Conference supports freezing works near Geraldton site
Experts and delegates at a conference urged approval of freezing works and a Geraldton area site, asserting stock raising and export needs. The premier pledged a reconstrucion of the Buller River reservoir to meet requirements, while a broader harbour and ship access plan could use vessels from Carnarvon and Wyndham. Over 20,000 shares have been applied for with plans to raise £160,000, inviting public support and phased payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Buller
Jecay
Hayges
Vervels
Carnagvon
Wyndham
Vergidton
New Zealand
Freezing works could boost stock value for district
The article argues that shares should rise above par as operations begin within a year or two. It urges pastoralists and farmers to support the project beyond its appeal to speculation, noting progress on freezing works and the potential market impact. The district committee has presented a fair outline and appeals for public subscriptions to enable construction soon.
Local and General snippets from Melbourne and district
A roundup of notices and brief items covers article corrections to preliminary lists, racing insights on Arch Mare Da and Melbourne Cup prospects, market reports from Kwinana and Nor-West Meat Works, a church event parody, a Red Cross benefit program, and local society notes. Also noted are a gas works accident involving Mr Smyth, Broome ratepayers discussion on municipal reform, and Geraldton travel update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor-West Meat Works
J. Gooch
Carrarvon
Red Cross
Great Jutawest West
Wells
Herb
Murchiton
Pere
Mies
DH Smyth
Smythy
Iit
Smyak
Berlin Burglar Alarm Hits National Headlines
A chaotic wave of burglaries disrupts German life with large scale thefts across Berlin and the Reich. Reports cite stolen food cards and wholesale shop heists, including a Berlin store loss of 200000 marks as war ministers and garrison commanders face break ins and insurance doubts.
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Ujfe
Berlin
Micniond
Devs
Broad Daylech
Aleves
A Cooperative Move From New South Wales Farmers
A Sydney insurance on cooperative action with New South Wales Farmers shows a shift after government measures. The 1917 formation aimed to handle distribution and payments, posting a net profit of 11,480 pounds after expenses, but many shareholders lost part of their stake in anticipated bonuses. For the coming season government allocation ends, opening space for direct handling to save costs and potentially boost crop distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Asmerels
Stobsbiy
New South Wales Farmers' and Conference
Lash
Grae
Wader
White Thy Company
Trok Metteraske
Witte
Conctra Ke Ug
Benig
Fanil 9
Co operative ventures loom in future of large company
Fragmented text describes a company expanding into a cooperative model with urging for external cooperation and federal approval. It notes management growth, the farrier analogy, and cautions about overreach while outlining plans to handle products, stock, and distribution. Key figures and dates are unclear in the garbled OCR.
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Adil Yinal
Bryektsn
Pla
Thin Animal
ayeSors
Acccruary
Jwormiseyom
Poceral Authoragey
Froducts
Surines
Jutegg Reneral Stock Agencye
Ue Kal Fue
Djtefbutota
Campaign Against Rabbits Land Clearing Plan Prompts Cabinet Action
A cabinet deliberation signals a push to clear land and control rabbit populations. Government sketches proposed work, citing limited supplies and deadlines, aiming to start with abandoned farm grounds and related areas.
Donations for War Funds Across Various Stations
Donors including Wan Fung Udore Dalgety and Co and Limmbeie Geraldson contributed to multiple war funds on August 2, 1917. Items listed include Overseas Tobacco Funds, Patriotic Funds, Red Cross and Red Cross Society, hospital support, and trench comfort funds. Amounts vary with small sums noted for hospital and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udore Dalgety and Co
Limmbeie Geraldson, Advo
Mae Funié
Whem
Peimee
David
Mt. Welkaway
Tobacon
Wot
Jonm Braga Boegarde Maton
Miz LD
Mibden and
Sus
Yadalong
Red Cross Soules
Trench Gomforts Poids
Birthday Battle Between Two Submarines
A chaotic engagement unfolds between two submarines during a birthday celebration. One craft surfaces near the tamber and fires, with both vessels exchanging shots as crews fight at close quarters. The submarine sinks after a brief encounter, with minimal details on casualties provided.
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Dhe
Stederer
Fred Capediy
Hmarine
Kent
Mar
Colina
Connine Tower
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Frank Green & Co
Pally Babeesibed
Exid
Erscaee
Aml Commission
Cattif
Midland Junction
Copley
Mulcewa
Utakarba Ae
Fremantle
Perth
Bey Karpalwood
Bjork Baan Piep
Aderdeer White Star Line
Kor
Foriay Jove
Pe and Congrade
Bedesn Stairs
Ngs
Landco Darten
Cy “Sept
Tomei
Ergo Pegs
F. A. Woodward Arin
Mobiloils State
Jwee Nive Coal Service
Fluprietary Limited
Recom‘pendaiont
E. W. Ive
Cceatsron
Ernest H. Snowdon
Alcou Stage Asl Cum
Stneston AY
Northampton
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Wilson’s
A&b
Wilson
Qiern
Kivn
Gekalotos
Snd
Bay
Hogle Reos
Eleanor
Elite Supply Company
WOOL
Elder, Shenton & Co., Limited
Keral Siav Droytian
Gendt
Wir
Mey
Fink
Bering
Mugenen
Verahtten
Victoria
Melbourne
Pee
Arch MareDa
Jess
Squeaky Duckind
Maret
Kwinana
Ries Junction
Oswells
Oswell
James Gardiner
Chris Charch
Army
Logan
Uisenough
Jas
Shark's Bay
Dotzarra
Minganew
Seraldion
Geralition, Golf Club
Coloua" Wries
Bandicajss
Forbes
AG Chapman
Ramehtews
Boyds Cumits
Montake
Morrishy
WV Sows
G EK Lowell
Kempton
Moustaka
Gundersote Bupder
F Green
Merwlith
Evenson
Bailey
Eudes Maryon JG Uraie Fos Hardwinke
Amd Sherluck
Broome
Tw Fm
Waa
Thorn Wite
Roy River
Jurgerra Crook
Bambre
Ehb
Armosere
Leapeater Holmes
Serlin
South Wales
Bryedang
Wan Fung
Woolglowers
His
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