The Sleeper Contract Controversy
A chaotic discussion describes the suspension of the sleeper contract sparking intense partisan debate. Critics claim Cook’s action favors one political faction, while supporters insist opponents stay insulted and silenced, amid heated exchanges in the Liberal and Labor camps. The West Australian is cited as not friendly to Labor and wary of rigid party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treie Hind
Cook
Ourac
Ayterests
Labor
West Australian critique on Mr Cook and Transcontinental delay
The West Australian argues that Mr Cook may invoke sovereign caution to blame the State Government for extra costs and delays in the Transcontinental railway, while asserting no facts support his suspicions. The piece contends federal supply failures and political discord are the real issues, urging reconsideration of federal intent and condemning political weaponization of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Probates and Administrations Noted in Local Court
A page 3 notice lists probates and letters of administration from the district court including Mary Stuter of Goomalling, Minnie Mabel Gilley of Kellerberrin, Percival Ross Gilam, Arthur Kne V Tenrek, and Francis Henry Vat Miurek. Details outline assets, spouses, and residences as read from the court's probate docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adinistration
Je Sappeme
Mary Stuter
Goomalling
Womtun
George William Slater Sail “Mait
Hind Shirer
Tytters
Minnie Mabel Gilley Pate
Kellerberrin
Fle Wamin
Percival Ross Gilam
Arthur Kne
Tenrek
Wyitkatohem
Stores Keewer
Francis Henry Vat Miurek
Laitts Ia
Attending sale brisk at Narrogin market and council votes debate
Report of Narrogin sale with brisk sheep prices and broad market attendance. Included are notes on York and other local sales, plus Legislative Council voting rules, residency, and eligibility complexities for couples and owners under the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ripper
Woolundra
H. W. Clarkson
Toodyay
Firma
York
Higgs
Northam Hospital Debate Highlights State Run Hospitals
A letter from ROCKETT, Medical Officer, criticizes reliance on private donations for Northam Hospital. He argues for state administration of hospitals, cites distance to other towns, and laments limited beds. He notes the Merredin deputation faced no funds and urges broader funding to serve 6000 miles of country.
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Angwit
Tate
Dr. Rockett
Northamy
Northan Hospital
Tn Ue Lust
Northam
Sandstone
Northan
Tr. Rockett
North
Tre Rockett
Rockett
Pinion Ui Co
Rosmeran
Notthai
Angewin
Angwin
Conor
Broad Arrow
Sum
Squire Giles
Yim
Northaw
Northant
Kellerberrin
Merredin
Dowerin
Mr. Angwin
Beliver
Merredin Ware
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Government subsidies for hospitals praised by Dr Rockett
In Kellerberrin Dr Rockett criticizes the current Government for delays and lack of local support. He notes a promised subsidy of £1 to every £400, says funds have been voted, and contrasts this with past efforts. He urges action for hospital aid and points to ineffective local assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellerberrin
Rockett
Mertedin
Wynediyn
Ollie
Donber
Kinny
Tong
Aiuin
Shooting Accident Shocks Family In Blunt Rifle Incident
Keith Lockyer six. year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Lockyer was shot by his brother Denton with a blank cartridge from a pea rifle. Keith suffered a bullet fragment in the neck. doctors performed immediate surgery and the boy was moved to a hospital. Denton claimed he fired to frighten intruders, but the injury proved more serious.
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George Agthony
Brereton
Merredin
Northam
Stewart and Coffey
Shenton
Posseasion
Fremantle
Renee
AC Copley
Yan
Tale
Bor
Joby Joseph Duggan
Avoy Bridge
Keith Lockyer
Utd
Albert Lockyer
Tlayy
Mies
Lockyer
Samnehiy
Keith
Denton
Normiun
Ashe
Wortman
Frost
R. Oldham
Dert
Sara Anderson
Trethowin
Trethowas
Political Pars and Plausible Allegations at Midland Judetion
The Hon F Davies denied a reported claim of supporting a NOL for the Tegiara Connell position and warned against misinterpretation. The Perth story links Davies to labor goals and abolishing the Sevan Chamber, while Geraldton Express criticizes the sleeper contract and federal PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Davies
Judetion
Connell
Davies
Bester
Marty
Sevan Chamber
Uhe Connell
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A. Watts & Co
Herald Street
Carter & Barr Mercantile Agents
International Harvester CO. of Australia, Limited
McCormick U
Mechanics Institute
Watts
Fitzgerald Street
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Agusta, Watkins and
Mitchell Fitegerald Street
A. J. Castledine
Noltiam
Northam News
Bas Albers
Voutards
Cigarette
Carys
Witla
Wendling
Lost
Maying
ATLAS
Echaot
Boas
Pers. al Nodas
Morsing
Tie
Prunday Times
Hobart
Evry
Jeffrey & Sons
Suwlevine
Tel
MUSE
Suall Devisit Yay- Apaly
Watkins and Mitchell
SESMO
Drummer & Co
Worthan
Education Department
Norjeham
Palace Pictures
Palace Theatre
Jules Garrison
Annette Coleman
Harlam
Stuart
Arthur Bertle
Killperson
Avon
Ww. Burrows
Cunderdin
St. Patrick's Day
Goomalling Instituthc
St. Matrices
P. Maloney
Swan View Tunnel
Rae
Fermot Private Hospital
Scott
Day A Anleathy
London College
Mud, Seine
West Northam
The
St. Patrick's Day Sports
Kellerberr
Geneph
Alarel
Tighe
Mott
St. Matryk’s
Syim
West Anstner
Legislative Connell
Mneen Sary Vali
Utenishami
Legislative Council
Nungarin
Troube
Werth Exchange
Department of Agriculture
Numyakin
Willy Anit
North East Province
Kalgoorlie
F.C. Cowle
North-East Provine
Torthceming Legislative Council
J. D
J. McCarthy
Dampier
P. Coffey
West Ark
Uelobep
Geraldton
Ketuary
Balingup
Hrookton
Greenough
Goomullins Dixcrigt
St Phillips
Catan
Bulgart
Heale
T Fear
Philips Ok
Ralgart
Duggan
Heensen
Chirmin
Messrs
Culley and
Nebel
John Albert Massey
Clifford Erskine “Meredith
Dalwallian
Michael Coomer
Wongan Hills
Swan
Thomas Henry Wilson
Thomas’ John Pemberton
Northen
Thomas Arther Lawrence
Bork
Stat
Bill Day
Argus
Ahea
Perth
Avon Bridge
Satur
C.J. Crane
Tejon
Aly Uren
Northans
Northants Hospital
W. CG. Grave
Peterson
F. Broomball
Awephes
Senet
Helora D. Cowan
Murphy
Sty Patrick's
Viles Garrison
Hs Rosain
N Owis
J. Z, Golding and Co
Castledine
Tor Viehoo
Northam Hospital
VHK
Reyes
Geraldton Express
F. Muenety
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