The Spate Steamship Service Schedule and Tenders
The Spate Steamship Service under Capt Dougat sets sail for Esperance on Wednesday April 16. Cargo must be in the Goods Shed by 5 p.m. on April 15. Freight and fares available from the Goods Clerk Railways Albany. Tenders for contracts to Minister for Works due by noon April 3. Details on Kojonup School Quarters Bath wash house and portable schools at Albany Katanning Narrogin and more.
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Albany
Kojonup
Bath
Washhouse
Sic
P.W.D
Lipine
PWD
Katanatanning
Wnng
Ee Penoulars Pw
Katanning
Narrogin
Nomination for Vacancy on Albany Road Board
A speaker announces another nomination to fill the vacancy in the North-East Ward on the Albany Road Board. The note expresses readiness to serve the public interest in the future after completing an apprenticeship.
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Albany Road Board
Rey
West Australia Early Settlement Study Advocates New State
The article argues for reorganizing federal governance citing Perth as the initial settlement hub and urges a new state carved from central western lands. It presents land area estimates 131,600 square miles and resources including grazing 34 million acres and wheat belts 19.2 million acres to meet future population and development needs.
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Australia
Europe
Ure
Groom
Melbourne
Auatelia
West Australia
Cait
Commonwealth
West Australa
Eoch
Perth
Wiel Australis
Coolgardie
Great Southern Ocean
Laeuwin
Durkan
Narrogin
Bullabulling
South Australia
Keela
Aea
Tasmania
Victoria
New South Wales
Premier Downs
Perth Government and new State proposal for Albany and Esperance
The piece argues bringing Albany and Esperance ports into service with Promantis as the seaway outlet could reduce dissatisfaction. It suggests transferring the area to the Commonwealth to form a new state, meeting repatriation needs and giving veterans a path to land or civilian service under a federal administration.
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Perth
Albany
Esperance
Aris
Promantis
Social and civic updates from Albany and district
Local events include a Friendly Union social afternoon and a reception for Right Rev Alexander Crow. A change in management sees M J Scanlan as new maple fruit and produce manager at Associated Fruitgrowers Kalgoorlie. Albany cricketers plan a May 2 3 visit to Katanning for a return match. Also notices of weddings and church events, a York street footpath upgrade, Easter attendance, and the Nevassa's quarantine landing of WA personnel with supplies.
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Associated Fruitgrowers, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
M. J. Scanlan
Scanlan
Procters
Perth
Albany
Katanning
F. W. Rust
Scots Church
Cocindia
Alexander Crow
Presbyterian Church of West Australia
Seota
Arthur Bailey
Donia Downes
York Street
Reote
Hoy. W. F. Tartan
Aremen
B.U.N. Co
Nevassa
Fire Brigades
Albany Roads Board Election in Central and West Wards
The Albany Band Orchestra will supply the music and supper in the lower hall. The annual election for the Albany Roads Board occurs Wednesday. Only one nomination was received for Central and West Wards, declaring F Newton and R T Wolfe elected unopposed. North-East Ward candidates are T Douglas and H W Hawell with a poll 10 am to 7 pm at the board office. F E Greatrix returned unopposed for the extraordinary vacancy caused by McKail's resignation in Central Ward.
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Albany Band
Albany Roads Board
Anl
FE Oreatrix
Varuney
McKail
Albany notes and notices from a bygone week
A digest of Albany events includes Governor Sir William Ellison Marartnsy departing for Perth for a cabinet meeting, condolences for Rev Father Reidy’s mother, and a series of local items. Captain Winear and Engineer Burveyor Butcher inspected a disabled steamer, Private Harry Brighton returns from ALP service, Mrs W Schofield moves to Cottesloe, and Rev Alexander Crow conducts services. Also mentioned are Lt G H Green’s wartime service and return after Gallipoli, woundings, capture, and long captivity in a German camp.
