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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
2
The text reports Mr Watt's resignation from the Australian government after protesting the Brokers Pool plan for wool sales and a closed London market. It notes tensions over surplus handling, delayed missions to Britain, and possible government split or reconstruction as a result.
London cables report the resignation of Federal Treasurer W A Watt to the Prime Minister, a shock to colleagues. The rift is linked to the Wool Pool stance, with Watt seeking finality with Imperial authorities on the matter. The exact reasons remain unconfirmed, but the move indicates tensions within the government.
Railway timetable shows Katanning to Perth trains on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 am arriving Perth 7 31 pm Perth to Katanning trains depart 7 10 am arriving 8 58 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday Rainfall Sunday brought steady showers aiding farmers with readings at Badgebup 77 Broomehill 91 East Broomehill 142 Cranbrook 76 Gnowangorup 90 Katanning 102 Kojonup 84 Nyabing 87 Tambellup 124 Queensland Cabinet pledges 8 shillings per bushel on wheat this season Repatriation cinema listings feature The Test of Honor at Katanning Town Hall Lone Wolf s Daughter screens Saturday with Louise Glaum Stella K Mason appointed ranger and pound keeper at Plantagenet Road Board District Katanning residents warned about local issues and upcoming notices.
Katanning Cottage Gardeners' Society will distribute sweet pea seeds at Monday meeting. The leap year dance organized by local ladies drew a packed hall with songs recitations and thanks to the promoters the National Bank.
Sergeant-Major Mann M M tasked to helm the Prince of Wales journey from Katanning to Narrogin for Perth travel. The Prince left Port Melbourne aboard the Renown after a nearly three week Victoria stay en route to Sydney. Notables include A V McShane. the crutch-bound repatriation secretary out and about. Lieutenant Bert Hinckler, the Australian aviator, abandoned his England to Australia flight after Turin and returned to London. King Alexander of Greece resigned the throne to keep his wife, amid Greek republican sentiment. A special Scots Church service on Wednesday at 7 30 pm inducts Rev C E Hipwell into Katanning Parish. The service is led by Rev Alexander Crow and Rev J Haynes.
On Saturday 12th, Mr A Thomson opened the 220 ft Borleden Amelup Bridge over the Salt River. The event drew a large crowd and photo, then a public meeting urged reviving the local branch, discuss August conference topics, and oppose unimproved land tax on agricultural lands. Thomson highlighted that 500 acres across the river were sown to wheat thanks to the bridge.
In Gnowangerup the member met the Cottage Hospital Board committee and pledged to submit ideas to fit their funding. A public meeting chaired by J. McDor heard Thompson discuss farm issues and unimproved land tax while Underwood urged loyal association attendance. The party then travelled to Katanning after a long, eventful day and Thompson promised quick attention to settlers’ requests.
Foury handicap over 18 holes at Katanning Club produced a 4 score of 22 nett. Winners were Ross and Geo Anderson. Cards submitted included gentlemen.
Official notices in Melbourne confirm changes to the Commonwealth tour. The overland Adelaide to Queensland leg is scrapped and the Renown voyage begins Saturday. The Prince will reach Sydney June 16 and depart June 25 for Western Australia instead of Tasmania, with Western Australia delayed by a day. Tasmania visit remains July 19 to 23, then Brisbane by special train. Some Great Southern Railway towns are dropped to maintain metropolitan arrangements. The Royal children’s outing on the Prince’s birthday is hoped to proceed.
Land for general selection under the Soldier Settlement Scheme is listed for Kojonup and nearby areas. Locations include Kojonup Nos 7708 6711 6190 5957 and Plantagenet 3009 with acreages from 160 to 270 and prices per acre or payments to the Agricultural Bank. Applications must be made at the Government Land Agent Katanning.
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