Repurchase Estate Lands Discussed by Federal Officials
Hon H B Lefroy and Mr J Cunningham visited Towartharra to address primary producers. The master pledged re inspection and re classification of repurchased estates on new valuation. Definitions of first class land proved elusive, with guidance noting decent cultivation and climate could justify class as first class. Poison lands and the Assistance Board circular requiring 230 acres per farmer were also debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ister
H. B. Lefroy
J. Cunningham
Towatharra
W. H. Sheehan
Mveisibility
Sheehan
Farmers Seek Cheaper Telephones for Rural Areas
At the Geraldton producers conference a deputation urged affordable farming telephones and country extensions. Inspector Barwick said policy not his to decide but promised to report proposals. the department could add wires on State railway poles with rental, weighing the financials. Consideration was given to extending services along the Wongan Hills and Geraldton Mullewa rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Messrs
Garson
M.lc
Cunningham
M.la
Smith
Foot and Bridge
Barwick
Tarwick
Edttlers
Fettle
Wongan Hills
Geraldton-Mullewa
End Stationers Shop Changes Hands
Mrs A E Stanbury announces takeover of the End Stationers Shop and Newsegency from Mr A J Castleside. She asks for support from Westenders and others and promises strict attention to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stanbury
A. J.castleside
Westenders
Prove All Things a London Marquis Offers Sovereigns for Five Shillings
A London Marquis offers sovereigns for five shillings but finds no buyers. An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs H J Cooper of West Northam praising relief from kidney trouble after using four bottles. The ad claims kidney pills restore function and urges purchase from Foster-McClellan Co. 313 Murray Street Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiaw
London
Dean
Twan
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-strest
Perth
Doan
Trench Superstitions Reveal Rum Jars and Mascots At War
Report on British Army beliefs shows soldiers clutch rum jars as safety talismans and fear being hit when carrying them. Mascots from rosaries to trinkets like a black cat or German button are common, with men insisting luck and protection depend on these charms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Fire week personnel and insured sums listed
The record lists multiple locations and names such as Higgs, Ban... Benjabering, Lear, Cousins, Robinson, Conderdis, Harria, Banfield, Massacielli, Laird, Wellman, Eaton, Gardiner, and Lewis. A security to policy holders amount of £601,7594 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conderdis
Harria and
Banfield
Dulbilling
H. H. Massacielli
Dalwallinu
Jas, Black, Dangin
J. Laird
Doodlak
Geo, Wellman
Goomailing
M. Q. Eaton
Sclerherrin
Geo
Gardiner
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Nea
Trench
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Gsomalling
London & Lancashire Insurance
Viking House
William-street
T.c E. Harrisson
Ueek
J. Higgs, Baande
H. B. Benjabering
H. A. Lear, Bolgart
Wm. Cousins
Buntine
Chas, Robinson
Lowesp
Meckering
Rhodes
Merredis
Jaskeemt Morowa
B. W. Prater
Northam
John Purest
Quairading
S. C. Dall
Quellington
S. Gente
Lewis
Race Books
Vvdgers
Northam Courier
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