Interdistrict Conference Pushes Railway Extends Albany Claims
Albany delegates at the Interdistrict Conference urge extending the Ongerup to Needila railway and restoring Albany’s share of export trade. They propose three Great Southern zones, rail stops for interstate steamers at Albany, and an impartial study into Two People Bay water wastage for a Stirling Range reservoir. The tone praises cordiality and frames the gathering as an embryonic Great Southern Parliament.
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Tumbellap
Jawuc
Connenthu
Ongerup
Needila
Albany
Interdia- Liet
Wagin
Bunbery
Brockton
Fremantle
Two People Bay
Stirling Ranges
Great Southern
Resignation of Dr Johns and Scout Week Plans in Albany
Dr Johns resigns amid council talks on his right to serve as a councillor while overseeing a new plant installation at the Albany power house. Metropolitan Commissioner James Paterson tours Albany to coordinate Scout welfare and organise May 10 to 16 Scout Week. A Denmark scout troop is newly formed, and visits wrap with Albany hosts and a Fire Brigade gathering.
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Thegementin
Ernest Clemesha
Mount Barker
Kebaringup
Gordon
C. H. Milne
Howisynt
Albany
Johns
Johna Sete
Johna
Dowdls
James Paterson
Boy Scoute Association
Paterson
Balston
Wittenhom
Glyde
Boddie
White
Milne
Denmark
Perth
Mrs
Watt
The
Mount
Races and social events aid St John Croquet Club
A Perth march next March features a St John's Hall event with a bridge and rummy tournament to raise funds. Prizes total £44 and supper are included. Albany Fire Brigade Band will play at the races, meeting at the fire station at 1.40 worn in uniform for the occasion.
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St. John's Hall
St John's
Easter Meeting At Albany Racing Club
The Albany Racing Club hosts an Easter meeting on Perth road course this Saturday with handicaps for Flying, President’s, Easter, and Entenary events plus pony and hack races. Odds on anticipations list horses for Goodwood races and a further Cadilla welter stake.
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Albany Racing Club
Perthroad
Contingle
Sperfidee
Murietical
Len Moore
Gravella
Grapple
Fitregas
Sperfidge
Muriethal
Fidel Maid
Turin
Goodwood
Harile Rave
Uol Gambler
Brown Stag
Church Tower
Goodwood Plate
Mirulga
Sandlean
Red Poppy
Walfort
Porus
Honey Bey
Welter Celeig
Cadilla
iPtylish
Zetland
Bunorous
Angove and Manes Win Albany Howling Chair Pairing Match
On Easter Monday afternoon the dual competition for medals donated by Mr M Breen ended with B Angove and J Manes defeating B Dewar and C Lane 21 to 20. Dewar and partner started strong, leading 15 to 11 at the 25th head, but Angove and Manca recovered after the rain and claimed victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Howling Chair
M Breen
B. Angove
J. Manes
B. Dewar
C. Lane
Dewar
Angove
Manca
Albahy tennis champion Richardson wins at King's Park
Miss Phyllis Richardson of Albany defeated Miss Officer in two straight sets to win the Ladies Championship at King's Park Perth. Her Albany friends and tennis players praised her steady play and congratulated her on the victory.
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Phyllis Richardson
Perth
King's Park
Conmonelin
Richardson
Miss Officer
Miss Richardson
Ronner'dies
Albany
Cadetship Notice Reaches Melcher Resident Mr E Irving
Local friends report Mr E Irving of Melcher received formal notice of a cadetship in the Regate. In Perth the Premier announced a government publicity appointment, while a London cable notes the Duke and Duchess of York moving to Bruton Street as their permanent town house.
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E. Irving
Melcher
F. R. Mercer
Albany
Daily News
The
Ton
Perth
London
Duke
Duchess of York
Bruton Street
Fire Brigades Demonstration in Albany Impresses Visitors
The annual Western Australia Volunteer Fire Brigades demonstration in Albany drew large crowds during Easter. The program featured a record turnout, a torchlit procession, a grand post office to Closter-ground march, and a packed night of entertaining events. Awards, drills, and championships crowned Kellerberrin and Bassendean as top performers, while officials pledged future demonstrations in Fremantle, Albany, Perth, Bunbury, and Mandurah.
