Astronomical May 1916 Events From Local Column
A garbled mid May entry lists dates May 2 and May 17 with references to astronomical topics and the sale of items through agents. Names such as Josey Lawes and Mutsen Bir Purchase appear among unclear listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesim
Go Luves
G Atosun
Golaing
V G Curke
Amg
Mis Burt
Abo
He Titehe
Josey Lawes
Mutsen Bir Purchase
Wortummpeon
Amd
Kh Vanes
Tom Pablmbirm
War aims and taxation in Britain during the crisis
The piece discusses wartime needs, stressing men and money as essentials, praising unity under a Welshman, and noting direct taxation and increased taxes on wealth. It laments housing and supply strains, cites domestic duties and conscientious service, and references debates over Australia and mobilization strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyu
Mvcesaial Prunes Jean
Tasalia
Bern
Luc Johns Nuer
Malmo
Aina Ang
Tess
Willie
Conscription debate and war funding measures discussed
In a heated public discourse, proponents defend compulsory service as essential to national defense while critics warn of wealth taxation and fairness issues. The piece outlines arguments on funding the war, including potential heavy taxation on wealth and land to support military needs. Local items touch on railways, irrigation schemes, land values, and port struggles amid drought and labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Imi
Dutaloo
Fay
Ronweriptan
Fiytian
Huntieh
Raging in West Australia Kalgoorlie Race Meeting
Kalgoorlie reports a lively meeting with a large crowd and close finishes. The program included Jumpers Flat Race and Anzac Stakes with tight margins and near misses noted. Officials ran a disciplined event praised by attendees as among WA's best country meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesay
W.A
Noxious Weeds Policy Motion From Geraldton Board
A historical meeting notes Geonough Wily Roark secretary Maley presenting a letter to the Minister for Agriculture. The Geraldton Rural Board requested action on noxious weeds including Stinkwort Story Thistle and Bathurst Burr. The plan urged appointing an inspector under the Noxious Weeds Act to coordinate with road boards and use local revenue for weed control plus ministerial approval for district deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonough Wily Roark
Tuewlay
TK. Maley
Soph
Lande and Agriculture
Perth
Couadderetton
Geraldton. Ruals Board
For & Coneferewe
Bathurst
Godson
Spanish Radio
Settica
Air Service
Fuller Rocal
Itelf
E Vania
Greemuth
Malby
Firenough
Private items and servicemen in transit in Eastern States
Personal items list ae siativamaster 39 Geraldion and soldiers Geraldion Pilgrim 11th Battalion and Prain We McGilivray 16th Battalion among returning troops aboard a ship due to Fremanies yesterday. Reported by Thawarin correspondent that Mr Nelmage J injured by accident, fevered and unable to travel. many soldiers showing shivering sickness sighted aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldion
HW Pilgrim
Studebaker sets West Australia motor car record
In a May 4 telegram from Perib the Studebaker driven by J Burton started Albany and reached Armadale in 5 hours 44 minutes at an average of 45 miles per hour. In Sydney on May 3 delegates elected John Storey as Labour Party leader replacing Premier Holman whose resignation was accepted by caucus.
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Harvey
Busbury Herald
W. D. Johnson
Harvey Bed
Perib
Albany
J Burton
Studebaker
Armadale
Sydney
Parliamentary
Labour Party
John Storey
Holman
Rejyaa Minn
Backeting the Wheat A Big Flour Deal
Melbourne reports a large sale of 42,000 tons of flour to Allied governments. Clyde signatures finalize the deal after weeks of negotiations. Australia will supply about 8,800 tons via Australian pullers, with shipments planned for May and June.
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Melbourne
Board Meeting At Greesough Roads District
The Greesough Roads Board held its ordinary monthly meeting Tuesday. Chairman Wableck and members reviewed accounts totaling £335 7s 1d with available balances Bank £157 0d Treasury £113 1s 0d and rates outstanding £70 19s 3d. A note recovery drive was authorized, and a conference with Geraldton Ruals Board was requested to discuss combatting noxious weeds. Wires over Company Road were approved and next year’s valuations kept the same. Repairs to Crampton Siting, South Greenough Beach, and a culvert on Company Bowl were planned, with H. K Maley named returning officer for the Walkaway Hall election. A Health Board meeting followed, with government and international text referenced in unrelated passages.
