Roads Board Secretaryship Controversy Letters to Editor
Public dispute over secretary appointment for roads board. N W McKail defends tender process and supervisor cuts while claiming unfair treatment of bidders. Extracts from Burvill letter and Mr Playne resignation loom large as debates about saving £100 yearly and duties of the supervisor unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Thompson
Thompson
Cro
Burvill
Thompaem
Meeks
C. Playne
McKail
Adviiabl
Bcretary
Fred
Roads Board
Albany
Albany Roads
Bir
Rose
N. W. McKaél
Harsh Town Letters on Factions and “Rokewood”
A 1919 letter from a worker critiques factionalism in the town and calls for compassion toward the less fortunate. The writer laments limited amusements for workers and suggests pressuring Rokewood to act, even with force if needed, and to provide apples.
Repatriation Committee Meeting Discusses Funds and Appointments
The local Repatriation Committee met Monday with Mr. A. H. Dick presiding. Delegates from the R.G.A. and committee discussed April appeals and proposed a joint three member from each side to control funds. Reports on returned soldiers, vocational training, and property loans were considered, with several appointments and recommendations adopted.
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Nanal
A. EH. Dick.oow
RBA
Messrs. Dickson
Tipplag and
Maweon
Perth
T. H. Barnett
Little
Barnett
Central Committee
Millbrook
Torbay Junction
Formord and Bettlers’ Association
King River Settlers’ Association
Messrs
B. T. Wolfe
Jan. Knapp
Thos. Hartin
Jos. Wilkinson
Thos. Knapp
P. W. Buckeridge
J. Kavanaghong A. Burvill
Messrs. B
H. Playne
F. Newton
Hirks
H. B. Miles
Admiral Clarkson
Royal Repatriation Committee
Complaints on Town Water Service and Metering
A reader writes to the editor complaining about high water rates and poor quality. He notes meters on many homes, asks why meters are needed for few users, and urges better supply, fewer shutdowns, and improved management under new leadership. He seeks relief from charges for nonpotable water and better water quality year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallone
The Albany Plan For a Welcoming Harbor Monument
A letter from a local correspondent discusses a proposed Welcome Harbor monument in Albany after the Eur? of Jutland era. The writer urges public support for a substantial tribute to a great modern figure, notes potential concerns about German spies, and suggests temporary structures and community dinners to advance the project before the next war.
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Jutland
Zeeland
Erbout
Day
Fremantle
Lord Jellicoe
Alban
Thor Pertongerups
Albany
Ulator Road
York and
Burling Brrests
Horstralia
Jellicoe
Infants' School RSA Appeal Draws Penny Auction Crowd
At the infants' school grounds on a Tuesday, RSA appeal events attracted a large turnout. Children paid to enter, with Dora Martin winning the main prize of 18 shillings 6 pence after prize boxes were opened and counted. Mrs. J Barnett and committee ran a tea stand for 6d.
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RSA
Prisgat
Peta
Dora Martin
War pensions rise to nearly six million yearly
The Australian war pension total now nears £6,000,000 annually with 18,893 pensions. Reports note community support for a Perth War Museum, while Sandstone reports a gold find near Bundstone. Katanning faces a mild chicken pox outbreak and a returned soldier badge case prompts a fine at Kalgoorlie police court.
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Australian War Pension
Perth
E. Murchison
Bundstone
Dardanup Roads Board
Albany
York
Bulla
Australia
Katanning
War and troop ships reach Albany amid convoy updates
Reports from Albany note the steamer War Soldier with the oil carrier Cardium in tow arriving in the harbour to bunkers. Several troop transports including Nevasso, New Zealand ships, and the Blue Funnel liner Anchises are due or have arrived, while Dalgety and Co and Henry Wills and Co coordinate cargoes of coal, fruit, stores, and troops for the Eastern States and Australia. The long war poem by Will H. Ogilvie closes the segment.
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Cardium
Albany
Cartium
Henry Willa and Co
Agenites Huddart
Parker and Co
Vimaroa
Albamy
Tremantie
Australia
Portsmouth
England
New Zealand
HLM
Lord Jellicoe
Blue Funnel
Anchises
Henry Wills and Co
Derbyshire
Adelaide
Dalgety and Co
P. and O
Berrima
Tapan
Genta
Rosalia
Austral Field Ie
Con Supplies
Agenta
Projected Movements Between Albany and Fremantle
A clipped timetable notes departures from Albany on April 14 to Eaperance via porta and arrivals at Abang on April 10 from Ea Derance via pora. It lists Fremantle departures on April 26 returning to Albany and mentions April 21 for Fre mantle.
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Albany
Ea- Perance
Porta
Abang
Ea-Derance
Porae Priveing
Fremantle
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N.B
J .Vanes Albany
Rokewood
Plaeture
Sum
RSA. Appeal
National Library of Australia
Échet
AL Gaby
V.C
Eost Katanningite
Kalgoorlie
Narrogin
Katanning Board
Ravensthorpe
Lake Magenta
Crimes Commission
Serbia
Ecuador
Noguchi
Commonwealth
Mr. Robinson
Narrogin Agriculturs] Society
Victoria
N. Bouth
Wales
Queensland
Tasmania
Apel
London
Applon
Angel
Abel
Mona
Andraech
Mana
Mons
Batesry B
Andha Chaii
Fees Hallony
Battery B
Theresa
Bane
Gunner
Tilex
H. Ogilvie
Evole
W. Brown
Ulster Road
Mra. A. R. Hodge
Pimstorts
South Street
H. & Lambert
Porth Road
L. Powell
York Street
Commonwealth Military Forces
Jas. R. Anderson
Cliff-street
Ideal Private Hospital
Nures Anderson
Ounsane
H.K. Corry and Co
Agama
Renee Co. Ltd
Strest
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
I Drew, Robinson and CO
Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell Brog
Gental
Lissue
Pattinson
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Albany Brewery
Seonese
Aize
Mmedia Aly
USA
Robinson & CO
A. W. Dobbie and Co. Ltd
W. R. Smith
Providore
Speare
Cantlereagh Street
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