Tambellup Times in Tambellup, Western Australia

Imperial Government moves on wheat as premiers meet in Melbourne

The report notes the Imperial Government purchasing both old and new wheat at satisfactory prices to be declared soon with advances for next season's seed ing. The Premiers' Conference opens in Melbourne to address recruitment and finance in progress with satisfactory arrangements. The Sydney Criminal Court convicts and sentences I W W ring leaders, describing them as criminals of the worst type. Sentences range from five to fifteen years penal servitude. Allied resolve remains strong though slower, with German retaliation in Romania to be paid for. Constantine's delaying tactics at Salonika exposed as his last trick. Western front reports limited fighting, with preparations evident in quiet. The Imperial Cabinet faces internal troubles best managed by strong leadership. Katanning honors its soldiers on leave, while Farmers Mercantile Union and Dalgety Co schedule stock sales. Both Houses adjourned to allow Prime Minister at Melbourne talks. Returned Soldiers' Association screens host to show Helene of the Chorus. Red Cross appeals for comforts for men in Fremantle Base Hospital and for Australian prisoners of Germany reliant on outside help. Ongoing timber industry slack leads to Wuraming mill closure with work promised for most workers. Martyn, photographer noted.