Hansard pruning sparks public protest in Parliament notes
Geraldton Express critiques government cuts to Hansard printing, arguing essential questions and answers for electoral accountability are being removed to save costs. The piece stresses voters deserve access to proceedings, urging country constituencies to demand fuller publication. It also notes Weygand’s wartime role and youth.
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Howard
Mai
Hansard
Toth
Geraldton Express
Bond buyers save soldiers have you saved your soldier
Bond buyers rally as a patriotic drive promises to fund soldiers and veterans. Community groups urge participation to ensure support for defense needs and national service programs.
Do Rabbits Climb Wire Netting Fences in Debate
In the Legislative Council during the Vermin Bounty debates a member claimed rabbits climb wire netting fences. Mr Ewing restated the allegation, and Mr C Foxte said he had seen rabbits nibbling bark from trees but doubted any rabbit could climb a nesting fence. The exchange mixed humor and challenge over the existence of climbing rabbits.
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Legislative Council
Ewing
C.foxte
Meat Market Rounds and Stock Sales Reported
The Mark ets Elder Shenton and Co Ltd report a Meckering sale on Friday with 2708 sheep and four cattle yarded, store sheep in fair demand. Carnarvon welders sold up to 12 cull ewes 12s 6d and dairy cows to 10 10. They sold 1578 sheep and four cattle. Hider Shenton and Co East Northam held a fortnightly sale on Tuesday with the best quality on view, store and fat wethers to 21s, store wethers to 18s, crossbred ewes 25s, and large framed weaners to 16 5s. They sold 1379 sheep.
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Hider
Shenton
East Northian
Tueaday
Bakers of Northam Raise Bread Prices Under Government Rates
Public Notice states bakers raise bread prices due to higher ingredient costs. From Monday in March, 2 1/2d loaf 4 1/2d delivered, 2lb loaf 5d booked, 1lb loaf 2d delivered, 1/2lb loaf 3d booked. Prices set by Commonwealth Prices Board.
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Northam
Commonwealth Prices Board
Public Works Tenders for York RM and Hospital Renovations
Tenders for public works including York Rural Municipality officer quarters additions and hospital renovations will be received by the Minister for Works until noon March 19. Details cover Court Houses in York and Northam.
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York RM
York
Northam
Trust Moneys to Lend Shows Diverse Security Plan
A local council considers financing options for trust funds with R. D. Lane as solicitor. The proposal outlines lending arrangements and safeguards to ensure stable returns and proper fiduciary handling under Goomal ling regulations.
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Marne
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Association of Australasia Ltd
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Most Progressive Life Office
John Forrest
Going
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Alexander J. Monger
Henry Wright
Western
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A. D Mirciell
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