["The Pearling Industry", The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), Sunday 30 August 1914, page 2]
The Pearling Industry.
Broome Recovering Its Breath
Broome, Saturday.
Broome is livening up somewhat. Shell is being disposed of at £120 a ton, half the usual price. Those who have contracts with English merchants are receiving half the contract price, the balance to be paid when the war cloud clears. A few luggers are laid up.
