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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
2
A fragment from a historical advertisement shows fabric options and prices. Items include 30 inch longcloth described as very special and B/LI chosen, 40 inch colored linen at 1/64 yard, 54 inch white sheeting at 1/11, a 3 yard mat for summer weight, and men’s underpants priced at 3/3.
Sunday service notes include Long Service at Clive Street Katanning with a talk Armageddon the Last Great Battle Where and When will It be fought All welcome. Also entries for Broomehill Sunday School at 10 am and Divine Service at 1 pm Flat Rocks and 7 30 pm Divine Service led by Rev M J McMillan. The Salvation Army item notes a meeting in Rechabite Hall.
The article outlines the grave danger of rinderpest in dairy herds near Fremantle, tracing the disease's origins from China and Central Asia to Europe. It notes its highly infectious nature, historic spread across continents, and long history of devastating cattle losses, emphasizing the threat to Australian livestock.
The article details historic rinderpest outbreaks from 1700 to the 19th century across Europe and Africa, noting vast cattle losses and economic impact. It cites veterinary advances, methods of control, and the threat to industries, with quotes from Major Le Souef and references to quarantine measures and contact destruction.
Advertisements report Mr J A Garr selling goods between one and two o clock this Saturday at Mill corner. The item notes optician Holman visiting Katanning weekly and offering consultations at the Federal Hotel. It lists a 18 mile race nominations from Piara Monument to Grover’s gate and back with several runners, plus a fatal accident in Northam involving farmer Richard Gray. It covers Wanderers cricket selections for a match with Rockwell, and discusses wool production notes in Paley district and broader Western Australia interests.
The Katanning committee for the Save the Children Fund urges subscriptions to £100 for a Katanning Kitchen. Donations already logged include Richardson and Co £5 A J Washington Mrs E McGowan and others. A quiet meeting is set for Friday at 9 p.m. in the Town Hall with a sacred concert Sunday at 6 p.m. to raise funds.
A large audience at Reeds White Hall attended a farewell social for Bro W Bray hosted by LOR and ANA lodges. Speeches praised his steady work for Friendly Societies and Australian Natives Association, with gifts of a gold chain and sleeve links presented in recognition of his service.
Health official Harrop of Geraldton lists cattle rinderpest symptoms including high fever up to 108 degrees, incuba tion six to nineteen days, nasal and eye discharges, ear posture, and severe diarrhea with mucus. He urges local health authorities to be notified immediately of any suspicious cases among cattle.
Monday report from Losdon College of Music notes Mr Haydn K Hardwick conducted a rat examination at Chasey of England Gitte Aohoot. Candidates prepared by Montage Wilson achieved an average of 85 percent with standout violin marks by Elonnatary Grade pupil Rath Baptel and Primary Grade recipient Audrey Wilenn. The article also mentions the death of Rothwehild in England and probate figures for Penleigh Boyd related to a fatal motor vehicle overturn incident.
The notice stresses that bowel complaints threaten child health and urges prompt care to prevent a larger outbreak. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the quickest safe medicine when used as directed and warns against delays. It also notes shifts in barley sourcing impacting Australian barley and foreign buying patterns.
Fourteen spesehas on Wednesday and fifteen on Thursday align with Lloyd George's Lancashire tour. Lord Dirkenhold opens an election swing in Lasedabirn and will speak after Lloyd George. Addison accuses Labor of appealing beyond Liberalism while Labour is labeled a broader appeal. Liberal candidate McCurdy in Northampton uses a shopfront platform to pledge to raise the price support for homewives.
London dispatch reports Lord Derby opening in Lasanalire asserting Australia will become the American of the money and must have capital to produce coffee for Lancashire mills. If Australia cannot supply, England must provide the capital.
Mr Maney Prime Minister of New Zealand shows support for the Belfast birth free trade system, aligning with British interests and people. The fragment hints at trade policy debates affecting Britain and its people.
A Melbourne message reports a court order against George Forben and Gippalund farmers for a fire that damaged adjacent property. The decision requires payment and compliance with local property duties. The case involves Ratanning Cottage Gardeners Association.
The Katan Ning Cottage Gardeners Society met in the Parish Hall on Monday November 19 with Archdeacon Burbidge presiding. The secretary reported steady meetings but noted lapsed interest due to water shortages and a poor autumn show. a reliable water supply next summer was seen as key to reviving plans. Members favored continuing monthly meetings and aiding future work while officers were thanked for support and efforts. The election produced the president and vice presidents, with the evening concluding after prize announcements and praise for cooperation.
A readable string lists upcoming December auctions and sales at Katanning and Cranbrook. It mentions furniture and miscellaneous goods by Henry Willa and Co and J Carr furniture, with dates December 5 to 21. It notes sheep, cattle, pigs, horses and other stock, plus markets at Kulthup, Weatralton, Cranbrook and Darwaater with specific days.
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