Opium Smuggling, Railways and Northern Developments In Western Australia
Our Perth letter notes illicit opium imports tied to a large almond population and white men’s involvement. It reports tin and gold discoveries by prospectors between the Victoria and Daly Rivers, urges Norseman to Esperance railway to cut coast haulage, and discusses labor, mining, and public works politics amid a harsh economic backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Mines
Norseman
Esperance
Widgiemoolihs
Nor- Development League
Eesters Goldfields
Norseman To Esperance
Kestern Guldfields
Correspondence on Jetty Language and Youth Conduct
A reader cites concerns about a gang of youths near the jetty using obscene language and chanting at girls. The letter urges authorities to discipline the boys and school their parents for failing to oversee them, citing repeated disruptive behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uetiindad
Ian
Teachings Of Economic Science Letter to the Editor
A letter discusses economic policy in Australia, debating individualism versus state borrowing. The writer criticizes reliance on Treasury funds for national development and argues for farmers supplying home markets, warning against political manipulation and suggesting careful use of state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asrtinann
Amd
Australia
Development of the Worth and Northern Interests Debate
Letter to the editor questions northern development needs and political focus. It cites irrigation potential, pastoral leases, and the Port Hedland railway as delayed priorities. The reply notes irrigation by damming rivers and notes the railway remaining uncertain while southern government neglect persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publis
Tom
Wren
Wall
Port Holand
Lemque
Mow
Bors
Port Hedland
Murchisom
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Miary
West Australia
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Aod
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Jource
Legislative Council
Commonwealth
Commissioner For Taxation
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Truitre Ant Labor Council
Amahamata
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National Political League
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Public Works Department
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Thes.s. Minilya
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RB. J. Rayner
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Commission
Victoria Hous
Jos. Johnston
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ALON
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Christy
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Stetson
Jose
Trefusis
Western Australia
Victoria Bottling Works
Durlaches
Bright
Pury
KA Walmsley
REW Management
Victoria Tea-Rooms
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Aed Baker
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Aken
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Lemonads
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Tate BE. Arendal
Mace
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Richard Purser & CO
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