Australia to Push Munitions Drive at Perth Depot Opening
Despite opposition in some quarters the munitions movement advances as Perth prepares to open a central depot next Saturday. The piece argues for unrestricted shell production to support Britain and urges Dominion cooperation, framing the effort as essential to the Allied war effort and warning against anti munition sentiment in Australia. It stresses Britain’s demand for shells and the Dominions’ role in arming Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Australia
Great Britain
Allied war effort quickens shell production in Australia
The Geraldton and Victoria districts rally for a war shell fund drive with volunteers, committees, and local clubs pushing to expand munition output despite shortages. The campaign reports over £1000 raised in seven weeks, with leaders touring districts to boost shares and enlist stronger civilian support.
Auction of furniture and household goods set for Monday
Mrs A Parnell directs sale by auction at 2 pm in Gregory Street Bow with goods from Gale of Furniture Mesr 08 Mackenzie snd Ca. Details appear elsewhere. The Victoria Division Turf City committee postpones Gerzlon Week races to Tuesday. Aquatic sports and races scheduled clear day. Traders Association to close at one o clock Tuesday for races.
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Mackenzie Snd
A. Parnell
Monlay
Bow
Gregory Street
Gers
Victoria
Turf City
Gerzlon Wesk
Wook
Traders” Association
Red Cross Society Seeks Easter Appeal For Australian Front
The hon treasurer Miss Meadow notes receipts and expenditures and urges a special effort to raise 2580 pounds by Easter for motor vehicles to aid Australian forces at the front. Donations from now on will go to this cause and the executive calls on the public for cooperation.
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Miss Meadow
Craft
Im Sa
Wade
Navy enlistment and farewell notices in Persea
Arthur Kiesewetter of Gerabdtom Irewoks heads to naval service after completing apprenticeship at Midlaml-Junction and a period at Port Forrest Premantle. Mabel Humes heads to New Zealand after Anglican farewell at Parish Hall. Mrs Sorman Constantine dies at 26 Mampien Row Premantle, remembering her as a long-time Geradion figure and Anglican choir member.
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Arthur Kiesewetter
He Kiesewetter
Gerabdtom Irewoks
Yayion
Gerahdtun
Say Qua Tuye
Navy
Mel
Tim
Ape
Uty
Port Forrest
Premantle
Mabel Humes
New Zemlaml
Fielder
Victoria District
Perth
Metropolis
Gergldtum
Soloni
Corlifea'ai
Mis Sorman
Constantine
Faste
Mire
Constante
Culsen
Ber Residen
Mampien Row
Afer & Short Ciness
Me Souugeat
Abares Baxter
Northampton
Tin
Lewis
Simpeon Street
Geradion
Abe
Verallion Dramatic
Nexothas
Inter Mt
Northampton Notes on School Concert and Meeting
The annual concert by the Royal Convent was held Friday December 5 with a large crowd and an enjoyable program. Teachers praised the school for the well-severed items and the efforts of pupils. An analytic meeting on Saturday evening the 19th discussed improving the road to the Three Mile Tray and church parade plans were noted.
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Royal Convent
Wbout Chuidren
Three Mile
Wheat Advisory Board Named By Western Australia
The Minister for Agriculture Mr W D Johnson announced an advisory board on the wheat scheme to meet in Perth chaired by Wheat Commissioner GL Sutton. Members include George Wills and Co manager Mr Gorse, Shenton and Co local manager Mr Field, and producer representative Mr Dean Hammond.
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Perth
W D. Johnson
Gorse
Sie George Wills and Co
Field
Last Shenton and Co
Dean Hammond
GL. Sutton
Hammond
Larday
Bosb
Perth and State finances halt trans Australian line deal
The Premier said the state cannot fund the increased interest to duplicate a line already capable of serving. A reply to the offer is awaited as discussions continue on guarantees and five year terms. A separate report notes a stabbing incident in Perth with a woman hospitalized and a bookmaker held in connection with the event.
