Farmers Urge Debt Relief and Policy Shift
A Geraldton correspondent criticizes agricultural policy and poor evidence at a royal commission. He recalls bad years since 1912 with droughts, rust and rising costs, urges arrears relief on land rates and farm debts, cheaper railway rates, storage and bacon factory incentives, and seed and manure improvements to revive the industry. He cites high costs per acre and market difficulties, and calls for wheat breeding stations and a unified ovine alliance to rebuild the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Tow
Victoria
Geraldton
Perth
Werner
Ela
Wonderful French women in war torn fields keep wartime weaving alive
The article portrays French women and factory workers sustaining war production after invasion. Farmers tend wheat on scarred plains while shells fall nearby, women weave cotton and jute sacks and sew cartridge belts by night, and Lille’s textile industries remain blocked by German control, highlighting resilience amid devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleugh Prance
Flanders
Germany
Lille
A Soldier's Birthday From London General Hospital
Private Frank Desmond writes to his parents from the 3rd London General Hospital Wandworth describing his 19th birthday on September 23, wartime hardships in trenches in France the scarcity of food bully beef biscuits and mud. He mentions a painful lead injury on September 21 and notes visits from the Australian Women's Association plus motor drives and dinner. He reflects on hospital life and his hope for recovery and departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Desmond
Geraldton
London General Hospital
Wandeworth
Lani
France
Mater
Henl
Ames
British Chief of Staff General Sir William Robertson
General Sir William Robertson, born 1800 in Lincolnshire, rose from trooper to commissioned officer. A linguist and seasoned leader, he served in Miranzai, Chitral, and South Africa, later as Chief of Staff to Sir John French and Commandant of the Staff College, noted for extraordinary capability and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robertson
Yerhayn
Lane Ore
Mounta
Kolut
Lmol
Drake's Drum Mystery and Drake's Drum Legend
Buckland Abbey houses Drake's Drum, a famed heirloom tied to Sir Francis Drake. The drum is said to have summoned officers in 1652 and inspired British naval triumphs, with legends of its magical beat guiding admirals in key battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckland Abbey
Devos
Francis Drake
Britain
Francis
West Indies
Maw
Maw To Take His Deans
Twakt
Dew
England
Devon
van Tromp
Trump
Drake
Subscription Notice and Payment Reminder
A message urging members to remit overdue payments. It notes a deadline of seven days to deliver funds and mentions options to return funds or renew memberships. The wording emphasizes prompt action to avoid lapse.
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Ewspaper
Henry Wilis & Co
Union Harvesters
Crooks
Brooker
canTing Marine Tarrage
Geraldtor
Esgland
Ameren Marzem
Matley Wobel
Glasgow Explosives Go
Meltrhs Ltd
Zire
Derlstmert
Tot
Som
Cream & CO
National
TAS Engines
Tee Wehra
Uireias
Regine Ted Gunmosweais
Brean Varupest
Wisma
Precpecr
Inpine Sad Comaevea Bae Jarcesst Mise
Bendel Ibrigina
Sed
Soumceweinn
Eresee
Gonsols Mins
Laveriec
Commonwealth Hotel
Aminy Tareace
Beraldtow
Michael Quain
Stokes & Co
Sao
H. J. Mills
Chas Ghapmeny
Pamipsag
Mentag
Sorthampton
Howatherre
Murchison
Woruan
Rotary Ees
Pridag
jTemdey
Wrideg
Widy
Uppee
Omap Sags
Pomday
Teeeday, Ht
Tward Mail
Tuscany
Briday Eas
Borthampten
W.A
Wheen Ete
Nck
Sam
Massey-Harris Reaper
CRAIN
Chas Hunter
Bogle Bros
Burns, Philp, & CO
Geraldteon
Wuoltmal
Urugene
Suipplng
Melbourne
McIlwraith
Acharn Messaueiues Marityms Pro Steam Mavination Company
Lloyds
London
Limaney and Ou, Pty, Limited
H Slwance
Queensland Insurance
U. LT
Ire
Medes
Auid
Napoleon
Nelson
Athens
Mamas Lineage
Gleeldtur
Grantown House
Bave
Raritts Dag
Bos
Min Braseer
Srovia
J. Urch
Grocer
Durlacher ST
Aly
THE
J. H. Scott
Dar
Sayer Ferran
Genta Minas
Strand Oafr
Bullinger Ulver
Hove Tee
Ameen
Edward Pope & Co
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