Sugar Shortage Highlighted by Dimboola Import and Policy Debate
The West Australian sugar famine eases with the Dimboola delivering 500 tons but the Commonwealth Prices-fixing Commissioner calls for reduced consumption, especially in beer brewing. The article traces global sugar dynamics from beet to cane, explores tariffs and bounties, and notes Australia’s reliance on imports amid wartime shipping disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
Europe
London
United States
India
China
Britain
Germany
Austria
Joseph Chamberlain
West Indies
Tod
Commonwealth
Queensland
Kanaka Bour
Dutch East Indies
Mauritius
Java
Spain
Soldiers Parcels And Australian Comforts Fund
The Postmaster General announced that the Australian Comforts Fund cannot forward parcels addressed to individual soldiers but will pool funds to provide general comforts for Australian troops. Relatives must post parcels to Australia, and with extra shipping space now available for hampers, delays from congestion should ease if posted in time to catch outgoing steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Webster
Australian Comforts Fund
Webster
Australia
Wool Merchants Offer to Reclass and Pack Clips in Fremantle
Fremantle wool merchant W J Stewart writes to The West Australian offering to skirting reclass and bale packing of clips for government shipping. He claims savings of at least £3 per bale by handling the process, noting his 16 years in Fremantle and Geraldton and asking for contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Gereldtoe
Prices for High Quality Goods Advertised
B P Chidlow lists multiple everyday items with nominal prices including Bird Seed 8d per packet Groats 10d tin Pears Soap 6d cake Bacchus Marsh Milk 9d per bottle Candles 8d per packet Custard Powder 11d tin Tomato Sauce 64d per bottle Beechams Pills 1s John Bull Rolled Oats 1s 6d bag Apples 10d tin Biscuits 4d packet Shell Grit 16lb 18d Dried Peaches 15 lb Sunlight Soap 18d Jack Apples 11d Ammonia 9d bottle Smoked Sardines 4d tin 9d dozen Bacon by the Side 1s Ib Matches 6d packet Wheat Meal 7lb 1s 6d Potted Meats 3d tin Chick Food 7lb bag rs 6d
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Texas
Meee
Kalgoorlie
Charles Harman
W.j.stewart
Northam and Districts
B. P. Chidlow
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
Alasey & Devlin
Dow Ham
Tim. Harnett
Northam
Hobart
ALL Everts
Nood Security
R.D. Lane
Avon Bakery
Appleton
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