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Western Australia
Albany
W.A.F.B. Board
Volunteer Brigades Association
Senator Andrews
Wen
Hendiga
Victoria
Bee
York-street
Bunbury
Closter-rom Ground
York Street
Collie
Bendigo
Tren Jwove
Jerberrin
Gardiner
Geraldton
Nee
Sea
The
Essociation
H. Critchley
Ee Brennan
Flacagan
Mr. Critchley
Firewen
W.A. Fire Brigades
Little Grove
Silver Star
Mae Et Town
Jehier
Hickey
Campbell
Choason
Tiwan
Fremantle
Bambra dispute persists as crew signed off
In Perth on Thursday the Bambra dispute stayed unchanged and the ship crew who refuelled last Thursday were signed off yesterday. Several passengers suffered serious inconvenience with one family forced by lack of money to shop on the Replanade.
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Perth
Bambra
Mrs Bell Drives Car Across Australia to Perth
Mrs Bell and her daughter Marion completed a cross continent motor car journey yesterday. A crowd of about 2000 to 3000 gathered near the General Post Office to welcome the party after they finished the voyage at Perth.
Melbourne joyous sendoff for retiring governor
Unprecedented public enthusiasm greeted Lord and Lady Stradbroke as they left Melbourne. The governor and his wife were farewelled by the city while en route to catch the express for the first stage of their journey home.
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Melbourne
Lord
Lady Stradbroke
The
Express
Woman Sues Doctor for 3000 Over Needle Fragments
Elizabeth Podd sues Dr Aubrey Arthur King in Sydney court alleging negligence at Kurri Kurri hospital after an operation. She claims pains from hard substances in the wound later found to be three surgical needle fragments. Court proceedings continue.
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Sydney
Gued
Justine Gordon
Eliizabeth Podd
Aubrey Arthur King
Kurri Kurri Hospital
Fusion of Factions Sparks Lal Political Stir
An eleventh heart fusion between the McGeath-Tyrell factions and the A.W.C. faction is announced to gain control of the A.S.P. conference. Rumors suggest the motive is to displace Mr Lang as Premier.
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McGeath-Tyrell Farties
A.W.C
Purpe Uf
A.S.P
Lal
Mr. Lang
Coastal Shipping Dispute Drives Union Registration
In the ongoing coastal shipping dispute a new trade union is to be formed the New South Wales Coastal Seamen and Firemen Union. The registration marks a pivotal step in organizing crews and asserting labor interests amid the maritime controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rontal
New South Walesa Coatal Seamen's and Firemen's Union
Albany Fire Brigade Demonstration Ends With Successful Ball
The Albany gathering for the fire brigade demonstration and prize presentation was a polished event at the Town Hall. The Mayor and officials praised the organizers and the ladies committees for the supper and arrangements, while prizes and trophies drew applause. The evening, decorated in red and yellow, featured Dewara orchestra and dancing until 2 a.m., with funds from the demonstration adding to a healthy total.
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Lambourne. Gall
Pire
J. Saunders
Dewara
Merrily Hill
Messrs
H. Critchley
J. Brennan
L. Corey
Brennan
Andara
Mra. Weltch
Meadames
Milne
Lamb
T. Wilkie
Rb, Weltch
R. Nesbitt. Horton
M Kennedy
Opening of Beaton season for Albany Ladies Hockey
The Albany Ladies Hockey Association opens its 1926 season at Ulster Road recreation ground with two matches on Batunminy afternoon. High School A vs Mid School B at 2 15 pm and Checkers vs Imperials at 3 30 pm. The Imperiale lineup includes P Gove and A Moeray among others. High School A features Yorn Iran and Richmond with M Tremere and Ropacholi in the squad.
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Albany Ladies
Ulster Road
Batunminy
High School
Checkers
Imperials
Imperiale
P. Gove
F. Tui Ee
A. Moeray
N. Behumann
D. Pritchy
A. Green
M. Chester
Te. Rterke
F Milne
Ich
Rehonl Na Srentes Fond
Rourke
Ko MaPetee
Mo Fierd McCluire
Th Ballers
Watann Wo
Frwarts
M. Pratt
Mussolini Shot in Rome by Woman with Revolver
A woman fired at Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini in Rome yesterday, wounding him slightly. The incident was reported as an attempted assassination with the assailant using a revolver.