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C. L. Innemi
J Reyweklyy DE
Sewell
Ander Con
Bownl
Bank
Treasury
Geraldton Ruals Board
Gregory Owl
Rudd
Crampton
South Greenough Beach
WV. Sewell
H. K Maley
Health Board
German influence in Russia and postwar outlook
A critical note on German influence in Russia, citing a Petrograd cartoon and widespread German ties among Russians. It discusses how uprooting the German presence is an enormous, ongoing task, with many Russians connected to German roots, language, and workplaces. It notes lingering German associations in Russia and attitudes toward them after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balt
Bariids
Golaus
Thessa
Germany
Germans Taking Memly
Ruria
Duma
Agalant
Ami Genuam
Ministry of Justice
Amd Hyuilayek
Armeticanrade
Hamsiana
Tree of Gepmene Dee
H. Hamilton Fyfe
Daily Mail
Petrograd
Russia
Busnia
Esgiud
France
Maly
Germa
Malia
Our Growing Deficit And April Fiscal Figures
An April deficit shows accumulated shortfall of £1,742,001 as ten months of the financial year pass. Revenue for the month totals £1,028, as expenditure reaches £1,606, reducing the year to date balance. The report notes year over year comparisons and includes figures for capital repayments and overall provisioning, with detailed variances and a closing deficit.
Easter Clearing Bargains and Trimmed Fashions at Emporium
Fragmented OCR shows a bustling sales pitch for Easter bargains. It touts muslin fabrics, millinery, and dresses with slogans like windows and luck built, promising reduced prices and a wide range of items from lace to bonnets. The ad highlights various names and prices, inviting customers to visit for seasonal offerings.
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Hardwicke &Co
Hardwicke & CO
Geraldton
Eleanor Street
Raste Ee
B.C. Bartlett
Onan i
Baran
The
Western Australian Insurance Company, Limited
Wis
Im- Loeisch Company Limited
Aueurs Lam Institution
FUMDS
Lvested Losalt
Aautas
Bersidios
Mars
State Steamship Service
Teaver Guealdion Tor
Fremantle
Frank Creex
Bo Ape
Geredton
North West
Java
Singapers
Can Palgleish
Nor-West
Eere Dalgtty
Aa Pollewne
Charen
Fromantia
Charon
Geraldton Frour West Ports
Singapore
Vilefaisw
Astronomical
Sowaien
Mee
Puuases
Iodun
Faith
Moxey
VMP
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Oonor
Georges Terace
William Stregt
Gavin Lucas
B Mentielay
Sundunest
Gerallvas Burns, Philp
Midland Ratway
Midland Railway Co
Western Australia
Daly
W D Johnson
Ane
Tassos de
Agen
Cera Datriet
Reprance
Silway Station
Aberdeen
Higgins
Oye Paint
Justice Higgas
Ani
Wongan Wills Line
Evan
Rogelman
TE Rogelwan
Geraldton To-Moore
Fremaxon's
Vuliuval
Walkaway
Av J Conningham
M.L.A
J. Will. Com
Sitaf
Mu Teeatre
Seaddan
Parth
Geraint
Geraldan
Harry Wikson
Foxarcie
Joly Dewags
Dassy
Wilton
Teiow
Tom
Wil
Dawson
Maryrdome
Nore Cavell
Aiols
Vagelatioe
Inelgad
West Australia
Kalgoorlie
Twalay
Lox
Warambie
Lattin
Wad Otting
Finitys
Arrowfell
Golden Meal
Dallie
Kwasind
Ailatella
Adaleila
Kwasint
United Berview
Yalgoo
F. Olingh
Maggie
Fitegerald
T. Keaman
Kent
Simmer
McKenna
Cariatale
P. Hoeres
Gossip
Fitagerold
Pitelay
J. Penn
Areylamis
T. Giles
Carlaminds
Greylands
Pever
Sally
Evens Guldan
A. Goraith
H. Broat
Richshot
Ginch
Richabot
F. Clinch
May
Evens Mariner
Haldivat Bevanferings Cartel
Merilite Wu
Evens Carratale
Creyland
Caramiuile
Rice
Ger Any
Tor Chronka Cteat
Jweste Crest Peyparmiot Com
South Wales
Labour Politics
MR Holman
Oswells
Greesough
Clary
Gerumn
Lawes
Ae ‘Us Ltd
Engelbrech
Emporium
Dave Maree Alte
Sepekes
Northampton
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