Wheat grading at Northam aids farmer payments and seed supply
Minister W D Johnson and officials visit Northam to inspect grain grading for the Farmers Assistance Board. Over 32,000 bags of wheat delivered. grading at Wm Thomas and Co mill aims to speed shipments to settlers. Officials discuss prompt acknowledgments for orders, surpluses, and transfer plans to ensure seeds reach farmers promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Johson
Northam
Messrs. Wm. Thomas and Co
Farmer's Assistance Board
Johnson
Sutton
Grain and Foodstuffs Board
Farmers Assistance Board
J. C. Davies
Nelbhhourn
Karm
Milling District Struggles to Meet Local Wheat Demand
The Northam mill reports half its grain sourced locally with 99,463 bushels in storage and twenty thousand hogs graded. About thirty bags of wheat from Northam have reached mills, highlighting farmers limited ability to meet district needs as mills process daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Xrain
Oldest inhabitant speaks on farming and rainfall
The piece quotes an elder as a weather oracle urging soil preparation for a good crop. It notes a moist season with 82S inches of rainfall during what would be harvest time and a February minimum near three inches as of February 26.
Agricultural Hall Opens Informally in Benjaberring
The Benjaberring Agricultural Hall was informally opened on Thursday with promises of a proper official ceremony later. The event, touched by weather and political vows, aims to secure duties and leadership for the country, urging Perth residents to attend despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjaberring
Sagerth
Perth
Minnivale Concert Delivers Good Cheer and Community Support
The Minnivale concert, held last Monday, drew praise for its quality and community spirit. Performers blended character and theme with little prompting, providing an enjoyable show benefiting church funds and leaving audiences appreciating genuine musical talent. Heavy rains also damaged the Rabbit Fence near Mile 34, complicating access and prompting calls to ease red tape to fix passage for horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Ree
Bunny
Rainy Saturday Sparks January Wheat Sowing
Danberrin reports steady drizzle from early Saturday morning, rainfall about 50 points. Despite wet weather, two long time settlers sowed wheat in January for hay, with 40 acres and 6 acres showing promising growth as fodder for their work teams.
Weekly cattle market at Cop Leys sming report
Agents report February 23 describe 113 head yarding for the market. Prices show firming and spirited bidding with ranges for Prime heavy Kimberley cattle from £11/1/6 to £12/7/6 and local cows £7/5 to £8/2/6. Dulgety and Co sold 1 lot and Filer, Shenton and Co, Tita sold 69 head.
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Associated
Western Australia
Sais
Mees
Kimberley
Dulgety and Co, Ltd
Filer
Shenton and Co
Tita
Capture of the Koenigsberg in the River Easy Abicna
A British account describes Captain W A Willett and the Newirilege or Newbridge engaging the German cruiser Koenigsberg. The action features three guncotton charges placed aboard, explosive detonation, and the Koenigsberg ultimately destroyed after German resistance, with casualties among crew and subsequent attempts by British ships to recover the scene.
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Kooulgaberg
Abicna
Southend
London
W. A. Willett
Jalal
Newbridge
Falete
Mesne
Konnigsberg
Food, Baths, and War Life from the Trenches
An officer describes daily life at the front detailing the ration system with limited hot meals, the struggle to heat food, and the men’s jokes about scarcities. He recalls a rare hot bath experience, the clean clothes parade, and the improvement in morale after baths and fresh uniforms. The piece notes German nightly songs and occasional shelling, with a focus on logistics and human resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAMLC
Bill
Resignation of Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Berchtold
Count Berchtold resigns as Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister amid the European war turmoil. Baron Stephen Burian is named his successor. Burian is a quiet Hungarian diplomat who has long served as Finance Minister and held Moscow and Athens postings. The Venice dispatch notes Germany may favor Burian to align with Hungary against the Kaiser.
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Count Berchtold
Amalia
Cn Accoum
Count Bérchtold
Stephen Burian
Serbia
Austria—Hungary
Count Ashrenthal
Berehtold
Havly
Wey
Hungary
Baron Barian
Count ‘Tiss
Athens
Venice
Baron Burian
Germany
Count Ts
Berehold
Daily Mail
Hotels and Stores. OT Ltd Cordials Supply Announcement
OT Ltd and affiliates announce unlimited cordial supply capacity across Australia with large stock of ingredients and own bottle works. Three factories equipped with the latest machinery enable rapid production to meet all requirements. Price lists available on request from merchants.
Dalgety Weekly Sale Of Sheepskins And Hides Report
Messrs Dalgety and Coy Ltd report a weekly sale of sheepskins and hides held February 26 at Fremonts Buildings. Brokers submitted 4 245 skins. 4 207 catalogued and cleared at statutory prices amid strong demand. Sound pelts and merino crossbreds quoted 74 to 7d, crossbreds 63 to 74a, short wools 3d to 6d. Hides offered 816. 415 listed and sold. Light weights not freely competed. medium weights well bid at last week’s rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety and Coy Ltd
Seakaneay Ab
Fremonts
Untitled fragment about racing and a figure named Cody
Fragmentary text mentions a barrier, the year’s face, refounds roar, and a reference to Jack Cody a Tatterswire agent Dower. Audience glimpses a crowd and a galloping mob hinting at a chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Bob
Jack Cody
Dower
Germany Preparing Vast Army For Spring 1915 Push
A London Daily Mail observer debunks three popular myths about German forces in World War I. He estimates Germany has 4 to 5 million trained or trainable soldiers, with potential reserves of several million more, and notes troops being drafted from recently unemployed workers. He argues Germany aims to field a strong army by spring 1915 to confront the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
England
Germany
Rom
Fim
Times
Facial blemish removal claim by cladem mudsage
A garbled note touts facial blemish removal by cladem mudsage and asserts Mr T Harnett will provide proof of the claim. The text promises accuracy and guarantees no error.
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Cladem
Mr. T. Harnett
Amy Om
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