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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
3
An account of polar explorers Scott and Shackleton braving harsh winds and endless ice on a trek toward the South Pole. The narrative portrays humor, camaraderie, and the grueling ascent as they press onward despite fatigue and danger.
The essay argues storekeepers in farming areas face hardship as wheat collapses and unsecured farmer debts rise. It notes many storekeepers offered credit, sometimes luxuries to retain customers, and criticizes the system that burdens creditors while urging cooperation and a fair settlement of accounts amid uncertain recoveries.
Bernard Shaw's reputation for timely commentary is noted as he shifts to the talking screen with a one reel work. The piece traces the rise of one reel films from early 1905 to later longer productions, highlighting the era's shift in film length and popularity.
Weekly columns publish Leantry and Labour Party news and views with official input. The notes are presented as the voice of the MOVETICHts in his State and may not reflect all opinions of the newspaper.
Debates highlight the Workers Compensation Bill and Hire Purchase Bill with opposition concerns. The Farmers and Agricultural sector support the Amending Farmers Delis Adjustment Ball to shield insured policies and reduce costs. Government aims to protect industry from exploitation while pursuing state trading and administrative reforms amid a crisis.
A Labour conference debates taxing interest income from government securities to share the burden more fairly. Premier Lang lists large tax free investments, while Nationalists resist taxing such incomes and warn of repayment hurdles. The discussion centers on inflation risks and who should bear sacrifice.
The discussion urges farmers and country storekeepers to share responsibility for past debts and adopt cash-like practices. It warns against partial relief schemes and stresses fair treatment, timely relief for producers, and avoidance of special favors, amid a broader push for productive financial reform.
Tender notices seek sale of the Calyx Porcelain Company assets in liquidation and the Jamies Edgar Wilkinson Morawa assigned estate. Calyx works are closed but ready to start, with orders on hand. applications to Wood, Car Carn, Halvorsen and Co in Perth. Wilkinson assets include plant, tools, land block, shares and aballard sale. details from James and Co Weld Chambers Perth.
Plans outline measures to be taken following the Premiers Conference to restore stability of Commonwealth and State authority. Focus remains on legal and administrative steps to unify governance and ensure orderly policy coordination across states.
Dense ad copy urges readers to study classifieds for valuable leads and deals. It suggests ads may omit full details, prompting careful review to decide if offers merit investigation.
The document lists items such as Herrings in sauce Fresh Herrings Weeties Granose Biscuits P Flour Tomato Sauce Palmolive Soap Vinegar Bushells Tea O.G. Tea Floor Polish and more with prices per unit or bulk and notes the store address at 291A Fitzgerald Street Perth and a phone number B4393.
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