Son of Djaro praised for lively portrayal of black stockmen
Review lauds Mary and Elizabeth Durack for a vivid Australian tale set in Argylle. Djaro's son leads the local black community, upholding tribal law amid curious jealousies and scheming, with engaging prose and vivid station-life illustrations. The book is a mature addition to Australian literature with companions All About and Chenuma.
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Djaro
Mary
Elizabeth Durack
Chenuma
Argylle
Sampson Printing Co
Hayfie T. Perth
Son of Djaro
All About
Chonuma
Ban on pacifist conductor shocks readers
In wartime Britain the BBC banned a Glasgow Orpheus Choir performance led by pacifist Sir Hugh Robertson. The piece argues bans threaten free expression and earning a living for beliefs deemed dangerous, while noting alternate remedies to restrict rather than silence opinion. It also mentions a non voting member in Australia's Northern Territory and Kalgoorlie representation.
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British Broadcasting Corporation
Hugh Robertson
Glasgow Orpheus Choir
Hell
Glasgow Songsters
Sir Huh
Pink Pills Benefit Nervous Patients Says WA Woman
Mrs G W of Shenton Park Western Australia reports improved general health after Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes prior nervousness insomnia inability to walk far and trembles and giddiness. She credits pills with headaches easing steadiness and overall satisfaction.
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Dr. Williams
Shenton Park
W.A
Pet Jong S
Overseas pressure lifts butter prices in Montreal report
The Vernon News notes urgent needs to store butter for the United Kingdom push butter values up at Montreal. It cites a four million dollar dairy deal and 74,000,000 pounds of cheese being negotiated between Canadian and British governments amid wartime strain.
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United Kingdom
Montreal
Ottawa
Vernon News
Critish Colonilsia
Labour Party Crisis Over Australian Election Platform
A Perth opinion piece by H. J. Prater condemns the State Labour leadership led by P. J. Trainer for an all or nothing platform. It contrasts Labour’s stance with Bevan’s call for sacrifices for empire unity and warns against imperialist drift. It highlights the tension between party power and national interest.
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H. J. Prater
Primary Producers’ Association of
W.A
Perpetual Trustees
Perth
P. J. Trainer
Labour Party
Labour
Trainer
Crisia
B.B.C
Mr. Bevan
Britain
Austrelia
Europe
Swan
Messrs
T. W. Marwick
P. D. Ferguson
West Australia
Australia
Empire
War era debate on writs and charity street appeals in Australia
Officials in Western Australia push for timely writs to Canberra before Budget votes. Debate on limiting street charity appeals to sixty days prompts praise for wartime fundraising and calls to protect orphans and the sick while urging broad support for local drives in December.
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Legislative Council
Girayy
Perth
Legislative Assembly
Brief guidance on giving opinions concisely and responsibly
The guidance advises that opinions be brief and non libelous while still meaningful. It emphasizes careful consideration, avoiding harm to reputations, and ensuring statements contribute constructively without unnecessary detail.
Corns advertised with TROUCHET'S Lighthouse brand
Advert shows Corns preparations by ALEX TROUCHET & Co. Chemists Perth. How to use it instructs soaking the foot in warm water then applying a small cloth with a quarter size piece of the preparation.
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Trouchet
Alex Trouchet & Co
Perth
Newspaper Appeal Appreciated and Seafaring Help
A letter thanks readers for gifts to merchant sailors via the British Sailors Society. It notes plans to enlarge Fremantle premises due to inadequate accommodation for sailors under strain. The writer appeals for ongoing support from country readers whose produce is carried by sailors to world markets. A joke about a hunter buyer and a prideful horse ends the piece.
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Fremantle
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Rockefeller
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London
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California
USA
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Auckland
K. McPherson
New Zealand Farmer Weekly
C. J. Chapman
Misconsin College of Agriculture
British Sailors' Society Appeal
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Kodak Dealers
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May Street
Plaza Ancade
Ar Din Iai
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Neptune
Laxione
Neptune O10 Company Pty, Ltd
New South Wales
Our Country
Tittle
United Press
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Erteint
Far Ca
Katanning Road Board
W.G.K
Wake's Garage
Katanning
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United Press Ltd
G.C
J McEncroe
J. McEncroe
Stirling Salvage Yards
Stirling Street
W. Pickles & Sons
Mount Barker
Eldrum
Latham
H. F. M. Latham
Olive Street
Guildford
Rockingham
Parkins Street
Hay St
Parkerville
National Agency
Barrack Street
Town Hall
H. Victor
Dunedin Street
Mt. Hawthorn
Glendenning & CO
Rex
Bellevue
James Goss
William Street
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