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Perth
Father Reidy
R.C
Albany
Bridgetown
Ireland
He Vric
Winear
Burveyor Butcher
Harry Brighton
H. Brighton
Torbay Junction
France
W. Schofield
Cottesloe
Presbyterian Assembly
West Australia
Cordium
Lingde
Arundel
B. Fellows
Mount Harker
J. Parker
G. H. Green
Porthroad
Green
1Éth
Gallipoli
England
City adjusts plans for Albany celebrations protest
Small adjourned meeting at the lower Town Hall, led by Mayor W J Day, voted to confine Albany festivities to one day as a protest against government action. A seven member committee was formed to liaise with naval and army representatives and arrange a broader protest to country municipalities and public bodies along the Great Southern railway.
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Penser
W. J. Day
Lieutenant Mutton
Ran
Lieutenant Baxter
Area Offeer
Crs
A. Catling
A. =. Coltina
Mesers
J. T. Mills
P. H. Merks
Harry Reeve
Cra
Forte
Bailey
Downes
R McMie
West Australia
Burford
Albany
Fire Brigade
R.A
Catling
Collins
Mills
Snd
Mutton and Baxter
Navy
Army
Dr. Catling
Messrs
M. L. Anderson
P. H. Meeks
T. H. Barnett
A. Cuddihy
W. Monaghan
T. Fennell
Mr. BE
W. Carhoy
Swan
House of Representatives
Perth
Great Bouthern
Church of England Men's Society Meeting Discusses Ireland and Russia
A Saturday gathering at St John’s Hall with Sir W Ellison Mfacartney, The Ven Archdeacon Touch, and attendees, explored the Church of Ireland history from Constantinople to Rome, laity roles, and the impact of war on religious thought. The address covered church independence, education, and broader spiritual shifts, concluding with thanks to Sir Ellison and a parish vote.
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Church of England Men's Society
St. John's Hall
W Ellison Mfacartney
Archdeacon Touch
Church of Ireland
Church of Constantinople
Constantinople
Rome
Europe
Russia
Church of England
Ita
CE. Nee Society
Aieee
Snomahone
Ates
Bir W. Ellizon
Archdeacon Louch
Kellerberrin
Semeone
Cricket Comes Alive in Albany as Woollies Lose Local Pickup
After the Hytanning visit, Albany sees cricket boom with Saturday matches. Woollies from Wills and Co. and Dalgety and Co. clash with Drew Robinson and Barnett teams at Paradé-street ground. Despite Woollies as favorites, Commercials win. Johns 41 not out and Verran 35 top the visitors, Noble ends 85 not out as innings end 62 all out for 45 behind.
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Hytanning
Albany
Wills and Co
Dalgety and Co
Woolies
Drew, Robinson and Co
Barnett and Co
Paradé-street
Woollies
Johns
Tod Verran
Viliage
Deykin
Noble
Deakin
Jamex
Moute
Verran
Cooper
Hower
Sohns
Albany Howling Club Singles: Angove Dominates Field
In fine weather on Saturday, the Albany Howling Club held a singles stage with strong turnout. Results include Angove defeating Rigby 22 10, Angove beating McKensie 22 19, Angove overcoming Slaley 21 12, Corry besting McLean 21 8, and Waters defeating Leask 21 16.
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Albany Howling Club
Angove
Rigby
B. Angeve
McKensie
Angeve
Slaley
Corry
McLean
Waters
Leask
Rifle Shooting at Plantagenet Club Sweepstake Event
Beautiful weather Saturday saw Plantagenet Rifle Club run a sweepstake over 300 600 and 600 yard ranges. The match was tight with only 10 points separating top and bottom scores. McLellan won with a total of 604 points. remaining scores follow.
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Plantagenet Club
Plantagent Rifle Club
Yorda
McLellan
Denmark Notes Highlight Young Tom Defeats Rankin in Pool Tournament
In a Denmark library finale the young local player Toms defeated J Rankin to win the championship 69-25 after leading 60-28 in the first game, with Rankin previously overcoming deficits in earlier rounds. The event drew a large audience and featured semi finals and prize details including a billiard cue donated by Rankin.
