Albany letters on public works and civic unity
A correspondent criticizes municipal leaders over road works and supervision by Dr Green and the Mayor. He urges unity for Albany and notes differing views among ratepayers while defending his right to comment and asking for clarity from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joane Pollow-ralegiver
Dr. Green
Horkall Street
Englind
Junius
Ur. Green
Halston
Albany
Eventil
Water Well Road Protest Petition and Board Resolution
A letter from settlers protests a Brown Water Well to Upper Kalgan Bridge road on Warring Road. The board resolves trust in Mr Hassell and delays the road, fearing ward rate implications. A meeting is planned to organize a society to defend settlers’ interests and prevent waste.
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Mmny
Brown Water
Kalgan Bridge
H. W. Haswell
Ith
Dieried
Hassell
Hasnell
Neitral
Uhiyoad
Sigoed
J. E ‘Angewe
Traud
Andrew — Machillan
Hansell
Mere
Rally
W. N, McKail
Improvements to Ulster Woad Reserve Letter to Editor
A reader rebuts the Mayor’s remarks on Ulster Road Reserve improvements. He notes a referendum petition, explains motives against spending on Lower Stirling Terrace, and accuses the Mayor of misrepresenting the project and delaying correction of the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster
Ulster Road
Nome
Stirling Terrace
Tom
Commonwealth Bank Reports Seasonal Impact on Profits
The Commonwealth Bank shows profits of £167,307 for the latest period, down from £341,361 in the same half of 1921 and £2089 in the prior year. Seasonal factors shrink earnings. December 1918 balance showed £408,271 and June 1922 profits rose only £11,026. Advances expand while deposits shrink, reflecting early year production cycles and global demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Australia
Public ball plans emerge among settlers in Refersay
A local committee in Refersay, formed to raise funds for a public hall, discussed ways to finance the project at a meeting at Mr Love's home. Mr Kingdom resigned as chair due to an impending trip, Mr Compion elected in his stead, and the group agreed to seek aid from the Settlers Association. Farewell events for Mr and Mrs G Byleveld featured games, socializing, and attempts to organize a ball despite lacking a musical instrument. Drought relief and ongoing dingo issues were noted, alongside concern for the ill Mr Grant.
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Chalriot
Jereson
Love
Daington
Lave
Woud
Settlers’ Association
Kingdom
New Zealand
KY Uedon
Compion
Themittee
G. BE. Byleveld
Byleveld
Gingin
Blythe
Taft
Indies
Byrleveld
Accordeon
Children’s Ball Aids Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Fund
A town hall event titled Children’s Ball raised funds for the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade. The crowd was small but enjoyed a afternoon of games and prizes for children under seven and under fourteen. Mollie Harding won the seven and under prize, May Wilkie won the under fourteen prize, with judges Dames Cuddily Fo Beviliequa and Sarum. An evening supper followed with music by Cinderella Curustra and performances by Misses Mawrried Shreeves and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
Albany
Little Mollie Harding
May Wilkie
Peanuts
Mesdames Cuddily
Cuddily
Donanie Lyle
Heviluequa
Little M. Pollak
Mawrried Shreeves
W. Wheeldon
J. Rilsy
Australian worker life and birth rate debate at league
Mr ACT Piddington argued that living wages and legal rules affect family life and birth rates in Australia. He claimed mass child endowment could lift prospects, noting birth rates fell from 42.0 in 1862 to 25 in 1921 and urging policy similar to France and Germany to support families.
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Act
Piddington
Af Wey
Australia
Australs
New South Wales
Victoria
Autralia
France
Cermany
Wages Rise for Melbourne Tramway Workers
Melbourne tramway employees receive a fourpence a day minimum wage increase, projected to raise annual pay by about £70,000. The measure affects wage scales and cost of operation for city transit services.
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Melbourne
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Abin
Wegtle’s
Carter
Telaphoos
Gtrand Cafe
Mansa Brothers
York
Euros
Canterbury
Western Australia
Famer
Ofte
Re- United Typewriter & Supplies Co
Georgey Terrace
Perth
Telsens
Bias and Hotchin
National Library of Australia
Dolls Iis Rae Tate Taal Ad
Eilen
Todd’s
York Street
Albany Butchering Co
San Mates Tyas
Town
Middleton Beach
Mpare Gur Prises & Quality Telephone
Elactrica
British Lampe
W. Johns
C. Eroding
Ogune
Dergeyne Road
William Bay
Grant
Aulee
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