Disputed Wheat Pool Finances Draw Fresh Attacks
A long critique accuses the Australian Wheat Pool of misusing funds from a three million ton shipment. It questions dividend payments, timing of instalments, and possible use of funds to cover first advances on the 1917-14 pool. The piece laments financial mismanagement amid wartime pressures and calls for accountability.
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Hughes
Australia
United Kingdom
Senator Russell
Commonwealth
Tellish
Wong
Bo McGibbon
Alconast
Perth
Jam Fencing Posts For Sale In Quiantities
Fencing posts offered for sale in quantities to suit buyers. High quality. Apply at This Office.
Local and General News and Notices
Me F Pearson Lyon of Northam re terms a scholarship award for his daughter Janet, funded by Mr A J Barclay. The note also highlights Mrs Mannering’s confectionery shop opposite the Palace Theatre and special holiday preparations. Wheat and oats production estimates by Acting Government Statistician Bennett show projected yields and averages for 11,923,403 bushels of wheat and 1,967,886 bushels of oats with hay figures included.
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F. Pearson Lyon
Northam
Barclay
Juoet
Janet
R. 5S. Mannering
Palace
Australia
Sind
Mannering
Bennett
Accidents Near Tattersall Hotel Involving Squires and Cantung
A sulky collision near Fitzgerald street by Tattersall Hotel after a Hobbs event left occupants Squires and Lammersley thrown. Cantung and Catton aided control of horses as bystanders helped. One horse sustained injuries and others recovered.
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Fitzgerald Sueet
Tattersall
Shorty
Squires
Qearr
J. Cantung Cole
Messrs
T Lammersley
Magnificent Christmas Show At Northaw Stores
Wahhie aden of Christmas urges shoppers to visit Walker’s Lusk Store opposite Union Bath for holiday toys and gifts this Monday night. Parent and child crowds are expected as Father Christmas plans a busy appearance with dolls horses trains and more. The shop emphasizes safe durable stock for relatives and all ages amid festive season bustle.
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Wahhie Aden
Northaw
Walker
Lusk
Union Bath
Walkers
Wa Her
Rail debate over Collie coal use stirs farmers and producers
The Katanning Advocate notes a long running dispute over using Collie coal on the railways. Producers want full use while farmers protest in hot summers, and the government remains in a bind between the two interests.
Methodist Church Christmas Services and Meetings
Next Sunday and Christmas Day special services will feature Christmas hymns and choral music. On Christmas Eve the choir will perform anthems and carols. A Christmas Day candle service is planned at eight o'clock with remarks by Mr. Faull on The Incarnation Chorus and the choir singing more carols and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. The Guild meeting will resume in mid January. The Foreign Mission account closed recently with funds forwarded to the Conference Treasurer. Donations for the Secretaries' The Secretaries monthly enterprise are urged.
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Faull
Incarnation Chorus
Terald Angels
Guilid
Foreign Mission
H. Crabtree
Mission Accnme
Secretas
M. F. Bilin
Tle
Annie
Willy
Anglican News Prayer Services Across Parishes
Nest Sunday the Rector will celebrate Holy Communion at St Barnabas Dowerin and Goomalling St Pauls with morning times. A carol service at St James West Northam in the evening features a sermon What is Heaven. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 7 39 am and Evensong at 7 50 pm. A meeting in Parish Hall honors local soldiers. committee formed and names of enlisted men sought.
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St. Barnabas Church
Dowerin
Goomalling St. Paul's
Mamberkine
St. James
West Northam
iNiure
Ovehikeis
Une
Artificial limbs innovation for postwar rail service
A letter notes progress in artificial limbs in the United Kingdom postwar. It cites 6600 cases treated, improved appliances, and calls for railways to adopt this experience to aid wounded soldiers, arguing government-supported costs and industry cooperation are essential.
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Mrg
Wardle
Wroe Wii
United Kingdom
Vis Jourat
Unlucky Settler’s Losses Near Yarding
Reports from Kellerberrin recount a grim accident affecting WV Gryll of Yarding, with five horses drowned and Gryll left in financial strain. The incident prompts local officials to review aid and support for struggling settlers amid ongoing industry challenges.
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Kellerberrin
WV. Gryll
Yarding
Veticulara
Oa. Roburson
Vrayeh
Vr I. V
Crysta
Civn
Parmers
Bynant S.A
Wartime war bonus included in accident pay calculations
Railway workers in New Zealand secured guidance from the Railway Department that war bonuses are treated as earnings when computing accident pay. The general manager states war bonuses are included in weekly earnings for average pay, with no separate calculation for the bonus.
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New Zealand
Railway Department
Rilways
Rulway Society
Tory
Clare mice and star thistle challenge farmers this year
Clare correspondent notes a mice infestation in Clare and surrounding districts over the past year. He observes star thistle thrives north and east of Clare, with seed shells found in heaps under stones. He urges owners to take precautions to control the weed now.
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Clare
Adelaide
South Australia
Church Events Highlight Sunday Service and Baptism
A Church of Christ event schedule lists evangelist preaching and an open air song service at 3 pm followed by gospel believers baptism at the Glows. The gathering promotes worship and salvation in a community setting.
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Church OF Christ
Sticing
Bible
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