Wheat market notes and local political labor happenings
The report outlines ongoing wheat market concerns for farmers and government actions on wheat delivery and payments. It covers local Labor Council activities in Ouyen and Tempy, road and hospital projects, charity donations, and mentions Prime Minister Hughes’ export plan for imperial wheat. It notes labor disputes of wheat lumpers at Numurkah, licensing changes, and forecasts for future grain shipments and sacks shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempy Hall
Political Labor Council
T. Gleeson
Cask Reconrer
R. Rewke
Messrs
M'Innes
W. A. Richie Attesdet
Quyen Tranche
Numurkah
Ausstralia
Weather clues hint at late summer in last week
Weather service notes show unsettled patterns last week with Saturday expected heat and light sprinkles. Dust storms or haze described alongside shifting patterns, suggesting lingering seasonal heat and uncertainty about the coming days.
Enlistment Cards Ordered Returned Under War Census Act
Reports of several meetings ignoring enlistment cards were deemed ill advised by Prime Minister Hughes. It was decided that options would be given to return cards to local councils or the war census. The minister stressed no altering questions and that cards must be returned by all addressed under penalties of the War Census Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Services Held
The annual services of the Methodist Sunday School were held Sunday with a children’s sermon by Pte. R. Vine and an evening address by H. W. Hughes on Making of a Prophet. Special hymns were sung. prize distribution followed with Mr. Hunt presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aioe
Het Om
Pte. R. Vine
H. W. Hughes
Hunt
Hughes
Pie. R. Vine
Miriam Johnson
Raby Creighton
Evelyn Nattrass
Dolly Harres
Johnson
Miss Perkins
Eva Vine
Witton Alloughby
Uctess
Galah Mechanics Institute Hosts Village Meeting
A Saturday Galah Hall meeting led by John Black approved a fundraiser poster showing Owen District Hospital and Galah Hall supports. Plans include a publican's booth, tender calls, and a varied contest program with sports events and a mid day lunch. Soldiers' return honored amid lively entertainment despite stormy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galah Mechanics
Macy
Warracknabes Snake Incident Sparks Local Mystery
A local correspondent reports a car trip with a moving snake tied to a motor party. The reptile frayed nerves as two travelers chose the train to Wassmack. The car reached the garage with one five footer slain by an unknown trigger. Smoke season noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassmack
Patriotic effort to fund hospital appeal discussed at meeting
A community meeting debated a patriotic fundraising drive to support a hospital project. Members considered postponing decisions and planned further talks to set a date for a future public gathering as they sought to raise funds through public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Oorny
Steele
gested—Foundation
Tistune
Oke
Asf
Old Pest The Rat Fruit Fy Desires a Cure
An entomologist reports on a mauve pest nicknamed Rat Fruit Fy that destroys fruits crops and vegetables. A memorandum from the Minister of Agriculture discusses the issue and possible control methods, with questions about instructions to experts and field workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aditrene
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Donald
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Easi
George Reid
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George Will Fort
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Sea Lake Farmer
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