Repurchase Estates discussed by Lands Minister at Howatharra
Minister for Lands and Agriculture Hon H B Lefroy and district member Mr J Cunningham spoke at Howatharra on repurchased estates. He pledged reinspection and reclassification on new valuation, defined first class land by potential 15 to 20 bushels with good conditions, and considered free selection of poison lands. Discussion also covered the Industries Assistance Board and a 30 acre cultivation requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Lefroy
J. Cunningham
Howatharra
W. H. Sheehan
Industries Assistance Board
Wr W. H. Sheehan
Farmers Discuss Affordable Telephones for Rural Areas
A Geraldton conference of producers debated farmer access to affordable telephone service. Delegates Carson, Cunningham, Smith, Foot and Bridge urged country extensions and use of railway poles. Inspector Barwick said policy is not his to decide, but fair proposals and cost considerations would be reviewed. The department weighs renting space on railway poles for new lines. Possible extensions along Wongan and Geraldton Mullewa routes are under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Messrs Carson
M.lc
Cunningham
Smith
Foot
Barwick
Ha State
Wongan
Gereldton-Mullewa
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Chronic Chest Complaints
An 18th century remedy market item highlights Woods claimed peppermint cure for chest complaints. Advert shows medical claim and price in early publication style.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Backache
A reader testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Foster McClellan in Perth. The account describes kidney pain, backache, urinary trouble, and fatigue improving after two bottle courses, claiming a full cure. The notice urges purchase from chemists or by mail order at 2/9 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
J. J. Cooper
Lockyer Avenue
West Northam
Saye
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-street
Perth
Doan
Trench Superstitions Attributed To Frontline Rum Jars
The article describes soldier superstitions in the British Army at the Front. Rum jars are believed to protect carriers from bullets, while mascots and talismans like rosaries or odd tokens play vital roles in morale and perceived safety amid heavy combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Local Officials List Security to Policys Holders
Security to policy holders totals £601,7595 across districts including Bolgart Dalwallinu Kellerberrin and Goomailing, with names listed for many towns such as Higgs Wynne Sear Laird Wellman Gardiner Lewis and others. The fragment details distributed assets and responsible officers in a regional financial notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucek
J. Higgs
Baandee
H. 8. Wynne
Benjaberrag
H.A. Sear
Bolgart
Wm. Cousins
Buntine
Chas
Robinson
Cunderdi
Harris
Banfield
Duldelling
H. H. Matsuchelli
Dalwallinu
Jas, Black
Dangin
J. Laird
Doodrake
Geo
Wellman
Goomailing
Eaton
Kellerberrin
Gardiner, Korreloching
W. G. Lewis
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A. E. Stanbury
West End
A. J. Castleside
Westenders
Nea
Trench
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Gromalling
Ail Ieee
London & Lancashire Insurance Co
Accident
Viking House
William-street
ICBE
Harrisson
Fidelity Guarantes
Meckering
Rhodes
Merredin
Jaskenal Morowa
E. W. Prater
Northam
John Purser
Quatrading
S. C. Dall
Quellingtor
S. Gentle
Shackletom—Leedman
Mutr
Toodyay
J. A. Wroth
Trayning
W. Anson
Taramin
Patrick Cottey
J. J. Lawlers
Wongan Hills
A. Myers
Race Books
Dodgers
Northam Courier
Dowerin Mail
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