Changes in Parliament Leave Gaps and New Blood Rise
The piece notes prominent losses for the Nationalist and Substantial parties as three senior figures and others exit, with the Official Labour Party gaining strength. It argues the new assembly will require unity to rebuild finances through production growth and immigration. Local church services and community events are listed alongside a death notice for Michael Fitzgerald of Strawberry and notes on school essays and educational union discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiecison
Frank Wilson
John Scaddan
W. Johnson
Thomas
Labour Party
Fce Lane
Nationaliat
West Austatia 1
Piri
Hens
Phases of the Moon for October 1917
A recap of the lunar cycle for October 1917 notes dates for new moon on October 1, first quarter around October 8, full moon near October 23, and last quarter around October 30. The page lists the moon phases in sequence and their approximate timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Elections Scene Described In Outdated Local Script
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the General Elections with references to candidates and party lines. The text mentions misdirections and unclear names, with streets and dates obscured, highlighting a tense civic moment in Heraldton. The fragment hints at three contenders and voter engagement but lacks complete details.
Greenough Children’s Day Appeal At Empire Way
Local and general report on Greenough Children’s Day events tied to a donation by Mr D Duncan for the Children’s Day bell on Empire Way. The Watkaway show and a winner named Mr F P Anderson are noted, with finances totaling about £79 1s 0d including expenses and a trench contest fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
D. Dincan
Empire Way
Anderon
Watkaway
Childe Way
Butter and Bacon Factory Co operative Meeting in Geraldton
A notice invites all interested to attend a meeting in Geraldton on 18 October to influence the Butter and Bacon Factory’s future. The letter urges support for a three co operative lines plan and criticizes opponents while praising the company’s progress in agriculture. Rudall of Yuma signs the message.
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Ediot
Sir—L
Geraldton
Tappeal
Likle
Rudall
Letter to editors on Municipal Markets and fair weights
Albert Richmond of Fitzgerald Street criticizes the Express editor's remarks about the Municipal Market. He defends town officials and farmers, denounces underweights, dirty bags, and scams at scales, and urges fair prices for meat and produce, asking for equitable labor and broader cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Ganther
Excallat
Une
Abu
Menrheaper
Porth
Geraldton
Perth
Albert Richmond
Fitzgeralt Street
Mounties Triumph in Burt Club Handicap Race
In West Australia racing action at the Burt Club Handicap over one mile, Mounties posted a surprising win at betting odds around 1 to 1 against the field. Lord Betting and other contenders trailed as the tote favored Mounties for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pages Winser
Burt Club
Races and results from Sydney meeting noted
A Sydney meeting produced race results showing winners and odds. The page lists several events with final outcomes, including a noted favorite and a day’s top performers.
Shearing notes from a bygone river market report
A fragmented report describes shearing activity along the Mure chison River with about 120 saleyes in focus. It notes 15,128 sheep, 10,400 tanne wyre and the use of Wileséy machines, reporting 19,900 sheep shorn and around 20 bales of wool per day, amid rough weather and packing delays.
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Murechison
Saylee
Suzehgsun
Oviniere
Mr. D.mugahy
Varraluidde
Mir. Bros Byrkslocka Slaion
E. Nigrn
Metropolitan Parliament Opens With Shifting Labour Balance
The new Parliament will feature at least six parties and a mix of nationalist and independent Labour members. Key figures include Honorary Minister Leomas and former Premiers Wilvon and Seadlan, with a broad leadership challenge to avert disintegration. Voting outcomes suggest fifteen new MPs bring hope for legislation, while economic concerns and veterinary issues shape farm and shipping policies amid weather and flood impacts.
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Eer
Ugtouce
Labour
Treasury
Leomas
Wilvon
Seadlan
Juliison
Mmich
Ageenset
Pew
Moyal Agneuttues Society
Sng
Thule
Beverley
Hkacksuilth
Farmers” Association
Rea
Fremantle
Labour Party
Port
Market Summary From Western Agricultural Auction Sales
The report notes continued wet conditions hampering stock movements and delayed spring weather. Yardings were small, store wethers and fat sheep prices rose modestly, and demand remained strong for ewes. Cattle and sheep sales at Midland and Copley Siding showed mixed results with some improvements, while pigs and lambs faced weaker demand due to the weather and large yardings.
