Drought Breaks in Greenough Area Promises Strong Season
Local notes report good rainfall starting in Lath with daily showers for about a week, lifting farmer spirits as seeding resumes and crops come under. A nurse departing for military service is honored, while a hunting club and community events share news amid wartime gloom. Market prices for pigs and cattle are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Connolly
Greenough
Hackett
Mount Plea
Waldeck
F. Hamersiey
Hamersiey
New Guinea
Eng- Ine
Tex
T- Whitehead
Nure Hamersley
W.A
Maynard
Hamersley
The Stock Markets. Auction Results And Prices
The report notes firm prices at the Metropolitan Market with a large yarding of sheep and lambs. Prices opened firm, edging slightly higher near the close, while Midland Junction saw strong competition for extra prime Murchison bullock. Demand persists for all store stock as buyers seek suitable lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty and Co. Lut
Tollows
Midland Junction
Murchison
THY METROPOLITAN MARKET SHEEP AND PIG YARDING SUMMARY
A yarding for Wednesday's market showed S734 sheep and lambs, with demand easing as sales progressed though opening rates matched last week. Pigs were 349 head, mainly baconers and porkers with few stores. prices firm early then softened slightly. Prime Merino wethers ranged 24s to 28s 10d with varied entries for ewes and lambs. overall, better quality improved value though some prices remained steady.
Mining Notes From Kyarty and Payne's Find Mines
The Mount Magnet miner reports the Kyarty shaft suspension and slow sinking at 400 feet. Union opposition to contract-like pay systems halted progress, with 63 workers and costs rising to 37 per foot. Payne's Find shows 180 feet depth with wide reef and £ per ton values, while eastern shaft at Wit reaches depth with high ore. New leases near the town, including Birthday Gift and Last Hope, await development as reef prospects improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wroot
Mount Magnet
Kyarty
Mt Magnet
Kyara
Shallcross
Meekatharra
Anwe
Payne's
Payne’s
Mir CM
Yeumans
Yeomans
W. Wellington
Mewly Monry Lease
Welsworth Sox
Mumsworth
Wellington
Marming
J. Harris
H. Huure
Closing Country Land Offices Reply by the Minister
A government letter from Minister for Lands W. Johnson explains the decision to close district land offices including Northam and notes wartime and poor seasons reduced applications, raising economy as the reason. apology for delay is offered and the Bridgetown office is cited as possibly exempt from closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Michel
Lawls
Ir W. B. Johnson
Northam Reais
District Land Office
Johmson
Norham
Apoogie
De'ay
Bridgetown
Leon
Farners and Settlers Association Minutes in Perth
Minutes from the Farners and Settlers Association executive meeting in Perth on June 1 recount attendees including J Deane Ham Padbury J H Prowse and Geo Paterson. Topics cover wheat dispatch under act authority vermin boards subsidies and Bulk Handling delays shortages in year and potential deputation to ministers over trade powers and wheat procurement with accounts totaling £7 16s 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Mesers
J. Deane
Ham. Padbury
J. H. Prowse
Geo P. Paterson
FE. B. Clarkson
J. Moran
J. McGibbon
H. Absolon
H- Johnson
J. Newtor
W. G. ‘Pickering
H. K. “Muley
M. Leake
W. Harper
J. ‘Duce
W. G. Burges
Industries Alanes Board
Roa Board
Burges
Oper
Foley
Fitkingtop
Isca"t
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J. F. Hindge Panter
PAPE
Highweire
A Specialy
Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
Wes
BO James Bell & Co
Wheat Merchants, Elder, Shenton & Co., Ltd
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
Geraldton Foundry
Engiscsrog Works
Arpeel
Suhmery
Agenis
Goughe Galdee
Digear Berifee
Waterloo Boy
MD Hindeasse Ghavpsusure
Reasonarin Gate
P. L. Mouritz
Freemasons
General Commission
Oates Harvesters
Ol Wiis
Crooks , Brooker
Marine Teruaue
Wellbach Lighting Oy
of Australia
Wobels Glasgow Explosive Up
Metters Ltd
Evinrude Rowboat Motors
Victoria
Jack Rowe
Mre
Mouritz
Helarer
Holzman Bros. and
Freeman
Strand
Metaxes & Keuatos
Bri Agia
Ballinger River
George Lester
Perth Marble and Mocumental Works
Edward Pope & CO
Infront
Sncarance
Davis Go
Poston Davis
Lancaster & Wainwright & Co
Padbury
John On Wiedills
Wesley Haly
Mrs Lacy
Schon
R. Guscott
Oppentia Angie
Globe Ale and Stout
Bucuerm SA
Catte
THY Metropolitan Market
Auibs
Country Land
Farners’ and Settlers' Association
Bogle Bros
Fitzpatrick’s
Fleanor Street
Deraldto
Dalgety
Massey-Harris Agricultural Implements
Saunders & Stuart
Crossley Engines
Smith
Eta
Fremantle Wool and Grain Stores
Connor, Dobarty
Durack
Goal Huyers
Goal Huyers of Skeppeking Hiles, Kangaroo Skins, Etc. Louis Dreyfus & Co
National Insurance Co
New Zealand
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
SHIPP
SUE Amok
Sandalwood Kgmle
Daniel Crawford
O' Logan
Christie's Bulk
Gillou’s
Gilbey's
FEE Auar Company, Lanenca
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Northampton
Lancashire Insurance
Chapman & Jose
Trefusis
Francis Street
J, FitzPatrick & Co
Senate Imate
Mlachos
CO Parison
Mostore
Australia
Gocmorweanly
Buging
Bandaite
Axnoereen
Ockerby
Eureka Milla
C. Stokes & Co
Marine Terrace
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