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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
7
A column titled Political Notes laments the perilous era and ominous cable pages signaling looming global conflict. It suggests the Great War is but a viviality beside future strife and recalls pre war Balkans references as context for rising tensions.
A disjointed analysis notes Europe’s storm-centre from rising poverty to war risk, citing Hitler and Mussolini as pursuing domestic appeasement through foreign ventures. It cites France, Rhineland, and Roosevelt’s political position while warning of Japan’s militarism and Britain’s fragile alliances.
A fragmentary historical text argues about American policy toward Japan and Roosevelt era economic policy. It criticizes tariffs, the New Deal, and AAA, claiming wealth concentrates among investors while workers suffer. It references public debt, armament spending, and political backlash.
Seventeen persons were injured during a heavy fusillade of bullets and bombs in a pitched battle between rioters and military forces in Jerusalem. The article notes a tense eastern situation with China, Japan, and Russia closely watching, and describes Japan's cautious attitude as “watchful worldwide.”
A stray plane crashed in a Ragusa street near Belgrade days ago, killing two civilians and injuring 12. Reports also note a murder verdict involving Rev Harold Lacehy Cecil and other local incidents across regions, including steamer grounding and security incidents.
Demolition of the Wage Emm Brewery bailifiees in Perth is underway with the contractor selling off building materials at the lowest prices. Suitable structures for blacksmith shops farms buildings and other uses available, along with rope supplies and related items, presenting a remarkable opportunity at unheard-of prices.
Observers note high confidence in the brakes of newer cars, with drivers often safely handling steep grades at speeds of 30 miles per hour or more. The comparison suggests a marked improvement over earlier models, reflecting advances in braking systems and vehicle control.
The Taxpayers Association of WA LTD reports 18 years of activity with refunds for taxes totaling over 4125,000 for members. Returns prepared and assessments checked include departmental inquiries attended to and refunds obtained of British income tax paid by Awatra-Tian residents. Second Floor, W.A. Trustee Buildings, St. Terraces, Perth. Charles R. Harris, ALCA, Sec.
Fragmented report describes a clash on Mount Everest involving ME Regents and a moonlit delegation. The Canons Congress of the USM discusses urging restraint and concedes the need for calm, mentioning Haile Selassie in a speculative, noncredible context.
Material from Emu Brewery buildings on the corner at Mounts Ayr end Spring-street Perth offered for sale to public. Erect new factory nearby, numerous building materials including bricks steel beams timber and fittings, concrete structures suitable for shops garages farms and tanks.
An item advertising BEST ACCOMMODATION at Hotel Wentworth Corner William and Murray Streets Perth. Notes greatly reduced tariff options with room only prices and breakfast add-ons, including single and double rates, and temporary specials for one day stays.
We supply Visitors Regist Books as required by the Licensing Act in 13 inch by 9 inch bound in full leather. Prices 15 shillings bound in leather 21 shillings bound in leather. Available from The United Press Ltd Perth or from the office of this paper.
The notice seeks applicants for contractor AL Porter at Moulds Bay road Perth and notes seafaring history. It recalls Captain Drew’s service with Lion Steamship Company and Union Company of New Zealand, describing four years at sea and fond memories of the era.
Captain Alfred William Drew has been appointed staff commander aboard the Moldavia, sailing Thursday for a three week Mediterranean cruise. A Longsider by birth, he started as an apprentice on the Akarox in 1899, later serving on the Sunda and Mongolia before wartime actions aboard the Macedonia where she captured a German supply ship. Drew has long experience in the Eastern and Far Eastern routes and English ports, with family in Richmond Surrey.
Accounts describe extensive removal and looting of woodwork and fittings from the Carmania during wartime action, with wrecking parties chopping away panelling and furniture while the ship stayed afloat. Captain Drew commanded escort duties around West African routes, later serving on the Bombay China run and rising to Chief Clerk in 1923.
In Coolgardie area the Commonwealth Mining and Finance property Winblidge group including Bayley’s Reward Bayley’s South Bayley’s Consuls Cockshott and King’s Cross show rich early returns from upper levels. Drilling and shafts extend from 1000 ft level, with cross cuts and winze work advancing toward deeper targets as miners push on toward potential development.
The report notes drilling from 400 to 500 ft levels to prove a continuation of stoping or lft between levels. After substantial preliminary work and limited start, the company plans faster progress, aiming to have the new reef opened in about three months to assess its importance with further prospecting and development needed before live production.
An Perth ad offers a mail order service for all books and stationery. It promotes Pellegrini’s shop at 772 Hay Street opposite Foy’s, describing daily service and mail order readiness.
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