Grain Market in Western Australia 1906 Outlook
The West Australian notes Wheat opened high in 1906 with mills paying up to 3s 6d at Northam and selling Adelaide flour freely. Mills closed with 10 000 to 15 000 tons unsold, farmers hoping to ship wheat to England to push prices up while exporters push for prices to reflect Fremantle freight. exporters expect 50 000 to 80 000 bags shipped out, risking foreign competition. The piece criticizes press bias against millers and urges exporting not to lift local prices, to protect the farmer’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastoralists’ Review
Northam
Adelaide
Fremantle
Cumberg
England
Holdera
Labour Union Despotism in San Francisco Cited by Press
A New York Sun report describes a San Francisco contractor forced to hire non union help, fearing a boycott after requesting union workers. The piece laments labor power when unrestrained and argues that moral reform must begin in the individual heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
Sun
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Anid
Era
Kinlon
Police Court Hearing on Bush Fire Case at Hinton Farm
Sir Edward Wittenoom of Hinton Farm faced charges for causing a bush fire on January 30 under the Act. Inspector Drewry and Constable Brodie testified to a large smoke and the defendant’s admission, noting the fire spread to Stanford land. The defense argued for discretion in enforcement and burning times. The court imposed a fine of 208 pounds and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Edward Wittenoom
Hinton Farm
Drewry
Constaple Brodie
Greenough
Sir Edward
Charles Wittenoom
Stanford
E. Wittenoom
Alton Road
Edward Wittenoom
Costa
The Gambling Evil in Australia Exposé by F T Bullen
Frank T. Bullen, returning from Australia, argues in a English paper that gambling, especially horse racing, corrupts society. He cites sport as a canker that robs workers, creates parasites, and dominates business and morality, citing Flemington as an example of violence and social decay. He laments the spread of this troubling influence across new countries and warns of its growth despite sparse population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Bullen
Australia
Flemington
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Labour Union
W. A.G. Walter
R.M
Henry Wills &Co
Deering
Buffalo Pitt
Federal Harvester
Little’s
Renboy
J. Broad
Marine Terrace
J. H. Chapman
Geraldton
Jose
Trefusis
Western Australia
W.B. Fallowfield
William Saxpoven & Co
Agricultural Machinery
Stocka Carried
Coetmikm & Co
Lin. Denxy Bros. & Lyxn
Nertoxe Usnivanep Fexcie Wire
Wurst and
Saxpanwoon
R. M. Kruger
Club Hotel
G. IL
Spepettirs
Dror
Pope & Brown
Marine Tree
Fitzgerald Street
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
Life Assurance
McMeekin Bros. & Co
Melbourne
Warrnambool
T. Brunton & Co
O. Terry
Unley Park
S.A
J. Ramapberger & Co
Wainwright & Co
State Machinery
Ant Produce Co., Ltd
Plano
Nee
Lloyd Steamers
Crooks & Brooker
London
Cue
Jenner & Haffner
Thornhill-Street
Armstrong - Street
Wilson, Gray and CO
Perth
Mai
Monumental Masons
J. H. Scott
Durlacher Street
Freemasons Hotel
Frank Armstrong
Dan
Corrtoan
George Lester, Undertabker
Gane Roan
Gunanuten
Martie
Banks
AL. J. Wanks
c/o Post Office
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