Overriding Road Boards Critique From Yarloop Correspondent
W M Thomas recounts conflicts with the Harvey Roads Board over a disputed Upper Harvey road from Sutton's Bridge to Thomas's selection. He alleges directed surveying, fencing, and refused compensation, noting ministerial pressure to alter the route and proposing annual resignations to refresh board membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garlick
Yarloop
Harvey Roads Board
Sutton’s Bridge
Thoman
Upper Harvey
Harvey Heads
Clairmant
Satton
Thomas
Wanchenh
Bosad
Dorian
Fam Por
Maha Tee
Ular Tanka
Bis
W.M. Tuomas
Meraingo
Harvey Road
J. A Strwart
Bunkh
Harvey River
Sutton
M Cronin
Cecil Cito
Swan
O'Loughlen
Lis Marvey
Sutton’s Hill
Bex
Mr Driver
W.M. Thomas
Smut in Oats Arising From Formalin Treatment Advice
The article promotes soaking oat seed in a formalin solution of one quart formalin to 20 gallons water to prevent oat smut. It cites an American experimental station finding from a decade earlier and urges broad dissemination. It also jokes about farmers carrying the prescription and notes oats absorb odors from nearby fish.
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America
Commonwealth War Loan Second Issue Surpasses Target
The Federal Treasurer Mr W C Higgs reports the second Commonwealth War Loan attracted substantial support far above the £10,000,000 target, with applications totaling £20,723,690. Parliament has approved borrowing up to about £24–25 million, and £3,836,570 remains unobtained. Details from the Commonwealth Bank show broad nationwide subscriptions across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Higgs
Commonwealth
Higgs
Goveno
Commonwealth Bank
Dennison Miller
Western Australian Subscriptions Report Strong War Loan Response
The Perth Commonwealth Bank manager E C Riddle notes Western Australia shows strong uptake to the second War Loan with local subscribers exceeding the WA total. The WA branch of the Australian Matusi Promident octets applied for £50,000, aiming to fill the open quota of £1,000,000 in the society’s name.
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Perth
Commonwealth Bank
E. C. Riddle
Iggrt
W. A
Matusi Promident
Harvey residents donate to Minesweepers fund honoring sailors
A letter of appreciation from Princess Louis of Battenberg and Lady Fisher thanks Harvey residents for a five pound donation to the Minesweepers fund. Admiral Charlton endorses gifts from Australian supporters, noting aid to sailors clearing mines and the need for warm clothing amid dangerous seas.
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Lady Fisher
Harvey
Boothby
Commodore Boothby
Western Australia
Barney
Neamen
Thes
Admiralty
Kowanp
Charlton
Fencing Laws Explained for Property Owners
The article outlines historical fencing duties from 1883, detailing who pays for repairs when a boundary fence deteriorates or is damaged by fire or falling trees. It notes that adjacent landowners may be responsible for shared fencing costs and that repairing or rebuilding may fall to the owner at fault, with mutual fences possible.
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Paseed
Tem Fort
States Revenue Returns for Western Australia Show Deficit
The report records Western Australia revenue for the month as nominal and a monthly expenditure leaving a debit balance of £99,460. The accumulated state deficit now totals £1,510,389.
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Western Australia
Tasmanias Revenue Shows Marked Increase Over Prior Year
January receipts total £108,618 up £14,254 from 1914-15. Seven month revenue stands at £735,315 versus £692,697 last year, a gain near £41,000. Notable rises include income tax from £2,268 to £8,020 and land tax from £6,011 to £6,588. interest on public accounts climbs from £8,339 to £13,630.
Queensland Revenue Returns Show Seven Month Deficit and Surplus
Queensland revenue reports for the seven months show a deficit of £194,862 against £36,757 surplus last year. January revenue is £45,073 versus £475,818 a year earlier, a fall of £22,745. Seven month revenue totals £3,499,597, up £61,911 from £3,837,686 prior year. Expenditure for the latest month is £528,177, up £105,753 from £499,424. Year to date expenditure reaches £4,094,460, up from £3,780,928 in the prior comparable period.
Motorist and Wheelman aims to boost Western Australia club news
The Motorist and Wheelman notes its January issue coming with sixty eight pages and coverage of the Albany Armadale record by the Overland car. It reports Automobile Club news, a Perth home feature, and a practical starting tip for self starters. Subscriptions are three shillings per county post free from K. S. Sampson Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motorist and Wheelman
Humberton
Automobile Club
Albany-Armadale
Overland Car
W.A Motor Cycle Club
R.T. Robingon
K.C
M.L.A
Power Best
Motorista
Pil
Kalamunda
Kelmy Scott
Sampson
King Atrvet Perth
Soldiers and the Land Card study on soldier settlement
A wartime Defense Department survey of cards from soldiers shows many seeking land settlement to farm once returned. In New South Wales 1515 of 8685 cards express clear to vague land hopes, with Australia showing strong preference for land grants. In South Australia 1800 of 5500 desire settlement, many lacking prior resources. In Tasmania 17 cards show interest with most settlers lacking capital.
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Defence Department
Amonzet
I Adutralis
Wales
South Australia
Desire
Queenie
Lave
Tramania
War Council
Desire Land
Wihoe
Mouse Olives Poaséoning Cupital
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South Wales
Qeemes
Australis
Weatern
States’ Revenue Returns
Henry Wills
Fremantle
Omas Gibson
Park Street
Bunbury
Tasmania
Queensland Revenue Returns
Little’s
Boan Bros
Boans
Boan Bros., Universal Providers
Wellington and
Murray Streets
Arvadale-Kelmscott District Road Board
Suya
Fuse
Trea
al Bank
Wealth Board
Fueq 2
Seane
Ue Eng
Rev. Inc. Govt. Graste
Balst
To Cr
Treasury
Kates
Wil
Sty An
Mae
Fis
Armadale-Kelmecott Road
Bud
A E Hawtin
Goverment
W. Ramsay
Ratepayers’ Audiear
Berse Power Eagins
Astomatc
Higad
Reus
G. P. Harris, Searle & Co
Lid, Et Cere Ream
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