Government Missteps Halt Financial Recovery
Geraldton Express warns that the government has failed to fix the financial crisis, noting a deficit rise from under 1 million to over 3 million since June 1916, with two months showing a 237,000 deficit. It argues for strict expenditure control and broader measures beyond taxation, criticizing mismanagement and delayed repatriation of soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaddan
Lefroy
Noris
Mitchell
Geraldton Express
Praise of Woods Peppermint Cure and Paper Closures
A quirky verse hints at a tonic named Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The text laments rising paper costs forcing papers to shut and a Queensland journalist quitting after the Herald folds, boasting of spurning town readers and vowing to leave.
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Teanvass Arcuid
Queensland
Herald
A Hint of Value From Doan's Kidney Pills Appeal
Mrs. H Crawford of Fremantle claims long running back pains and kidney trouble disappeared after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She reports permanent relief for eight years with renewed praise twelve years later. The remedy sells at 2s 6d a bottle, six for 15s 8d, via Foster McClellan Co., 313 Murray Street, Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-street
Perth
Sheep on the farm by Mr Ben Watson in 1916 17
Mr Ben Watson told Crystal Brook branch of the South Australian Bureau that in 1916 he bought 2003 year old owes from a northern station at 22s 6d each and four rams at L448 each. Lambing began in March 1917 with Leicester crosses maturing first. First spring lambs were sold August 1917 for 25s 6d and October for 26s. Twenty two lambs kept for breeding sold for 28s each. In March a draft of fresh lambs weighing 46lb dressed sold for 28s 6d per head. Heavy Shropshire cross lambs sold for 30s. Buyers said leg weight affected price with larger legs sold as mutton. From 220 ewes start of last season 250 lambs were scared and 196 were sold for L267 with wool at 134, total L16 6d per ewe.
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Ben Watson
Crystal Brook
Shropshire
Adelaide
Barmera Wells Best Silver Steel Mould Note
Barmera report highlights a best silver steel mould option with versatile use. Local notes commend its durability and potential applications across tasks. Community tradespeople discuss ease of handling and long term value.
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