North West Votes in Provincial Seats Shake Liberal Endorsement
May 21 reports of a thinning lower house result with Labour gaining seats while the Country and National parties shift. Observers note the electoral dynamic, seat changes in West and South Provinces, and speculation on ministerial appointments as the Cabinet briefly shifts after the poll. A separate note covers a court decision on a printing union deregistration and ongoing labor relations. Heavy rain and weather forecasts accompany regional reports, alongside education reforms and civic matters including teacher housing and a Royal Commission proposal. The North West mourns Mrs. J Withnell, remembered as a pioneering figure. Empire Day is noted with school observance planned.
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Terun
Aly
Labour
Mr. Hickey
Praser
Williams
Country Party
National Party
Hickey
Tate
Central Province
Civis
Drew
Gray
Arbitration Court
Bet Ix Tha Couras
Aastes
Jon
Western Australia
Education Department
Fox
Mencomalell
Solomon
Wade
North-West
Mra J. Withnell
Guildford
Meebourne
Mesto
Suv
Kew Age in Germany Shows Wealth Swindle and Cost of Living
A Lombard Observer report from Berlin details a postwar financial scandal centered on Van Bergmann a broker who promised high returns to aristocrats and industrialists while forging pawn tickets. The piece notes 40 to 48 percent interest, public shock at such profits amid inflation, and a broad critique of Germany's social and economic strain. It contrasts Berlin and London living standards, citing prices for foods drinks and public transit, and argues that a 4 percent return seems plausible amid the era’s upheaval.
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Berlin
Germany
Loman
Artain
Uch
van Bergmann
Indien
Mms
Meiden
Bilwant
Pena Benet
Corsa Putvic
Bergmann
Hinderberg
Gerd Vee Hindeburg
Livieg
London
England
Sach
May 14 cattle and horse sale report by Elder Smith & Co
Elder Smith and Co report a sale at Subisea on May 14 listing 75 cattle including good dairy cows with calves at foot priced 15 to 17 pounds and other categories from 11 to 14 pounds down to 4 5 pounds. Horses and mares ranged from 24 to 31 pounds for work stock and 18 to 22 45 pounds for older animals with prices varying by age and condition.
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Elder, Smith and Co
Subisea
Bundy
Fragmentary dialogue hints at hidden tension
A clipped exchange between Mrs. Kynd and Mia Torker hints at a longstanding suspicion. The fragment suggests a narrative of concealment and recurring disputes, but provides no concrete events or names beyond the two speakers.
Chapman Experiment Farm Rainfall and Yield Report 1919
A fragmented report from the Chapman Experiment Farm records rainfall and crop yields across May to October 1919, noting May drought and later rain patterns. It lists daily sowing figures, points and kilobytes of rainfall, with commentary on weed destruction and seed care, plus sum totals for the year.
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Jetery
Joliment Farm
Nathans
Nissan
Apos
Weather ends long dry spell with May to May rains
The Weather Bureau reports the long dry period of 1927-38 ended with rains from May 17 to May 23. In many districts relief came, heavier falls around May 20, and notable totals in coastal and fringe wheat areas. North and upper districts saw better totals. some southern outback zones received useful showers. Overall, wheat country prospects improved with return of rainfall.
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Weather Bureau
Oling
Moore
Balgart
Northam
Dunderiin
Beverley
Brookham
Jing
Narembees
Newskgate
Ongerup
Lyon
Great Southern
Southern Cross
Norseman-Liper Pce
Gascoyne
Goldfield
Oxslow
Maine Station
Wheat
Health report on abattoirs prompts council debate
Department of Public Health presented Inspector Gray's report finding two slaughter yards outside Geraldton and noting inspection limits due to bicycle transport. He urged municipal abattoirs for effective disease control, while the Town Clerk warned of high costs. Council referred the matter to the Health Committee for consideration.
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Department of Public Health
Gray
Geraldtos
Poiut
Hall
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Barrack Street
Perth
Steve Haddy
Geraldton
Trogon
Allis-Chalmers Tractors
Ernest
Brede
Elephant Stout
Waites Foam
Clowes of Pursi
Halk
II Millett
Breslands
Toba
Chas O'Neill
Maline Tereace
Durlaches Steret
Hobart
Fhese
SIDCE
K. Guscott
Geraldton. Com
Logan
Uw Barpee
Geraldton & District
Sydney Fong & CO
George Lindon
Bylvie Geand
Grantown House
Patwe Bom Oor Basias
KEW Age
Graham Brothers
Chapman Experiment Farm
E. F. Sander
J. Fitzpatrick & CO
Eleanor Street
Mannand Gardner
Olen
Charles Hormann
Vacmare Sheef
Geldemith's Hall
H. Mills
Burns Philp & CO
Meseageries P. & C. Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Nal Queensland Insurance Co, Ltd
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Life Umm
Box Wilcox Mofflin Limited
Crooks and Brooker Ltd
Beilding
aSiagee
Ives Gratis
Pertheies
Constantine and Gardner
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