Farmers and Settlers Association Perth Monthly Meeting Notes
The Farmers and Settlers Association met in Perth last week. The SD Branch urged gradual tax reduction on orchard operations and asked Chief Inspector of Orchard Mer Wicken to visit Smith's Mill to explain the tax. William Ray Brunchalka protested the tax and urged executive help against indiscriminate taxation. A district was exempt from fly infect due to lack of fruit in winter. The executive supported exemptions where infection is unlikely. Turin Branch pressed standard dial samples for the State. The Westoralists' Association invited a deputation to discuss livestock transit delays with Railways and Royal Agricultural Society. Air MET. Padbury elected to represent. The secretary reported quotations for jule goods. a sub-committee of Gardiner, Murray, Smart, Padbury, Jacoby, and Mel Gibson to place orders. The show ground offer and office setup were approved, with leaflets planned to explain aims. Mc Murray offered an office space for association use, gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Smith
Making Hee Association
Asd Mer Wicken
Smith’ Mill
William Ray Brunchalka
Themelves
Turin
Onder
Westoralists’ Association
Commissioner of Railways
Royal Agricultural Socety
Fattook Silermen's Association
Wholevale
Mc Murray
Road Making Record Across Iowa A 380 Mile Route
A civic project in Iowa built a river to river road spanning 380 miles with 10,000 volunteers working one hour to complete the line from the Missouri to the Mississippi. The effort, praised for goodwill and patriotism, saw farmers abandon fields briefly as Republican and Democratic committees mobilized crews and equipment for the unprecedented road-building feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Pitteturg
Lenrth
Minvinsippi
Trate
Re —Weeling
Carroll
Des Moines
Cornell Blain
Missouri River
Davenport
Mississippi
Iowa
Train completes seven year journey to Gulf coast town
American correspondent recounts a Gull and Interstate Railway accident tale where a train bound for Port Bolivar left its route on September 8 and, after drifting through floodwaters for miles, finally reached a distant destination years late. The engine and cars were abandoned as the line was engulfed by water and wrecked beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gull
Bennaout
Texas
Port Bolivar
Niles Co High Island
Msion
Red
Fruit Fly Pest Prompt Strong Local Action
Inspector Heed reports serious fruit fly pest in Geraldton and urges drastic measures. He cites African box thorns, non commercial citrus removal, prompt picking, burn fallen fruit, and traps with kerosene. Calls for a district inspector for six months to enforce regulations and curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heed
Agricultural Department
Geraldton
Reed
Beranton
The Thousand Foot Ship And The Race For Size
A historical look at the dream of 1000 foot transatlantic liners led by Sir William White. The Vaterland and Oceanic era entries are traced, noting economic pressures and dock limits as ships grow toward a thousand feet. Advertisements for cloths and cures interrupt the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William White
Atlantic
Vaterland
Europa
Hamburg American Line
William White
P Recoss
Cusitania
Stottin
New Dental Business Opens in Geraldton Era
A new dental office opens in Geraldton promising modern comforts and patient friendly care. The firm features pain free extraction methods, an electric steriliser display, airy rooms, and a well equipped laboratory aimed at efficient, quality work. They offer moderate charges, courteous treatment, and close attention to each patient’s needs as they establish their practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldinn
Tha
Sveryous
Aa Limos Gore
Gaal de Luxe Amusing Report From a New York Jail
A humorous report describes New York jail life likening Ludlow Street Gaol to a medieval monastery. It notes warders, meals, and leisure facilities, including a library and organ, and mentions the Alimony Club tale of a woman who avoided damages by not paying. Commissioners call for medical reforms in the jail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Amuing
Sheri Larburger
Ers
New York
Flag of Tragedy Returns From Antarctic Death
A miniature flag tied to Dr Wilkes, member of Captain Scott's polar party, accompanied by a pledge from Miss W Hardy of Rekaha, was found on his corpse after his death in the Antarctic. The flag was returned to Miss Hardy by Mrs Wilton and Miss Hardy upon the relief team's discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Dr Wilkes
Captain Scott
Lyttleton
Mise Rabe ‘W. Hardy
Rekaia
New Zealand
Great Britain’s new liners to boost trade and voyage
A historical notice describes White Star Company plans for new Cunard and other liners to improve transcontinental trade. It cites two and three berth configurations, bulkhead arrangements, and ships around 18 000 tons with robust construction. Other vessels, including the Reston and Benalla, on maiden voyages to Australia, are noted as part of expanding services between Great Britain and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New al
Mars
Eames
Vies
Australis
Reston
Tha Ulye
Sothanese
Yemeda
Great Britain
Orient Company
Benalla
Australia
Genesia
Midland Junction to Fremantle and Perth Rail Fare Listing
Rail timetable fragment lists stations such as Midland Junction Fremantle and Perth with fare details. The unreadable OCR renders many place names and prices, including a 0.90 fare on a service named Vrideya or Midlasé, along with numerous corrupted terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilendele
Ghangeery
Midland Junction
Fremantle
Perth
Vrideya
Bovleusl
Dongarra
Sieawverry
Carmamil
Cosrow
Artino
Georgina
Greenough
Hagia
Maguey
Merta
Daypewe
Lamsenyilin
Magee, Ec
Marracarra Mocayoemooka
Apostolic event schedule and notices
Fragmentary OCR notes show an event timetable with times around seven and eight pm, mentioning Constantine and Gardner and a property or booking reference. The readable items reference a mass, a ceremony, and a list of names or initials associated with a propemeta Takeybons BH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine & Gardner
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Charles Hormann
Twine &c
Northampton
Lowton & Lancahire Immurance Co
Cycines Pence Co
J. J. Clarka
Palace
Marine Terrace
Peraine
Tnd
Eodrooma
Murchison
Es Palace
Teri Weskir
Elfe
Ufe
Ober
Bathude
Clarke
Propristreas
Drag For Hire
Elisbla
Berthstars
Rasiers Soud
Geraldion
F. W. Warwicker
Eryx
F. & R. Ward
Bishop's Palace
Aes
Salhi
Tattersall's
Geo. Laing
Pi Tolaese
Jack Payme
Edward Pope & CO
Durlacher Beret Geraldton
Ebaldton
Durlacher Strest
Jamasons
W. Marsh
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd
Sh. George
George E Johnston
Fiske
Gulati
Port A
Edward Pope & C0
Fowlie
Erly
London
Esplanade
Geo
Elliss
J. G. Clarke
Elwes Street
Marine
Club Hotel
Koken
Werratt
Nor’-West
George Clarke
Brandt Ice and Cou “Storage Armatreng Birest
Emall Quan
Hutter End
Farmers’ & Settlers’ Association
Woods
Sean
Buckland
Northam
Lord It
Herlefend
Magkay
Lemos
Geraldina Guardien
Takeybons BH
Geraldton Land, Investment, & Building Co
Union Beak. Land
Gee A Sones Ie Errestred
Sse
Soar Seria Early
Plumer
Dar Darts Imperil, Chayem, Ie
Ome
Abe A
Eral On Land, Investment, and Building Company
Murchison Forwarding Co
Agkytr mm
International Harvester Company of Australia
Ladley
Eamies
Mlber, Suenton, & Co
Fewlere
Avaeron Axo
Stack, Ormo, Hayeiachay Festi Tod Am Mefters, Ltd
Windmills
Gates
Purser
Big Spring
Thoms
Halongine
Monsre. B. Purser & Co
James Williars
Richard Purser
Perth and West Gaithteed
Alan
A. T. Davies
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Marie
Peaenen
Poe
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