Australian Metal Provident annual report 1918 figures
The seventeenth annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society shows in 1918 ordinary department new business of £7,981,170 from 22,458 policies, premiums £294,681, and war claims £767,147. Industrial department total new business £1,597,252, policies 4,002, with premiums £91,430. Funds total about £39.19 million with combined assets near £40.5 million. leading holdings include government securities and mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Society For
Wool Sale Report From London Office April 1919
Mesere Dalgety & Co report continued government wool sales since opening day with strong demand early, but merino and fine crossbred prices edged up against French competition. Exported lots to France, Belgium, and Italy expected around 10 000 bales. Notable prices included greasy wools with Australian Merino tops 40d–54d, inferior 21d–29 1/4d. crossbred ranges 17d–35d. New Zealand fine crossbred up to 42d. Some spectacular prices for Dunlop lambs and MR WARATAH line consignments, with Tarn Dale mark scoured hogget reaching 78 1/8d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mesere, Dalgety and Co., Ltd
France
Balxium
Italy
New Zealand
Sydney
Dunlop
Wool Sales Forecast Amid Shortage May Openings
A report notes sustained high prices likely through May sales opening on the sixth. Spinners expect to pay premium for limited good wools. Catalogued quantities include New South Wales 11 937, Queensland 450, Victorian 17 874, Western Australia ?, New Zealand 21 58, South Africa 1057.
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New Zealand
New South Wales
Queensland
Victorian
South Australian
South Afric
Acknowledgment of Hospital Fundraiser Support
Mrs Corbett thanks district supporters for donations sheep and produce to aid the town hospital event. She notes helpers organizers and donors including Mr and Mrs Dobson and others, mentions prize winners F J Gracock and H Stutley for the weight guessing contest 94 lbs.
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Rorwaram
Wheel Inting
Cupa
Art Union
Epinning Jeniers
Ae. Bell Ae
Clare
Pale of Poet Art Union
Avinors
Tolyaru
Grocock
Flowers Rise From Battlefields In Scarred France
In devastated French districts unusual flowers bloom on scarred surfaces and in shell holes. A London botanist notes weeds can germinate after up to sixty years buried underground, suggesting shellfire may expose dormant seeds and trigger new growth in former battle zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Reward Offered for Information on Sheep Thefts in Broomehill Area
A reward of £200 is offered for information leading to conviction and imprisonment of anyone stealing sheep from properties listed across Broomehill, Katanning, Kojonup, and surrounding districts. Contact listed names including F. J. Thompson, Thos. Anderson, A. E. Burt, J. J. Hardie, and many others at various farms and towns.
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Thompson
Nardlab
Broomehill
Thos. Anderson
Condeena
A. E.G
Anderson
Nurrawong
Carraluy
David Stewart
Pallinup
Broomehill T
Richardson
IL. House
Chilberton
Katannins
R. Clayton
Manton Vale
J. C. Warren
Dylisbing
Katanning
F. Meyer
Broomehit
Murray Bros
Booginup
Broomehill C
EB. P. Davin
Clear Hilla
N.L. P. Davie
Lindon
Gnowangerin
P. Richardwin
Gnowangerup
M. Corbett
Telgarup
Gnowancarup
F.M. House
Privett
Gnowangeruy
HW. Richardson
Gnowangerup RJ
N. Richardean
Gnowanseruy
D. Warren
Warnuminnup
Kutanning
Seaworth
Dareenuy
Kojonuy
Crane
Charsley
Nawip
W. H. Forbes
Ponnann
Katanakit
R.S. Bell
Weebury
Weodanine
Bignell Bros
Thelran
Kojo
J.r.patterson
Hope Farm
W Ondlaulling
James Bros
Bibiking
Katanoing
Maileup
Guowungerup
Palmirup Grazing Co
Palmirup
Kojonup
Rona
Rivaredate
Frankland River
Cranbrook
A. Nelson
M.F. Cavanagh
Dinainup Downs
Western Australia Directory 1919 publication promoted
The Western Australia Directory 1919 from H Wise and Co Ltd offers state wide street and alphabetical town directories plus a state Alphabetical Directory and Trades Directory. It highlights extensive coverage from Perth to Northam and Kalgoorlie with advertising advantages for businesses across 975 920 square miles.
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Messrs. H. Wise and Co, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Fremantle
Boulder
Claremont
Cottesloe
Coolgardie
Guildford
Kalgoorlie
Midland
Junetion
Northam
Western Australi
Western Australia
Alko ‘Represente
Mesere, H. Wise and Co. Limited
New Zealand
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Strain Claims
An old advertisement warns that overwork and worry strain the kidneys causing waste buildup in the body. Doan's Kidney Pills are marketed as quick aid for weakened kidneys, claiming relief from backache and urinary issues. The copy cites Foster McClane Co. at 315 Murray Street Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Doan
Pete
Foster
Murray Street
Ports
Bud
Pig Raising in Northam Promotes Efficient Pork Production
Mr. T. Wilding of Northam urges farmers to adopt crossbreeding and modern pig husbandry to standardize value, reduce feed waste, and boost profits. He favors Berkshire Tamworth crosses, outlines breeding criteria, paddock layouts, fodder like rape and peas, and the economic payoff of large-scale pig farming for export.
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T. Wilding
Northam
Northam Agricultural Society
Wilding
Berkshire
Tamworth
Cara
Yorkshire
Berkshires
Yorkshires
Taly
Wood's Great Peppermint Cure Advertised Cure All
An old advertisement extols Wood's Great Peppermint Cure as timely aid for the young and old during illness. It promises relief for coughs colds and general discomfort and positions the remedy as a dependable health aid.
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Australian Metal Provident
Guowangerup
Cottage Hospital
Keeley Bros
Clive Street
Federal Hotel
M. C. Dawson
Binder
Woolpacks
P.O. Box
Wawn
Mr. W. Cannings
Cut Back Road
Lisarow
Mya
V. A
Tate Tri
Brest
Robur Fea
E. White
W. Zimpel
Gouriony
Ank
Federal Clothing
Wade
West Australia
Austral Terrace
Hay Street
Jarrah
Vali Cving Nome
Hay St
Post Office Directory
Ss Robur
Robu
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