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Denmark
Lodina
Mesara
Toms
Nockolds
Toma
J. Rankin
Tome ‘Eer
Rankin
Perth
Nominations Close for Mount Barker Roads Board
Nominations for three roads board members and a ratepayers auditor closed with four incumbents declared elected for two years and one for one year. Returning troops were welcomed as Mount Barker residents, Red Cross volunteers provided for the troops, and a public meeting was called to discuss entertainment for returning soldiers and peace celebrations. A shareholders meeting for Mount Barker Coal Storage Co operative is set for Saturday night.
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Roads Board
Mount Darker
Mount Barker
Italy's Orlandi as Prime Minister and Melbourne romance
In 1902 Signor Meichal Orlandi visited Melbourne to conduct business for his father and stayed at the Victoria Coffee Palace. There he met Margaret James, a waitress, they became engaged and married quietly. Orlandi later rose to Italy's premiership amid wartime prominence and popular support.
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Signor Meichal Orlandi
Italy
Australia
Melbourne
Taly
Victoria Coffee Palace
Collins Street
Margaret James
Tha- van
Signor Orland
Relly
Or Orlandi
Postal Holiday Arrangements for Easter Week
During the Easter holidays the post office will open on Good Friday with limited service. From Saturday to Tuesday April 1, 21, and 22 operations run to 10 am. No letter carrier deliveries on Good Friday. morning deliveries only on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Pillar receivers cleared at 8 am. No mailups on Good Friday. Mails for train dispatch closed at 10 am on Monday and Tuesday.
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Albany
Denmark
Perth
Onder
Influenza Deaths Rise in Byyney City Amid Health Warnings
Fifty two deaths and twenty four new influenza cases were tallied in Byeyney city from Friday to early Monday. Hospitals report rising patient numbers and strain at North Head as health inspectors warn residents about improper fee practices.
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Bydney
Ofelukel
North Head
Bogun
Waratih Hospital
Melbourne reports twenty deaths and 354 new influenza cases
In Melbourne on a weekend, twenty people died and 354 new influenza cases were recorded. The Minister for Education has decided to close schools statewide from Wednesday next to April 98.
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Melbourne
Sehenly
Prohibition Poll Narrowly Favours Prohibition in New Zealand
Wellington reports the latest prohibition poll results showing prohibition leading by 424 votes with thousands of ballots still to be counted. The tally indicates a strong trend toward prohibition though final numbers await incoming votes.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Australian warships sail toward Sydney expected May 15
Australian naval units led by ILM.M.A.S Melbourne and five destroyers are poised to reach Sydney by May 15, signaling a notable wartime deployment. The report notes the arrival aligns with ongoing regional security operations.
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Sydney
ILM
A.S
Melbourne
Schooner Adrift During Tow Near New fete
A schooner named Cayun broke adrift while being towed to New fete. It is now reported to be scorched and drifting offshore with her tow vessel unable to regain control. Authorities monitor the situation for hazards to navigation.
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Sydney
Cayun
New Fete
Alleged Murder in Flat in Elizabeth Street
Melbourne reports a murder in a flat on Elizabeth Street. Victim named Albert Spencer. Police lack clues as investigation details remain unclear. The killing occurred Saturday with news reported Sunday.
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Melbourne
Ellnabeth Street
Albert Spencer
Shortage in Shipping Prompts Cabinet Action
The Acting Prime Minister Mr. W. Watt stated he intends to ask Cabinet to adopt prompt measures to cope with interstate shipping scarcity. Quarantine restrictions affect some Commonwealth areas causing actual requirements while cargo piles up in sheds.
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Melbourne
W. Watt
Commonwealth
Canning Park Races Held in Fine Weather
Perth Monday report from Canning Park Race Club notes small fields but good attendance. Queen's Park Handicap won by Springmount amid a day of racing results across multiple plates and hurdles with betting outcomes recorded.
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Perth
Canning Park
Queen's Park
Springmount
Nia
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