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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
4
A garbled catalog lists horses and owners including Madam Nancy Wilkes and Miss Koran. It mentions a light harness event with a "Wrothing filly" and a thoroughbred named "ALL Light."
A concise note shows a fighter opposing a war loan bonds campaign described as a patriotic savings effort. It highlights support roles and the broader wartime fundraising context.
A fragment of a poem contrasts harsh winter wind with a swan's perceived ingratitude. The speaker notes wind is not as cruel because it remains unseen while its breath feels rude. The verse emphasizes nature’s cold mood and emotional response to neglect.
The article argues for disciplined production under a centralized system, warning taxes are expediencies that burden both state and producer. It critiques Western Australia’s land tax and lack of meteorological and transport planning, stressing the need for systematic policy, marketing channels, and ministerial accountability to boost primary production and avoid revenue losses.
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