Parliament Prorogued Amid Debt Bill Rush and Freezer Debate
Our portmanteau column reports Parliament prorogued after a night of near nonstop votes on a Loan Bill of over £1.2 million for public works. The floating freezer project and several major bills were pushed aside as members sought final holidays, with critics noting perquisites and rapid passage despite key reforms remaining. The piece highlights ministerial haste, economic stakes for farmers and graziers, and a sharp contrast between declared priorities and actual proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howse
Irmier
House of Review
Christmas tree war at Howatharra school
A Christmas tree event at Howatharra school on the 17th featured prizes and presents for children. W. I. Shee presided, with various pupils and teachers participating in songs recitations and a tea, as Mrs. Brownrigg and others organized refreshments. Local visitors included A. J. McDonald of Peak Hill. L. C. Burges lent a piano. Farmers report busy with tippling yields and prices amid a weather shift ending a hot spell.
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Howatharra
W. I. Sheehan
Ater
Gavh Phil
Metarley
Wicon
Howntharrs
Heenan
L. C. Burges
Sah
Tippine
Mail Notices From Geraldton District Post Offices
Postal schedule lists delivery times for multiple towns and lines including Geraldton, Chapman State Farm, Ellendale, Fremantle, Midland, Murchison, Gallows, Meekatharra, Sandstone, Moongoonooka, Mt Fain, Nabawa, Narra Tarra, Roslyn Farn, Yuna, Parkinson, Tallerang, Wandina, Woolgerong and Young. Daily and weekly slots include 5.30 am, 6.45 am, 7 pm, and 10 pm across various routes and days.
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Fremantle
Perim
Midland
Bootenal
Dogarra
Georgina
Greenough
Gingin
Irwin
Mingenew
Moora
Walkaway
Deily
Murchison
Cue
Day Dawn
Lake Austin
Tennonville
Mullewa
Mt. Magnet
Newmarracarra
Pindar
Waratga
Yalgoo
Meekatharra
Napai
Sandstone
Moongoonooka
MT. Fain
Nabawah
Narra Tarra
Roslyn Farn
Yuna
Parkinson
Tallerang
Wandina
Woolgerong
Youn -Thureday
Jolly Beggar Wins Derby at Ayr in Damp Turfs
In Ayr on September 27 a large crowd watched Jolly Beggar win the Derby for the favorite backers. Results across races include Durewitt at 10.4 in the two mile event, and a crowded card featuring Arguably, Artesian, and other top entries with varying placings and betting odds.
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Perth
Dev
Ascat Towlay
Jolly Beggar
L.A. Connolly
Jolly Deggar
Leen
Nemedy
Artesian
Mocking
True Blue
Arroganer
Grat Anon
Binute
Blue Bush
Mural Crew
Jolly Hoyer
Veen
Toby Bag
Anin
Jilly Peguar Pastel
Sheep Dipping Regulations Questioned in Geraldton District
Correspondence from East Chapman and Mount Progress Association seeks clarity on whether sheep dipping is mandatory for all sheep owners. The Perth Department of Agriculture replies that current regulations require dipping for all sheep, as stated in rules in force.
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E. Jones
East Chapman and Mount Progress Association
Jam
East Chapman
Sir
Imst
Iuecessary Fox
R. E. Weir
WREATHS and COMES IN STOO
An unclear agency notice references Purth Marble and Brural Works in Pears Be with garbled phrasing. The readable fragments mention an agent handling wreaths and a possible distribution or sale action. No specific dates or locations are clear from the fragment.
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Sbngenen
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Wother
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Maynand’s
Bounders
Shields
Thompson's
Ellendale
Glengarry
Minninoowke
Sand Springs
Tibradkdon
Harry M. Marwood
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W.at.c. Mleting
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Sinner Spray
Melbourne
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Yan
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Intin
Oberon
Findowrie
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Koornang Welter
Golden Farm
Midge
Ron
Mneck
Time
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Babeahcline
Imin. Meg
Kalgoorlie
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Railway Hotel
Pritchard
Poth
A. T. Davies
Stolzenberg
Vistem Stolzenberg
Adelaide
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Weelarra
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Sullewa Handicat
Wendarm
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Teen
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Home Love
Genoa
Inin
Ladies Wracelet
Royal Artillery
Half Star
Sky Pilot
Ristmas
Department of Agriculture
Ayal
Samer Drinks
Ferstat & CO
Vyjasite Uainn Bank
Geraldton
N. Ferstat
Masunger
Silbert & Sharpton
County
Owers
Uestaldidue At
Tgi
Union Bank
O'Brien
George Laing
Tattersall’s Billiard
Turf Commission
Club Hotel
A. EB. Hounslow
Chas E. Chapman
Victoria Buildings
Geraldton Bellgrove
Messrs. Kempton & Selby, Buruscat
Chae Conway Drug Co
Mating Terrace
Gevakdtom
WOOL
Beabon
Charles Hormann
Thomas
Thornley
John Urch
Durlachner
Vatro
Wiisky JP Messy
Wolbe
TN Wester
Ratia
Glenlale
Beverley
Ser & Co
Berth. Vear
Walker Bros
Creen Hills
Marehigh
Boller
J. W. Rickey
Richard Murser
Dear Sira
Northam
T. Bar Reilern
Richard Purser
King Street
Unequa
W. B. Armitage
W. Willcock
Kennedy
Angus MacTotas
C. Stokes & Co
Law Ky
Arendal
Sadule
Bota
Srike Erbrags
Ceralpeee
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
LARKE
Tarif
Wenigre
Jowustsky
India
George Lester
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