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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR style text references a national government amid a dubious route settlement and public adoration of figures, with misnamed individuals and convoluted claims. It hints at alleged misrepresentation and state manipulation around inauguration, funding, and authority, but the passage is garbled and cannot confirm concrete events or dates.
The article argues the Nationalist Government was defeated, with Labor taking power, and condemns the West Australian newspaper for bias while forecasting further revelations on settlement costs. It critiques policy on group settlement near railways, high transport costs, and potential land taxation, urging prudent land deals and rail-aligned settlement.
Elder and partners hold molly sheep sale in Katanning Friday offering 160 sheep with prior error noted in the last issue. Katanning Brass Band to hold annual general meeting Monday June 16 at the Town Hall with a concert, public urged to attend.
Letter-writer WM. A. Todd of Kotanning criticizes Austin Chapman ex minister of customs for demanding prohibition duties on wire netting. He denounces protectionist views, argues British makers would not raise prices without output in Australia, and defends Australian farmers’ ability to compete and purchase materials. The correspondence date is June 7 1924.
The Salvation Army in Katanning outlines a Life Saving Scouts program to build manly Christian character among youths. 75 boys have advanced to the beginners test, with many applying for membership. a Town Hall event on Tuesday the 17th will feature the beginners’ test recital with drum and fire band.
B M Rischbieth wife of H Rischbieth of Cottesloe named to the Western Australia Veate Justice post. James Bell of Goowangerup resigns as Beane for the Kutan wine Mandeterial District. Mrs Jn Beapish of Northam visits Miss DeLisle at Wallleup then remains with Mrs House Katanning. Halfyearly music theory exam by Trinity College London held in Perth with 21 entrants. chairman Mr D Ith and secretary Miss Doris Vourteies present.
An unclear report mentions Mayo cid denial wink dates and a succession of tangled names. The text references a Flee iate G7 event, a Firth Mewent, and a Serviany OMe Te NWEELL without clear roles. Mentions of a gun, a netted item, and a financial amount hint at a political or criminal incident involving figures like Nap Hovit, Mr Ratby, and Hemet Bowe, but details remain obscured by corruption.
A representative described plans for a second advance to wheat growers under the Voluntary Wheat Pool. Trustees await Commonwealth approval for immediate payment, with current equity estimated at 4s 6d per bushel after freight deductions. interim statements to follow once a definite reply arrives. The pool has paid about 10,260,000 in wheat value out of roughly 15,000,000 bushels, keeping handling charges lower despite high exchange rates.
Golf notes report Katanning as champion with 1067 points, narrowly beating Pingelly 1071,Narrogin 1089,Wagin 1136,Albany 1061. Individual bests include T Eson 171 and Richardson 171. Katanning earns shield for the fourth straight year amid bogey competition results and upcoming club events.
Report from Saturday's stroke competition lists A and B grade winners led by Mrs Anderson and Mrs Walter with scores ranging from 75 to 95. A correspondent comments on Sabbath observance and golf as a Scots game, noting language around "keeping it holy" and the conflict between modern play and tradition.
Market and sale notices listing events across Kojonup Cranbrook Katanning and Gnowangerup with sheep cattle horses and farming plant items. Dates include June 12 13 20 and 27 with providers Henry Wills Co Wider Smith Co Limited Formby Brom Dalwety and Co Led Kojonny Market and Cranbrook Market appear among entries. Also promotes Mizl Class Household Pienitirs and Erett and a Great Peppermint Cure product listing.
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