Postal charges and rates for empire shipments and parcels
Rates for letters and parcels within the Commonwealth and to other British Empire regions. Details cover inland and overseas letter weights, catalogues, books, merchandise, newspapers, and parcels with per 2 ounce or per ounce pricing, minimums and regional variations across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the United Kingdom.
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Commonwealth
British Empire
New Zealand
Fiji
Australia
Intel
United Kingdom
Wepaper
Tor Ark
America
Unite States of Americ
Endhus
Western Australia
Cestral
Gascoigne Bridge Work Nears Carnarvon Site
A contractor representing the Gascoigne River project arrived at Carnarvon with a small party to survey the bridge site. Preliminary investigations commenced as engineers prepare plans and timelines for the likely nine to twelve months before construction begins.
Main Road Charges Council Contribution Debate
The Ger aldton Municipal Council discussed a secretary letter from Mr. M Glendinning on rural authorities paying license fee percentages to support main road funds. Class A 22 percent Class B 15 percent Class C 10 percent with monthly remittance into a special trust account. The council noted a local £70 contribution plus second-year dues and decided to seek guidance from the Country Municipalities Association.
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Geraldton
M. Glendinning
Clase
Clana A
Elane C
Romena Ee
G. A. Houston
D. R. Moffatt
Country Municipalities Association
Winter Tennis Visit Promises Rained-Out Clash
The Kojarean Tennis Club plans a winter visit to Mt Kirin to play the local club in the first arranged match of the season. Rain is hoped to avoid spoiling the day as Mt Evie team is selected from Mowrs Kinyter McGenebts Angel Maskiell Macher De Heelan TH s McDonald McCarthex Barn Angel Misses Heelan N wi Vi Burndon.
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Kojarean Tennis Club
Mt. Kirin
Tiateh
Mt. Evie
Perth Tragedy Details Bank Leader Married Man Fate
A Perth tragedy mentions the Bank of New South Wales figure as a married man with one daughter, highlighting a personal detail amid the incident.
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The
Bank of New South Wales
Carnarvon Maternity Home Opens With Fund Support
A Cairns era report on the Carnarvon Maternity Home opening, praising the combined effort of the Randsome Fund Committee and local people. A grant of 908 pounds was handed to the fund, with Government matching support and strong appeals by Mr McCallum and Tom Binning. The Mayor C. St. Cornish celebrated completion, while Mrs Binning opened the home and wished happiness for all newborns. The afternoon was hosted by Matron Wilner and the Girl Guides assisted.
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McCallum
Tom Bigning
Binning
Wilner
Guires
Mra J. Cousens
Gold bonus scheme discussed by Kalgoorlie meeting
In Kalgoorlie the Goldfields Committee discussed a gold bonus campaign with £112 reflected toward aiding the movement. Canvassing for support would continue tomorrow. The committee plans to meet Premier James Mitchell next week during his Eastern States tour. A defence minister suggestion to seek a disabilities grant was dismissed and the committee reaffirmed support for a £1 per ounce gold bonus.
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Kalgoorlie
Mar
Comco
Warde
Mir Jamon Mitchell
A. K. Green
Tariff Policy Impacts Commercial Interests Across Sectors
A historic tariff policy debate highlights how commercial interests across industries face disruption and relocation pressures. Analysts warn that industries relying on imported inputs encounter higher costs and supply chain shifts, while some sectors seek transitional relief and targeted exemptions to preserve jobs. Local chambers urge coordinated responses and clearer guidance from regulators.
Government funds debated for unemployment relief works
The Premier Sir James Mitchell reports attempts to free funds for public works to aid the unemployed. A Federal Aid grant of £380,000 per year exists, with £100,000 advanced before the government changed. Talks with Main Road Board and local council requests cover Durlacher Street and related maintenance, but current finances delay projects.
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James Mitshell
Getti
Bagrid
Chapman Ronda
J.C. Willcock
Durlacher Street
Queen's Motel
Willcock
Tindal
Main Road Board
Durlacher
Regen Pcbe
State reports potato crop recovery amid weather damage
The State notes deteriorated potato yields after a long wet spell and pest ravages. Digging is poor, acreage yields look uncertain, with limited prices and market activity reflected in the Albany Advertiser.
Katanning Mills faces closure decision amid wheat price woes
Fragmented OCR reveals a dispute over wheat pricing, mill operations, and export gear. Directors decide to keep the Katanning plant running one shift while considering crushed wheat options amid profitability concerns. A later political inquiry referenced ballots and a rejected appeal, with two Justices involved.
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Katanning Voor ‘Mills
Linesman Camp Robbery Near Perth Reported
A motor vehicle stopped at a telegraph line camp about 30 miles from Perth on the Too yay road. Driver Alan Smith, 28, spoke with a man identified as Hivem mann and disappeared. A suitcase of clothing belonging to linesman James Cale Goodchild was found missing. Detective Lewis arrested a man named Kmnith wearing some stolen clothing. Smith pleaded guilty in City Court to stealing the goods and was sentenced to five weeks with hard labor.
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Jorre
Perth
Too Yay
Alan Smith
Hivemmann
Tineama
Wan
James Cale Goodchild
Wan Twining
Lewis
Kmnith
Muiteane
Smith
Tfe Wing
A. B. Kidsom
Woon Great Peppermint Cure for Children's Cough
A historical notice promotes Woon Peppermint Cure as a remedy for hacking coughs in children. The advertisement emphasizes soothing effects and uses period marketing language to appeal to families seeking relief.
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Woon
Community rally aids Sarven cemetery upkeep efforts
Enthusiastic residents led by Mr A A Kidd organize repair and improvement work at Sarven cemetery. They plan paths and roads, seek water supply and materials, welcome ornamental trees, and aim to secure ongoing care with support from the Water team and local committees. Northern Linen
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Sarven
A. A. Kidd
Kisld
Breotusll
Emstery
South West land use shift and sheep potential advised
A regional discussion argues that the South West is best suited to cereal and pasture farming over merino sheep. It notes improved cultivation, superphosphate, and heavy rainfall as drivers of abundant grass and clovers, boosting fodder crops and land value while suggesting future wool and meat integration for profitable returns.
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Houthern
Staten
Sory
Bmw
Ceva
Merinan
Classified Notice Draft From Early Advertising Page
A fragment from an old classified ad column outlines pricing and rules for small ads. It notes special headings for single column spots, per line and per inch rates, insertions, prepaid requirements, and deadlines for ad copy and alterations. It also mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a listed product.
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Beale
Bates
Colummy
Geraldtas Sverdian
Secasion
Comal
Sim
Son
Sf Liste
Tate
Snall
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Council
Katanning Flour Mill
Col ‘Mansb
Linesman
Frank Green & CO
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Guardian & Express
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Saletan
Woods
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Eee Mantle
Westonia
Guardian and Express
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