Rainfall records show lowest year since 1877 in Australia
Mr Stirling Taylor, a Country Party figure, urged tariff reform noting the year's rainfall total of 713 points the lowest since 1877 with previous records 973 in 1902 and 1125 in 1897. He blamed protective duties on farm inputs for wealthier costs, arguing farmers face higher prices for boots clothing sugar and implements, and urged federal action to lift duties on production gear.
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Stirling ‘Taylor
Country Party
A.N A
Australia
Pontise
Commonwealth
Pric Ofustralian
Duyall Bay Prep for Race as Crowd Roars at Barrier
The text shows a chaotic scene of a race with a crowd roaring as the barrier is approached. Mentions Mr. T. Harnett prepared to give proof of this team. Jack Cody described as a Tattereath agent appears in the fragmentary account.
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T. Harnett
Jack Cody
Tattereath
Waltham Railway
Railay Refreshment Rooms blamed for poor service and fare
A reader urges the Railway Commissioner to address inadequate accommodation and mismanaged refreshment rooms. The letter complains of overcrowded “pokey stalls” and poor quality, with critics noting long lines, limited female access, and questionable beverage quality, dated December 30, 1914.
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W.A
Sera Mt
Hehull
Storm Hits Wongan Rail Line With Washouts And Delays
A heavy downpour swept the Eastern Districts on Wednesday causing severe storm damage at Wongan Hills. Rail traffic was disrupted as washouts along a three mile stretch washed away ballast and culverts. Rainfall at Wongan Hills reached 1.09 inches in a short period, with washaways reported between 108 miles 8 chains and 110 miles 60 chains and further damage to culverts and ballast along the line. Officials expect possible train service to resume by Friday.
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Wongan Hills
Wongen Hills
Rainfall Report From Western Australian Towns
Rain fell across Wednesday at multiple locations including Wongan Hills, Korrelocking, Dowerin, Goomalling, Meckering, Cunderdis, Tammin, Hines Hill, and Kellerberri with heavy fall in several areas. Weather officials recorded conditions and noted the spread over the listed districts.
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Wongan Hills
Dowerin Goomalling Meckering
Cunderdis
Tammin Hines’ Hill
Kellerberri Botgart
Heavy
Government Dam Nears Full at Wongun Hills Downpour
The Government dam at Wongun Hills nearly filled after heavy rain. The flood has eased the need for Carmars to haul water, relieving local households and improving district water access.
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Wongun Hills
Weather picture for the week with hot inland days
The Weather Bureau reports a week of low inland pressures causing hot weather and scattered storms while high pressure on the south west coast brought a southerly breeze and cooler inland temperatures. Christmas Day was very hot in Coulgardie area with highs from 97 to 107 degrees, with one or two thunderstorms on the fields.
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Weather Bureau
Kristmas
Coulgardie
Laverton
Kalgoolie
Lawlers
Northam
Kellerberrin
Nothern
Doyles Well
Yalgoo
Pilbara
Kimbeley
Match at Wyalkatchem Crickets Winged Hat Trick Feats
A crowd gathered at Wyalkatchem for a match between Mount Marshall navies and the Catchem farmers. G Bell claimed three wickets in three balls to complete a hat trick as navvies posted 127, then cockies folded them for 48 after lunch. Other details include lineups and upcoming matches at West Northam with St Johns versus Cosmopolitans.
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Wyalkatchem
Mount Marshall
Marry
G. Bell
St. John's
West Northam
St. John’s
Cosmopolitans
Jehu
J. Caddy
G. Oenner
A. Middelson
Carter
E. A. C. Mettell
G Mor Ll “Keegan
Tharkrah
Nre Patelide
Stiemibel
Simons
Tammin Weather and Belgian Relief Fund Event Report
The article notes changeable weather from sultry to cold. A Belgian Relief Fund concert, dance and sale raised over £51 despite drought, aided by performances from Oscar Giddon, a Cun derda singer, Mr Hocking, Mrs Farrelly and Mr Gatherer. Christmas tree fundraiser and party for Belgian aid featured Father Christmas, with races and a supper. Harvesting is complete. seed wheat needs arise. Mrs Tinker and Mrs Russell organized gifts and events for children. Mr Donnan plans a seaside holiday with his family near Perth.
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Gabe O
Oscar Giddon
Cunderda
Hocking
Farrelly
Gatherer
New Arrval
Askew
Tinker
Russell
Fom
Trotter
Dalgety’s reports bid for skins at Fremantle sale
Dalgety and Co Ltd report a weekly sale at the Wool and Produce Exchange Fremantle on December 18. Sheepskins offering 7.75 skins with prices broadly higher, merino and crossbreds quoted, hides 440 in catalogue, firm prices for picked hides and better conditioned bites. Also notes diet shift in W A with Norfolk fruit supplies from Lynch orchard owner A J H Watts aiding Christmas fruit access.
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Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Wool and Produce Exchange
Dalgety
Freman's
W.A
Northam
A. J. H. Watts
Can be Procured from A T Plaisted Newsagent Goomalling
A notice states that the item can be procured from A T Plaisted, a newsagent located in Goomalling.
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A. T. Plaisted
Newsagent
Post Office Televboss Sarview
Postmaster General alerts subscribers that about half of daily trunk calls occur between 11 am and 2 pm causing delays. Readers are advised to contact outside peak hours to reduce wait times. Hobart firm A. J. Castelding promotes improved communication services and potential banking account benefits through outreach.
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Post Office
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