Christmas noise and weather woes in Perth diary
In Perth on December 2 the writer laments Christmas noise from toys like trumpets and squeakers, notes mild rain and unseasonable weather, and describes impacts on harvests and fruit prices. He mentions Auditor General critiques of State trading accounts, a Ben Strange cartoon, and looming industrial disputes as New Year approaches.
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Perth
Sol
Nce
Metropolia
Ben Strange
Western Mail
Lolh
Traing
Anv
Perth seat nomination tight race and young labour hopes
The Perth seat election saw Mr McCallum win the nomination by a small margin over Mr Simons. Simons, active with the Young Australia League, is described as a forcible speaker likely to leave a mark if elected. Labour appears to push early, believing in prompt district representation despite unclear reasons for the early move.
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Perth
McCallum
Simons
Young
Autralia League
Fowler
Labour
Poli
Legislative Council Elections Prompt Urgent Nominations
A correspondent calls for prompt Liberal nominations for the province's Legislative Council elections. The writer urges action from Liberal, Labour, and Farmers' representatives, notes rolls are unsatisfactory, and requests committees to review Road Board and Municipal rolls for accurate electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Roais Board
Municipal
Price of Bread Rise Criticized by Ex-Baker Letter
A former baker argues the bread price hike violates a law against unduly raising food costs. He calculates flour cost versus loaf price, urges flour mill shareholders to act, and asks authorities to investigate the rise affecting large families.
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Edito
Utkin
Baker
Notable Victorian Writers and a Faulty Duel Tale
The piece recalls Samuel Rogers hosting famed guests like Dickens and Carlyle. A humorous anecdote describes a duel misfire between an Englishman and a Frenchman, arranged in a dark room to avoid serious harm, with Rogers witnessing the comic outcome as the Frenchman’s move misfired.
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Samuel Rogers
Dickens
Macaulay
Carlyle
Magers
Vadlor
Rogers
Pullers Offers Unbeatable Values for Valued Customers
A sales pitch promises top values and urges customers to call Pullers to prove the bargains. The message emphasizes customer appreciation and strong offers as the business aims to attract buyers.
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James Bell & Co
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Costu Nom
A. T. Davies
Murchison Forwarding Co., Shipping, Customs, Forwarding, and Machinery Agents
International Harvester Company of Australia
Lder, Limited
Farmat
Aan Cycle and Motor Agency
Tibict
Rover
Rensult
Wienders
RMY
Ceddileck
Marine Terrace
Strand
Austin
Porter Medta
Gren
Eer
Osram Lamp
Tully
Igen
Rome
Murchison Forwarding Company
Longs Brockslot
Northamampton
Maguire
Geraldton Foundry
Bootmaker
Oppenits Gomis Meda
Crooks , Brooker
WRENS
Whiabach Lighting Gey
Mettees Ltd
Fugirude
Keey and Gattis
Stoke OX
Ofire
Wirg Waiting
Gomi, Gerbidd
Sie
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Northampton
Weaieg
Drabery
Saloox Ly
Murrhivon Snd
West Call
Tnd
Gustpe
P. C. Carlsen
Cian Builings
Protas Tales
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Sleamor Street
Eitguap Dows
Gutmada
Telephomue
BE. A. Udy Natant
Ani
Guscott
Mems
Guerries
Stceurs
A. J. Dar
Rosam
Holzman Bros., and Freeman
Geraldtos
King’s Hall
F. Freeman
Sautaga Tnd Trouteriogs
West End
Cat Costa
Peices
Seitene Amusement
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Daf
Daniel Crawford & Son
Laird of Logan
Thristie
Sillon
Rilbey
Elbeschloss
Chas. Heidsieck
Hardy
de Townshend
Behr
A.us.n. Company
Melbourne
McIlwraith, Skacharn Co, Pty. Ltd
Messageries Maritines
P. & C. Steam Navigation OB
Lloyds
London
Txsuranca
Queensland Insurance O8, Ltd
Australian Mutual Peor
Dent Society
Life Assurance
Saunders & Stuarts
Akroyd
Sherwin Williams
Painta
Sta. Parrafins Coy
B. Painta
Metters, Limited
Sampson Brand
E. A. Killey
Rites U
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd
J. Bennett & Co
Bennett
Ockerby, Lehmann
W. P. Ockerby
Geore Lester Undertaker
Garden Head
Shipard
Wesley Hall
Mre Lay
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