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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
A Katanning public meeting blasts the state wheat boards and commission over supply and demand control. Claims of mismanagement accuse government actions of inflating prices, importing inferior grain, and harming farmers and millers while seeking to curb speculation.
The piece reveals a dispute where two philanthropic mills press for government concessions to control wheat stocks. The Foodstuffs Commission’s powers are invoked to quiet rival mills and move all wheat to the two favored mills. Critics warn this would harm rivals and inflate freight costs across districts as prices or credits are indebtd.
The Belgian Fund sale organized by Tambellup Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society offers prizes valued well beyond ticket totals. Tickets cost one shilling each, limited to 2,000, with prizes including a large allotment at Broomiehill. Tickets available from W Raitt and King George Hostel, Mirampon, while Rogers will sell tickets at Woadanline. A separate notice urges orchard and grape vine registration by June 24 1915, with cards available statewide and fees due before registration. Royal Exchange Hotel lease and management pass to Mr W T Brunt, highlighting his renewal of the diving-room as a public supervision feature. Belgian Relief Ladies Committee plans a meeting to reorganize and bolster Belgian relief and Red Cross funds, conveying thanks to Mrs Crambrook for six months of service.
The Minister for Defence has called for 5,800 recruits weekly with Western Australia asked to supply 130 per week. The plan outlines recruitment targets across regions and aims to bolster national defence manpower.
At Gnowangerup Farmers Debtsitys Society meeting last Saturday farmers debated Perinalin versus bluestone pickling. Johnstone spoke for formalin claiming cleaner, cheaper, locally produced results with testimonies. Garnett defended bluestone citing quicker sowing and reliability under varied weather. Others voiced support for bluestone. Aylmore and Corbet supported formalin. Chair closed with thanks. next meeting will host Mr Alex Johnstone on measures.
Town officials and merchants have decided to close their establishments during lunch hour. The list of those backing the closure includes Ge A Parry Drew Robinson Dr John B Rowe Hawke Wee Parnings tile Union HC Marr V Harislinen Smith Gilles FF Dabsan G H Bennett Rawe Cs ALE Coles Growangerup But.
Reports from the region note sheep farmers suffering losses to feral dogs and talk of substantial rewards for dog scalps. Community action is urged to prevent further damage amid these concerns. Church news details visits and activities at local Methodist and Baptist congregations, including Rev. Barclay's mission talks and musical items, with upcoming ministerial visits scheduled for June.
The Kojonup branch of the ANA met at the Commonwealth Hotel on Saturday. W. W. Britston and W. B. Reid attended. Officers elected include President J. B. Massey, vice presidents T. Rogers and H. W. Jones, treasurer J. E. Jones, and secretary ER Flanahan. The next meeting is set for Saturday June 5 at 5 pm. The group discussed doctor support, new members were elected, and rain improved farming prospects. The Kojonup Rite Club event drew 30 competitors with Rogers scoring 99 and Rase 96. A euchre night and paddle shoot for a new cup followed, with Hunsier providing piano.
The report outlines livestock trades with sheep and lamb yarding, noting variable prices across yards. Prices for fat wethers and ewes are listed, alongside private sales figures ending June 1, with detailed bids and totals from Farmers' Mercantile Union and local yards.
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