Pioneering Towns and Light Arrives Amid Dairy and Rail Plans
The town celebrates the electric light trial as machinery is installed and the system readies to illuminate streets. Licensing hearings at Norham consider a public house project costing £12,000 with a £2,000 bond. Farmers report bumper crops, block purchases near Como, and talks of a Pingrup to Kalin main road and a Pingrup to Lake Grace railway plan. A fire incident injures Mr. Norton. rainfall totals rise to 24 inches, with a cold snap and a rare fox shot near Kokeby. Orchard progress noted by government viticulturist H. K. Johns, highlighting thriving Sultana vineyards and prospects for more plantings in Toodyay district.
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H. K. Johns
Auid
Johns
Santanas
Toodaay
Erosion of Hope for Dumbleyung Public Works
A fragment laments deferred plans to host gatherings in Dumbleyung and the decline of public spirited effort. It condemns local residents who avoid work, preferring to reap spoils, likening them to barnacles and venomous reptiles. The writer criticizes apathy among the wealthy and the “don’t care” crowd.
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Epaciona
Dumbleyung
Katanning Roads Board Eyes Reopening Closed Right of Way
At a recent general meeting the board discussed reopening the closed portion of the right of way from Albion to Argent Street. Secretary was asked to report, Inez reported progress, and members planned a site inspection before final decision.
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Katanning
Voddy’s Market raises funds for Nyabing Agricultural Society
The Nyabing Agricultural Society race events and a dance at Voddy’s Market last Saturday July 10 raised funds to cover debt from the previous show. Donations streamed in as districts supported auctions, while afternoon races gave prize money to children totaling £3 14. The report notes local progress on farming, roads funding, and plans for road works near Warara, with officials meeting in Munbinia and near Nannatharra to advance a new road section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyabing Agriculural Society
Jorine
Dance in Mount Parker by Oddfellows' Lodge
A dance is set tonight in Mount Parker hosted by the Oddfellows' Lodge. Locals plan a trip to Albany on Saturday and a crowd intends to join the Narrikup contingent. Weather notes mention July winds and August sunshine amid optimistic forecasts for better conditions next week.
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Narrikup Cricket Club
pUue Chan
A. B
Ricthussen
Wrieht
Dixon
Turnbull
Messrs
Wricht
Dizon
Williamenn
F. Pugh
Drew, Hobinson
Mr. Turnbull
W. Avdewood
Yar
J. Steele
Cneketer
Mears
W. Wallonger
F. Selford
Messrs. Drew
Rahonnon and Co
J. Turnbull
Cod
Aon
Mount Barker
Fortuhe
Miautogenet Park
Mount Parker
Oddfellows
Narrikup
A. Williamson
Albany
Noe Wirth
Selbourne Transport Services and Melbourne tramway electrification
The article tracks Melbourne transport growth driven by railway and tramway fare reforms, highlighting electrification’s pivotal role. It notes cable origins in 1886, electric lines from 1908, and gradual expansion through 1926 with rising miles, passengers, and revenue across tram and bus networks.
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Melbourne
Richmond
Hasendon
Prahran
Malvern
Hawthorn and Coburg
Ferenuy
Fire damages pavilion at West Northam State School
A fire broke out in a pavilion classroom at West Northam State School around 12 on Monday, causing the mantel shelf and partition above the chimney to ignite. The local brigade stopped the flames with water after removing parts of the roof, with damage estimated around £10, traced to excessive heat from the fireplace.
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Ealin
Atudine
West Northam State School
Omerival
Hanover
Ohou
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Manjiuup Progress
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Jeet Mee
Cortly
Beneh Wat
Norham Onuly
TB. Hickey
Como
Kent Roads Board
Pingrup North
Pingrup
Kalin
Pingrrup
Lake Grace Hogds Board
Trafic
BH. Norton
Lake Crace
Norton
Northam
Fox
Kokeby
Fred Thekwan
Pin Grup Ia
Lake Macenta
Sultana Growing
P. H. Young
Pam
C .Reddin
Mount Barker Hotel
D. E Dawson
Wells
Hopaira
Packards
REOS
Armstrong Siddeley
ROVER
Triumph
Douglas
Mt. Barker
Dan Davies
Revaira
A. Jones
Gobey
House
Lend
Wizard Lights
Keapeet Ink
EiSiolen
Veriooin
H. Movs
Jadam Lexson
Wararea-Yalgoot
Thureday Per
Imne
Mount Magnet
Nannatharra
Geraldton
Woola Wolla
Drew, Robinson and Cos
Manchester
Stirling Terrace
Denmark Traders’ Directory
Denmark
GEM
The
South
Nornalup
Toring
H. Wuillemin
H. J. Kingston
REO
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Tech
Robert Nockolds
Schene
State Savings
Ols Bay Bros
G.old
Hill & Co
Batehare
A. Sauaders
Fadera Lane
Malbourne
Phove
Wockolds Bros
Gadders
the State Savings Bank
Willard
York
Roots
Alf
Westralia
Watchmakers & Jewellers
York Street
the House For
Peta Feaier
JIRAD
Hay Street
Perth
C. J. Rawlings
Albany and Warrogin
W. H. Weight
Serpentine Road
J. Davies
Frederick Street
Albany Woollen Mills
W. R. Nott
Wrb
Peterson
Chester House
Parade Street
Recreation Ground
Lake View
Surrey
Quartermaine
Fremantle
Standard Insurance Co., Ltd
Richard Purser and Co
United Insurance Co
Dan Clark
Denmamrk
Smith and Lots
al Ioda
Coven
Develp Town
Torma
F. Sutton
S.C
Dorothy C. Giurner
Trafalcar Road
Behool
White Horse Lane
Stepney
Achogl
Tad Jacein
Mrs Garner
Inéter
Selbourne Transport Services
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