Northam bacon factory row stirs offer and resistance
Perth reports Sir James Mitchell’s remarks spark a counteroffer from Westmalian Parcels Ltd promising to run the Northam bacon section if three trustees are named to contract and finance the block at bank rates. Northam residents may bear the cost if the plant stays open, while farm groups weigh the risk. Arbitration Court decision awaited on country shopkeeper rule expansion to 70 miles. Geraldton traders push for broader competition access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
James Mitchell
Northam
Westmalian Parcels Ltd
Thomson
Thommon
Per of
Evi
Arbitration Court
Jon
Freedman
Geraldion
Hall
Geraldton Traders” Association
Debate Over Recovery Rates and Road Improvements
The discussion centers on recovery difficulties tied to notices to the ewnrr and potential absence or death of parties. Calls arise for conference improvements and better roads following debate on the Al heen proceeding. Leaders clash as opposition and government spar over intentions and achievements, with Thomson's critique countered by ministry members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri
Bir
Jamea Mitchell
Mr. Collier
Collier
Thomson
Movements of stock notice from August stokers
The notice lists stock movements including Swinton August Std Account Swinton with bogies of sheep from Nawnine to Midland Junction for Dungety and Co. Also three bogies of cattle from Meekatharra to Wegat for Mews and Winebridge and one bogie from Naanine to Meekatharra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinton
Nawnine
Midland Junction
Dungety and Co
Meekatharra
Wegat
Yowie
Northampton shopkeepers and town advertising rules debated
The report contrasts shopkeepers in Northampton with general merchants as a court decision looms on whether to apply a common rule. The Cottesloe council faces limits on advertising hoardings, with a ruling upholding municipality powers and setting a 5d per square yard fee. Roads Boards' Association meetings lift ideas for the Roads Act, including license revisions and road surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northasiptomena
Mont
Carter
Northampton
Cottesloe
Supreme Court
Cottesloe Counseil
Bosfiding
Draper Bert
Billpoxting
Itu
Siunny
Fee
Roads Boards
Jaands
Puelin
Midland Junction Transport Update
An OCR fragment notes accounts and movements between Midmad Jaelion and Midland Junction. It mentions cattle, trucks, sheep, and pasture companies with August and June timelines. Specific names appear garbled but imply transfers or shipments to Midland Junction from pastoral outfits.
Wethers and fat stock moved to Day Down tracking yards
Om Momiar Ampant nine months old 1009 wethers from Cogin Downs Station were repatched to the mare from Day Down tracking yn. On August 165 head of fat bok rocks from Beringerra Station were repatched from Day Dawe tracking yards to the order of Selena and Mawtey at Hobbs Jetty.
Nearing at Austin Downs Sheep Clip Report
The Aust in Downs clip notes a single long drive on Thoraday with 10,000 sheep passing over the board for £34 bales of wool. The clip is described as very satisfactory with 3,000 sheep shorn into hast meanom, under eight months wool. The team of shearers is now at Messrs Dowden Chalis Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Downs
Thoraday
Messrs. Dowden
Chalis Station
Perth Marble and Monumental Works Agent Notice
A historical notice identifies an agent for Perth Marble and Monumental Works selling wares and services. The fragment notes “WREATES aD DOMES IN STOCK” implying available mausoleums or domed structures, with no clear dates or locations given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Marble and
Mosumental Works
Early Telegrams and Cables Strong Room Theft Report
Western Australia notes and cheques valued at about £100 and £90 in notes were stolen from a strong room. The thief had two duplicate keys and forced entry to open the room. The loss totaled around £200 in notes and cheques.
South Australia Papers Forwarded to Attorney General
Commissioner Judge Mitchell announced plans to forward the papers to the Attorney General for review. This move follows a court action and signals escalation in the case, with officials awaiting guidance on next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Mitchell
Tha
Attorney-General
Windfall for auelamD family shocks Halifax street
In Adelaide on August 11 a cottage on Halifax Street received a sudden 70 000 pound windfall for a cocky housewife after her parents hinted at wealth. The heir never dreamed of inheriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Halifax-street
Pon beet tr ase te tenes
Unable to determine a clear news item from the fragment provided. No coherent event or entities are readable to summarize into a title and summary.
