Land Values And Public Oil Proposals Prompt Debate
The letter discusses land value intentions and a plan to grant shares to returning soldiers. It notes a proposed oil trading venture, comments on the Bonbery breakwater extension, recalls a Geraldton harbour scheme halted years ago due to finance, and mentions Bunbury receiving £150,000 while land regulations were amended with a new maximum set last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ower Valung
Bonbery
Geraldton
Bunbury
Opinion on land policy and third class acreage value
A speaker argues for reallocating first class land to settlers while granting second and third class lands conditionally, criticizing the quoted minimum of 3s 9d per acre as excessive. They condemn vast tracts not fit for cultivation as mere harbors for pests, claim to speak again soon, and indicate willingness to move a motion.
Landing a Balloon Explains Thrilling Descent Risks
A fragmentary description of balloon landings shows how pilots ascend, sever the rip cord, and release gas to descend. It notes unpredictable landings in fields rooftops or streets, with bystanders helping catch the basket and brace for impact to avoid injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeask
Jung
Gil
Upper Chapman Roads Board Meeting Notes
The Last ordinary meeting of the Upper Chapman Roads Board lists present members led by Chairman Tt. J. Forrester with apologies from Calder Buchannan and Bor. Proceedings include requests from Public Works and Recruiting Committee, and a mayoral canvass for wartime loyalty. Tenders for Nabawah and Yetna crossings are rejected as too high. graveling planned on Yuns Naraling road with a 2 10s per chain labor cost and a 195 18 d accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sbove Board
Messrs
Tt. J. Forrester
Smith
Roads 'Sound Association
Public Works Department
Perth
Wegin Council
Wagin Council
Yetna
S. Ronan
Cabig
Nabawah
Yuns-Naraling
C. Smith
Letter to Editor Urges Butter and Bacon Factory for Geraldton
A correspondent writes to supporters in Victoria District urging sustained effort to establish a Butter and Bacon Factory. He explains need for a broker, cites war pensions and debt pressures, and argues that freezing and canning logistics require joint production to tackle surplus meat and boost local markets. He emphasizes broad public backing and shares to fund erection and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Countney
Ripias
Victoria
Particulae
Betty
Mirthful Verse on Peppermint Cure Traditions
A playful fragment shows a speaker admitting poor health and self diagnosis. They joke about taking a dose or two of Woods' Great Peppermint to rest and recover, capturing a light humor about late stage illness remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
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Per Ouarter
Henry Willis & Co
H. E. Quick & Co
Cash Drapers
Desamees
Grantown Hodbe
Temperance Botet
Mapiee Terracf
Oaraldtor
Leva
Trrovebon
Felten Rel Fidler
Tsees Foo
Motér
Ull Leshney
Commecial Union
Assumange Company Ltd
Xuaiero
Avatealion Beanch
Tekan
Ba Coarge
Ayorge H. Jopwron
Tattercall’s Billiard Saloon
Meade Es
Ae Waliee T9ptack
Garaledow Beall Goode
Strand Cafe
Martin
Australia
Chumit Werthampton
England
George Lester
Undertaker
Quality House
Cheb Bulldings
Marine Ter
P. L. Mearitz
Peinetpal
Tin
Mills
Upper Chapman Roads
Bradshaw
The
Commonwealth
Haw
Dradshaur Business College
Flinders BT
Melbourne
Vic
Melbourne SS. CO
A.U.S.N Company Limited
McIlwraith, Meacharn, and CO. Pty
Messageries Maritimes, P. and O. Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyds
London
Insurance —Insurance CO. Ltd
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Bogle Bros
Machinery i
General Ral
Agestel Chaff
Lota
Agemss
Marcert Harris Farm Implements
Coltivaudrville
A.T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Fremantle
Kalgoorlie
Northam
Beverley
Narrogin
Metropolitan
James Syed
Avery
York
Munagla
Ketkering
Kellerberria
Fer A Wap
Greece
Onomogeare Pingelly
Darkao
Williams
Moors
Bridgetown
Capel
Ssreen
Onkaparinga
Hardwicke’s
Northampton
Barthampton
The.ay
A. H. Twigg, ‘Hon
Colcol Tx
Edward Fupe
Rance
Seeete
Commercial Union Insurance Ca
Hadi Marine
Muted Life
Western District
Butter and City Holiow, Ltd
Lacon and Bowe
Waitewright and Co
Padbury Stures Ltd
Florida
Alston
R. Purser & CO
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