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  2. BATHERS AND BATHING.

    The weighty questions of bathing attire and the conduct of bathers were discussed with animation last night at a conference of local authorities and other bodies ...

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  3. MONDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    Yesterday's weather chart showed a decided weakening in the high pressures ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 149 words
  4. AGRICULTURAL BANK.

    There was a very large and representative gathering of farmers and residents at the official opening of the new Agricultural Bank and I.A.B. offices in ...

    Article : 1,162 words
  5. CHILD PROTECTION.

    Some pertinent remarks about the high rate of infant mortality in this State were made by his Excellency. Sir William Campion last evening, when presiding ...

    Article : 1,544 words
  6. DIVORCE COURT.

    There were three successful petitioners before Mr. Justice Draper in the Divorce Court yesterday. One of them, Dalgleish Cyril Johnston, ...

    Article : 525 words
  7. PERTH ROAD BOARD.

    Roads of many kinds, some of sawn sections of tree trunks, laid down for the use of settlers and wood cutters more than thirty years ago, and others of ...

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  8. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    Last night, at His Majesty's Theatre, another large and enthusiastic audience greeted J. C. Williamson's second presentation of "The Lady of the Rose." ...

    Article : 127 words
  9. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    Commonwealth loans to-day were firm, but trading in the majority of issues was light. The 4½ per cents., due December next, had exchange at £101 5s., and ...

    Article : 168 words
  10. WILLIAM HEUGHAN.

    In the Queen's Hall to-night the first of William Heughan's final three concerts will be given in the presence of his Excellency the Governor (Sir William Campion) ...

    Article : 139 words
  11. ELDER, SMITH AND CO.

    Elder, Smith and Co., Ltd., has called an extraordinary meeting of shareholders for September 30 to authorise the disposal of 48,800 shares, the remainder ...

    Article : 88 words
  12. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    Following upon the development of a slight southern depression on Sunday night, a little light rain extended along the coast as far as Perth before 9 a.m. ...

    Article : 96 words
  13. TEMPERATURES AT CAPITAL CITIES.

    Perth: Maximum, 65deg.; minimum, 53deg. Adelaide: Maximum, 63deg.; minimum, 51deg. Melbourne: Maximum, 59deg.; minimum, 42deg. Brisbane: Maximum, ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL.

    South-West Division.—Kalamunda, 11 points; Guildford, 9; Perth Gardens, 12; Perth Observatory, 9; Fremantle Signal Station, 14; Fremantle Oval, 19; Rottnest, 17; ...

    Article : 120 words
  15. HUME PIPE CO.

    Statements of accounts of Hume Pipe Co. (Australia), Ltd., for the year ended June 30 last exhibit net profit of £52.902. A sum of £11,083 is brought forward ...

    Article : 287 words
  16. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

    A programme consisting of two vaudeville acts and a picture feature will be presented at the Prince of Wales Theatre twice daily until Friday next. Princess ...

    Article : 96 words
  17. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Fine generally, excerpt for some clearing showers in the extrems south-west, along the south coast and at ...

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  18. FORECASTS FOR OTHER STATES.

    South Australia.—Cloudy conditions, with light showers and mist in central and coastal areas. Variable winds chiefly between north and west. ...

    Article : 95 words
  19. LUXOR THEATRE.

    The main feature in the current programme at the Luxor Theatre is a revue entitled "The Waiters," in which "Mo" (Roy Rene) and "Monty" (Joe Brennan). ...

    Article : 87 words
  20. A FISHING TRAGEDY.

    A fishing party consisting of two men, who left Sydney early on Sunday morning for Barrenjoey, has ended tragically. The body of one man was washed ...

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  21. CLAREMONT CHORAL SOCIETY.

    The large audience which filled the Princess Hall, at Claremont, last night heard exceptionally fine choral singing. Conducted by Mr. J. B. Grieve, the ...

    Article : 472 words
  22. TRUCKS LEAVE RAILS.

    The four rear trucks and the brake van of a fast goods train wore derailed at Moorland about 20 miles north of Taree on Saturday morning. The ...

    Article : 158 words
  23. PRICE OF COTTON.

    Owing to a typographical error the Liverpool quotation was given in yesterday's issue as 10.03d. per 1b. instead of 13.03d. per 1b. ...

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  24. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    WALKAWAY.—ELDER, SMITH and CO., report (September 15):—We conducted our usual monthly sale to-day when we yarded 37 pigs and 3 cattle, and sold 37 pigs. The ...

    Article : 169 words
  25. W.A. WOOL.

