Call for boards to drive production in Western Australia
The author argues that money alone cannot revive the state and calls for independent boards to control production. A Board of Mining and a Board of Agriculture should govern these sectors without electoral interference, replacing ministerial management and preventing constant leadership changes that hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Sutton
Farmers and
S.tlers’ Association
Agricultural Commission
Griffiths
Gardiner
Western Australia
Northam Events Highlight Chrysanthemum Show and Market
The Northam Chrysanthemum Show is set for April 24 and 25 at Town Hall with schedules now circulating. A Palace Theatre market runs from 10:00 to 22:30 on Saturday March 23 to support the 10th Light Horse Trench Comforts fund, while masses and devotions are planned at St Joseph's and Irishtown churches. An auction of Nurses Leonard’s furniture is scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 pm on Wellington Street. War Bond advances up to 6 percent are offered through National Mutual Life Association with local contacts Bain and Wright. Two cart accidents injure Havelock Millington and Leslie McCallum. Brigadier Albiston of the Salvation Army will visit Northam to lead Harvest Thanksgiving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Irishtown
St Joseph's
Messrs A. Watts and Co
Leonard
Wellington-street
West Northam
National Mutual Life Association
Life Assurance
Bain
Henry Wright
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Havelock Millington
Carter
Foreman
Leslie McCallum
Broomhall
Albiston
Salvation Army
Cal
Ile
W.A
Northam Laundry Stirs Debate On Patriot Support
Mrs P Butler of the White Laundry in Northam closes her business after failing to receive expected local support while her husband serves in the country. The letter argues locals favor Japanese and Chinese laundries over a soldier's family, calling for reflection on civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Butler
White Laundry
Northam
Benefit Concert by Railway Merrymakers for Mr E McLeth
The Railway Institute hosts a benefit concert by the Railway Merrymakers on Friday evening to raise funds for Mr E McLeth. Promoted by the Merrymakers and Railway Institute committee, the event drew a large audience and yielded over £12 in profit. Multiple performers including H Price, N Cuus, Patterson, D Smith, T Smith, Mrs White, F and N Cutts, Healey, H Purling, and Sally Horner entertained with songs, duets, and violin solos, concluding with the National Anthem and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Merrymakers
E. McLeth
Railway Institute
Merrymakers and Railway Institute Committee
H. Price
Australia
N. Cuus
Ain Countree
Purling
W. H. Williams
Goomalling Road Board Meets on Appeal and Conference Items
The Goomalling Road Board held its usual monthly meeting on Saturday with members including J Hi Bowen chairing. The Midland Railway Co appeal over 27000 acres in the district was dismissed under Sec 224, with plans to appeal to the Local Court. Delegates were chosen for a Local Governing Bodies conference and items were sent to Kalgoorlie Town Clerk proposing a Parliament reduction and country government offices for lands taxation and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling Road
Messrs
J. Hi, Bowen
Royal
White
Slater
Lannagan
Lawler
Midland Railway Co
Johnson
I. H. Royal
Jes
1Rth
Messrs Royal and White
Norham Soldier Lou Boxhorn Returns to Open Watchmaker Shop
Lance Corporal Lou Boxhorn of the 44th Battalion, a longtime Norham resident, has returned from France after suffering gas poisoning on the Western Front. Upon discharge from military duties he plans to open a watchmaker and jeweller shop in Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Boxhorn
44Th Batt
Norham
France
Western Front
Northam
Ugly Man Competition Supports Trench Comfort Fund
A local Ugly Man contest funds a trench comfort drive with a cashless voting pledge turning to pennies. Gillett Martin Hannigan Chidlow and Hunter lead the field as supporters donate horses pigs and grain. Bert Teague and Tom Dunkley clash for top votes amid celebrations and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Horsa Trench Comfort Fund
Dinkuin
W. J. Gillett
T. S. Dunkley
H. Martin
T. Hannigan
B. P. Chidlow
Bert Teague
Ashton Hunter
I T
Gillett
Martin
Herein
Chidlow
Hannigan
Ashton
Tom Dunkley
Teague
Bert
Hunter
Gilett
Barry Chidlow
Nex
Carter
Oolice
Palace Theatre
Ford
Trench Comfort Fund
amaGerte
Gillett Weed
Chidlow Oe
Hannagan
Dunkley
Ilunter i
Lost Mail Notice and War Coincidence Report
Lost mail matter posted at West Australian post offices notes loss at sea for items mailed between May 8 and May 26 1917 and June 8 to June 18 1917 parcel mail between November 12 and 23 1917. Legislative Council elections 1918 extend the claim period to March 25. Wonderful Twins recounts twin brothers in Scotland enlisting in the same company and shot in France then recovering in England hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Legislative Council
Istrars
Llere
Scotland
France
England
Wedding at St Barnabas Church Doverin Celebrates Union
Anglican News notes a wedding at St Barnabas Church Doverin where Mr Arthur Frederick Miles and Miss Dorothy Vivicene Tiddy wed with the Rector officiating. The church was decorated and Miss McKay played the organ as guests filled the pews. The couple honeymoon at Cottesloe and upcoming services include Holy Communion and a sermon on The Mystery of Sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Union
St. Barnabas’ Church
Doverin
Arthur Frederick Miles
Dorothy Vivicene Tiddy
Miss McKay
Cottesloe
Notice of Noxious Weeds Action and War Loan Bond
To land owners and occupiers the Inspector of Noxious Weeds will take legal action if stink wort grows after March 16 1918. Buy a War Loan Bond on the partial payment plan. War Loan Bonds the best investment in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
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Goomalling
Anglican News
St, James' West Northam
Keepankes
Tim Harnett
Shad Sale
F. BR. Walsh
Grass Valley
West End Dairy
Ugly New
Trench Comfort
LH. Malabaine Hall
Northam Concert Party
Malabaine Hall
Seabrook
Harry Martin Farmer
Northam Chrysanthemum
Nixon
Paddy
Light Horse Trench
A. FE. Reynolds
Seer
J. M. Carroll
Northam Road Board
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