Farmers and Public Ownership Move Across Worlds
A lengthy examination argues Western farmers wake to political action and praise for the North Dakota model. It outlines the Farmer-Labor League’s rise, programs like public ownership of utilities, railroads, marketing controls, tax reform on land, and worker protection, with calls for international liberal solidarity and cautious lessons for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
al- Téady
West
Canada
United States
Century
Uncle Sam
Germany
Farmers’ Ron Partisan League
League
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Chicago
A. C. Townley
F. B. Wood
Messrs
Townley On Wood
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Congress
Progressive Party
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
National Women’s Party
Europe
New Party
Sweden
Belgium
Bulgaria
Finland
Wurtemberg
Denmark
State Department
Senate
War Bond Campaign Encourages Buy Now for Victory
A wartime appeal urges readers to invest in War Loan Bonds. It emphasizes that buying bonds supports the nation and secures a future stake for children in their country, framing financial action as service alongside enlistment.
Terrific Thunderstorm Deluges Northam and Distant Districts
A Sunday thunderstorm swept over Northam with dust and little rain while other areas suffered heavy rain and hail. In Wongamine Chittenbin Brooks and Mortlock River floods caused fence and property damage. Goomalling reports describe cyclonic winds, Culthering rain, and shed damage at Melyaduck with about 20 tons of stored grain wrecked.
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Northam
Onear
Wongamine R
Inshtons
Grass Valley
Wongamine
Chittenbin
Mortlock
Goomalling
Culthering
Melyaducking
Cheney
Railway Notes Transfer of Rail Staff Names Routes
Mr A Bidstrop the popular guard moves from Northam to Mullewa and guards H E Standish A B Fentiman and F A Robins shift from Perth to Northam. Shunters L Baird and G McEwan move to Spencer's Brook, and other staff including cleaners and inspectors transfer between Northam Perth Geraldton Cue and Spenc er's Brook with district linesman E Watson.
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Mr A. Bidstrop
Popular Guard
Northam
Mullewa
H. E. Standish
A. B. Fentiman
F. A. Robins
Perth
R. Kingswood
Cue
Shunters
L. Baird
Spencer's Brook
G. McEwan
Collie
F. H. Hunter
C. Nind
Kalamunda
L. McMaugh
Spennea
Archbishop of Perth to Visit St James for Laying on of Hands
On Wednesday evening the Archbishop of Perth will visit St James to administer the Laying on of Hands to several candidates. Service begins at 8 o'clock and parishioners are urged to attend. Candidates meet in the hall at 7 30 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving service is set for Grass Valley on Sunday afternoon with final confirmation arrangements afterward. Sunday evening the St James choir will perform The Story of the Cross and the Rector will preach on The Mystery of Character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
St James
Grass Valley
Northam Market Report Overshadowed by Rail Strike
Northam market records 2528 sheep 50 pigs and 3 cattle sold on February 26 with limited attendance due to coal strike. Crossbred ewes and welting weaners drawn strong demand while aged sheep and pigs showed dull interest. Quotations cite crossbred ewes 198 merino ewes 175 to 19s weaners 128 to 148 smaller sorts 75 and forward store wethers 163. Total 1698 sheep 12 pigs 3 cattle.
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Messrs
Elder Shenton and Co
What's Wrong With Wheat A Catholic Press View
The Catholic Press argues against limiting wheat production in New South Wales. It urges wheat growers to monitor proposed policies, resist pessimism, and maintain wheat scrip while Australia should maximize wheat output to meet postwar cereal demand. Professor Lefroy’s British inquiry on wheat stocks lends weight to expert assessment.
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New South Wales
Australia
Europe
Lefroy
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Anglican News
St, James
West Northam
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