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Rome
Signor Mussolini
Italy
Yesterlax
Mussolini
Violet Mbina Cjhson
Assault on Socialist Leader Modigliani in Naples
In Naples Signor Modigliani, an Italian socialist leader, was attacked by a Musrist jury while with his wife and daughter. His wife tried to defend him as she was also beaten. The incident occurs amid delays at a recent trial concerning Signor Mativotti's blow.
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Signor Modigliani
Naples
Fisnor Modigliani
Ily
Signor Mativotti
Revent
The Hampshire Controversy and Kitchener Voyage Claims
An article by A C Fox-Davies presents a sharp critique of Lord Kitchener’s voyage aboard the Hampshire. It cites wartime naval officials, notes the night’s storm, and questions the decision to sail a route unknown to the crew, amid suspicions of potential treachery from a Dutch-flagged fishing vessel.
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London
A.C. Fox-Daqvies
Navy
Lord Kitchenoe
Elesayas
Fleet Street
Lord Kitchener
Roexia
Hampshire
Beapr
Lord Jellicoe
Iron Duke
Kitchener
Jellicoe
British Find Gold Reef in Panama Concessions
Mr Elliott Alves announces a British expedition has located a rich gold reef within Panama concessions granted to British interests. The area covers about ten thousand square miles and the expedition was conducted for a syndicate of British businessmen including Bolly Joel Sir Alfred Mond and his son Henry.
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Panama
Elliott Alves
Panama Corporation
Bolly
Joel
Alfred Mond
Henry
Shipping Notes from Albany Port in April Sailings
The State steamer Eucla departs for Hopetoun and Eeorrance on Wednesday night with cargo passengers and mails and returns Saturday to Fremantle before a Thursday April 15 departure. The Lowana arrived from the Eastern States with 400 tons of cargo for local merchants then proceeded to Fremantle. The Diogenes from London via the Cape arrived yesterday with 129 passengers and mails and 400 through passengers onboard. The Katoomba interstate liner ships from Sydney on April 10 calling at Melbourne and Adelaide to reach Albany with cargo and passengers. The Runi Liverpool bound for Australia is due after Cape voyage and the Themistocen liners schedule a London to Australia departure to call at Albany around April 14 with 20,000 cases of fruit. The Balronald from the East should arrive April 1 to load 15,000 cases of fruit for Home markets.
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Eucla
Hopetoun
Passemgney
God Mails
Fremantle
Railway Department
Lowana
Dalgety
Mcllwraith, McEachern and Co
Katoomba
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Atpoten
White Star
Runi Liverpool
Australia
Albany
Cape
APY
WA Say's
Sieh
sRiedeea
Themistocen
London
and Co
Fedale
Balronald
Srn Antes
Apri 1
Hamas
Federal takeover urged to fix Tasmanian freight costs
C Miscamble urges Federal control of roads and railways to end divided freight rates harming Tasmanian producers. He cites Perth Riverina wheat shipments and Adelaide exports as examples of unnecessary extra costs. A town hall dance in aid of the local Fire Brigades Band is planned for Friday with dancing and copper supplied.
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Tanmasis
C. Miscamble
Railways
Tasmania
Riverina
Sydney
Melbourne
Dimboola
Mallee
Victoria
Adelaide
Fire Brigades
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H. T. Page
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R. B. Jennings
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Ravenuthorpe
W.A
Charles Chathann
James Alfred Gideon
Stone, Jamer & CO
Si. George's Terrace
Saliines
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Yed Duthil
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Lakes Sepping
Noo
W. J. Dothie
John Frederick Cowen
Oscar Keith Norman
Arthur Johnston and Co
Percy John Henry Davey
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C. K. Norman
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England
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Stirling Terrace
C. J. Rawlings
Narrogin
W. A. Weight
Serpentine Road
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Mu- Ae
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