Albany Town Council Seeks Welcome for Lord Jellicoe
The Albany Town Council meets to thank Nurse Saw for her service and honor her memory. It approves rate exemptions, receives sympathy letters, and plans a public meeting to arrange a welcome for Lord Jellicoe and the flagship Australia visit. Officials discuss finances, motor speeding incident, and committee recommendations on parks, recreation grounds, and repatriation information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Town Council
W. J. Day
Cra. A. Catling
A. J. Collins
L G. Boyle
N. G. Forte
W. G. Rawnsley
Nurse Saw
Collins
Forte
Catling
T. H. Buw
Lord Jellicoe
H.M.S. New Zeaand
Australia
The
New Zealand
New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association
Douglas Seymour
Notley
Moate
Mitchell
Water Board
Parks and Gardens Committee
Parks and Gardens
Victoria Square
Institute
Local Health Board Reports Monthly Vital Statistics
The local health officer reported five deaths and twelve births registered in the district for the past month, noted in the health officer’s report. The health inspector added further details in the health inspector’s report, adopted by the board.
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Goyneil
Albany social hosts Rev Alex Crow on church union talk
At Avots Church Albany a Monday social welcomed Rev Alex Crow moderator of the Presbyterian Church of West Australia. Crow spoke on church union, noting supporters and obstacles, and the 137 to 14 vote signaled ripe timing. A musical program followed before supper and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avots
Albany
Alex. ‘Crow
Presbyterian Church of West Australia
Walcome
Crow
Mbany
Australia
Commonwealth
Denmark
Loyky
Focal Church
Pariah Council
Oomen
Assembly of the United Church of Australia
Supreme Court of the Union
Misa Carrer
Mise
Mr. Berliner
Miss Downes
Mian Purnell
Mies Berliner
Local Town Sanitation Meeting Ends with Recommendations
Inspections noted nuisances and prompt attention followed. Dr Ives and the inspector visited the sanitary depot, cleared the area, and recommended payment approval. Meeting concluded with adoption of the measures.
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Ives
Returned Soldiers' Association Albany meeting notes land offer and Anna Day plans
The Albany branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Association held a meeting with a large attendance. A local resident offered land near Midland Junction for £25 though its distance from Albany caused doubts about acceptance. The group discussed Anna Day sports with £30 for athletic events and £6 for children’s events, and formed a sub‑committee to organize the day. Topics included Anzac Day activities and a panorama photo for Lord Jellicoe, plus multiple donations acknowledged and unidentified items needing identification.
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Albany
Returned Soldiers, Sailors, and Nurses’ Association
Institute
Morks
Association
Art Union
Iand
Midland Junction
Messrs
Clarke
Milla
Messis
Meeks
Woelet
Navy
Lieut. Bruce
Military Cadete
N. Bell
Lumpers Union
O Swat
Barnett
Lord Jellicoe
A. Gill
J. Milla
Miss Holland
Mr. Holland
Sima
Middleton Bewch
HL. Horton
Gannaway
Wolfe
McKail
Red Cross Reception Honors Lady Macartney at Town Hall
Lady El aon Macartney and Miss Macartney were guests of Albany Red Cross Society at a Town Hall reception. The hall resembled a drawing room with flowers and evergreens as members and supporters gathered. Her ladyship spoke on Red Cross needs and first aid work while urging continued aid for returning soldiers. Musical items pleased attendees.
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Elaon Macartney
Macartney
Red Cross Society
Day
Catling
E. McKenzie
Matarinay
Lady Macartney
Red Cross
Indies
Albany
St. John's Ambulance Association
Miecel Rubie Swan
Marjorie Fellows
RB. Currer
Sydney Letter on Epidemic Strains and Public Regulations
The piece discusses flu fears and rising fatalities as winter approaches. It critiques government restrictions and public anxiety, warns that regulations may worsen morbidity, and questions the duration and impact of the measures on worship, travel, and gatherings. It also covers labor arbitration debates and notes local auctions and charity efforts amid ongoing public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Aso
Aderet
Concal
Boeby
Beeby
U.S.A
Albany cricket season ends with duel letter challenge
Readable fragments reveal a spoof cricket exchange from Albany Western Australia. A pair of letters from Noble and from Barnett and Co discuss a proposed return match, ground use, and odd pregame antics, including mock defiance, training plans, and playful taunts amid humorous references to local firms and a Recreation Ground encounter.
