Extraordinary Casualty at Beverly District Road Work
On May 28 near Thomas road in the Dale district a road worker Jackson reported to Beverley Police that his horse was shot dead while pulling a dray. Constable Smith investigated with a tracker. farmer J F Thomas admitted discharging a 303 rifle that morning, his shot striking the horse by the shoulder and exiting near the fifth rib. The owner offered to cover all expenses and replace the animal.
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Beverly
Road Board
Jackson
Beverley
Thomas’ Road
Dale
Leonard Smith
P.c. Smith
J. F. Thomas
T.J. Thomas
World War Era News From Briel and Beyond
Reports from Briel note ships under consideration for merchant tonnage postwar. U S War Secretary Baker says over 700 000 American troops to France with 7 315 casualties. Western Australia mails arrive in London. Customs bans magnetus named Bosch imports. Agricultural Commission cites 500 000 acres fit for selection. eight million acres deemed worthless in South West. A pewter Kaiser cup sold for Red Cross funds. Germany threatens reprisals over Rintelen case. U S replies with mutual risk. June wheat forecasts show harvest boom. vat crop projected at 1 500 000 000 bushels. Armament firms merge capital 20–30 million for postwar race. Australia’s population 4 935 311 with more females than males. W Zimpel advertises complete house furnishings and custom designs. Woods Great Peppermint Cure endorsed for night cough.
Jute Supplies Shortage Discussed in Parliament Australia
In the House of Representatives last week the jute supplies situation in Australia was reviewed amid near nationwide shortages. Western Australia reported only 14 of this season’s wool pack requirements. a Calcutta bound ship will bring 16,000 bales. Branbags hessian and sacking cloths are scarce. wheat sacks may tighten at harvest. The Commonwealth seeks Imperial shipping support to avert crisis. W Zimpel advertises low prices to maintain output and attract customers.
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Australia
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Western Australia
Calcutta
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Cartel
Aisa
Perth
Great Southern Herald” Office
Austral Terrace
Katunning
Sat
McKay
Adelaide Timber Co
Wilga, W
Jarrah
The
Western Australian Insurance Co
D.L
Briel
Board of Trade
Newton D. Baker
U.S.A
United States
France
American War Department
London
Customs
Mr. Jensen
Bosch
the Agricultural Commission
South West
Marshall
Red Cross Fund
Germany
America
Rintelen
W. Zimpel
F. & C. Piesse
Middle Yorkshire Boars
F. and
C. Piesse
Goodyear Motor
F. & C. Piesse, Rent Sti
P. A. Beeck
Saddle and Harness Mayer
Aaranni
Cc. J. Gunter
Remington Typewriter
E. C. Stott and CO. Furnival Chambers
St. George's Terrace
Herald” Printing Works
Katanning
W. P. Bird
Tailor and Mercer
Wagin
King George
Staten
Albion S
C. Edwards
J. Squiers
Clive Street
WOR Alliance Assurance
G. H. Day & CO
J. Mouritz
Waggon and Carriage Works
Argent Street
Retaining
Atamina
Wood & Son
Clive-street
J. F. Wanke
Austral Crescent
West Australia
A. Read
Carew Street
Melbourne
H. Corne
Great Southern Herald
W. M. Baker
Edward Gilbert
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