State education reforms widen access for country pupils
Discussion in Geraldton Guardian critiques rural access to Western Australia’s education system. It notes scholarships and maintenance grants to cover secondary schooling costs, but warns travel and board in Perth burden country families. The Minister for Education extends the scheme with £30 maintenance to eligible entrants, aiming to place state students on a more equal footing toward university.
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Western Australia
Perth
Anyatom
Kalgoorl
Ju Bert
Rautae
Western Australia plans district high schools expansion
The article discusses establishing Lis ket High Schools at Geraldton and Norham to offer the six-year primary to university junior certificate course. It notes support from taxpayers for broader education, potential housing allowances, and future system-wide raises. mentions a library talk, a facility fire incident, and assorted local opinions on education and industry.
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Wnh
Geraldson
Vilam
Geraldton
Nor
Plaers
Varius
Ohor
Northam
Western Australia
Perth
Is & Mattar
D i
France
University
Racing in West Australia Helena Vale meeting acceptances
Acceptances released for the Helena Vale meeting on Saturday listing jumpers and plates with weights and riders. Entries include Sir Rhubarb Capra Rolls Bombardice Sylvanium Bunderrie Roma vs Renouncement and other runners across First and Second Class Plates and Vale Handicap with weights and contenders such as Georg Arrowfield Benefic and Forta.
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Werth
Sir Rhubarb
Capra Rolls
Bombardice
Sylvanium
Bunderrie
Roma
Renouncement
la Georg
Arrowfield
Urystated
Maxatinda
Forta
Benefic
State Steamship Service Complaint From Port Hed Land
A Port Nedland telegram notes the State-Steamer Hamlin failed to satisfy locals. Whipping arrangements caused annoyance as the boat anchored off, passengers endured a two hour wait. Palla Halla cargo over carried and delayed three weeks. State steamers claim to serve the North West better, with support from the Pearlies Association in Broome urging another steamer be placed on the coast.
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Port Nedland
Hamlin
Stevens
North West
Pearlies’ Association
Broome
Thal
Fragmentary Shakespearean Toasts and Echoes
A garbled clipping references Shakespearean lines and a list of names including Lacey, Lang, Charm, and Perea. The readable bits hint at celebratory language and a poetic toast but the full meaning and event are unclear from the fragment.
Thy Bungalow auctioned in Hay Street sale withdrawn
Telegrams report Sir John Forrest’s Hay Street home Thy Bungalow was offered at auction and passed in at £37 4. The session notes Liberals discuss coalition, farmers’ resolutions, and district council matters with involvement from Carson MLA and Hamersley.
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Sir John Forrest
Hay Street
Rabbits at Moora Stir Deputation and Inspection
A Moora Herald report notes a Saturday deputation led by Me T W Burns visiting the office to request action on the rabbit invasion. Rabbits found on Mr Hurns property illustrate the pest problem, with officials discussing control measures and recruiting inspectors to replace workers lost to the war.
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T W. Burns
Moora
Hurns
Mra Partington
Fa Uantic
Wool Appraisers Advance for Local Supply in WA
A Western Australian report notes wool from Perth and Geraldton will be inspected locally. appraisers have arrived to begin assessments, with wool already staged for show. Despite recommendations to ship to London, authorities push to preserve state supply and use every means to mobilize scouring and appraisal work.
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Ima
Geraldton
London
Portland
Fragmented OCR shows names and notes on wool purchases
Fragmentary text mentions Wes aUstman, Mehowes, tamale BT Meens and H C Anderson with scattered references to wool, papaainees, and qf hee. No clear event or outcome is readable from the damaged OCR.
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Tamale
H.C. Anderson
Briton food supplies spark public concern in supply scramble
A damaged OCR fragment describes Briton food supply issues. It notes disruptions after a cycle of beer shortages and calls for action by brewers and publicans. The text hints at a government or trade role and mentions perturbation over limited supplies and efforts to resolve the shortage. The wording remains unclear but preserves named entities and context.
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Boniface Bas
Amy
Personal items report in holiday duties discharge
Personal items note that ous sak pobuat king oy is at ag 2 ome tended' oliday. The duties are to be discharged by Mr Taylog Perth.
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Oliday
Taylog Perth
Expenditure on Ammunition in World War Era
An outline estimates total ammunition expenditure in early 20th century warfare. It cites Be Grunwald a socialist in Vienna and notes Austrian artillery firing about 1.6 billion rounds by end of 1910, roughly 230 million shells per year, with estimates of aerial shells dispatched, reflecting immense wartime logistics.
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Be Grunwald
Ems Woth
Vienna
Asiriam
Cama
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