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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
2
News and notes from Katanning and region detail a record seed wheat price at Riverview clearing sale near Rugowia New South Wales. Other items include Public Works tender acceptance for Katan ning School expansions, land open for selection Kojonup, and local notices on road board elections, employment adverts, and upcoming cinema and racing meetings.
The Minister for Lands announced a government plan to vigorously develop the timber sector and farm 6,000,000 acres of forest lands. The notice marks a bold push for reforesting and industrial expansion tied to agriculture and wood products.
The Prince of Wales postpones his Australian arrival by a week, forcing itinerary changes across states. After completing Victorian duties last Saturday, the Prince will now reach Perth on June 30 with possible minor alterations. Albany reports uncertainty on ship arrivals and stay lengths as officials await further guidance and expect a modified program.
Perth reports no further announcement on royal visit plans. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is said to be taking his week’s rest in Melbourne incognito with no public arrangements disclosed.
During the Prince of Wales visit plans emerge for wooden casket addresses from Australian grown timber. Each state suggests a wood type to be used in caskets. Wagin Council to present His Royal Highness with a curly jam walking stick carved from local timber.
A brief note discusses timing and shaving headings for matter of interest, noting that some items may be delayed or adjusted to fit publication priorities. The message touches on editorial constraints, consistency in style, and the challenge of scheduling notices within allotted space.
Perth hosts a May 3 meeting to form the 10th Light Horse Association for ex members in Katanning district. Members urged to send names and 5 shillings for a year’s subscription to J F Ladyman at Carrolup. A July 3 review offers returning soldiers priority, with free railway passes and tickets at stations on discharge proof. Deadline for names is June 15, with date to be announced.
Community notices list Nurse McLaren as new head of Gnowan Cottage Hospital succeeding Sister Couper. Also reported are death of Mr. Tunney at Bohemia Hotel Perth after typhoid and nervous illness, brigadier general Wisdom linked to Victoria police post, local injuries from a log incident, Governor of Commonwealth Bank renamed Sir Denison Miller, and a Sunday divine service at Charry Tree Pool with invitation to all residents.
The Katanning and branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a social and dance at Town Hall on Thursday to thank Welcome Home Committee members and relatives of returned soldiers for organizing successful socials. W J Cobb acting for Dr F M House praised the committees and the League's efficiency. Local dignitaries and MPs responded, with dancing, music by S V Squirrell, MC B Greed, and musical numbers by Clegg and Warren. A dainty supper followed and the event closed near midnight.
A severe wheat shortage grips Capetown with only three months of supply on hand South Africa faces a tighter position as Argentina bans exports The price rises noted at 95 a hag In Kalgoorlie a conference urged the Prime Minister to protest salary hikes for Federal members and the State Premier to oppose State Parliament increases
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