Economic shift urged as Western Australia debates independence from imports
A public meeting in Perth laments neglect of secondary industries that could supply staples and notes prices rise across goods from galvanised iron to nails. Deputy Registrations show WA imported 3,484,000 pounds worth of goods in the year to June 30, costing over £10 per person. They call for state manufacturing to reduce imports and help local workers while the government considers factory establishment support.
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Bel N Perth
Indusire
Alough
Hapeed Wines
Western Australia
Local and General Geraldton Notes and Updates
Fragmented local items report on Geraldton matters including council notes, wheat scheme changes, and farm contracts. Issues touch on pricing, government schemes, and nominations as well as resignation plans by Dr Coikler and remarks from Cr Gardner.
Our New Season's Goods Opened At Town Sale
Fragmented text shows public notice of seasonal goods opening and planned events. It mentions mayoral figures, a wool carding room, and a schedule including a public afternoon session with entire and bridge in the evening. References to Governor General visit and recruiting sergeant transfer indicate a broader civic notice amid damaged copy.
Motoring accident and railway death details reported
A report describes a serious road accident on the Gi Road involving Mr Marry Jevphe who is recovering under Dr Hem sted care. It notes a funeral avenue led by Rev E. Cameron and Mr George Tester, then shifts to shipping news detailing cargo discharge from the Kurnalpi and the Bambra voyage with passengers to Balla Balla and North West ports.
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Marry Jevphe
Hemsted
Gir
Corlege
L. F. Krauth
E. Edwards
P. Forrester
P. F. Rooke
E. Fi
Cameron
Griverdde
George Tester
Carnarvor
Bambra
Sabour
North West Ports
Missea T. Mitchell
L. Kempton
H. P. Wilson
J. Corbett
L. Lammer Saljie
Balla Balla
Fremantle
Geraldton
West Australia Goodwood Meeting Acceptances
Racing in Western Australia reports acceptances for Goodwood with 23 fellows listed for the morning session. The fields feature divisions and handicaps including Irish Duke, Surfs Bay, Wintery Ninl, Masseuse, Rexalin, and several named horses across first to third divisions and the October Handicap. Odds and times are noted with a mix of pound values and weights.
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Perth
Portlock
Roahab BS
Surfs Bay
Winter’y Ninl
Unis
Kunde Bay
Czar
High Wall
Avizal
Muralaw
Mercurio
Billareo
Gay Lad
Masseuse
Rexalin
Fragmented Royal Navy and Colonial Notices Amid War Casualties
Fragmentary OCR text notes Corpl Lewis Broadwan killed in action on September AW last. Mentions Mr Sulton visiting Coraldion, State Farm, and return to Perth. References to destroyer Mary Tose lost in North Sea, Melack Tell son of Captain Beil, and educational background of Leach College attendee. Other scattered names and routes for soldiers and officials amid wartime activity.
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Edward Trond
Munarra
Mingenew
Lewis Broadwan
Aclien
Setternbey
Sulton
Coraldion
Ream State Farm
Perth
Mary Tose
North Sea
Fuether
Wax Melack Tell
Ray
Beil
Sleamar Choon
Dell
Gibson
Mike Ivy
Mike Ivy Gibwo Fence By Tutyuecow Night's — Irvin
Commissioner Connor's Visit Brings Dairying Talk to Town Hall
Agricultural Commissioner J. M. B. Connor lectured at Geraldton Town Hall on dairying pig-raising crop rotation and fodder conservation. He cited Brunswick State Farm butter and bacon plants, urged district support, and thanked the host for an instructive address amid sparse audience and scarce opportunities.
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South West
J. M. B. Connor
Ite Fairywheld
Thare
Geraldto
Audine
Brunswick
Donavira and
Greenough
Western Australia
Shey
Faibu
J. M. Drew
M.lau
Connor
Transcontinental First Eastbound Train Arrives at Kalgoorlie
Perth reports the first west to east train arriving with a full compliment of passengers including John and Lady Forrest. The voyage was witnessed by many as October 5 marked a milestone in rail service from the east to the west.
