L.A. IAB Farming Loan Critique Sparks Wage Debate
A letter accuses the IAB of acting as a money lender to farmers under the guise of charity. It argues 9s per day loans fail to match rising costs and wheat prices, noting higher wages for urban workers and burdens of loan interest. The writer questions fairness and calls for a true country act.
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I.A.B
L.A
I. A.B
Arbitration Court
Ia.b
Mitchell
LAB
Melbourne
For Sale Cheap Six Room House in Northam
South Northam property on offer with six rooms in a good position. Apply at this office for details and to arrange viewing or purchase terms.
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Northam
Notice to Farmers at Big Store Terrace Opens Thursday
MR W P DEPSTER who leased the Big Store Terrace announces a weekly consignment sale of Potatoes Onions Apples Chaff Oats and other farm produce. Business opener on Thursday 22nd inst Terms Cash Telephone No 7.
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W. P. Depster
Lee] Terrace
Western Australian Farmers Push Modern Wheat Handling
The Primary Producer lauds Mr Prowse for joining Federal politics as a voice for Swan voters and farmers. He notes Western Australia farmers will invest £259,000 from wheat returns into bulk handling and silos to replace 6d per bushel bagging, aiming to modernize and boost efficiency.
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Prowse
Swan
Farmers’ Organisation
Ing
House of Representatives
Propa
Anhus
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Farm Sale Near Northam District
Auction notice for 8 farms totaling 1576 aorea near Railway not far from Northam District. Land described as well watered and highly improved suitable for dairy, goat and mixed farming. Apply Persim ihia office.
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PCR
Aorea
Northam
Parmer Ihia
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