Deficit spirals as Lefroy government grapples with growing losses
In February the Lefroy government ran a deficit of 71,000, bringing the accumulated deficit to 2,694,000. The piece urges fiscal restraint, faults past administrations, and warns that without drastic cuts or tax increases the state faces mounting debt and potential bankruptcy. It notes higher expenditures in several departments and critiques ministers for prioritizing popularity over economy.
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Lefroy
Scaddan
Wilson
Sehat iv
Doring
Catumini
Wilton
Gardiner
Colonial Treasurer's Department
Colonial Secretary
Tearty
West Atsindia
Teis Vow
Mersie Lefroy
Celebatett
Messrs Teffey
Col.baich
Mc Garsiner
Wilon
Ray
Levis
U ‘Public Works Department
Mines Department
Rottnest Island
Peasure
Kalgoorlie
German dominance in South Seas asserted in press
The Hamburg Fremdenblatt declares no yielding to British claims and predicts strong German expansion in the South Seas. It argues England and its dominions will follow London at the peace talks, while Germany maintains naval power and access to resources and coaling stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Fremdenblatt
Que
England
Australia
New Zealand
London
South Seas
Japan
North
South America
South Sea
War Loan Bonds Fight for Soldiers, Noted Editorial
A wartime editorial urges citizens to invest in War Loan Bonds to support troops stationed abroad. It stresses national unity, financial sacrifice, and the government’s promise of timely repayments as commanders praise the program's impact on morale and victory.
G Beach EGS Seeks Public Patronage After Taking Over Premises
G Beach EGS informs residents of NORTHAM and surrounding districts that he has taken over premises recently occupied by Mr. Cohen. He pledges strict attention and quality workmanship to secure a fair share of public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Cohen
District
Butter prices rise with market outlook for milk products
A trade notice urges buyers to seek Cahilla or Sylvia Cream Separators to maximize milk use amid expected price climbs, highlighting high costs and potential future increases.
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G. Beach
Carter & Barr Sale
B. B. Hannaford
Motor Car General
Bank
Outra
Sienask Fokenstee Vester Saeorth Taamsoury
Seid
Cathe Sanpete Kisted
Coca
Oor Ayaseen
Savings Bank Department
Papua
WEE Ell
Depa Gerwinae Fo
Deniron Miller
Avon Bakery
Russell
Barnett
Barrow, Noseda and Co
Wellington Street
Perth
Charles Mille
M. Lyon
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
DOW Brin Galabry & Devlie, Proprietors
Tim. Harnell
Witzgerald Street
Tatyersalls
Hobart
Courtet Correatondeik GP
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