Lab’s Business Basis Provokes Farmer Protest in WA Notices
The paper, official farmer voice, disputes the Industries Assistance Board’s use of funds to cover government accounts and rents. It cites a 1918 pledge to run LAB on a business basis as harmful to settlers, and questions conference action amid cases of land loss and mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industries Assistance Board
1.A.B
Robinson
Hines’ Hill
A. B
Ettmer
France
Cocky Robinson
Friday myths and legends across cultures and history
Friday is described as lucky by Scandintavians and Americans while many opt to avoid weddings and sailing on the day. Figures such as Gladstone, Disraeli, and Biswark are linked to Fridays, and historic events like Columbus and the Pilgrims are tied to the day. The Talmud notes Friday as the day of creation and expulsion of Adam.
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Friga
Gladstone
Disraeli
Biswark
America
Washington
Adam
Wheat Scheme prompts reevaluation by Merredin settlers
Merredin district settlers doubt the Wheat Scheme will protect their net returns as three 1916 17 wheat stacks remain unshifted awaiting harvest. A new supervision branch of the Government Scheme orders re roofing of stacks by four men and a boss, prompting questions about the scheme manager’s actions and the role of W A Farmers Ltd. in the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korrelocking
Merredin Mercury
W.A. Farmers’ Ltd
Premier Waggon Builders Offer Farm Tabletop Waggons
H and H Withnell of Fitzgerald Street Northam advertise three new Farm Tabletop Waggons of their own manufacture. They also offer second hand waggons at low prices and recommend including two second hand ee wargone and other items. Agents mention patent reversible monta boards and specialized agricultural district alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Rubber Styrer
Son Insurance Coy
Brubason
Local Tradesman Listings Offer Services
The notice lists trades including general painter and paper hanger on Rannaford Witzgerald Street in Northam with additional service entries for motor car work and minor handyman tasks.
Immense tobacco profits in early 20th century England
In England the tobacco business yielded immense fortunes. For the year ending 30 September 1917 one company paid a 30 percent dividend free of income tax and carried forward £2,526,699. Another company's ordinary shares paid a 50 percent dividend. Five years ago the Australian Tobacoo root paid 22 percent. It would be interesting to know current profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tobacoo ‘Root
Demonstration Shows Meat Prices Under Fixed Scheme
In Sydney Mr Barnes led a meet cutting demo before the Prices Commissioner Mr Masti. A bullock costing 16 pounds 2s 10d at 428 per 100 lb could be sold at 20 pounds 12s 6d gross, excluding bone price. A sheep costing 1 pound 2s 6d was cut to retail at 1s gross profit 9s 3d 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Barnes
Masti
Woods' Great Cure Promises Record Health Restore
Promoters claim a tonic named Woods Great Cure guarantees rapid health restoration and lasting vitality. They advertise broad benefits with testimonials and a bold promise of permanent relief from various ailments.
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Tin
Towa Khemateed
Rannaford
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Premier Butchers
C. Feilding
Fitzgeraald Street
Northam
Horseshoe Coffee
Pier Street
Preth
Suidding
Moderatr
Mrs Branley
A. Broom
Caterale
Ghet Workmansmr
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
West Northam
Woods
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