The Wheat Yield In January Weather Report
The Weather Bureau notes January delays from cool, wet conditions and hail in the south. Most crops were harvested by month end, with heavy winter and frost blamed for poorer yields on light ground. Rabbits and foxes damaged stock, and water supplies held to be adequate though a downpour is hoped for. North coastal area shows mixed crops and fair stock condition amid dry feed and bush fires.
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the Weather Bureau
Suite Rentren
Coius
Pink fleshed lemons found in Burbank orchard expert says
A historic lemon tree unearthed in a Burbank California orchard yields fruit with pink flesh and a pale yellow juice. An official from the United States Department of Agriculture verifies the discovery and notes the unusual citrus may indicate heritage varieties and unique cultivation traits.
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Burbank
California, VA
United States
Yalgoo Road Board Monthly Meeting Deliberations
The February meeting of the Yalgoo Road Board reviewed bank interest reductions, hall use for secession talks, a £10 grant for Dulgaranga Station road repairs, and graveling a footpath. Wages adjustments were discussed with pay finalization proposed, road improvements to Thundelarra Warriedar and Pannewarre considered, and a continued plan to connect the Hallway Hotel to the Board’s electric grid.
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Shearer
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Dominion League of Western Australia
Walgoo
Mess
Nevill and Cayne
Wecesion
Dulgaranga
Monsey
Cavin
Nevill
Tulley
Monira Eiehhorn
Coyne
Mesars
Eichborn and Coyne
Thundelarra
Warriedar Station
Nest
Wack
Padja
Wade Ton Creek
Pannewarre Road
Hailway
Board
Maine
Ernest River
Tions
Moason
Morrissey
Clinch
Premier's policy speech outlines debt, cuts, and calls for return
The Premier Mitchell's address in Northam reviews finances from 1924 to 1940, detailing cash deficits, overdrafts, and trusts, and credits agricultural bank rate reductions for saving farmers. He argues for continued policy support and urges voters to return the government to power.
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Northam
Saarpton
Otcer
Jean
Intteront
Collier
Mir Fasten
Dean
Agricultural Bank
Auntratian Council of Trade
Australia
Subiaco Council Votes On Rate Property Question
The Subiaco Municipal Council discussed a rate property issue tied to a High Court appeal by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth. The meeting, prompted by the Metropolitan Local Government Association, decided to contribute proportionally to affected land while noting uncertainty about land ownership. The mayor and town clerk cited prior judgments and noted that several churches hold land exempt from municipal rates, with railways and warehouses cited as major British suppliers in broader context.
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Subiaco
C. Luth
H. L. Downey
Fremantle
Claremont
John Northmore
Joy Draper
RSL Geraldton Branch Forms New Committee At Meeting
The Geraldton Branch of the RSL held its first committee meeting at the Soldiers Institute on Tuesday night. Officers elected include A. E. Wom, F J Cranwell, G. Brown as vice-presidents, H Mann as treasurer, F J Duan as secretary, with C. Harris, M. Gershen, A. Milford and W. Freeman among members. A letter from the State butchers a touring official and news of a May visit were noted. The death of late Mr Scipcen Haigh was recognised as war service, and a headstone arrangement was discussed. The formation of a special social subcommittee was debated, with C. Barnard invited to attend next meeting. Ansac Day preliminaries were set with Mayor Tonter inviting Himmher representatives. The annual reunion is set for March 7, with several sub-committees to report by March 7. Milford, Freeman and Owen were welcomed as newly elected members. The secretary reported rising membership prospects, expecting increases over the previous year.
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Geraldton
RSL
B Soldiers’ Institute
Asien
A. E. Wom
F J. Cranwetl
G. Brown
BR. H. Mann
F. J. Duan
C. Harris
M. Gershen
A. Milford
W. Freeman
Beers Iary
1Scipcenhaigh
Krimmtancer
Craerally
C. Barnard
Tonter
Cranwell
Marek
Asp
Xinen
Vrar
Milford
Owen
Freeman
Mesa Milford
Farewell Social Honors Two Geraldton Women
A farewell gathering at the Town Hall honored Mira Latwe, matron of the Geraldton Maternity Home, who served four years, and Beryl Pond soon to marry A Turner of the Bank of New South Wales Meekatharra. Attendees praised their services, with music by the Terre Orchestra and tributes from Mayor and Maternity Home committee members.
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Mira Latwe
Statron
Geraldton
Howe
Mian
Beryl Pond
A. Turner
Bank of New South Wales
Meekatharra
Hoth Ladien
Mins Lowe
Terre Orchestre
J. Marsh
J. Armstrong
B. Koekli
Mesary T. Scntt
A. Robins
LJ Marsh
Mrs. Gale
J. C. Greenhills
James
Batty
Ant
Mine Lowe
Mina Heryl
Miss Willmott
Mian Lure
HL. Foster
Sail Bath
Remler
Minn Lowe
Minx
Pond
Gevut
Las
Pramk Green
Mise Lowe
Mim Lowe
Lyric Orchestra
Optimists’ Company
Methodist
E. H. Hall
M.lc
Geroilion
Mixx Lance
Min Pond
Municpal Council
Haxton Grant
Lowe
Gerahtton
Bery Pond
Meckatharra
Wesete
Biter
F. W. Bennetts
Chorus Girl Loses 28 Pounds With Kruschen Salts Claim
A vintage column touts Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid for chorus girls, claiming 28 pounds shed through daily use. It describes internal cleansing, improved vitality, and mentions availability at chemists and stores for two shillings per bottle.
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Kruschen Lake
Australian railways travel compared with the United States
W Nogers argues that despite sparse population Australia’s railways compare well with the United States for travel quality. He notes differences in ticket prices and car standards, citing a Chicago to Los Angeles trip as a benchmark and asserting private enterprise must yield profits to sustain railways.
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W. Nogers
Australia
In Apvertewn
Jomrns
Usl
United States
Rane
Hereditary Deafness Debate Sparks University Figure
Professor W. Tinkle of the Department of Geology at State University argues hereditary deafness is not a definite trait. He says careful study shows deafness may be caused by non hereditary factors and that inheritance is not certain, challenging prior beliefs.
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Profemue W. Tinkle
Ilepartaent
Geometrhio State University
Tra
Wisconetasinas
Toniyes
Lea Perwins
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Weather Bureau Report
Yalgoo Road
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