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West Aain
John
Lady Forrest
Perth
Letters From War Fronts and Wheat Samples Reported
Gunner E W Smith writes from England about August 25 and August 20 events in France noting long séjour and foraging after landing at Flanders. Sergeant Dave Lester from Codford on August 26 recalls frontline duty near Warneton and plans to leave for two months. Wheat samples from J and J W Perejuan on Sir Edward Wittenoom's Hinton estate highlight Barouta Wonder Firbanks and Purple Steaw varieties with Firbank sown mid July and others in June.
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Sieur Herbert Yeayerday
France
Flanders
Hoth
Tallipoli
Dave Lester
George
Codford
Warneton
London
Hare
Dundon
Tad
Eugene Groessler
Bert Clarke
Marty Wineberg
Bob McGilvray
Guardian
Messrs J. and
J. W. Pere Juan
Edward Wittenoom
Hinton
Geraldton Council Faces Water Supply and Hallway Uses
Geraldton Municipal Council discussed the Bahr River water supply project and a proposed wooden building on railway property for Henry Witla and Co. The council also considered hall usage by ladies, cleaning costs, and hiring rates for Anzac entertainers. A tar sprayer from Fremantle Council will be commissioned once roads dry.
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W. B. Falconfield
Ara Balzel
Bartlett
Jr Bennett
Cobeldick
Herman
McGluren
Strote
Mesers
Henry Witla
Commins
Municipal Corporation Act
George
Perth
Tha
Visioner
Conseil Chambers
Anzac
Asso
Ivsion
Gereliton
Giehiing
Commay Street
Shenton Steet Far Street
McGanrag
P. 1
Bennett T
Ka Fremantle Council
Sietoria Motel Offers Moderate Catering and Free Cab Fare
A local note states the Sietoria Motel charges a moderate catering rate and provides free cab fare to and from the motel. The item mentions four new tealorrs and a breeding pause, though details are unclear. Entities referenced include Sietoria Motel and cab fare.
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Sietoria
Ace So
Taxation and profits panic over income tax cycle
In a dated financial note, figures on war profits tax and income tax arrears are discussed. The document references July 1908 to June 1916 calculations and mentions sums around 2 300. It notes the income tax examination and potential division of assets, with references to banks and state departments.
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Amy Heaneh
Fragmented Memoir on Food Shortages and Daily Life Abroad
A fragmented letter describes severe shortages, rising prices, and efforts to grow food at home. It notes little opportunity to buy essentials, references to April, weather, and ground conditions. The writer mentions gardens, fresh water, and attempts to endure while others cope with scarcity.
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Wat
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Mevertey
York
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Brookton
Agin
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Pingelly
Darkan
Williams
Moii
Jamp
WA Techs
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E. C. Bartlett
Gurterston
Agel
United Teeurene
Biscot Marine
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Verslaien Ft Ouerincealy
Ewe
Uarfait
Aos
Destiny
Geraldten
Foe
Fatt
Jessica
Geraldton Ining
Guscutt, Couch and Rifle Club
Elthe
Kacepy
Nelson
Een
C.F. Bastar
of Ec
Wara
Bennett
Alu
Mei Bia Perviegs
Trannferred
Mex
Parnell
Banbury
Aldton
West Australia
Goodwood Meeting
St Fit
Leciat
Quiara
Rotary
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Ladiko
Mechanis Fie
Liden
Explore
Shaper
FAS
Greenlove
Pardons
Rouge Queue
Pirsle Boy
Elchie
Salwis
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Pilz
Rivows
Lady Aggie
Oliv
Ae Lew
Owa
Steve Iee
Hetty
Rome
Issioner Connor
Kalgoorlie
John Forrest
E.W. Smith
B. Constantine
England
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Art — Abe Ao
Oswell
Seston
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Olocka
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Geraldton Municipal
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