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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
An extended critique of national finance and governance argues for decentralised government and reduced central control. It warns of costly projects and salary raises while urging responsible administration and local autonomy to curb waste and leakage in public funds.
News and notes report White House bargains offered by Birs and Malphais with inspection invited, a Katanning property sale to Mrs. E. House on Marracoonda road, and varied local items including wheat crop estimates, missing person alert, household sale reminders, hailstorm notes, immigration figures for West Australia, and other community notices from Geraldton to Katanning.
The Katanning Brass Band held its annual meeting on Thursday evening. Reports were read and adopted, officers re elected, and apologies noted for Patron Mr. F. R. Pirsee and Mr. A. Thomson. The secretary announced a healthier balance, praises for fundraising efforts, and plans for a forthcoming Bunbury band contest were deferred due to insufficient funds. The band reported eleven members newly recruited from local youth, with high pride in local support and performances.
Sir Tomph Cook warned the Pederer Government it risks exhausting resources and will require a loan of 15 million pounds early in the new financial year. He noted revenue for 1919-20 rose to 44 million with a 4 million surplus from 1917-18, but expenditure outstripped income, leaving an estimated deficit of over 2 million for the current year.
A list of sunrise and sunset dates for several dates in 20th century months. The entries include JUN He Tune 20 Monday July 20 Wednesday and other day labels with Austint 15 Thursday, September 17 Saturday, October 17 Monday, November 15 Tweeday, and December 15 Thursday. The fragment presents a date sequence without full context or locations.
Personal Mr. RT. McKay the Commonwealth Wheat Storage Engineer arrived for site surveys for local grain elevators at Fremantle and to meet Grain Elevators Company directors on related matters. Pupil entertainment in the week features Mex Hartnell and friends at a Thursday evening Punch's Extravaganza hosted by Exit Jay, with tickets available at Barkley’s.
Request for a Go Carte or Prambulator sent to W Zimpel Hay Street Perth to obtain a Perambulator Catalogue. Buyers can choose a large aflection upholstered in their color and a full assortment in all classes.
A meeting of the Incal branch of the Primry Producers Association is set for Thursday to select attendees for the Annual Conference and address key business items. The Hospital Committee convened at 2.90 and notes progress on local hospital efforts while football news highlights Wanderers, Broomehill, and Vocal club performances amid strong community interest.
The funeral of the late Charles Harry Ballyye was held on Saturday with many relatives and friends attending. He was 58 and long resident, a former gold miner and hotel keeper, later farming. Widow and five sons two daughters survive. Pallbearers included Linke Treasure and Eastman. Rev Harry Moore officiated. The other funeral for Samuel Bagg, 68, born York, moved here at 14, noted for kindness and humor. He leaves a widow two sons three daughters. Burial at RC Church and Jonal cemetery. Arrangements by J Squier Katanning.
A ladies stroke handicap was played at Katanning on Saturday with 18 holes. Notable scores include Mrs Clarke 101, Mrs Wingrove 67, Mrs Herder 70, Mrs Burnside 88, and Mr Pipme 78. Local contestants and placements listed in brief score notes.
Fragmentary text discusses a remedy for a cough and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The legible parts reference coughing, remedies, and sanitary terms, but the overall meaning and details are obscured by errors.
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