Hughes Announces British Purchase of Australian Wheat
The Australian Wheat Board meeting in Melbourne reports Britain agreed to buy hundreds of thousands of tons of wheat under a favorable price. The deal relieves Commonwealth tonnage duties and frees funds for next season’s crop. It eases freight pressures and signals strong farmer prospects amid good rains. Britain’s duty to Australia is cited as a reciprocal obligation.
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Melbourne
Australian Wheat Board
Mr. Hughes
Ife
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Bank
Hughes
Britain
Australia
Senator Russell's Position
Statement by Mr Hughes indicates the Australian Wheat Board, meeting today, would consider the proposals that Senator Russell favors, noting his support for a particular line of action on the board.
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Mr Hughes
Australian Wheat Board
Russell Aety
Moe
Silo Visit and Endorsements at Byfeld Farm
A small group toured Mr. A Byfeld's farm to inspect a silo for fodder as the district leader Hon J Mitchell praised the venture predicting butter production gains. G L Sutton the Wheat Belt Commissioner urged all farmers to adopt ensilage and ensure silos for year round stock feeding. Refreshments followed courtesy of Mrs Byfield.
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A. Byfeld
J. Mitchell
Byfeld
Byfell
G. L. Sutton
Wheat Belt
Byfield
Quality Suitability and Value in Hats by Carter and Co
The Northam millinery sale promises Quality in every model with perfect colour, shape, and style. Try on hats to feel Suitability then compare prices to confirm Value. Carter and Co guarantees to please every woman in the district.
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Carter and Co
Northam
Board comments on invitation to Senator for England trip
Thorn the Victorian Minister for Agriculture and vice chairman noted the board had invited Senator Russell to travel. Mr Hughes later said the matter heated up in today's meets and had not been decided at any meeting he attended. Russell, a ministry member, had not heard of the proposal beyond press reports and did not know the grounds for the suggestion.
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Thorn
Senator Russell
Hughes
Russell
England
Hagelthorm
Gested
Mets
Australis
St Luke's Day Services and Parish Activities Noted
The Anglican church announces St Luke's Day Holy Communion at St James Church at 7am next Wednesday, with a 3.30pm Mothers Union meeting, Litany, and Gift Afternoon to furnish stalls for the December 13 Christmas Fete. Also updates on Sunday School Teachers planning October 25 Spencer's Brook trip, Admittance Service for G.S. girls, Scout activities, and Sunday parish programs led by the Rector.
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St. James
Mothers Union
Spencer's Brook
Barlong
Tate
Mothers’ Union
Girls’ Friendly Society
Last lambing yields quadruple lambs in Tenindewa district
Mr W H Stokes, a Tenindewa farmer, reports a ewe born four lambs at last lambing. Two survive, two died soon after. He suggests such small flock yields would be financially better than rust-proof wheat experiments, noting Mt Stokes’s farm as an example.
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Geraldton
W. H. Stokes
Tenindewa
Mt. Stoke
Northam Community Sends Cigarettes To Frontline Lads
Major Milner appeals for tobacco for Northam lads at the front. The Pa consignment includes a Black Cat tin from Mrs Tim tt. Pte. Roy Mitchell, a Northam favorite, expresses gratitude for the gift saying Northam sent much to the front and he has had two months in camp in England.
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Northam
Harnett
Mitchell
England
National Service Opens in Connedon for Registration
Monday marked the opening day for registration of men aged 21 to 35 for Citizen Forces in Connedon. Lieutent Burch oversaw the tally with 67 registered in three days, only 6 deemed fit, 21 exemptions mainly for farm laborers. Exemptions to be reviewed Monday when the local camp opens.
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Connedon
Local man seeks commission after military college may
Mr J W Stubbs a local ind who grew up here and now holds a position in the AUF has gone to Duntro m Military Training College to qualify for a commission in the Forces. He is popular and well regarded by all who know him and is favored to rise to the top.
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J. W.stubbs
Lnd
AUF
Duntrom Militry Training College
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Imperial
Anglican Church News
James’ Parish
West Northam
Mra Haining
Shaw
Haining
National Service
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