Western Australia Rabbits Threaten Wheat, Government Inaction
Four years into the rabbit invasion, WA farmers warn the state and Commonwealth governments have failed to act. Rabbits spread across wheat lands, with seeding disrupted as growers face losses. Critics accuse the National Government of neglect, while New South Wales subsidies back farmers, highlighting a stark policy gap and pending Vermin Bill.
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Westen Australia
Belgium
France
Western Australia
Country Party
Wilson
C.V
Wyalatchem
Denmark
New South Wales
Holman
Australia
Commonwealth
Establishment of Woollen Mills Discussed with Ministers
On Wednesday the Minister for Industries Mr Robinson met Senator Pearce the Minister for Defence to discuss establishing woollen mills in the State. Mr Robinson said Pearce promised Commonwealth assistance including access to expert officers from Geelong woollen mills and support as needed.
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Mr Robinson
Defence
Senator Pearce
Robinson
Pearce
Commonwealth
Geelong
Great Vale
Vestry and church group meetings at St James West Northam
Anglican news notes the vestry meeting in the Parish Hall at 8 p.m. on Monday, the G F S service Tuesday evening, and Mothers Union service Thursday at 3 30 with tea at the Rectory. Sunday services will be led by the Rector at Wongamine Momboekine and Goomalling.
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Sual
G.F.S
Mothers’ Union
Hines Hill Farmers Elect New Officers At Annual Meeting
At the June 15 annual meeting of the Hines Hill Farmers and Settlers Association G W Guthrie was elected president J H Hardie secretary and treasurer and delegate to the annual conference. The report notes growth in Western Australia and efforts yielding good results while some farmers remain aloof or benefit from association work.
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Hines Hill
Chronic Chest Complaint Woods Greak Peppermint Cure
A historical remedy entry notes Woods Greak Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints. The brief lists dosing as one fe d and a cost of two shillings nine pence, reflecting old currency and medicinal labeling practices.
Tax Authority Announces No Tax Deductions For Debenture Interest
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation says no tax deduction on interest paid to debenture holders for the current year as the Income Tax Act is not yet passed. Department will not demand tax on interest this year. Delayed annual return forms may be extended if requests reach by August 31.
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Federal Commissioner of Taxation
Federal Taxation Department
Royal Show Goes Dry Under War Time Prohibition Plan
The Royal Agricultural Society's monthly meeting decided the next Royal Show will have no alcohol this year following a War Time Prohibition Committee request. W Watson spoke in support, aligning with the Melbourne Royal Agricultural Society which bans liquor on exhibitor stands rooms and public bars.
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Royal Agricultural Society
W. Watson
Parade
Melbourne
Bronchial Cougis Note on Woods Peppermint Care
A brief item details Woods' Great Peppermint Care product with numeric codes 8 6d and 2 9d. The note records a care recommendation associated with bronchial cough relief, citing the product and codes in a concise gadget-like entry.
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Walker
Walker’s Book Store
Northam
Legislative Council
Grea Hill
Green Hill
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Nortstam
National Murtual Life, Association of Australasia Ltd
Most Progressive Life Office
Sir John Forrest
P.C
G.C.M.G
William Macmurtrie
Alexander
Monger
Henry Wright
Western
E. H. White
A. D Mitchell
G.allanson
Dowerin
W. Bain
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