Victoria 2 RED som. MOTOR CYCLING ROUND AUS TRALIA
Reportage notes the motorcycling event across Australia with later stages planned including camping. Text hints at delays and uncertain progress with mentions of travel and endurance over the coming two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Minors' Rank and Le Vote in London Referendum
In London on August 10 a minoritative measure failed by a small majority as the rank and file of the minors did not vote, reflecting subdued participation and unclear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Move Toward Mine Resumption by Midland Coal Owners
London August 11 coal owners in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire invite delegates of the Miners Association to a joint meeting to seek settlement of the dispute and resume work in the mines. The step signals a possible thaw in industrial tensions and a move toward renewed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nottinghamshire
Deckrohire
the Miners’ Association
Dawes Reparations Payments Reported by Agent General
The Agent General for Reparations notes Germany has paid 3,023,000 gold marks for the second year of the Dawes scheme ending July 31, with France receiving an amount and the British Empire being allocated 5,716,000 under the Reparations plan, totaling 17,416,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serey Aligest
Germany
France
Amd
British Empire
Danes Adventurer Traces Global Voyage by Ship and Skipper
The Danish traveler recounts a 20 000 mile journey across seas and lands, selling and buying machines in India, facing jail in Mesaraia and other fronts, crossing paths with Bolshevik fears, and enduring months of mountain treks from Lahore to Calcutta on the Grand Trunk Road. Compatriots aided his finances as he prepared for a three year return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Bisyele
Theresachi
India
Muresaia
Bee
Macedonia
Thorenfeldt
Ou Jay
Lahore
Callcutta
Grand Trusk
Siam
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Elder, Smith & CO Limited
Geraldton
Merkchandise
Bale Xo
Elder’s
Fremantle
Mabawa Sale
Tosday
Hardwicke & CO. Sale
SALE
Alber
Army and_ Navy Stores
Spanney’s Limited
Behr Bros
R. D. Perks
Bogle Bros
Turaboe Etese
Sermrovui Moet & CO
Live Bisck Gales
Massey
Harris
Clowes
Bindet Mess
Banks Morse
Bart Pale
Burns Philp & CO
Mesg4geuies P. & 0 Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyd's, London
Nstantine
Crabbie’ Davis
Gersifian
Davis
Gerablton
HE. Hancock
Asguet
O'Dea
Laks Violet Pastoral
Tharra
Midland
Merraut Pastoral Cay
Eelsh Pastoral Coy
Edah
G. Fallo
Sepeet Bootmaker & Repairer
Mari
Commercial Union Assurance Compast, Limited
FIED
Margus
Aouudes
ESMAN
Agutee Gemasi
Western Australis
South Australia
Auelamd
Victoria
Amy
New South Wales
Queensland
L. Grawr
Bou
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Miltaed Juncion Mamta’y Gas
Usakaris
Maherah
United Service
Java
Bagegewa
Ratshipping
Continental
America
Tie Ber
Huddart Parker
Staten
White Siur
Aberdees
Lowies
South Africa
Freght
Reosivad
Berom Growers
Quibell
Buick Motor Raed Koertz
Forrier
Acromotor
Samson
Plynox
P. T. Bridge
General Merchant
Mingenew
Texas
Motor Spirits
Orete
Massey Harris CO
Bivery and Oil
South British Insuraece CO
Immusgroves Ltd
Brasawick
Rexonds
Malloch Bros
Alstom Wee
Ventura Motors
Hepmobile
Clyam Cary Charles Hormann
Ser Miney, Crooks
Brooker, Ltd
Timber and
Studebaker
Crooks
Crooks & Brooker Limited
Hardware
Tambor Marchants
Seral Eton
Murchison Inn
Larsen Patson
Alf
Waller
Toms
Three Springs Motor Garage
James
EIDD
Rocka
Athea
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited
Garieer
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