Education budget debate colors 1917 Perth election
The 1917 Perth race centers on education spending with estimates showing a £375,000 shortfall for state funded facilities. Pilkington’s stance on cutting costs draws voter attention balanced by controversy over economizing on schooling. Public letters and a Colonial Secretary statement in Wentworth Australian outline policy and scrutiny of education funding.
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Perth
Pilnington
Weilers
Anil
Colebalel
Local and General notes on costs and events
A long list of local items covers education cost increases in New South Wales and the Commonwealth, mining activity reports from Meckasharra and Mount Magnet districts, a motor accident on the Eastern Road with injuries and witness aid, and upcoming recruiting meetings at Fremantle. Also referenced are religious notices, a bankruptsy act mention, and a talk on why God stops war.
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New South Wales
Commonwealth
Scott Hooplal
Victoria District Turf Club Race Meeting Saturday
Sergeant Watkins reports Anzac fund donations praise for tobacco and cigarettes sent to troops. Australians back home contribute shillings to supply tobacco and cigarettes to front line fighters via Melbourne and France, with orders fulfilled by the fund’s officers and supporters.
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Victoria Distret Turf Club
England
1 Street
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Australia
France
Freezing Works Proposal for Geraldton
A communication from Mr Gregory outlines potential Commonwealth support for a Geraldton freezing works. He notes postwar constitutional shifts, possible export financing via stock on hand, and urges a concrete, fully developed plan to attract federal aid while warning that early leads must prove export viability. The tone emphasizes cautious optimism and the need for a solid proposal before ministerial commitment.
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G. Basham
Gregory
Mailil
Dantpier
Regigenc
Greg Lion
West Australia Meeting Acceptances At Perth Show
Acceptances listed for the Perth meeting on Saturday October 18 with races including Trial Stakes and Initial Stakes across multiple horses and odds. The card names entrants such as Waramabie Moraygon Ettie Kir Ravel and Persian Ruler among others with values shown like Waramabie 12.7 and Lord Reay 10.6, plus details for Levee Handicap and Northcote Handicap with several contenders and weights.
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Moraygon
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Muréett
Ravel
Wallaparinga
Lord’ Reay
Lax
Darrava
Persian Ruler
Mrs Wiggs
Golden City
Lord Slawa
Ashlar
Snaphaunce
Milawa
Urloves
Racing in Victoria VAT.C Meeting Melbourne October 17
Races today at Victoria VAT.C Meeting in Melbourne with results across multiple events. Key finishes include Sunderland 10.18 in the hurdle race and MonA Nursery winner at 7 to 2, with Eclipse Stakes won by Pub King and Moonga Handicap won by Shadowland among others.
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Beiting
Mona Nursery
Outlet
Kelting
King
Mistico
Lingle
Aget
Wrwood
Edkinston
Burnley
Wellane
Final Caulfield Cup acceptances listed for Saturday
Perth October 16 final acceptances for the Caulfield Cup show Hoth Parrohae Marries Ci ham among the finalists. The fields include Quenile Cotigoe Lavendy Hiller Hounly Wallace Isinglans Fanfare Gunlayer and Pentans with the race set for Saturday at Caulfield.
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Perth
Caulfield
Greenough elects Maley amid a grand hall reception
A record audience at Walkaway Hall celebrated HO K Maley’s victory for Greenough in the Legislative Assembly. The event honored his wartime service, local roles in the Farmers and Settlers Association, and his pledge to push for increased production. Guests from Geraldton, Perth, and district joined Mrs Maley in thanking supporters and planning future work.
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Perth
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Uet
Supreme Court Action Involving Hungerford Bill of Costs
Perth October 28 The Supreme Court heard a bill of costs amounting to £58 in a dispute between Edgar Figkinsos solicitor Geraldton and T A Hungerford medical practitioner also of Geraldton. The defend ant denied acting or retaining work and payment of £12. The case adjourned to today.
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Supreme Cour
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Opening of Trambconth Tal Railway With Test Runs Result
Arrangements have been made by the Postmaster General's Department for testing the Gregiola over the East West railway. The line linked up yesterday and a passenger train is scheduled to start from Port Augusta for Perth next week. Mail trains to Melbourne and the Easter States are planned with several dates set in October and November. Trains are to run before official opening fixed for November 1 with a probable triweekly service each way.
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Wil Dyer
Melbourne
Roenwall
How to Cure Deafness by a New Remedy
An eminent physician reports a simple preparation that allegedly cures deafness in days, claiming it beats ordinary remedies. The ad promotes "Avene" and a hearing aid named "Auralig" with pricing and an order route via Kirk's Ager y in Surrey, England.
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