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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
The essay argues Britain must organize for war economy, creating a National Department of Commerce and Industry to anticipate and advise on industrial matters, echoing German trade guilds and government support. It notes wartime strain on debt and wealth, urging decisive action now.
A wartime analysis argues Britain must organize Dominions and unite capital and labor to win the trade war with Germany. It warns democracy harbors agitators and strikes, urges efficiency, cheaper imports, and profit sharing to keep prices down and production high.
Sapper TG Bruce is described as one of the tallest men, lifting basin in height. The Yaianmi Hospital subscription rate has been increased to Is od per week, and the committee is trying to engage a doctor for medical services.
Mining activity spans Boogardie, Gabanintha, and Meekatharra districts with yields and prospecting updates. Reports cover Magent mine, Ready Money, Yuanmi Minera wages conference, rainfall impacts, stock movements, and a major cattle station sale.
A Perth Country Party meeting passed two key resolutions opposing the present administration. They pledge to support a Liberal Ministry if policy matches opposition stance on protecting primary industries and administration, but refuse any portfolio. A Meekatharra rainfall note follows.
The Druids Lodge held its eleventh half yearly election and installation of officers in the bedroom last week. Bro G Bone was elected A D and Bro G Caddy rotary, with Bro J Smith as Treasurer and Bro Hi Anderson as O G. Deputy President Bro M Culloton installed the new officers, followed by a smoke social and LO OFF and visitors. A program featured toasts by Bro Bone and others, with songs and recitations by multiple members.
The piece honors Brigadier Wouter of the Belgian Army, praised as a friend to freedom whose memory inspires the Empire. It notes a Belgian Relief Fund lecture in Meekatharra with 168 war pictures, chaired by Mr A L Roberts, and a SPCA talk by Grace Holder to form a Girl Guides branch in Meekatharra, WA.
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