Crop and Stock Reports From Mecker ing and Districts
Constable A J Ford reports a fifth annual collection of crop and stock statistics for Meckering area 1913 14 noting a moderately cool summer and satisfactory results with an average wheat yield about 11 bushels per acre and hay about 14 tons per acre. The season saw heavy rainfall in parts, a machine shearing plant aiding shearing, and flock health improvements alongside generally good cattle and fowl conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ford
Meckering
Mecker
Alan
Paradise
M Four Mill
J. Tonovan
Northampton
Willow Gully
Sandy Gully
Valba
Axseka
Ajana
P. Cahill
Wagin
Wain
Onta
Acre
Stuson
UA Bey
Morthan Eisteddfod Announces October Programme
Approved events list includes Church Choir prizes from £2 to £5, under 16 and open categories, instrumental and vocal contests, solo and duet prizes, and a range of cash awards. Various age groups and skill levels featured with detailed prize amounts and open duet formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuven le
Chasspion Pinto
Iglin
Jadies
Australia Attacked and Abused in Scathing Book Review
A controversial pamphlet "God's Owl Country" by C K Jacomb is excerpted in the Sun, attacking Australia. It slurs Australian women as unchaste and aging, praises European standards, denigrates men, and ridicules children and workers, with sensational claims about prostitution, education, and labor. The Daily News note echoes similar harsh criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
C.K. Jacomb
God's Owl Country
Wail
Taromb
Australis
Beverley Race Club Weights for April 11 Meeting
The Beverley Race Club lists weights for events starting April 11. Details include Flying Handicap six furlongs with £95 prize, Beverley Cup six furlongs with £20, District Plate ten furlongs, Easter Gift six furlongs, and the mile Aubrey and Beresford plates. Acceptances are due tomorrow.
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R. B. Pell
Beverley
Aubrey
Beresforda
Royal Friar
Buttons
Boabab
Fortola
Poke
Bildabrand
Et Mercutio
Muralis
Summer Railway Timetable Alterations
Alterations to train runs announced for Neaty Toit Glackline Nor Tomes and Merredin Northam routes. Timings include departures at 7 30 pm 6 25 am and 11 am on specified days with connections to Perth and Wongya Hills.
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Toodyay Firench
Glackline
Toodyay
Falvey Clackline
Perth
Wongya Hills
Can I Get Well Canada Backache Kidney Pills Ad
A vintage testimonial ad for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills promotes kidney and bladder relief. Mrs Symust Loader from Midland Junction claims months of back pain improved after using Doan's, noting sleep restoration and renewed strength after three bottles. Distributor Poster McCllan Co advertises from Murray Street.
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Symust Loader
Midland Junction
Porth
Dean
Sil
Nevi
Ao i
Poster-McCicllan Co
Murray Treet
Furth
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Head Office Perth Notice
Bank branches listed with addresses on St George's Terrace and St George Terrace in Perth. Savings bank apartment details mention deposits from 1 to £500 and an internet service at a stated address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bie Bank of Australia
Fabs Meek
ST. George's Terrace
Perth
Egies
Ose Savings Bank
ST. Qeoboes Terrace
Oene ST. Aroboes Tenaage
Autumn Handicap and Northam Stakes Races Listed
Racing schedule from the Western Australia Turf Club details stakes for several events at Northam including the Autumn Handicap and Northam Stakes. Prizes range from first place £18 to smaller sums, with nomination and acceptance fees, weights, and conditions for horses owned or trained outside specified regions. Final acceptance deadlines are noted with official secretary Alfred Beazley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Welter
Noldeel3
Metropolitan
Nomlee
W.A. Turf Club
Northam Race Club
Sed Beazley
Reaper
Alfred Beazley
Prize Awards Totalling £1000 For Work of Art
The committee set prizes for a work of art with total value £1000. Second prize worth £100 and third £50. Ninety seven other prizes share the remaining sum.
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Erty da
Eight Hours Art Union Draws in Aid of Australian Hospitals
An Eight Hours Art Union conducted to raise funds for Australia’s hospitals and public charities. Prizes are delivered free of charges. Entries require an addressed stamped envelope and must reach Melbourne before drawing day 1 May 1914. Local agent H. Jackson and representative Theo. W. Heide advertise 22 for £1, or 1 for 10 shillings.
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Bath Pei Ae
Australia
Stamp ' Bay
Great Art Union
Melbourne
Racing clubs scheduled for April and May meetings
The E D Racing Association grants race clubs permission to hold meetings on dates moved to April and May. Goomaking Club starts April 15, Beverley April 29, Northern Club May 6, Kellerberrin May 20, with Merredin and Baring in the class. All comic papers are identified at Castledine's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomaking Club
Beverley Club
Northern Club
Kellerberrin Club
Merredin, Baring’ Clas
Palace takeover and patronage appeal by Mr J Branley
A fragment notes Mr J Branley formerly of Beach Toys Banbury and related rooms at Narrogin West Northam taking over Cotes Palace with strict attention to business aiming for a fair share of patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotes Palace
J. Branley
Beach Toys
Banbury
Udeskment
Narrogin
West Northam
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Pischers
Southers Cross
Morthan Eisteddfod
Nor Salo
Iti
Mrs Jacomb
Australa
Jacomb
Europe
Orney
Jwork
Zult
Daily News
T. Harnett
Castledige
Giarseca
J. J. Golding & CO
E P
Fitzgerald Street
Northam
Beverley Race Club
Great Southern Districts
Avon
Habastur
Carnac
de Morowaian
Osprey
Asturias
Beatiti Leto
Glenafton
Furlan
Snaphaunce
Beresford
Cee
Trymine
Moreen
Aftonelle
Prince Mentor
Fireland
Aubrey Aia
Oddlace
Cere
Binate
Meeta
Hildabrand
Hallastar
Straggler
Lady Folly
Union
Et Gumha
Spender
Eastern Railway
Northam Ratnfato
Nirthan Tae Gi
Goldfields
Brsakirt Union
H. Jackson
Theo. W. Heide
Flinders Lane
Victoria
E. D. Racing Association
Castledine’s
Horseshoe Coffee Palace
Pier
LION
H. & H Withnell
General Blacksmiths
Undertakers
Dunlop-Kelly
Scottish Union
Tyree
AU Clase
Meddaars Stochud Sa
Chafoutin Paria
Otay Alware
Gud Meade
Onder
H. Withnell Fitzgerald
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