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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
6
The article surveys wartime spending by the Wilson Government from 1916 to 1917 and the Lefroy Administration from 1917 to 1918. It notes historic deficits, calls for economy, and criticizes continued borrowing to cover interest and sinking fund charges while highlighting higher expenditures than prewar levels.
The article argues loan indebtedness is the main cause of higher spending in the year, surpassing 1916-17 by L110,200, with ongoing growth due to the government's borrowing policy. It notes ministers' reforms are offset by others' rising costs, citing reductions in two departments and Treasurer Tessandes pushing for economy within his remit.
General Birdwood forwarded to the Minister for Defence a list of preferred comfort items for active troops. The compilation, for Australian public information, names cakes, tinned puddings, tobacco and cigarettes, sweets and toffee, chocolates, tinned butter, leaf sugar, milk and cream, honey, biscuits, Australian tinned fruits, and dried and candied fruits. The Australian Comfort Fund aims to supply these at packing depots as contributions are welcomed.
Elder Shenton and Co special notice of upcoming auctions in Meckering and Northam. Meckering Market events on Friday August 9 at 7pm include Hobbies Howe Farm and R F the n y Tony’s Mt Annie farming property. Northam listings run Tuesday August 13 and Saturday August 24 with Glen a wan Farm at 3 pm.
An article in the Berlin Tageblatt, cited by Theodor Wolff, alleges a large German network abroad posing as agents for the Fatherland. It claims exemptions from taxation shielded many shirkers living luxuriously overseas while avoiding military service. The piece cites extensive propaganda aimed to win foreign hearts as counterproductive.
The text argues that some increases are defendable but most are not and that none of the departments could not cut expenditures to raise efficiency. It suggests a private citizen in arrears would face consequences similar to state backing, highlighting fiscal strain and the need for measurable savings.
A chaotic incident led to fires at several shops in the downtown area. Investigations identify questionable fire safety practices and potential insurance concerns as authorities warn residents about ongoing hazards and demand accountability from owners.
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