Sugar Shortage Relief Delayed by Shipping Strike and Policy
The Western Australian sugar famine eased briefly with the Dimboola delivering 500 tons but the Commonwealth Price Fixing Commissioner urges reduced consumption, especially for beer brewing. The article traces beet and cane sugar history, trade policies, and wartime disruptions shaping current shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
England
Europe
London
United States
India
China
Britain
Germany
Austria
Joseph Chamberlain
West Indies
Queensland
Ford
Eee
Dutch East Indies
Becaus
Java
Merodanus
Aras
Spain
Venetia
Barer
Nagar Teidey
Soldiers Parcels and Australian Comforts Fund
The Postmaster-General states the Australian Comforts Fund cannot forward parcels addressed to individual soldiers. Relatives must post parcels to Australia. Additional freight is available for hampers, aiming to reduce delays and ensure mail reaches trenches on outgoing steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Webster
Australian Comforts Fund
Webster
Australia
Fremantle Wool Merchants Propose Government Clipping Reform
A Fremantle wool merchant with 15 years in the trade urges that wool clips be classed by local wool merchants rather than the government. He offers thorough skirting reclassification and packing into government sized bales at a lower cost, claiming improved value of at least £3 per bale. He signs as W J Stewart agent for Northam and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Geraldton
By Good Security R D D Lane Folictpor Git Alling
A fragmentary item notes a security related topic linked to R D D Lane and an unclear phrase Folictpor Git Alling. The text provides no clear event date location or organizations beyond personal names.
Grocery price list featuring household staples and provisions
A historical price rundown lists items from B P Chidlow such as Bird Seed 8d packet Groats 10d tin Pears Soap 6d cake and Sunlight Soap 1s. It notes Beechams Pillars John Ball Rolled Oats 6d bag and Dried Peaches 1s 1d, with numerous figures for milk biscuits candles and canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham’s Pillars
John Ball
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Texas
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Kalgoorlie
Weat
Charles Horman
W. J. Stewart
Northam and Districts
Racer
R. D D. Lane
Avon
Appleton
Courier Office
B. P. Chidlow
Hotel
Nungarin
A. OC. Meccorry
Salasey
Devlin
DOW Brin Proprietors
Rma
Tim. Harnett
Witegerald-Straet
Kortham
woBale Hairdressing
Wales
Tatlersalls
Hobart
G.P. All Svents
Privels
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