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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
2
The latest announcements indicate the Federal Government plans fixed export parity prices for mutton and beef. Critics warn price fixing is impractical, risking harm to producers as meat supply fluctuates with seasonal surplus and lean months.
The piece argues that artificial fattening distorts costs and that skins should be negotiated separately from export prices. It cites New South Wales pork disputes where producers gain less as bacon prices are fixed, warning producers bear the burden of government intervention in supply and demand.
The Katanning Provident Association reports 42 council meetings with average attendance above 17. Southern Farmers Ltd offers auctioneering through E A Clegg. A blouse week meeting is set for July 4 at 3:30 pm in the Town Hall to fund a ward for soldiers' children. Missing word reports Lance-Corporal Thomson missing, and Private Johnston wounded in France. Wool prices at Henry Wills and Co up for several growers. Repatriation Executive approves a council-recommended executive with Dr F M House and Mr Thomas Garstone appointed as government representatives.
A fragmented British diary line mocks social status and urges learning. It references a “Tontay be drosdnongist stoker” and a “mil lionary stockbroker” while urging readers to take Woods’ Life at Pepyermint Cure for a health boost.
Empire secretary of the Y M C A Mr Virgo visited Katanning to outline the Association work and appeal for funds. A afternoon reception by a ladies committee and the Road Board drew a large crowd. Virgo spoke on women’s war work, the huts, and funds needed, detailing support from Australia and overseas. An appeal raised £150 in minutes.
In a wartime lecture Mr. Virgo explains the YMCA as two separate bodies, one for peace and one for war. He notes no financial ties since three years ago and describes canteens supplying free comforts to front line troops, with large quantities distributed during Passchendaele and the Jerusalem advance.
An advertisement touts Hean s Tonic Nerve Nuts as a boon to growing girls from their teens, claiming they prevent anaemia and nervousness by nourishing the blood and nervous system. The product is sold by chemists at 3 shillings per box, two days supply, or six boxes for 17 shillings 3 pence.
The Minister for Agriculture approves a short course for farmers at Narrogin School of Agriculture starting the 15th proximo. The Wheat Belt Commissioner grants 25 mile rail travel concessions with a one month return ticket at single fare. Perth to Narrogin trains depart Mondays at 6.55 am and 3 pm. arrival at 5.55 pm and 11.53 pm. The 5.55 pm arrival will be met by a School vehicle if notified. The school lies about five miles from the station.
Heavy local rains have ended, wheat acreage is down while oats and fodder crops rise. Sheep feed crops and improved stock boost wool prospects. Agricultural Society backs Prize list. sheep section expected to draw keen competition. Rifle club regains activity with returnees. Capt G Hunter leads. Y M C A drive hopes for strong sheepman support and fund donations. Mugs Concert to showcase new talent. War-era members and Warmere Assoc host clothing and skirting demonstration by Mr Gallahawk.
A dated 2 April letter from Sir Maurice Hankey, War Cabinet member, to a relative, describes a tense Western Front while awaiting renewed heavy fighting and emphasizes the need for energy despite a lull. He notes visiting front-line areas and avoids making predictions about future battles.
Mr Tudor MHR addressing Fremantle claims wool merchants profited from war. He cites figures from June 30 1912 showing 93 million sheep and £22,600,000 clip value, then 76 million sheep with £45,600,000 clip value, arguing profits rose under wartime conditions.
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