Wool robbery spree hits Melbourne warehouses seized by police
Australian wool thefts traced to Commonwealth Central Wool Committee network. Two men, Norman Franklin and Frederick Jackson, arrested after attempting to cash a £31 cheque for wool sold on their behalf. Between November 1, 1919 and January 27, 1920, 30 bales valued at £300 were stolen from the committee’s Melbourne warehouse.
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Wangaratta
Criminal Investigation Department
Commonwealth Central ‘Ool
Australia
Wool Committee
Melbourne
Counlry
Qyent
Clvne Rees
Australon Estates
Mottgars Co Ltd
William Street
Norman Frankl
Eure
Inderick Charles Jackson
Watehhouse
Commonwealth — Central Wool Committee
Waggon and farm equipment sale by R H Withnell
R and H Withnell of Fitzgerald Street Northam announce a sale of farm wagons and gear. Items include Table Top Waggons, Box Waggons, Farm Lorry, Dray, Hooded Buggies, sulkies, Massey Harris implements, furrows and drills. All described as in perfect order with favorable prices. Publicity notes quality and recommends items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Harris
Arious
O.K
H. Witanell
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement
Western Australia readers publicly back Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills for kidney and back pain relief. Mrs. R McRae of Norhamt ham reports lasting cure and continued health after five years. Sold by chemists and stores at 2s 6d per bottle, six for 10s 3d, or posted from Foster McClellan Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Foster-McClellan C
Murray-street
Perth
Doan’s
The Rabbit Pest and the Decoy Poison System
A Sydney exchange reports rabbits destroyed over eight months using a decoy method developed by Mr Leslie Davis. He began in New England and expanded to Victoria and Western Australia. On Aberfoyle estate in New England 19 218 acres yielded 25 588 dead rabbits after poisoning with the decoy mixture.
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Sydney Exchange
Leslie Davis
New England
Victoria
Western Australia
Davis
Aberfoyle
FJ Whie
New Eigland
White
Davie
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R.& H. Withnell
Fitzgerald ST. Northam
Firm Foundation
Dean
Pertham Butchering Cay
J T Smith
Messrs Ropertson & Morris
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Arthur
Grear Wagin
Dumbleyung
Tin Priscigel
UNION
Detgety & Co
Lis
Mercanti's
Fremantle
Geraldton
Mbany
Osaka
Rovnix Assurates Co
Lad
Fire and Accident Ohh
Marinerstrance Jo, Ltd
AcLuellana
Cumming Smiths Superpausphaie
Awaunig
A Lilis
Dowerin
A. Maiey
Counter Bill Booka
Receipt Books
Andbills
GACH
Northam
Printing Office
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