    Elder, Smith and Co. report the sale in London of the following Western Australian clips:— Ningooloo: 99 bales to 18½d. for ...

    Article : 44 words
  26. ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP CO.

    Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd., for the year to June 30 last, after providing for depreciation and all charges, made £173.119 net profit. Interim dividend of 9d. ...

    Article : 105 words
  27. WOMEN LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS.

    The State Cabinet to-day complected the draft Bill which will permit the appointment of women to the Legislative Council. The Ministry is anxious to ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. EASTERN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    Wheat, growers' lots, 5s. 9d. to 5s. 10d.; parcels, nominally, 6s. 2d. Flour, bakers' lots, £13 7s. 6d. to £13 12s. 6d. Bran, £8 to £8 10s. Pollard. £9. Oats. 2s. to 2s. 3d. ...

    Article : 296 words
  29. GENERAL NEWS.

    The Horticultural Society's Sweet Pea Show will be held in the Town Hall to-day. The second of the popular ...

    Article : 610 words
  30. GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

    Wheat.—The market was fairly well supplied and inclined to be dull, at the metropolitan chaff and grain sales yesterday. One lot of f.a.q. was sold at 6s. 2½d. Details ...

    Article : 357 words
  31. BASSENDEAN AND LIQUOR.

    If he can obtain the sanction of the licensing authorities, James Joyce, of the firm of Watkins and Joyce, merchants, of Fremantle, intends to build ...

    Article : 472 words
  32. QUEENSLAND'S GOVERNOR.

    The departure of the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) by the Rockhampton mail train to-night, en route to England, was a scene of great animation, large ...

    Article : 82 words
  33. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES.

    At Homebush stock sales to-day about 28,220 sheep and 2,620 cattle, including 680 from Queensland, were forwarded, and the general quality of both sheep and cattle was ...

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  34. 1925 FOLLIES.

    On Saturday next, at King's Theatre, Fremantle, the 1925 Follies will present their second programme. Included in the company for the first time will be ...

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  35. STATE WAR MEMORIAL.

    Contributions to the State War Memorial Fund may be sent to the "West Australian" office or to the treasurers of the fund, Messrs. Rankin, Morrison, ...

    Article : 322 words
  36. ORGAN AND VOCAL RECITAL.

    In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, on Monday evening next, an organ and vocal recital will be given to augment the Blind Appeal. Mr. H. C. Goff and ...

    Article : 39 words
  37. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

    In yesterday's fruit markets values were generally steady. The quality of both apples and oranges was a little poorer. Cho[?]e lemons were dearer some cases touching 9s. ...

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  38. STUDENTS' RECITAL.

    A recital will be given by the pupils of Mr. J. R. Nowotny in Queen's Hall on September 29. A varied and interesting programme has been arranged. The ...

    Article : 53 words
  39. SMELTING CASE.

    Following on a report of the Acting Master of the Supreme Court in connection with accounts as between Claude de Bernales and Neil McNeil, as petitioners, ...

    Article : 392 words
  40. Advertising

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  41. WHITE CITY.

    The Mayor of Perth (Mr. J. T. Franklin) has consented to open the carnival to commence at White City on October 2 in aid of the "Call of the ...

    Article : 78 words
  42. THE LAW COURTS.

    Full Court.—At 10.30 a.m., in No. 1 Court, before Mr. Justice Northmore and Mr. Justice Draper:—T. A. Robinson (defendant, appellant) v. C. M. ...

    Article : 51 words
  43. COTTESLOE BEACH GIRLS' COMPANY.

    An entertainment of high order in its particular class was presented by a company of girls from the Salvation Army Girls' Home. Cottesloe Beach, in ...

    Article : 177 words
  44. BIGAMIST SENTENCED.

    Louis Payneham Crittenden, aged 40, business manager, who was found guilty last week of bigamy, was to-day sentenced to four months' imprisonment. It ...

    Article : 83 words
  45. DUNEDIN EXHIBITION.

    A Proposal submitted by the Dunedin Exhibition executive embodies a scheme for the erection of a high power broadcasting station for the transmission of ...

    Article : 72 words
  46. MEETINGS.

    The adjourned meeting of the State executive of the Women's Service Guild will be held at 11 a.m. to-morrow. The monthly business meeting of the ...

    Article : 48 words
  47. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.

    POULTRY.—Average quotations, based on last Friday's market prices are:—Cockerels, prime, 11s. to 13s. 6d.; medium, 8s. to 10s.; others, 5s. to 7s.; prime hens, 8s. 6d. to 10s.; ...

    Article : 247 words
  48. Advertising

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