Weather upset and political shifts in Perth region
Perth reports unusual December weather with a week of heat followed by a cool change and a severe thunderstorm bringing heavy rain and hail damaging crops in Quairading. The memo notes a Kalgoorlie bye election after Mr Frazer's death, a shaky Labour stance, and rising deficits as Minister Johnson face road grants and vows questioned amid a Treasury drain and pressure on public works.
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Perth
Wragge
Frazer
Kalgoorlie
House of Representives
Scaddan
Leeward
Mascot Box
Labour
Johnson
Legislative Council
Grante
Ecam
Melville Roads Board
Select Committee
Hare
Angwin
Crime and policing push for firearm restrictions in progress
The state sees signs of crime decline but notes a tragic shooting at Subiaco. Restrictions on firearms and ammunition sales are urged. Work on the new baths and university plans impact city safety and future links to Crawley, with Premier remarks anticipated.
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Subiaco
Crawley
Light of Apia seeks loan for new main shaft project
Mining notes report the Light of Apia owners secured a £850 loan from the Mines Department to sink a new main shaft on the lease. The report also covers ore reserves at the oval Standard mine Fuin and recent yields from State batteries including Mt Eyerton, Wiluna, and Kalgoorlie exchanges. The Fingall and Lake View Consols are noted for stability, with discussions on tenure and Labor Covenant clauses impacting mining investment in Western Australia.
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Light of
Apia
Mines Department
Sunday Times
Oval Standard
Fuin
Mt Eyerton State Battery
Wiluus State Battery
Cicely
Gwalia Consolidated Wibute
Loz
Margaret GM
Black Range
State Battery
Kalgoorlie
Fingall
Lake View
W.A
Tenurg
Harvests Improve As Rain Helps Crops In Local District
From Our Own Correspondent reports rain was light but did not damage crops. harvesting is in full swing with Alpha variety averaging 31 bushels per acre. Taylor Brothers and others reported 36 bushels, while nettles yield 12 to 40 bushels per acre. The Rev E E King held a fund service drawing a large crowd to aid church or agricultural funds. Farmers’ gathering noted full attendance. Geraldton branch viability discussed though no line formed yet. Balguorlin shows a strong local branch and plans to boost trade. A golf links project may prompt towns statewide to take the lead.
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Donald
Alpha
Acre
Taylor Bros
M. Forrester
HB. Rudall
EE King
Northampton
Davy Irtes
Iran
Geraldton
Way
Gerabiltat
Strone
Balguorlin
Atroly Gerallion
Waltarat
Pert Hamw Fe
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Ashton
Darlacher Street
A.R. Clarke
Cleaner Anil
Guparioe
Henry Wilis & Co
Woolpacks
James Bell & Co
Wheat, Merchants, Elder, Shenton & Co., Ltd
Cliign, Assurence Scciety, Ltd
Marine Terrace
Allext Freemason's
Nurse Austin
Amy Ta
Busy Bee Store
A. T. Davies
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia, Ltd
Prestion Tree
Miverfool
UC London
Globe Uggn Arma Aa Aes Ms Yaa Otcing Srnmece Secs
Sle
Armstrongs Cycle and Motor Agency
Tabict
Rover
Resackt
Flanders
EMF
Gaddilack
Baguire
Crowe
Geraldton Foundry
Jewell, Weymouth, & Howson, Ltd
Victosia
Mita
Opponita Goods
OSRAM
Sheli
Murchison Forwarding Company
Lamps
Motors
Winer
Foitings
Fens
Elc
Crooks
Brooker
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Lanssshire
Mt Lowsst
J. G. Clarke
Vorner Elwestreep and
Marine
Garrett
Murchison
Cal
New
George Star
P. C. Carlsen
Berka
Chas
E. Chapman
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Eleanor Street
E. A. Udy
Union Harvesters
Stri ‘Almo and
Capel Oil
Motor Car
Fidelity Gusrantes
R. Guscott
Anglican Ghured
Mems
Holzman Bros
Freeman
Marine Terraof
Geralltur
King's Halt
F. Freeman
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Produss
Duff
Daniel Crawford & Son
Laird O” Logan
Christie's
Gillon’s
Gilbey's
Dr Townshend
Apollinaris
Barnes
Randy Kola
Melbourne Steamlife
McILWRAITH, MCEACHARN @ co. PTY
Messageries Maritimes
P. & C. Steam Navigation CO
Lloyds
London
Pine Sas Insurance
Lire Marine
Averdeut
Australian Mutual Provedent Society
Life Assuravos
Millers
E. A. Killey
Horthampton, and
Ren Fire, Marine
J. Bennett & Co
Bustes
Bennett
Ockerby, Lehmann, & CO
W. ¥. Ockerby
Boon
Geeor
GE Lester Undertaker
Garden
Shipard
Wesley Hall
Geraldtor
Mre Lacy
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