Metropolitan MEMS Discusses Rail Shortages and Wheat Trade
From Our City Correspondent reports a meeting with the Minister for Railways where farmers and merchants complained about rolling stock shortages and inadequate tarpaulins. 18,000 bags of wheat needed reconditioning at a cost. delays in wheat and dhal transport were noted. The minister claimed the government has spent significantly more on railways than prior, and plans include 500 extra trucks, 500 tarpaulin sheets, and ten new locomotives to ease harvest shipping. Optimists foresee West Australia becoming a granary of the Commonwealth with further improvements on the horizon.
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Wation
Sume
Willcock
Mitland
West Australia
Commonwealth
Donald Mackinnon
Po Itielam
Victoria
Australia
United States
Contemplated Buses and Public Transit Turmoil Signals Change
A fragmented report describes impending restriction on painted yellow and blue motor buses, foreshadowing a clash of policies that could hit bus and taxi owners while offering cheaper rides to the public. It hints at railway receipts suffering and possible reevaluation of train and bun traffic, with transport authorities preparing controversial measures and new jail transport ideas.
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Premantis
Sete
Anzac Day Unveiling of 18 Foot Obelisk in Mabaws
A granite obelisk of 18 feet was unveiled at Mabaws on Anzac Day 1830 to honour 34 soldiers from the district who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.
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Mabaws
Mamary
Australia Seeks Wealthy Settlers to Boost Growth
An Australian proposal envisions attracting settlers from the United States and Canada with substantial capital, ideally £19,000 to £20,000, to bolster agriculture and pastoral industries. The piece notes political controversy around Anzac Day addresses and the state’s election campaign, with officials and candidates preparing for metropolitan and provincial contests as the election nears.
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Australia
United States
Canada
Mackinnon
Drew
Mel
R.S.L
Wutal
Germitton
Sabine Market Report for Friday Cattle and Horse Prices
Eider, Smith and Co report a Sabine yarding of 80 cattle and 47 horses with 45 cattle and 30 horses sold. Cattle quotes span good cows with calves at foot from 17s to 50s, mid cows 2 to 16, and aged cows with calves. Horses include imported heavy draughts and geldings at 43 to 50, up to 53 for best, and farm mares 25 to 37 for good stock, with lower prices for older or broken-in types. المزيد of local lots list broken-in mares 27 to 10, others 20 to 25, 15 to 20, and cheaper ranges 7 to 11, 7 to 10, down to 3 to 6.
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Eider, Smith and Co
Bain
Sabine
Money Meaning in Your Life Profit Plans Reveal
A reader questions how extra money affects daily life and savings. The piece discusses practical steps to use extra income for security and goals, highlighting budgeting, debt payoff, and small purchases that improve wellbeing.
Case Gooch v Yang Grants Plaintiff Damages Over Trespass
Judgment for the plaintiff in Gooch v Yang concerns damages for trespass on pastoral leases Wandaywo Station. The defendant admitted holding leases 2153/96 and 8206/96 and claimed mining and miner’s rights, but the magistrate found the license did not confer land-entry rights for prospecting and killing native game on those leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
Western Australia
Malis
Mendolanis
Fishing Tackle Sport Depot Opens New Shop
A local shop named Fishing Tackle Depot expands with new facility advertising fishing gear and related sporting goods. Shingle and bobbing massage services are not clearly related and appear mistranscribed. The piece mentions events around opening and local business names.
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Manseur
Larest
Informa
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