Call for Boards to Oversee Agriculture and Production
A historical speech argues production should be moved from ministers to dedicated boards. It urges a Board of King and a Board of Agriculture, staffed by capable non political experts, to restore sound economic management and prevent constant portfolio reshuffles. The proposal follows regional associations and the Agricultural Commission backing it and seeks action from the Treasurer Mr Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Barmera and Settlers’ Association
Agricultural Commission
Griffiths
Gardiner
Western Australia
Northam Schedule Highlights Chrysanthemum Show and Market
The Northam Chrysanthemum Show will be held in Town Flash on April 24 and 25 with market events at the Palace Theatre Northam starting at 1 PM. Aull list of auction items for Nurse Lonard sale appear in the next column followed by local notices on war loan subscriptions and road accidents. Brigadier Albiston of the Salvation Army will visit Northam this weekend for Harvest Thanksgiving services before leaving WA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
St Joseph's
Messrs A. Ware and Co
Lonard
Wellintons Street
West Northam
Wat
National Mutual Life Association
Life Assurance
Bain
Mac Henry ‘Wright
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Havelock Millington
Carter
Foreman
Leslie McCallum
Albiston
Salvation Army
Why Northam Turns From War Duty To Laundry Duty
Mr P Butler of the White Laundry Narahham seeks exemption from furlough to stay with his wife who runs the laundry. He underwent a painful operation months ago to serve the country and Empire. He camp fitts to meet the Hun while his wife keeps work in Northam. Local patriots are scarce to support her. Northam’s main street hosts two Japanese and one Chinese laundries, seen as prospering while a soldier’s wife struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Butler
White Laundry
Naraham
Mnport
Batler
Northam
Mes Butler
Hosband
Bayalasthe
Benefit Concert Aids Mr E McLeish Amid Merrymaker Troupe
The Railway Merrymakers and Railway Locomotive committee staged a benefit concert for Mr E McLeish drawing a large audience. Proceeds totaled over 412 pounds with lively performances by Miss N Cutts Mr Paterson Mr Healey and others. A pleasant dance followed the show and the National Anthem closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McLeish
Wiich
Australia
N. Cutts
Paterson
D. Smith
Smith
Whine
Healey
Lilly Horner
Lilly Horner. ” Messrs Patterson
Hedley
Mavis Armstrong
Miss Paying
WH. Willems
Goomalling Road Board Considers Rates and Local Conference
The Goomalling Road Board held its monthly meeting on Sunday with members Bowen Royal White Slater Hannagan and Lawler present. The board rejected Mr Johnson’s appeal against rates on 27 000 acres tied to Midland Company and directed response to the Local Court appeal. Delegates were chosen for a Perth conference and notes were sent to Kalgoorlie Town Clerk urging bands of Parliament reduction and country offices for government services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messe J
Bowen
Royal
White
Slater
Hannagan
Lawler
al Ilund Rivhway Co
Johnson
Addat
Muses Royal and White
Midland Company
Messrs Royal and White
Kalgoorlie
Agerla
Conference of
Local Soldier Returns from Western Front
Lance Corporal Log Barder, 44th Bat, a longtime resident, has returned from the Western Front after duty on the old warfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Corpral Log Barder
Bat
Realy
Een
Western Front
Fai
Dollen
Ugly Man Competition funds urged by public support
Campaign for the Ugly Man Competition raises funds for the Comfort Trench Fund with tickets and packets sold at Perry’s shop. Candidates include Gillett Martin Hannigan Chidlow Teague Dunkley and Hunter, with donors and prizes cited as horse sheep wheat and cash to boost votes amid lively local contest coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Light Horn Trench
Comfort Fund
I Poe
Penoy Ah
Angel Ne
Dinkrim
W. J. Gilliett
T.S. Dunkley
H. Manin
T. Hannigan
B. P. Chidlow
Bert Teague
Ashton Hunter
Awell
Gillett
Martin
Hannigan
Chidiow
Port Gillett
Mannivan
Chidlow
Wapporters
Teague
Tom ‘Donkley
Bert
Tom Dunkley
Bert Tumor
Hanter
Miro
Carol
Courisr
Smile van Gillett
Hannagan
Dunkley
Thunter
Aan Teague
Lost Mail Notice and War Twin Tragedy Report
A notice posted at post offices notes lost mail matter at sea with routes West Australia between May 8 and May 26 1917 and June 5 to 18 1917, plus parcels mailed November 12 1917. Legislative Council elections claim deadline extended to March 19. A Scotland war coincidence reports twin brothers enlisted together and shot through the left ankle in France, later brought to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Legislative Council
Scotland
France
England
Anglican News Celebrations and Holy Communion
Next Sunday services include Holy Communion at 7:30 and Corporate Communion for Mothers Union. confirmations to receive first communion. A Thursday wedding at St Garabas Church united Mr Avihut Frederick Miles and Miss Dorothy Vivicene Tidy. vows conducted by the Rector with Miss McKay at the organ. honeymoon at Coltestoe. The choir plans The Story of the Cross and a sermon on The Mystery of Sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Ulock
Mothers’ Union
St. Garabas
Werin
Avihut
Frederick Miles
Dorothy Vivicene
Secarion
Public Notice on Noxious Weeds Action
Land owners and occupiers are warned that the Inspector of Noxious Weeds plans legal action against lands infested with stink wort after March 15 1918 J M Carroll Chairman Northam Head Board February 28 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WORT
J. M. Carroll
Northam Head Board
War Len Bonds promoted as best investment in Susunilin
A partial department plan promotes War Len Bonds as the best investment in Susunilin. The message emphasizes strong returns and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susunilin
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Goomalling
Anglican News
St, James' West Northam
Howard
Tim Harnett
Wortham
Ersky Bill
MR B
Bt Falsh
Gray Valleyy
Trenel Comforts
Malabaine Hall
Northam Comert
Malabaine Fink
Spabrook
Harry Martin Farmer
Northam Chrysanthemum
Town Hall
Nixon
Paddy
Light Horse Trench
Palace Theatre
Toy and
A. E. Reynolds
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