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Dalgety
Lid
Sala
Tetabar
Whateavea
Lalla Rooxh
Port Hedlams
Isda
Copley Siding
Derby
Midland Vine
Midland Line
Measra S. I
Mt Augusta
Yealenlay
Midland Junction
Alam
Panier Uvan
Fat Cattle Market Report With Mixed Quality Prices
In a busy fat cattle market buyers faced varied quality. Prices for bullocks ranged around £16 to £16 1/2, with duality bulls at £15 to £16, and odd pens up to £13 12s. Medium quality bullocks and cows appeared at £10 to £12, adding to £18 2s for better lots, while plain lower cows traded around £9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snedium
Beet price report from early market notes
The text notes prices for beets with top grade at £30 per 7 units and other lots at £8 10s per 7 units. It lists best beet hay as 2 guineas per 100 pounds and second quality around 360 per 100 pounds, with rough lower quality. It appears as a fragmented market brief from an old agricultural column.
Fat Stock Market Report from Market Yard
Cattle: 84 penned with bullocks priced 16 to 37 shillings per hundredweight, light weights 15 to 18. few sheep and lambs with prices 26 to 37 shillings, prime lambs to 14 shillings 4d, choppers and pigs listed with yarded stock. Weaners cataloged with prices 5 to 15 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dors
Tmedinen
Henry
Weaners
Fielding Lad Reports Market Conditions and Weather Impacts
Fielding Lad reports on October agricultural markets, noting rain delays for the Royal Skew and stable sheep prices at Bey Share. Eastern buyers showed interest, but sellers faced high prices. cattle and wool markets softened with government actions and upcoming deliveries.
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Valees
Midland Junction
Mareet
Bayers Wes
Theo
Midland
Copley
Presbyterian Church Seeks Reform The Rebornatgem Series
The Presbyterian Church ministers Rev E F Cavern will lead morning and evening services. The topic is Jesus and Light. At the close Geert fendary of Th Rebornatgem will be celebrated. Cameron will give a brief series of witnesses on Reformation with the test line about feuto er and reste aa.
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Westey Church
J. G. Jenkin
Mics O'Neil
G. Seakin
Biullt
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Cameron
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Hardwicke & Co
Singapore Suits
WOOL
Elder, Shenton & Co., Limited
Elder, Shenton & CO
Henry Wills & CO
Fugi
China
Ha Supply Coy
Ladies’ House
Church of England
Christ Church
Guild of the Ascension
Sam
Taffeta
Crepe
Gee
Ivy Sol Lewis
Marsh
Brown
Reitze
Mesa
Mee FD
Wilson
Wea. Angel
Ure
Tom Giles
Mivson Te
Mary Angel
Prank Green
J. E. Giles
Megdim
Jack Goulwell
Olive Gould
Suse Giles
Olive Foul
Ower
Mariel Gould
Miax Maude Gould
D. Grant
W. Webbes
Cu Laing
Tieraldtos
Irs Sim
Strawberry
Septanbur
Michiael Witsgerald
Pamelarys Mitgerey
M Phegershd
G Evans
Northampton
Arming
S. Fite- Susp I
Mesaen Willian
Hames
Andrew Fitzgarald
W. Pell
Watnou
Mra Pascoe
Sieler
Lowe
Mesarn
W. O'Mulloran
Broad
J. Latane
W. Me
S. J
M. Linthopie
T. Wateon
Passoe
Tey
Easuys
Chiffen
Takin
Elsie Sheahan
Lady Campball
Varents’ National Educational Union
Bedford College
Vandy Campbell
E. C. Bartlett
Goes
United Tasarsnce Fire and
Marine Street
Oaraldton
Saitord
Susbene W
Tate
Sk Ks
Ane
H. Derry
PERS @ CO
Rome EH
Bumset Balccleird
Kha
Felli Amd
Taye
Air Bolt
Pact
Yuma
West Australi
WA Bunt Club
cZee
Topeedal
Qte
Lord
New South Wales
Sydney
Figawewht
Mems
Gur
Oswell
Ceylon
Heney
Ikem Colla
Bouwesser
Uswell
P.O. Bax
DiLeErY's
Neport
Tuflqing
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