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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
2
A discussion reveals a politician pressed the Lands department to reject a recommended route to favor a landowner voter from Wagin. Officials show weakness to political pressure, suggesting roads could be diverted similarly, raising concerns about railway decisions and public needs.
At a Katanning Board meeting the value of political pull sparked debate over road routes to a hall church and school. Inspectors found the longer private-property route impractical and costly. the direct route, though protest noted, served more residents and was preferred for survey despite opposition. Delays followed as discussions continued.
A busy Katanning column lists a furniture sale by Mrs Clark at Clyde Street tomorrow at 2 p.m. plus a new Government Savings Bank branch opened at Kendennup with De Garis Kendennup Co as agent. Local court charges, half holiday decision at Dumbleyung, kerosene price fixings, Ugly Men's Association labor depots, and a cinema program at Katanning Town Hall are noted along with railway and road news, education commission tours, a new state movement meeting July 4, and various local sport, trade and weather items.
Friday afternoon at Grover’s car Tom Wilson 19 son of Dr Wilson staying with his grandmother Mrs Grover at In Aimup suffered a badly broken right arm treated at Katanning Hospital. Bishop of Bunbury to hold Confirmation at St Andrews Church at 7 30 pm with communion. United States Railway Labor Board orders 12 percent wage reduction affecting 31 railway unions. payroll impact 400 million dollars annualized. Great Peppermint Cre for coughs and colds.
The Busia sails today from Albany to South Coast ports with E. Per eis heading the expedition. The party includes T. Grill and G Ridley, long involved in state ventures, plus two promoters’ sons, Perkins and J Martin. Machinery is heavy and unloading relies on Captain A E Douglas of the Fuck. A inland advance by horse teams will follow after setup.
An elderly farmer, Mr Richard Shackley aged 80, died after his horses bolted while plowing near his Katanning home. His son Walter freed him from the plow and rushed him home, but life was extinct by the time Dr. Pope arrived. The funeral proceeded in the Anglican section of Katanning cemetery.
Land open for selection described across multiple parcels totaling about 2 160 acres located near Lake Pingarap Nyorilup Creek and Ewobrup townsite. Plans include 399 of 100 acres at 12 shillings per acre with debts to Agricultural Bank and price reductions for eradicating poison, plus 1 000 acres near jonup with 11 miles south from Ewobrup at 10 shillings 9 pence per acre with debt terms.
A late 19th century note records a call for a Wednesday meeting to form an athletic group for youths. It mentions a revived project after last year’s glock of zinc-like material and sparring events, highlighting local youths eager for guidance and improvement in physical development.
Notices outline forthcoming sales including property for Mrs Clark at Clyde Street Meury Villa and Co with a Thursday event. Auction of 1000 sheep set for Kojonny’s yard and 1500 more on Thursday. Also advertisements for Children’s stacking cough remedy Wools Givot Peppermint Cure.
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