Germany and Kaiser Demand Ref reforms and Trial Debate
Reports from London and Frankfurt indicate German and Imperial factions press for reforms in the Kaiser and Crown Prince residence, while Württemberg asks Berlin to resist Allied demands to deliver German citizens for trial. Typhus rages in Moscow as Bolsheviks hasten evacuation and sell property amid fears of losing power. The Berlin deadline for the final Allied reply nears with talks seen as concessions but terms deemed degrading by many.
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Weimar
Germany
Independent Socialista
Wurtemburg
Hal
Berlin
London
Moscow
Willy Pansive
Von Ludendorff Interviewed by New York World
Berlin general Von Ludendorff criticizes President Wilson for failed promises at the Peace Conference. He says the Treaty terms are too harsh to enforce and would strip Germany of a sufficient army to keep order. He warns of unemployment if coalfields are cut off and suggests US economic control to help Germany recover.
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New York
Cyril Brown
Berlin
von Ludendorff
Wilson
Germany
Upper Silesia
Sear
United States
Clive Street Crossing gains arc lamp for night safety
After a long push by this journal the Railway Department allows an arc lamp over Clive Street Crossing to improve night visibility of the permanent way. The current lamp is stronger than ordered and a 200 candle power unit will replace it when available, marking a move away from dangerous gloom despite not yet formally approved by the Inspector.
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Clive Street
Railway Department
Eit
Rovers Face Woodanilling Test in Saturday Fixture
Rovers travel to Woodanilling to meet the local eighteen at 2 pm with a 16 man squad led by Fleay Jones Forbes Hall Woodcock Mottam Sampson Blurton Haddleton Norrish Hawtin Gilbert Thomson Justins Slater Crutenden MacKay Smart. Wanderers meet Broomehill at Katanning Recreation Ground with 3 pm start. The dairy produce scheme is set for wider circulation to co operatives and proprietary firms.
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Rovers
Woodanilling
Cura
Mill Corner
Fleay
Jones
Forbes
Hall
Woodcock
Mottam
Sampson
Blurton
Haddleton
Norrish
Hawtin
Gilbert
Thomson
Justins
Slater
Crute Tenden
MacKay
Smart
Katanning Recreation Ground
Wanderers
Broomehill
Forthcoming Sheep Sales By Dalgety Co Kojonup Katanning
Dalgety and Co limited announce two June sheep sales in Western Australia. A Kojonup sale Thursday features about 1,600 mixed sheep. Katanning sale on the 18th, in conjunction with Henry Wille and Co, offers around 16,000 locally grown sheep. Sheep drafted in lots, railway despatch arranged, rainfall improves prospect for farmers to replenish flocks.
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Dalgety and Co., Limited
Kojonup
Katanning
Messrs
Dalgety and Co
Henry Wille and Co. Fin Conjunction
Railway Department
Henry Wils and Co
Havs
Messhs, Holly & Anderson
Bayer
Returning Troops Leave Albany for Parade
Three officers and 110 other ranks were taken from quar antine at Albany after three days of precautionary detention. The troops entrained for Parth and Sestatium, with a large crowd at the station platform. Katanning hosted the troop train committee as they arrived at 6 p.m. Flight Lieutenant Edgar Swain, Lieutenant Ernest Shacklock, and Lieutenant Smiles were among the officers. The detachment thanked Katanning for its reception and care.
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Es. Commonwealth
Albany
Parth
Sestatium
Katanning
Rainfall brings broad relief yet uneven across districts
The report notes recent rain fell unevenly with Katanning at 96 points and Kojonup 101, Broomehill 79, Gnowangerup 60 while June's rainfall remained only 54 points. In the district ploughing lagged but feed and sheep are improving. farther north the dry season left scant feed. The warm ground could boost feed and crops for a good season.
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Katanning
Great Southern
Kojonup
Broomehill
Gnow‘angerup
Peculiar Motoring Accident in Boulder
From Kalgoorlie comes the report of a motor accident under peculiar circumstances. Mayor Beaton of Boulder was driving home when a loose horse dashing across the road caused a tram to swerve and collide with the car. The horse struck the windscreen, damaged the mud guard and lamps, then trotted away unharmed. No injuries to occupants.
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Kalgoorlie
Boulder
5. Beaton
Returned Soldiers from Perth Trip and Local Goods
Returned soldiers include T Watkins H Fildes Horace Tyler and Percy Creeper who travelled with the quota from the Commonwealth. W Lewis returns to Katanning by Perth train Sunday morning. At Gilbert's Pharmacy an English steel helmet a gas mask and a German revolver souvenir are on display. W Zimpel chairs promoted as comfortable for relaxing and reading with no charge to try.
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Ane
T. Watkins
H. Fildes
Horace Tyler
Percy Creeper
Commonwealth
W. Lewis
Katanning
Perth
Mr. Gilbert
Spencer
Gnowangerup Hospital Day Raises Funds for Perth Childrens Hospital
A committee led by Mrs. M Corbet held a June 2 event in Gnowangerup to fund Perth Childrens Hospital and a local hospital project. The Mock Court drew many attendees, with Mr Corbett as judge and Mr W G Drew auctioning donations, helping raise close to £400 for the cause.
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M. ‘Corbet
Perth
Corbett
W. G. Drew
Devotion to Duty by Sergt Norrish of Broomehill
The official record notes Sergt J R Norrish of the 16th Battalion earned distinction for gallantry at Wairs and Hamel east of Corbie on July 4 1918. He went over with attacking waves and attended to many wounded under heavy fire, then carried wounded through enemy fire to evacuate them to the Regimental Aid Post. He is strongly recommended for distinction.
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Dick” Norrish
Broomehill
J. R. Norrish
Bat
Wairs
Hamel
Corbie
Waire
Hamel Woods
Gear box lubrication and wartime vehicle policy urge restraint
Motorists are told not to fill gear boxes fully as England tests show three quarters full transmits far more power. The British Government bans sales of cars, wagons, and tractors for war service, with allocation decisions by the War Office and surplus vehicles offered to states for agriculture and development. plus local timber promotion for jarrah furniture from W. Zimpel and display of dining and bedroom suites at his warehouse.
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England
War Office
Army
Post Office, Commerce, and Interior Departments
W. Zimpel
Long-distance voyage tragedy nets English bulls to Argentina
The Breeders Gazette reports nine English Shorthorn bulls bound for Argentina were aboard a steamer torpedoed near Europe. Six swam to Ireland 50 miles away, three to Scotland 100 miles away. One died on arrival. Two bulls with tags were recovered and sent again to Argentina, but the ship was sunk and they were lost.
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Chica-Go
Ireland
Scotland
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