Shire Council Debates Hill Stone Plant and Road Work
The Shire Council discussed purchasing stone from Sullivan’s Hill at Rushes Creek for £4 with a potential £10 adjoining purchase, and a plan to build a small tram line at personal cost. They noted the plant already at work, debated wages, and considered holiday pay for hospital demonstrations. The meeting covered road plans, engineer applications, and praise for President McDonald’s municipal leadership.
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M'Keon
Great Northern Line
Dorsed
Sullivan’ S. Hill
Cne
Thes Wen
Australia
Dutton
Hall
Gresik
Posk Rion
M‘keon
J. Morgan
M'Kbeon
Shields
Donnelly
Deino
Fodder transport cuts urged amid drought misery
Letter criticizes Chief Commissioner for Railways for only modest fodder transport cuts during drought. It argues railway charges remain excessive, creating an unfair toll on starving stock and favoring regions with better rains. Calls MPs to indict policy as cruel to animals and people alike.
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Commonwealth
Tims
Jubilate Rain Crest and Civic Improvements discussed
Weather notes praise rains and wet ground while drought ends across the state. Civic topics include North Manila electric lighting support and ratepayer associations to fund town improvements. A horse race mention Canterbury Park notes Mexico Lad in Welter Handicap. The Catholic Ball returns for a second night as events and local concerns continue.
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North
Manilla
Mexico
Canterbury Park
Cyren-Jong
Shire Engineer Appointed After Long Service Record
The Shire Council selected Mr. E. P. Stevens of Melbourne for the Shire Engineer post. Stevens, under 30, has wide West Australian and Victorian experience in engineering surveys, railway and tramway construction, harbors and rivers, and forest works. He previously led engineering teams at Miller's Karri and Jarrah Co and held roles in railway construction and maintenance before resigning for advancement.
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E. PF. Stevens
Melbourne
West Australia
Public Works Department of
Miller's, Karri
Jarrah O Co., Limited
New Forest
Bunbury
Victoria
Stevens
The Vice of Socialism Contributed Essay
The piece critiques socialism and its assertions that mass improvement relies on state power and wage suppression. It argues the theory misreads cause and effect, comparing it to Israel seeking a king and warning that democracies and monarchies alike cannot grant wisdom or virtue through centralized control.
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Henry George
Israel
WARE CO. Seeks Help and Local Employment Offered
Mass J. M. Doolan’s store lists a broad range of writing supplies and up-to-date stationery items offered in Manilla with envelopes to match. Also advertising copying and light store work assistance during busy times. Mrs Davies seeks part-time daily work.
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Manilla
Liberal Association Manilla Branch Special Meeting
Manilla branch of Liberal Association calls a special meeting at the Mechanics Institute this Wednesday at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend for urgent business. W J Davis, House Secretary.
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Mechanics’ Institute
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