Weather woes and political notes in Western Australia
In Perth January notes lament a flawed meteorological forecast and heat, with readers seeking a cool change while questioning the Weather Department. Premier and Works Minister defend actions, Sir John Forrest weighs in on post office ground plans, water supply fears grow, and the Legislative Council mourns Hon B W Pennefather amid shifting political fortunes.
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Perth
Meteorological Bureau
Weather Department
Johnnson
Esch
Western Australia
Australia
Sir John Forrest
John
Commonwealth
Metropolitan Water Board
North Province electoral contest with local candidate possibility
The report suggests a North Province election will see many candidates. The successful nominee must win two to four more months of campaigning and support from the electors. Mr Connell appears strong though a local contender may emerge, with public sentiment possibly overcoming I K Meafs.
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Hell
Cavaul
I. K. Mefacs
Tropical rainfall and heat sweep across the tropics and coast
The Weather Bureau reports heavy rain in the tropical regions with a lingering monsoonal system over the northern half of the state. While some storms occurred in the Midland and Wathhero districts, most of the week brought variable showers with peak totals at stations such as Hall's Creek Purzoy Derry and Roebourne. Temperatures rose inland with many inland areas over 100 degrees and coastal regions also experiencing extreme heat with 102 degrees in the city gardens on the 14th.
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Weather Bureau
Perth
Tropics
Onslow
Midland
Wathheroo
Nangetty
Hall's Creek
Purzoy
Derry
Broome
Port Hedmut
Bamboo Creek
Marbie Har
Nultagine
Whim Creek
Consack
Roebourne
Fortescue
Coolgardie
Northam
Que
Yalgoo
Kellerberrin
York
Geraldton
Gardens
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Wheat, Merchants, Elder, Shenton & Co., Ltd
Stock Salesmen Union Assurance Society, Ltd
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Ail Traine
Marine Terrace
Strand Cafe
S Place of
SUP
Williamson
Bellinger River
Austin
Clarb 'Slack
Ama
Baby Bee
Fehon
A. T. Davies
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia
Lid Tey
Bor Meppelt & Sons, Ltd
Seppeltis
Sandervell
Coole
Plymouth
Foster's
Gate Hemptoe Aree
Northampton
Geraldton ‘Foundry
Jewell, Weymouth, & Howson, Ltd
Victoria
OSRAM
Osram Lamp
Osram Lampe
Ovar
Sean
Tony
Morley
Murchison
Crooks
Brooker
Mnited
Marine CE
Wellbach Lighting Coy
Australasia
Nobles Glascow Explosive Coy
Mofters Ltd
Evixrude
Goment
Warkide
Ata
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Lancashire Insurance Co
J. G. Clarke
Koken
George Clarke
P. C. Carlsen
Way Next New Clue Buildings
Chas. E. Chapman
F, Green and Co
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Eleanor Street
BE. A.udy
George Wills CO
Anies Harvesters
Beye Sexo
Mosace Chal Cuttern
Aml
Clarence Smith
Magures Victoria Insurance
Calthorpe Bros
Wait Guscott
Angie Church
Slain Terrace
Metropolitas Mems
Prom Our City
Legislative Council
B. W. Pennefather
Commonwealth Meteorology
Telegraph Department
West Perth
Ohara Birt
Wed
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Ahave
Clements
J. Strachan
Bogle Bros
Fitzpatrick's
Gerald Toss
Dalgety
Massey-Harris Agricultural Implements
Saunders & Stuart
Crossley
Fremantle Wool and Grain Stores, Ltd
Connor
Docertyy
Durack
National Insurance Co. of
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Gerald Tu
King’s Hail
F. Freeman
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Daniel Crawford & Son
Laird O’ Logan
Christie's
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Gilbey’s
Hardy
Dr Townshend
Vice Regal
Barnes
Randy Kools
Murchis Regal
Shipping
THE
A.usn. Company
Urm
Melbourne
Stearaeif
UTD
McIlwraith, McEacharn. & Co, Pty
Messagemes Maritines P
Steam Navigation CO
Lloyds, Lonbox
Queensland
Australian Mutual
Ile Assurance
E. A. Killey
Hoathly Poyrmaaia
Tormercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd
George Lester
Garden Road
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