Grapes of Wrath praised and warned against
A reader reviews The Grapes of Wrath, praising its stark portrayal of American farming hardship and the courage of the poor, while noting it provokes strong, mixed emotions. The piece also comments on a controversial German race discussion and a recent fire incident tied to wheat holds, concluding with a reader letter policy disclaimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Meritet
Steinbeck
Dameult
Auiners
Californes
Cannnot
Mame
Country Party Initiative Sparks Wheat Industry Debate in Parliament
Parliament this week saw the Country Party push an Agricultural Bank Act amendment and call for relief for producers amid a wheat market crisis. Government opposition labeled the bill unnecessary, while other measures aimed to regulate freight, writer down debts, and licensing for potato growers progressed, reflecting ongoing efforts to aid producers and curb industry pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagasuren
Country Party
Patrick
National Party
Wood
Hie
H. W. Piesse
Growera
A. Thomson
Thomson
Select Committee
Boyle
The Avenging Hand Remade in a Malvern Nightmare
Grain and Jarvis recall a murder plot that spirals into a deadly trap as a taxi ride unravels. The missing witness resurfaces, revealing the killer’s identity while Grain confronts his own guilt and fear.
War Effects on Britain's Motor Markets
The Danlop Perdrian Bulletin notes that wartime strategy aims to base sea power on a strong empire trade push. It cites 1938 Britain car and commercial vehicle exports at 254 thousand units. Australia bought 27,661. New Zealand 14,570. wholesale values totalled £2.35m and £1.79m respectively. Overall, British motor cars sold in the Commonwealth last fiscal year topped £3 million, with motor industry profits over £11 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Dominions
Coloies
United Kingdom
Batain
Readers' Assistance Asked in Local Paper Mystery
Fragments describe a chilling tale of blackmail and murder as characters Jarvis, Hilary, and Lestrange confront secrets, betrayal, and a looming threat. A journalist voice hints at danger, with a nightmare scene and a grim turn near a murder scene described in dramatic, period style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Tietat
Lelys
Fish facts and curious ocean creatures for young readers
A letter from UNCLE HUGH shares fish lore from Australian waters. It describes the jueteupate fish, the butterly cod, anemone fish and other strange sea creatures, noting their habits, defenses and appeal to children. Also included is a Christmas greeting and plans for holidays. A brief mystery about a vanished ship adds intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faso
Australian
Guernsey
Walt
Excerpted Novel and War Era Economic Note
Readable segments describe a tense fictional scene with characters Jarvis Graist Grain and Hilary, interwoven with a wartime economic note on Britain’s car exports. The narrative hints at theft, loyalty, and impending fate, alongside a 1939 discussion of Britain maintaining automobile exports to the Empire during World War I and the impact of munitions production on trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graist
Gralt
Jasvis
Grain
Bit
Vader
Jarvis
Uary
One Pair of Eyes and Eye Health Advice
Eye care tips emphasize protecting vision as a precious asset. The piece discusses glasses, eye baths, rest, and overall health, urging prompt action for grit in the eye and suggesting consulting an optometrist at Associated Opticians Co in Perth for vision concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvie
Aera
Associated Opticians Co
G. W. Fist
Central Arcade
Perth
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Amie
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Judex
Aj Youg
League of Nations
Europe
Inl
Germany
Alex
Country Party Initiative
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Issey
Kyrle Lestrange
Cote
Torphe
Surghiall
Geain
Charac
Bewan
Massey Tract
Landers House
Petrie
Paris Ivara
Conery House
Ty Wortind
Lash
Wiley
Berle Lestrange
Anmiher Voorened
Hartley Jarvis
Jauney
Eves
Flower
Buttonshole
Cypar Betwen Bir
Ariel Crafty
Ale Anit Fe
Parvin
Talter
Gran
Mul “Faether
Sefern
Sheiu
Malvern Vitla
Lestrange
Wwe
Team Erie
Cafu
Jargia
Aly
Asis
Butlin
Lapa
Sey
Wenger
Ines
Hilary
Tim Besten
Tie Mor
the Young Companions’ Club
Enogh
Christ Max Iill
Uncle Hugh
Napoleon
Eerl
Elda
Hanke
Oteur
Tone
New Zealand
Cape Horn
Kalamunda
Wrigley
Tig Grorld
Gram
Ann
Australia
Norwall
Semmp
Tee Bais
Ead Eaiene Ae Ata
Cees
Murray ST Pert
Matlands
Weay
Subiaco
Ensil Spon
Statin
Bott
Fiy
Richmond
Kentdale
N.S. Brewing CO
Fremantle
Couldsay
Fremantle Teher Limes
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