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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
The entry lists calendar dates and moon phases such as Full Moon and New Moon, then notes a health remedy claim for sores bruises and burns. It references Harries Males but offers no verifiable context or modern medical guidance. The piece reads like a dated almanac combined with an herbal or folk remedy note.
A district meeting heard Mr J W Jynes speak on barley conditions. Weather reduced malting quality while Duckbill was common. early sowing favored by many, with wind and caterpillar pests affecting yields. Milicent and Milicun crops discussed, manure leaching on heavy rain, and Moorak's late sowing yielding better samples.
In clear conditions a large crowd watched North defeat South 49 to 18 at Katanning recreation ground in a hard fought second meeting of the season. North used two new players Hunt and Bryles as skipper G Patterson and Wingrove were absent, while South fielded promising recruit Leslie.
The contest at Katanning Ground on Saturday promises a ding dong struggle as Broomahill and Rorth vie for season momentum. North will chase from Strickland Joy Peterson Ring Treasure McEwan Hain Henry Jones Hugh Jones Hunt Shaw Fustitts Wingrove Manton Haddy Gilbert Thomas Styles Delaney Cory Spackman Rendell Gilchrist.
Fragmentary text shows a xed chess styled schedule with rounds on Saturday and repeated order across rounds. Names appear garbled but reference Northh ye South ania ti Natil Broomall SM Decomalill vy. No clear outcomes or locations emerged.
A special train carried over a hundred enthusiasts as the Wagin footballers and tennis players arrived in Katanning for a large gala day. The perfect weather drew one of the season’s largest crowds to the event.
Katanning defeated Wagin 6 goals 7 behinds to 5 goals 10 behinds in a high spirited inter town game. Lewie and Strickland starred for Katanning while Wagin pressed hard in a crowd pleasing match witnessed on Proclamation Day with both teams heavier or quicker than their opponents.
The Treasury reports May revenues of £41,802 against £401,639 in May last year, while expenditures reach £452,614 versus £428,897. The month’s deficit is £34,817, widening the accumulated deficit to £527,598. For the ten months ending May, revenue totals £4,421,999 and expenditure £4,637,581, compared with prior year figures.
The West Australian correspondent notes brisk competition for merino wools with multiple secured lots selling around 2s 4d, pleasing owners amid strong American competition for greasy merinos. New Zealand and Australian wools were generally good, while the cane variety fared poorly. Cape wool remains scarce in Bradford and Cape lots held value near Australian levels, with merino wool selling from WD to 1s 4d over March sales.
Prices for merino wools remain buoyant as demand shifts from Bradford and Scotland to America. Higher wool values are expected to pressure profits for buyers, with strong activity in half-breds and crossbreds. American buyers lead, while French demand lags. Prices for crossbreds and scoured wools hold near closing March levels, with notable gains in special high grade lots.
A 1913 film depicting the American cowboy’s perilous skills is to be shown at Mechanics Institute in Katanning. The feature captures rough riding, raw spurring, and events where cowboys and cow belles chase fame from across northern states, offering a high tension, action packed showcase praised as a sensational Picture.
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