Wheat Commission to present first report within weeks
The Wheat Commission aims to submit its initial report to the Government in two or three weeks. The inquiry will not finish this session but the commission will likely travel to the countryside to gather evidence from farmers. In other news, Crown Lands receives tips Scots to settle fishing industries in Kangaroo Island and near Wallaroo or Port Adelaide. A letter from a top Adelaide journalist praises the paper’s public service and influence on local prosperity. A clearing sale by auctioneer B F Murphy is set for Nov 4 at Ratcliffe's Hall, with livestock, farm implements and township allotments offered at new saleyards behind the ring.
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Wheat Commission
Fisueratas
Crown Landa
L. O'Loughlin
Kangaroo Teland
Seddon
Wallaroo
Port Adelaide
Adelaide
Pinaroo
B.F. Murphy
Constantine
Ratclif's Hall
Murphy
Publication of sanguinary details to curb suicides urged
A discussion argues that publishing graphic reports of personal crises and murders may influence some readers to self harm or commit murder. If circumstantial evidence shows harm, such reporting should be prohibited.
War Time Tax Provisions Read Justified in Amended Act
Bill to amend the Pinaroo Railway Act proposes changes to section 260 allowing surrender of agreements under section 8 on payment of war fees and creation of new agreements dated from September 1, 1908 with credits for prior payments toward land purchases. Quadrille series ends with a lively song night at Rateliff's Hall drawing a strong turnout.
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Rateliff
Lameroo Institute Interest Meeting Poster
Lameroo Institute plans are announced for an institute building in Lameroo. A meeting is set at Methodist Hall on Saturday to discuss the project with organizers R. TF Muxexy and BR A. O'Connor.
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Lameroo
R. TF. Muxexy
BR. A. O'Connor
Railway League formed as committees name members
At a Saturday meeting committees appointed to form the Railway League and nominate members. The following are named as officers and representatives: W. H. Skinner R. A. O’Connor F. W. Hime G. A. Wittwer J. B. White R. Walsh sen. A. Townsend A. Koah and F. Thyer. A newspaper representative is requested to attend each meeting. Public meeting planned for tomorrow night at 6 in Lameroo Methodist Hall with all interested invited.
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Raiuwar Lavous
Mousra
White
Wittwer
Koch
Railway League
Mesers
W. H. Skinner
R. A. O'Connor
F. W. Hime
G. A. Wittwer
J. B. White
R. Walsh
Sen. A. Townsend
A. Koah
F. Thyer
Lameroo Methodist Hall
Correspondence to the Editor on Earnest and Institute Fate
A reader defends against personal attacks in a letters page, noting schooling cost the writer nothing and insisting Earnest should have acted earlier on the Institute matter. The correspondent mocks Earnest and Harnest as a giant intellect while defending open confrontation and plain speech in public issues.
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Narnest
Harnest
To Correspondents Discostep Letter Response
A short editorial rebuke to correspondents who used vulgar language. The letter accuses critics of vulgar abuse and states that such letters are sent to the w p b, promising removal from further publication. The tone is stern and satirical.
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W.p.b
Advertisement letter snippets show customer praises and orders
Extracts show feedback on packing and delivery to distant customers, confirmations of payments, and praise for low prices and quality. Mentions Wentworth New South Wales and Eaithburg with dates 1906 and 1908. Ad highlights furniture and household items with delivery to railway stations.
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Lion Timber Mills
Richard Hensy
Bouse
Lameroo Institute
Buchanan’s Whisky
W. P. Auld & Sons, ‘Gis
F. H. Edwards & Sons
Hudunda Farmers’ Co-operative Society, Ltd
Lamer90
Jockey Club
Ratolif
Lamenco
Pinatoo
Gawon Pontrica
Bates
Lamerco
Pinarco
Calgary & Co
John Poulton and Sons
Pinarco News
Jno
Mon Mana
Institute
Enders
Lameron
W. H. Bartsch
Hooper
the Home Makers
Hindley& Leigh Streets
A.A.B
Wentworth, N.S.W
M.W. Eaithburg
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