double sale tactic with “Ad shales and snot rig double when box 2/6.” Mentions sale availability through chemists, drapers and stores for broad distribution.
Fragmented Adduys Wins Hhele theont Neck and Chest Notice
A garbled excerpt mentions Adduys Wins Hhele theont neck and chest, with references to cleansing, dust, and refreshing effects. The readable phrases suggest a cosmetic or health product claim but are too damaged to identify a coherent event, person, or organization.
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New Adduys
Charmanis
Cold Cream Rendle Jus 29 Phbes 1 Tol Everywhere
Fragmentary note describes cold cream Rendle Jus 29 Phbes 1 tol sold or advertised widely by chemists, drapers and stones, indicating broad distribution though details are unclear. The item appears as a retail or apothecary product mention in a historical OCR snippet.
Boom in chocolate boosts British consumption during war
Demand for chocolate has risen by fifty percent since the outbreak of war as factories staff up for troops and civilians. The War Office orders large quantities for iron rations, with cocoa crops from the Gold Coast West Africa controlled to prevent shortages. Civilians and civil defence workers eat more chocolate for nourishment, while firms expand production across colonies to meet wartime needs.
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War Office
Britain
Gold Coast
West Africa
France
England
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
Karpire
Hell
Tiritiel
West Wabin Tragedy Wounded Man Improves Condition
Ernest James Howell an 82 year old farmer in West Wabin near Dal Wallind was reported improving after police requested medical assessment. A doctor said Howell, examined about a month ago, was advised for hospital treatment but returned home and seemed to have recovered enough to resume farm duties.
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Ernest James Howell
Lune
West Wabin
Dal Wallind
Howell
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