Small Farmer’s Clip Yields High Wool Prices
A small merino flock produced a notable wool sale with prices ranging from 23d to 25d per pound for different lots. The wool was praised as carefully prepared for market with excellent quality, character, and color. The broker marked it as the best small clip seen in Australia for all time. Mr Lewis reports over £1 per acre return from the wool and notes winter feeding costs.
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Slo
Australis
Lewis
Lecolsd
Sosen
The Suggested New Stock Route From A to Z
An 883 survey notes the telegraph line from Mt Curious through red sand hills to the near Bat seat, examined by Andrew J. The chart lists the place names, arguing against routing via Iron Hamelin Pool to Geraldine at 90 miles and proposing a straighter path of about 180 miles.
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Cary
Andrew J
Iron Hamelin Pool
Geraldine
Labour Partys Call for Legal Change on New Arrangements
A discussion of reform in laws for accepting new arrangements, criticizing traditional gender roles and abuses. A woman’s arrest amid poverty is noted as a warning, with mention of Mr Holmes preparing an Ant Shouting Bill and a circular to strengthen his position.
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Holmes
Will King
Plea for Cow Impounding Policy Amid War Time
A reader argues for allowing quiet milking cows to be impounded during the day to aid the poor in wartime. The writer criticizes overzealous rangers removing cows for pasture and urges the Council to disregard some by laws and complaints. The piece favors milking cows grazing on local hills to preserve liberties.
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Alfaira
Perth city changes ease traffic and health gains noted
Residents at West Perth complain about entry into Murray Street for city access but gradual acceptance grows as new traffic order reduces accidents. The shift to Hay Street for the terrace cuts travel friction and improves health amid ongoing adjustments to the traffic system.
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Holt Bill
Pte
West Perth
Murray Street
Hay Street
War diary fragment from frontline letters to a battalion
A wartime letter excerpt describes returning to the battalion homeward, awaiting news, and sending parcels. The writer notes ammunition sighting, fighting with Fritz, and experiences at the front with Lewis guns, shelling, and cold conditions. He laments lack of support from Australia and calls for volunteers to reinforce.
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Fritz
Wil
Arle
Australia
Moe
War Loan Bonds Third and Fourth Issues Notice
Applicants for the Commonwealth War bonds third issue who have paid final instalments and those for the fourth issue who paid in full before now should collect bonds promptly from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Interest on applications for the fourth issue paid after 2 April is not payable until the 15th of the next month. Receipts already held by applicants must be presented with delivery orders, either in person at the bank, through a bank, or by registered letter to forward bonds to the applicant.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank
A Recruiting Appeal to Australian Youth in Wartime
A persuasive recruiting call urges Australian youths and married men to join active service, contrasting peaceful farms with war-torn Belgium and France. It condemns German brutality, questions comfort and passivity, and appeals to duty, urging readers to vow to do their part to avenge wrongs and support the nation.
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Henry Wilis & CO
Geraldton
Xiratee
Stockholm
H. E. Quick & Co
Cash Drapers
Manchester
J. Urch
Srocer
Dorracher
Geraldtor Ioteg
Commercial Tinton
Aeeurance Company
Mere
Metaxes & Resatos
Towm
Bullinger River
George Lester
D. C. Moseley, Stook, Station, & General Agert
Bullewa
Om Cliente
Insurance Oflce of Australatia
National Mutual Life Assciation
Stooge Wits and
Despate
Orralston Small Goods
Grantown House
Martin
Laden Berg Ogee
Guardian Assurance Ce
Monich Hosen OE
Geos Livertoge
Pcm Open
Surarce Os
Io Holzman Bros. and
Freeman
Tabea Na
Ser
Weilingtos
Fred Matthews
Om Mir, A. Marmall
Bogle Bros
Eleanor Street
Massey-Harris
Saunders & Stuart, Ltd
Crossley
Louia Dreyfus & Co
Fremantle Wool & Grain
Wecard Bhilnyern
The
National Insurance Co. of New Zealand, Ltd
Shipping
Melbourne
A.us.n. Company, Limited
McIwhaith, McFacharn and Co, Pty
Messageries Maritimes
Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyds
London
Lsurance
Queensland Insurance Co, Ltd
Fire, Marina
Acciden Australiam Mutual Provident Society
Lea Parsons
Belgium
France
New South Wales
Capelle-an-Hoid
Eppoghem
Weerds
Fom
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