Australian white supremacy debate in parliament and press
An article contrasts Mr. Saunders and fellow Anglo Australians pushing to keep Australia white by restricting Asiatic migration, while noting possible future shifts in China and Japan. It also reports Parliament's opening, government plans for rail projects, loan programs, and appointments, including Mr Bath’s retirement for health reasons and his role as Commissioner to the Panama Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Letus
Saunders
Australi
China
Japan
Japam
Colte
Burrun Rock and Trayaning rugby clash wraps up in Gum
On Saturday June 27 Burran Rock travelled to Trayning for a keen match. Trayning led 14 to 4 at half and Burran Rock struggled until a late drive faltered as a collision sidelined B Reddrop. The reporter notes strong play and sportsmanship from Trayning and discusses local water supply disputes and regional rail and irrigation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrun Rock
Trayang
Agaims
B. Reddrop
Burran Rock
Phillips Named for Avon Seat Amid Labor Party Ties
Northam leader W H A Phillips, noted Labor figure and pioneer wheat farmer, is urged to nominate for the Avon seat as retirement of Sir Bath approaches. He has long been active in party affairs and farming in the Cunderdin district, with prior service as a pioneer in wheat cultivation east of the rabbit‑proof fence. The piece also notes recent darts in local politics and sports events, including a progressing progressive singles tournament and various district committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hansen
Northam
Southern Brook
Lyles
Hansen
Th Washee
W. H. A. Phillips
Avon
Sir Bath
Phillips
Labor Party
Oe Mutica
Kanters Diabete Coun
Doveria
Cunderdin
Toodyay
Othe Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Country Party
Marty
Pastoral Outlook Promises Growth in Australasia
The article notes light rains but good pasture in Katanning and strong lambing results with Bocks over two percent. Atkins Bros of Muryoos Station import high quality Romney Marsh stock from Murgoo and Murgha for breeding sales as prices for wool and meat rise worldwide. It highlights the shift toward stock farming over grain due to labor, freight, and railway issues, forecasting stock breeding as Australasia’s backbone, with emphasis on refrigeration expanding new meat markets. It also reports J. M. Smith of Homebush securing Mr Payne’s Yarraven Romney Marsh herd, including champion ram, for South-West performance and stud development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nangeenan
Gaage
Camberlin
Farmers and Letters’ Association
New South Wales
Hancock
South Australia
Blobbin
Qater
Katanning
Atkins Bros
Muryoos
Murchison
A. J. Austin
Murgha
Deniliquin
N.S.W
Australia
New Zealand
Australasia
Steuer
Payne Ias
Smth
Kitah
Sydney
Smith
Obituary: Ellen Smith Dies at West Northam Railway Station
The death of Ellen Smith wife of EH Smith occurred Wednesday morning at Nor tham railway station while returning from Southern Cross. Aged 26, she died after an internal illness. Survived by a husband and two children aged three and nine months. Remains to Perth for interment in the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta cemetery. Not Leaving Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Smith
Air
EH. Smith
Sam
Northam
Dukestreet
West Northam
Southern Cross
Perth Op Thurstay Marning
Karrakatta
Northam Advancement Association Meeting Debates Local Issues
The Northam and District Advancement League met at the Mechanics Institute on Friday to discuss rail crossings central station stock yards and abattoirs and an agricultural college for Northam The group outlined plans to seek expert opinion and sought cooperation with the Workers Educational Association They also considered Fire Brigades Demonstration logistics Lettergram expansion and 24 hour police contact arrangements The meeting approved monthly gathering on the last Friday and passed several accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam and District Advancement League
Mechanics’ Institute
G. L. Thressell
Axa
Northam
Nortinun
Coleiniteh
All.c
Narrusip
Northan
Leane
Workers’ Lalucational Association
Robertson
Workers’ Educational Association
Central Board
Chet
Royal Police Office
Inspector Brewery
Fragmented note hints at medical remedy claims
The readable fragments mention various medicines and remedies, a person named Nancy, and a husband seeking relief through Dean's Back cake and other treatments. References to prices and street names appear, implying a local advisement or classified medical note in a period newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Hodgeon
Northam
Dean
Dillee
Foster McClellan
Pathe
Diabolical Crime At Burbanks Shaft Case Heard
Long-winded account of a brutal incident at a mine shaft involving William Patterson Murdoch and Roger Clark. Murdoch attacked Clark with a waddy, leaving him hanging on a ladder. Clark survived after holding on, and Murdoch attempted to kill him again with a lowered explosive bucket. Murdoch was sentenced to death, commuted, and released after 12 years. Clark later owned the Thyreke lease, which eventually failed. Detective K J McLernon led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. McLernon
Fremantle
BM. Osterley
Burbanks
M‘lernon
Coultardie
Duggan
William Patterson Murdoch
Murdoch
Roger Clark
Wind All Document
Clark
McLernom
Bert
Chirk
Clirk
Stone
Awain
Mar ~ Idach
Taer Clark
Vulgardie
M.lernon
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Werner
Abe Council
McLeod
Green
Kalgvorlie
Malden
America
Africa
Esperance
Dwarda
Narrogin
Kondiuin
Merredin
Lake Grace
Lake Pingarup
Margaret River
J. J. Kenneally
Gregory
Tampler
Dowbtless
Bath
San Francisco
Trayning
Legisative Council
Prevent
House of Privilge
Wbore
Legislative Council
Austri
Switzerland
Bo Feaxon
Mieisiinen
Millington
Ivimey
Edmendes
McPherson
Syste
Eprkbetm
Re Ky Stencon
Hobart
A. J. Castledine
W. Dutton
Northwe
Northam Advancement Association
Mera
Tbway
Story OF
Old Coolgardie
The
Daily New
Walker's Book Store
E.P
Castledine's
Tour Town
Venables & Bartley
Hay Street
Perth
Phone Central
Aas
T A. Harrison Grocer
Irommonger
Fittzgerald-street
Harry Hyde
Mr. A. J. Sendy
Warbler
Pitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
Avon Bridage
W. Burrows
Little's Phenyie
Ces
Jd. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bane
Henry Wills & Co
Consign
Waltham Railway
Pest
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