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Albany
Ben Etrange
Bishopsgate
London
D. C. James
Bir
Momsrs. Barnett and Co
Cisle P. Noble
Dobbie
Drew, Robinson ®& CO
A.W. Dobbie and Co, Ltd
Perth
Denmark Notes Highlights Social and Rifle Club Start
On Friday the 11th, Rt. Rev. Alex Crow and Rev. A. Tarton visited Denmark for a successful church social. The rifle club revived with a good turnout at the range last Sunday. Plans aim to push the year’s musketry, including a moonlit duck shoot Saturday night. A familiar hunter bagged 14 birds leading the list, with Mr. F. A. Smith atop the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Crow
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Hev
A. Tarton
Albany
Denmark
F. A. Smith
Albany School Teachers Plan Westward Holidays and Rally
A note from Albany Government and District High School shows many teachers taking vacation in Perth and surrounding areas. Miss Steven, Miss Hosruhan, Mr Prideaux, and Mr Walker head to the metropolis for a teachers rally before Ives tours Bunbury Busselton and the Caves. Country children return home today with reports as the first quarter ends. Pingelly and Torbay supply firewood in varying quantities. The Girls Sports Club held its annual meeting and will continue three factions with winter sports planned.
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Albany
Perth
Metropolia
Steven
Hosruhan
Prideaux
Walker
Ives
Bunbury
Busselton
Caves
Torbay
Nominati
Shipping Notes From a Steam Era Harbor Showcases Naval Movements
A Pacific naval bulletin reports Vindictive being doomed due to removing HLALS from Os tend, while the transport Tras-os-Montes sails from England to Australia via the Mediterranean with 468 officers and men. Australia-bound ships, including Stalwart, New Zealand, and the Favela steamer, are detailed along with expected arrival dates at Albany and appearances of naval figures like Lord Jellico and Sir Eustace Tennyson D EG.
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Tt Iz
Hlals
Ostend
Tras-os-Montes
England
Australia
Mediterranean
Plymouth
Chatham
Portsmouth
Albany
H.M.B
New Zealand
Lord Jellicos
Eustace Tennyson D’eynecourt
Naval Constellation
Admiralty
Favela
Esperance
Fremante
War Field
Henry Villa and Co
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Tiwan
National Bank
W. E. Ralston
Minchen
Jne Robinson
Board OF Health
Woome
National Library of Australia
Returned Soldiers’ Association
the Red Cross Society
Oldfield
London “Daily Express
Doast-Heath
Sydney Letter
Don
Colums Messrs
EK Corry and_Co
Albert Hall
Butfield
W. A. Essrs
Combined Wool & Co
Mesers
Barnett & Co
Frank Hatton
Wm. Hughes
Hlimwell
Jackeman
Rendeavous
Eb Drew
Robinson
Ww. Brown
Ulster Road
Fillson Beasley
W.A University
Oxford University
A. J. Smith
H. K. Coray & CO
Zimmerman
Superior Household Furniture
HL K. Corey & CO
Gibbons & Son, Watch and Clock Makers and Isewellers
York Street
Costa
the Handy Corner Shop
E. Tassell
Central Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell Bros
Pattinson
Lissue
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Albany Brewery
Ideal Private Hospital
Corner Cliff
MFI
Ville Streets
Murne Anderson
Mttencance
A. R. Hodge
South Street
Commercial Union Assurance ‘Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
Robingon and CO
L. Powell
Commonwealth Military Forces
H. &. Lambert
Perth Road
Jas. R. Anderson
Cilé-strest
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