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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
2
The article explains how forests yield tanning materials used in leather production, noting the global demand and Australia’s reliance on wattle bark and mallet tree. It traces export values from 1864 to 1914, shows a rise then decline in native bark usage, and links tanning-bark imports to local production losses due to poor forestry.
The article traces the decline of wattle in South East Australia and the rise of wattle bark exports in South Africa. It details mallet bark's boom and bust from 1903 to 1915, criticizes wasteful exploitation, and urges Parliament to authorize重新 planting and regeneration schemes to revive mallet bark production.
News and notes from Eastern States include a mail plail for Ka tanning on Saturday June 16 sup letters via Albany. The 307th Casualty List shows wounded Allan Angue, John Green Katanning, John Farebroker Smith Gnowangerup, Wilfred Langon Chas House Katanning, and severe illness. Enlistments for the week ending June show totals by town led by Fremantle, Northam, Bunbury, Katanning, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, with 122 total. Wheat scrip on the Sydney Exchange rose with 1915 16 quot ing 63d buyers and 7d sellers. 1916 17 at bid 8 12 per? cent. Scrip must be traded in definite quantities per regulations. For Children s hacking cough Woods Creat Peppermint Cte Ln Gd.
The piece notes Horace Dick Smith son of Mr and Mrs F E Smith Moosebing promoted to sergeant after enlisting two years ago and attaining corporal rank August 11 last year. He served in the machine gun section and earned a gold medal for shooting during training in Adelaide among 1200 competitors.
Caparition figures list numerous gallon capacities from 9 to 135 with prices starting at £5. Terms include attachments for power drive and WF required. Company names include ACW DOBRIF & Gu LTD and Perth Richardson & Qo Katanuing.
Mr W Drew of Farmers Mercantile recuperates after a recent accident with his car abandoned near a railway crossing. Upcoming sales include pot plants June 20 at Rechabite Hall Tambellup stock sale June 27, and a late J F Leh anon estate sale prior to Katanning stock sale June 21. Katanning Hockey Club lost 1 0 to The Smilers at Albany with a return match to follow. Katanning Police Court heard several civil cases with decisions reserved. Geraldton wool appraisal notes Dalgety & Co Ltd praising the Murchison wool district as a top Australian wool region.
A parliamentary conference discussed a national government platform including war resources finance production and arbitration. The meeting split after the Premier opposed elective ministry with Nairn chairing a motion that passed, leaving Cabinet action pending Tuesday.
Broomehill Road Board met Saturday June 9 with members Meyers McGuire Clayton Garrity Norrish Grover Fletcher Genoni Meyer present. W L Holly elected to fill North West Ward vacancy after J H Craig withdrew. minutes read. subsidy £59 credited. water tanks and wells to be vested under Road Boards from July 1 1917. ratepayers notified to pay rates and licenses promptly.
Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Health Commissioner advises anthrax to be classified as an infectious disease and all cases to be certified. Correspondence noted. finance cuts discussed including administration and health rate adjustments for next year.
A historical ad promotes Woods Grea Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. The notice highlights a single product at regular pricing and urges readers to purchase for relief.
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