Repatriation grant debate in Albany district
The Municipal Council and Albany Rowdy Row face £216 each from a £500000 repatriation fund aimed at returning soldiers unable to find work. Critics say funds should favor road improvements over “pleasure roads” and question the councils’ priorities amid proposals for three miles to Point and thirteen miles to the Caves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovante
Honde
Counsil
Albany
Department of Ibis
Emo Point
Vy Kalgan
Torbay
Denmark
Rheumatic Remedy Promoted For Uric Acid Relief
An advertisement touts Speare’s Anti-pain Balm and Rheumatic Remedy as cures for rheumatism caused by uric acid buildup. It claims the treatments eliminate pain without harmful side effects and directs readers to mail order the remedies from a non disclosed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peare
Speare
CPA
From Peace to War and the Siege of Germany
The article argues peace talks mirror a siege, comparing World War I to a fortress under blockade. Britain’s naval dominance strangled German supply routes, forcing victory by attrition. It traces German offensives as sorties to break the siege and credits Allied offensives, especially March to July, with exhausting Germany leading to collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Germany
Franet
Britain
Russia
Port Arthur
Biege
Wea
Lesiegers
Apeak
Garrizon
Final Allied Offensives and German Frontiers Collapse
The Allied Generalissimo seized the moment for a decisive storming period, likened to Port Arthur in its scale. Bulgaria Turkey and Austria fell away opening Germany to siege pressure while postwar order in Central Europe promises continued heavy military operations despite a peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wan Shou-Shan
Port Arthur
Itelf
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Central
Haktern Europe
Racing and sport notes from Australian and British circuits
The AJC plans future dividents on totalisator bets with different counts for runners six to nine and ten or more. Onkaparinga Racing Club may add a second meeting yearly, possible October 25. Derby Oaks to be run at Epsom. Boxing and football praised for morale. A disqualification of Mr E Short causes turf sensation, Captain Carter defends Frank Wootten and Danny Maher. Lord Derby’s plates, £900000 in stakes, and Harry Raven’s appointment as steward. J Crawford, 64, rides work in Tasmania.
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AJC
Haa
England
Epsom
Ascot
Newmarket
E. Short
New Zealand
Wellington
Carter
Frank Wootten
Frank
Danny Maher
Geo. Lambton
Lord Derby
Glass Thawsa Sea
Harry Raven
Eastern Goldfields Racing Conference
Raven
J. Crawford
Tasmania
Mount Barker Apples Carry Finest Steamer Load
A Perth letter to Mount Barker Coal Store Co op secretary Mr Booth reports all fruit loaded on the steamer in excellent condition. Chief inspector of fruit industries confirms the Jonathans as the best on board and promises forthcoming accounts. The note praises packing shed and cool store as key to quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Mount Barker
Perth
Somereet
Jonathans
The Roads Board Secretaryship Controversy
A letter to the editor questions N W McKail’s resignation over the Albany Roads Board secretary appointment. The writer accuses McKail of selective loyalty, notes four returning soldiers were among applicants, and alleges inconsistencies in vocal protests at key votes. The piece hints at motives beyond support for veterans.
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Bir
France
McKail
Mr. McKail
Messrs. Baxter
Gill
Sharpeley
Whiting
Albany Future in Faction Strife Sparks Uplift Hope
A thoughtful letter laments recurring factionalism hindering Albany’s progress. The writer urges unity among respected local figures and recalls a seaport rival’s harsh truth about communal advancement. He envisions making every day a Sunday by focusing on the town’s collective good and plots a hopeful path for Albany’s growth. The piece ends with a question: Albany, where is the child among you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ood
Old Earth
War notes and local affairs from Manchester to Western Australia
Labor earnings in Manchester women workers reach £7 weekly while Japan pays about 7/6. New Zealand war costs near £55,000,000 with £258,000 in loan expenses. NSW internment and deportation issues amid Prussian fury. Eastern District resignations. W. D. Cowan retired, Percy L. Gibbons takes over. Road board nominations proceed with limited contested seats. Paddy’s Market in Norlay raises £180 for Fallen Soldiers Memorial. War Precautions Act regulations repealed. Obituary: Mrs. Jas. Ferguson dies at 91 with large descendants. Guinea fowls urged for pest control and market value. Lands Minister promotes direct offers to Government for soldier settlement land. Knibbs table shows enlistment rates. West Australia totals 94,349 enlistments, higher than stated figures, with 10.8% of population and 30.9% of males 18–44. Standard local military comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpinners
Manchester
England
Japan
New Zealand
New South Wales
Australia
W. D. Cowan
Percy L. Gibbons
Mensies
Onowangerup
Heverley
Brookton
Northay
Coondle
Jas. Ferguson
Mra. Ferguson
Department
Knibbe
Inquirien
Inetweek
West Australia
Australia as a Leading Wheat Producer Across Years
The article traces Australia’s wheat ranking from 1910 to 1916, noting 1915 as a peak at sixth place and setbacks in drought years. It compares Australia with Bulgaria, Roumania, Argentina, and other nations, while predicting possible further declines. It also lists global wheat producers, highlighting the United States as dominant with about 750 million bushels in a single year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bulgarin
Roumania
Austria
Bulgaria
Argentina
Italy
Germany
Hungary
Spain
United States of America
United
Eretes
Rusa
France
Canada
Tinly
Farmany
Austen” Gy
Austrian
Armesia
Serbia
Baleinm
Portpeal
Tria
New Zealand
Sweden
Holland
Denmark
United States
Shipping Notes Arrivals and Departures April 6
The notes record arrivals and movements at Albany and surrounding ports. Ships include the transport Anchises arriving from Liverpool to land troops and stores before proceeding to Western Australia and the Eastern States, and the State steamer Eucla arriving from Esperance with cargo and mails. Other vessels listed are Derbieshee, Ulimaron, War Soldier, and various steamers bound for New Zealand, Melbourne, Sydney, and Albany with coal, water, apples, and cargo. ELMS New Zealand with Lord Jellicoe aboard is en route to Australia expected May 15 to Lebany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchises
Liverpool
West Australia
Benny Wills and Co
Derbyshire
Dulgety and Co
Ulimaron
Albany
Dalgety and Co
Eucla
Porta
New Zealand
Kunikoura
Suen
War Soldier
Cardiom
HLMLA
Australia
Jones
Melbourne
Geasel
Chamber of Commerce
Adelaide
Coolsha
Henry Wills and Co
Berrima
Austral Field
Sydney
Rosalia
Elms
Lord
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Councils and Roads Boards
National Library of Australia
Barker Export
Charles Dudley Warner
the Roads Board
John Thompson
Executive Council
Public Service
Public Service Act
Carl Leschen
Government Savings Bank
Paul Beunecks
Land Titles Office
Crown Law Department
Johannes Glow
Charles Biermann
Clark
Taxation Department
Kaikoura, S
Saog
Kucla
Esperance
Coolkha
Easter States
Kaikoura
Dobbie
Serwin A
Commercal Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union
George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
Ants of
DREW
Robinson
Gibbons & Son, Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers
York Street
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell Bros
Pattinson
Lissue
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Albany Brewery
W. R. Smith
Fruiterer
AMD Providoee
Castlereagh Street
Jas. R. Anderson
W. Brown
Ulster Road
All Cee
Lambert
Proprieton Parth
L. Powell
Albant
Commonwealth
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