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Perth
Dec
Fiche
Balgourlie
Soahdan
Phia
Mtr Fister 1
Greenough Roads Board Elects Duncan Chairman in 1916 Meeting
The ordinary Greenough Roads Board monthly meeting on Tuesday saw J W Waldeck G Anderson J M Bowe D I Duncan M J Logue and D E Broad present with Headhead and Clinch absent. Duncan elected chairman. finances show treasury £100 and bank £165 5s 6d. Repairs planned for Walkaway Bridge Ellenna'e Sand Springs and Rarndya cross. An overdraft limit of £100 set to January 1916 and notices for tenders discussed including lease of reserves and a dairy property for sale.
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Motors
J. W. Waldeck
G Anderson
J. M. Bowe
D. 1. Duncan
M. J. Logue
D. £. Broad
Messrs
Headhead
L. Duncan
Walkaway
Ellenna'e
Sand Springs
Prom Public Works Department
Aailor
Patel Pram
O A. Cranelly
He OK
Maley
Verve
Amt
Watin
Whetiog- Tewee
Tubah
Dromsvar Poole
Wakelord Road
Byslawsr
Municipal Finance Crisis Forced Council Takeover
The mayor announces the new council takes charge without a current financial statement. Expenditures will wait for balance sheet approval amid heavy arrears in rates and sanitation, with bank overdraft near limit. Officials push prompt payment and defer estimates until ratepayers meeting.
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Mur WB
Fallowset
Act
Uutant
Aec
Herman
Bartlet
Unclear notes from a local billiards event reported still
A garbled recap from Recorder describes a three day billiards competition with many misread names and scattered results. It mentions early rounds, weather affecting play, and some players like Moore and Cavanagh, with observers noting surprising results and the general outcome being tight.
Geraldton State School Merit Awards Report
The article lists scholarship and bursary awards for students in Geraldton including travel grants and living allowances. Names such as Constantine, Asther Pike, Albert Wood, Herold Griffiths, Campbell, Bronwen Roberts appear among award recipients. The text notes that results affect credit for pupils and teachers, with hundreds of candidates involved and a focus on minimizing expenses.
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Smcceustal Gar Scisal Sonsianahip
Emmy
Schohamtip
Constantine
Asther Pike
Kinser Carrington
Albert Wood
Mila
Herold Griffiths
Am Campbell
Bronwen Roberts
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Mtogether
Irwin District Progrms Meeting Notes District Election Plans
The Irwin District Programs doc reports monthly meeting items including discussion of a deal and election plans. Secretary Was instructed to prepare for the annual meeting and district officers to be elected Thursday. A note mentions the Home of Dangers and a resident near Dongarra linked to olfactory concerns.
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Geraldton Croquet Club
Geraldon Croquet Club
Nees
Mre Gardeer
Mon Wallowield
Roberta
Wal
Irwin District
Progrems
Bethdnhem
Dongarra
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I Is
Es Thecomber
Pie Fall Suber
Stoumeky Servies
Geraldtombor Fremantle
Fares Firat
Claws
Eveeet
Frank Green
Agus
Gersbiios
Dave
A.M.P. Society
Maks Ip
Amstration Metear Provident, Societt
Cormer
Georges Terracd
William Street
Gavin Lucak
D. Mewtiplay
Banford Garvel
Elite Supply Co
Qeraldton
Germany
Abells
Cilimmen
Abby
Cversy
Eergias
Amd
Ita
Walt
Cuamitier
Pauling
Vibe
Minnitiums
Peryhuly
Ander
Volumteer Tought
Merman
Toeuan Esse
Ong Pda
Clare Veth
Red Cross Society
Persea
West Australia
Std Fisher
Flosce Yasper
Charles Kissamy
Mies Jaspers
Greenough
Moro Bate
Tor
Tomorow
Meson TE
Mackenzie
J. Kidd
Gerablton Suyburhan
Oswells
Jace
Millis
WATCH
Windows FC Rae
OSWI
Chikiran
Municipsi
McGauran
Bennettecuni
NM Bartlett
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Goed
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Baie
Kant Sa Keydrick
Moore
Nina Opin Ateatea
Mack
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Cavanagh
Boriors
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