Will Rogers encounter sparks a cake delivering encounter
A narrator and young Peter meet Will Rogers and his wife on a sunny country road. Rogers jokes about Peter and praises him for making people happy with a cake. Peter envisions a future as a charitable storyteller to lift others, while Rogers laments his own gloom. The scene ends with Judith teasing about Rogers’ married status as the trio heads home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Iis
Peter
Rogers
Kow
Peg
Wealler
Bowers
Mrr
Bette
Mami
Statesman calls for disciplined parliament and bold leadership
The piece laments party discipline harming self restraint in state and federal parliaments. It argues for leaders with vision and character, praising intelligent debate over petty wrangling and urging a more enlightened, nation-focused governance. It notes the rarity of true statesmen and urges clubs to foster steadier public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chads
Poe
Statesman
Lovell
New Bowls From Old Records Create Practical Decor
An unusual craft uses old gramophone records to make bowls and basins. Remove labels, soften records in a hot oven just enough to mold them over a bowl or basin, press onto the form, and cool until hardened. Add decorations as desired.
Badminton The Ideal Winter Sport
In Australia and worldwide many seek a clean strenuous game for physical and mental exercise and social enjoyment during long winter evenings. Badminton has filled this need in many countries for years, including the Eastern States and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wes
Political Notes from Country and Labour Parties
Weekly column publishes views of both Country Party and Labour Party as official submissions. The text states the contributions are the voice of the respective government agencies in the state and may not reflect the publisher's opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Labour Party
Country Party Tax Discontent Over Land Valuations
Dissatisfaction in rural areas grows over land valuations used by the Commission of Taxation for this year’s land tax. The Country Party and Nationalists pushed an annual revaluation after falling values, but the amended act only became effective late last year, delaying any tax relief until valuations for the year ending June next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissione of Taxation
Hiemnet
Country Party
Commissioner of Taxation
Dave
Be Kind To Your Dumb Pets Ad Backs Humane Help
Public notice from the R.S.P.C.A. offering good homes for unwanted animals and humane euthanasia for incurable cases. Free veterinary advice for those unable to pay and private advice mailed to remote country owners. Inquiries welcomed by the secretary at Perth office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.P.C.A
Royal Insurance Buildings
St. George’s Terrace
Perth
Potatoes Pumpkins and Onions Advertised for Sale
Advertisement notes Mr. A. Johnson of Narrikup offering potatoes all grades pumpkins and onions for sale with a warning about 2s weight on single bags of potatoes in the wheat belt including the Midland line for further particulars see advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Narrikup
Wheat Belt
Midland
Surprise programme features at OWF
On July 1 OWF will present a novel broadcasting feature during the evening session. Details are scarce and no clues are expected. The Toy Scouts advise audiences to be prepared for an unusual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWF
Wud
Labour Party triumphs in push for interest reduction
Amid one of the most protracted political struggles in Australia, Labour claims victory as bankers and economists shift toward endorsing broad cuts in interest rates. Labour argues reduced charges will revive industry, ease debt for farmers, and curb stagnation, while warning against any wage cuts and urging swift debt write-downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politcal
Australia
Messrs
Scullin
Theodore
Labour Movement
Arti
Valocnar
Ecubettists
Labour
Qur
Otto Niemeyer
Abour
Classified Advertisements Promised Value and Advice
A jagged note encourages reading the classified ads for useful items and opportunities. It urges readers to explore listed advertisements for potential deals and social engagement, promising satisfaction and profit if they inspect what is shown.
Retail list of groceries and brands with old currency prices
A cluttered catalog style listing items such as Large Bar Apollo Soap Pineapple Prunes in Syrup and various canned fruits Jams Biscuits flour tomato sauce Palmolive soap vinegar and tea with prices in old currency and a partial address Fitzgerald with a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rayner and Sons
Coroer Havelock
Railway Parade
W. Perth
Apollo
Beatall
Golden Vale Milk
S.R
Bushell's
Fitzgerald
Potatoes and Produce Advertised by Johnson Narrikup
Johnson Narrikup offers 2A Grade potatoes packed in 10st bags with 14lb onions, guaranteed under the Grading Act and free of waste produce. Second grade potatoes priced at 5/6 per bag, Swedes and pumpkins 5/6 cwt, onions 10/ cwt.
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Johnson
Harvey
J. M. Johnston
Henry
A. Snell
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Badminton Association of Western Australia
S. Kane
Langsford-sided
Claremont
Radminton Kem
Ladminton
R. D. Ford
H. Jacoby
M. Coleman
M. Noble
McGrath
Smith
Badminton Association of
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Auce- Plain
Ginge
Ginger Meggs
Gous
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Splendid
Ewhite Arte
N.X.L
Georges Ter
Maddington
Geou-Wongan
7An Perry Tioweer
Boyup
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Rex
Bellevue
W.A. Foggitt Jones Pty., Ltd
Watsonia” Products
Watsonia
Briid-st
c/r
Lord and Newcastle Sts
Karfia
St. Gli Court
Erth
Goodura
Federal
Federal Clothing
W.A. Goode Durrant and Co. Ltd
LUXOR
S. Ritcher
Wellington Street
West Perth
Salmon
T.R
T.P
S.P
Continental Wine Saloon
Beaufort ST
Call and Try
A. Rosendale
Proprietress
Rhode Island
Seton
Par Wagin Poultry Farm
Donnybrook
Ee Peter's Greengroce
Peters
Lor Sabai Lerth
C. Bert Hood
Morrison
Murray-street
Storekkeeper
Murray-strest
Adelaide
Wilga
Donnybrooks
East Witchcliffs
M. Hayes
Pickering Brook
The
Central Rubber CO
G.P.O
Guinea
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Beeji Wool Factory
Bassen Dean
Phone
MLIB
CLIFF
ETON
Mr.b
Walter
Buckeridge
F.lo
M.C
D.B.O.A
Murray Street
Western
Western Tyre Depot, Ltd
Corner St. George’s Terrace and
Milligan St
Superior Board and Residence
Ennis
F. Rickert
Westminster Road
Victoria Park
Kalamunda No. 1
Rhonda House
Kalamunda
A. Cheetham
United Press Limited
Haystreet
Hay Street
Rapson
Merredin
Jovani Vay Nicholas and CO
Delaware
Queensland
Ohney
Fred Byrd
Cleeve Orchard
Norton
Chorkerup
Reith
Sentina
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