Australian Empire Exhibition notes and early 20th century concerns
A digest of reports from Melbourne and Sydney covers Empire Exhibition funding, royal commissions, and imports. It notes Premier Baldwin comments, police strikes, salvage operations for wrecks, and price debates at the Australian Pavilion. It mentions sugar research, New Guinea administration, and apple pricing complaints at the Empire Exhibition.
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Joe Beckett
Pugiliat
Hgwty
Tattoomall
Feder
Soutabuty
New Bond Wales
Borumg
V' Council
Sanger
Corporation
Melbowne
Brilay
Pouimonn
Kith
Roy Mvacuy
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Anguich
Muece
Wellington Street
Bu Tu Sd
Wallington
New Prine
Maney
Royal
Mitchell
Wat
Executive Council
Baldwin
Great Britain
Percy Rett
Window
Dammages
Edwin J. Martin
Darlinghurst
Layrcnder Bay
Sydney
Justice Avory
York
Emig
Aiministration
New Guinea
Sepik
Wml
John Butehart Yd
Auckland
Kyd
Lopilon
Aig
Western Australia
Water Supply to a Bluff Point Seeks Government Aid
A deputation from Bluff Point and Chapman Progress Association pressed Minister Willcock for an extension of the Gealiton water supply. They argued that prior mortgage conditions were excessive and impracticable, highlighted tomato exports to Melbourne and potential Sydney markets, and urged rapid expansion with government water guarantees to back new land development. The minister indicated the issue lies with the Water Supply Minister and promised immediate arrangements to address the guarantee and restore confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Carr
Bluff Point
Chapman Progress Association
Willcock
Melbourne
Sydney
Association
Nuiawat
Fremantle, Ik and Co
Ubis Stars
Peel Extate
Australia
Vision
Ansio
Willcack
Bowlers and Club Hope For A Strong Green Season
The article reflects on an unsettled season with delays and uncertainty about rankings as upcoming Easter events approach. It notes past disruptions, urges club action, weighs captains and leaders, and mentions a local lamb mascot tied to a Perth team, ending with a teaser for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contuxion
Herman Brothers
Mailway
Batih Lay
Perth
Williams
Diamond fever grips markets as buyers flood for gems
Amid chaotic talk of a dazzling Boer era boom, buyers swarm the diamond market with American and European buyers well represented. Report discusses speculative value, security concerns, and the astonishing portability of jewels, noting a long history and the lure of precious stones as a liquid asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harton Garou
Landow
Aimerica
Germany
Ince
Dianwuls
Cour
Cent
Bis
Joowels
Charles the Bold
Burgumly
Hymin
Maine
Taxation critique by W A Taxpayers Association
The annual report for the year ended February 20 124 condemns both federal and state tax reliefs for mining area sales and transfers. It argues the relief is misapplied to promoters and prospectors who form companies to develop properties, leading to taxes on cash and shares and harming legitimate prospectors while few benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Taxpayers’ Association of
W.A
Tide Grumpector
OnYu
Go Slow Methods Protest Workers Output Decline
A speech at a Millions Club luncheon by Venera Booth condemns reduced Australian output and warns Labor allies that wartime efficiency is fading. The speaker notes lower actual labor effort in recent years and criticizes trickery and waste while urging workers to avoid counterproductive slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millions Club
Venera Booth
Salvation
Workers of Australia N Goln
Australia
Reebriet
Moon Building in New York Famed Giant Sits at 14,000 Feet
A fragmentary notice describes New York's Woolwert building, described as a famous giant structure, with a reference to May 1 and a moon related event on May 4. The text is garbled but centers on a landmark skyscraper and a date related to a lunar or astronomical mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manara
Gailiente
Gtun
Meekatharra
Joan
Uilding
New York
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Haberdaleey En Clothing
Deerptims
Frank Green and Co
Geraldton
Hote
Beil Bulk Dewars
George
Grealdton
Herman
Cub Hotel
CHAS
Chaltinor
P.O. Bax
Kaustine
Germiens Lourlen
Vic
Hunlary
Northam
Presbyterian Ladies’ College
Midland
Lean Bros. & Rigg Ltd
Murray Sthert
Prank Green
Comipany
Sydney Fong & CO
Grocera Wise & Spirit
Eepery Harriers and
G ‘Blagksmites. Ane
A. Spalding
Ake
A. T. Ont
Beubeal
OGL Devies
BIC
Alf. Waller
Presibey
Morris Gershen
Mon
Railway
Communwest
Marine Terrace
Wartin
Newlands Chapman, Mer, Pe
Oh, We
Marshall
Scotts Mavoy Perth
Baudential Hotel
West Australia
Bayvivian
Unit i
General Littice
London
Pert
Amesies
New South Wales
Ahippet
Wyndham
Darwin
Harawa
New Trymouth
New Zealand
Mh. Corser
Slelk
Whusett
Asapangar
Riverina
National Redecalion of Bruit
Wilson
Austraan
Laprlen
Baing Solimx
Morenin
Adotion
Mareby Bates
Little's
Wilcox Mofflin, Limited
Geraldiem
Astron
Caleb
Topumer
H. Gurlewie
Harbor Tea Room
the Feople
Cam I
Jack Payue
Stheme
Gera
J. Fitzpatrick
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