Calls for Albany as natural export port to cut haulage costs
The article argues railway freight increases burden rural districts in Western Australia. It urges shifting wheat wool exports via Albany to reduce inland haulage, criticizing government policy favoring Fremantle and metropolitan handling. It warns prewar conditions may return unless Albany becomes key export hub for wheat and wool and notes wool market complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai Way
Costa
Albany
Fremantle
Australia
Grawera
For Influenza Colds Take Woods Great Peppermint Cure
An old remedy note advises using Woods Great Peppermint Cure to treat influenza and colds. It presents a simple domestic cure aimed at easing cold symptoms without medical supervision. The item reflects era attitudes toward home remedies and herbal preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Katanning Notes and Local Meetings Update
News and notes recount meetings for RSL Kakanning branch in the club room, a Katanning School football win at Katanning, and repatriation film showings at Katanning Town Hall. Also announced are the Local Committee annual meeting, junior football club formation with officers, a Katanning war memorial public meeting, and a farewell gathering for Mr. Orr at the school with town officials offering praise and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broome Hill
Katanning
Broomehill School
Bell
Local Sales and Shopping Notices Advertised
Forthcoming sales at Kojonup and Tambellup list 800 and 700 sheep respectively. W.G. Draw announces pot plants at the Mart on Wednesday. W Zimpel promotes affordable furniture showing strength and design. An ad promises quality furnishings for a small outlay and offers guidance for better home styling. Coughs and colds remedies are claimed to never fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wills and Co
Kojonup
W.G. Draw
The
Mart
W. Zimpel
Katanning Band Holds Annual Meeting in Town Hall
Katanning Brass Band held its annual meeting in the Town Hall with the full band present. The treasurer reported earnings of £161 10s 3d and disbursements of £85 13s 8d, noting £107 0s 2d spent on instruments and sundries and an overdraft of £10 11s 10d. Donations totalled £33 3s 6d, and engagements rose to £48 6s 8d, aided by a new bandmen’s contingency fund and a concert revenue of £29. The committee plans a recreation ground stand funded by a working bee and Road Board approval. Attendance was poor, with only 23 present besides bandsmen, but members praised the band’s service to Katanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. Thomson
M.L.A
F. T. R. Piesse
RL. Richardson
E Roge
M. Lebad
W. M. Baker
Sheridan
Friend
Katanning
Road Board
W. J. Rogers
Elections Elected Officers for Ensuing Year
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year Patron Mr F T R Plesse President Mr A Thomann MLA Vice Presidents Messrs Hicks Sonnaon Bark Bird Rogers Riohanieog Wanke Gare Cruttenden Maurits Gunter Groan Wingrove and A Pammont Treasurer Mr G Thomas Bandmaster Mr A J Morrell Solicitor Mr A D Smith Auditor Mr F M Joy Committee General Public Mess C Williams A Quering ton and B G Green The meeting concluded with thanks to the Treasurer Bandmaster Singham Secretary and the Chairman and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F, T, R. Plesse
A. Thomann
MLA
Messrs
Let Hicks J. Sonnaon
J. Bark P. Bird
J. Rogers
Riohanieog
F. Wanke
F. M. Gare
A. Cruttenden
J. Maurits
C.J. Gunter
BG. Groan
C.F. Wingrove
A. Pammontare
Tambellup seeks doctor offer amid resident shortage
Public meeting in Tambellup discussed securing a resident doctor with a £700 annual guarantee, including £100 government subsidy. Dr Lovegrove had previously declined due to military duties, and efforts continue to persuade him. Also reported is a dead rabbit found in a paddock from a recently burnt poison patch, prompting officials to investigate rabbit mortality and possible vermin rate hikes next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tambellup
Leveve
District Road Board
Lovegrove
Guarantes
Dutien
Cranbrook
R. H. Besson
Vivid blowfly scene contrasts with Woods' peppermint cure
A fragment portrays a blowfly on vibrant wing and a speaker deriding an unwelcome post, calling it a greater foe than other posts. It laments ailments like coughs and colds and invokes Woods' Great Peppermint as a remedy.
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Richardson & Co
Ketenning & Branches
Western Australian Insurance .c
Sheep's Rock
Thomson & Mebarry
Katanning Stocl & Trading Co. Ltd
Ron Gates
Belfast
Bostwoods
Ets
Ford
Dunlop Covers & Tubss Motor Spirits
OUS
Commercial Union Assurance CO. Ltd
Henry Wills: Co
Albany and Katanning
London
Shighest
Beauré
Narrogin
Sian
Prorins
Pys Jamas
Ruis
J. F. Wanke
Katannine
Anakura
Western Seeds Commercial Union
ST. Georges Terrace
Perth
George H Junnston
Katabbing Stock & Tradi ¢O., Ltd
A. J. Watt
AvsTaal Terrace
Karansinis
Galea
Martin B. Watts
Wagin
Kojunp
J. F. Filmer
B.v.sc
R.A.V.C
Carew Street
Eatanning
Kujunup
Broomehill
Andrews
Mattins
Litany
Kvensong Datative
Matting
William Burbidge
Hector
Kata Wing Baptist Church
Communion Marracoonda
Lareotfour
Tam Woodaatifing
MG Deflemien
R. Edmonde
M&th
Harry Moore
Palestine
H. Moore Kojonup
Smith
J. Woods Rockwell
C. E. Hipwell
Mae Salvation
Kechabite Hall
Salvation Meeting
Army Ensign Austic
Wica
Geo. Saunders
Pamily
Clive Street
Ito
Mitchell
News and Notes
R.S.L
Louise Glaum
Katanning Town Hall
Pauline Frederick
Committee of Repatriation
James Farrell
Walter Fewings
J. Barkley
Orr
Mr. Orr
Mrs. Orr
W. Pemble
Welcom
Mr. Belly
Katanning Brass Band
Thomson M.L.A
Receipta
Ralanos Ot Benk
Gooman
Town Hall
King’s Hall
Bendamen
Crowhurst
Sa Pie
Geo. Joy, Anritor
A Ed
Aratnorlan
G.thomar Mon Trams
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