Albany Port Revival and Political Reform Calls
The article discusses Albany seeking railway extension and port development to connect with Newdegate, emphasizing national reconciliation and federal support. It cites Mr. Paterson and Sir Arthur Willert on democracy, diplomacy, and cooperation, urging unity to transform Albany into a robust Commonwealth port and regional hub.
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United States of America
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Dorchester Heights
Flur
van University
Boston
Massachusetts
Australia
Institute of Politie
Sint of
States of America
Arthur
Geneve
League of Nations
T. Paterson
Albany
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Newdegute
Milen’s Peak
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Paterson
Federal
Commonwealth Contern
Pemberton
Nornamp
Manjimup
Mount Marker
Arthur Willert
Europe
Jan
Newdegate Railway
Local residents injured after collision with motor vehicle
Local and general news items note Mr. Percy Creeper was knocked down by a motor car in Perth and seriously injured, with fears his spine may be affected. The report also lists upcoming meetings including Campers' Union of Workers special general meeting and Swanbourne football and rifle club events with members named and event venues.
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Snd Fedeon
W. Mather
Albany
Melbourne
Waterside Workers’ Federation of Aneralia
Nal Mle
Sam. W. Taylor
Percy Creeper
Perth
Campers' Union of Workers
Aumiet
W. Masher
Ritemen
Swanbourne
Mewlay
NWA
Ewanbourne
Cub Intend
Wy, King
F. Jackon
A. Bruce
E. Oats
F. Moyle
F. Jennines
Norman
J. Shenfield
Fremantle Poling District Changes and Albany Visit Planned
Inspector Q Johnston will lead Northam district replacing retiring Inspector T Houlaha while Narrogin and Albany districts shift to Inspector M P Barry and Inspector W Douglas respectively. Salvation Army leaders visit Albany August 20 21 with a public welcome and World Wide Travala feature. A military sports club inaugural dance occurred despite bad weather with local officials in attendance.
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Fremantle
Q. Johnston
Teahon
Narrogin
Northam
T. Houlaha
Psstom
Albany
M. P. Barry
Perth
W. Douglas
Broome
L[ospyetor M. Leen
Salvation Army
Whalimare
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Army Hall
A. Wanabrough
ML A
C. Hwittenoom
Vora
Stema
Nlag
Eiven
Flying Boats Mobility Plan Includes Australia Visit
The Royal Air Force plans four supermarining flying boats to voyage from England to India and around Australia to China and back to Singapore. They are due to reach Western Australia in early June 1928 and spend a month at Point Cook. Moorings will be laid at key ports including Albany.
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Royal Air Force
England
India
Singapore
Australia
China
Western Australia
Paint Cook
Napier
Kroome Rayt
Broome
Port Hedland
Carnarvon
Geraldton
Perth
Albany
Israrlite Hay
Murat Bay
Adelaide
Melbourne
Svdney
Brisbane
Gladstone
Townevile
Cooktown
Thursday Inlandd
Kucho Island
Port Darwin
Toi
Southampton
Royal Australian Air Force
Point Cook
Deputation Seeks 40 Mile Magenta Rail Extension
Settlers from Magenta press Perth for a railway extension to Magenta, 40 miles from Pingrup, to unlock 500000 acres with 150 farms and growing crops. Minister Willcock notes advisory board study and cabinet review before any decision, while pledging to present facts to the Premier.
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Magentis
Magenta
Perth
J. C. Willcock
A. Theweon
M.I.A
Mesure
Brewort
Borvill
Olasheen
M's
Pinerup
Willcock
Mr. Collier
Regan
Great Southern Ladies Tournament At Katanning Club
The Great Southern Ladies Golf Association joined metropolitan and country players at Katanning Golf Club for three days of events. Katanning won the five-team championship with a cross aggregate of 840 strokes. Pingelly and Broomehill followed. Individual scores are listed for participants from Albany Narrogin Wagin and other towns.
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Great Southern Ladis’ Galf Association
Toether
Katuuning
Sulayers
Albany
Katanning Narrowin
Broomebill
Katanning
Pingelly
Broomehill
Wagin
Waxin
Mrs. House
J. Anderson
Mian Enid
Wingrove
G. Anderson
Miss Grover
Miss Sowell
McQualter
Miss McBurney
Porter
New Settlers' League Publishes Progress Report
The New Settlers' League shows growth through welfare work and migrant employment. It reports 347 migrants found work since last update and 19 427 total since founding, with 976 vacancies filled jointly with the Immigration Department since December 21.
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League
Altemly
Baat
Merredin
Northam
Kellerberrin
Canderdin
Alany
Mount Barker
Crowcour
H. M. Pullin
Pullin
Biereaulhr
Mbeh
Empire
New Settlers’ League
Palace Hotel
Immigration Department
Needle Removed From Boy At Long Island Hospital
Officials at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn removed a three inch needle from Alfred Penina a three year old boy who was playing with his father when the needle pierced his chest. The needle traveled downward toward the liver before surgeons performed an operation and freed him from immediate danger after about an hour.
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Long Island Col Hospital
Brooklyn
U.S.A
Alfred Penina
Ones
Saray
Gatla
Mount Barker Notes Football Off and Whist Drive at Hillside
Mt Barker association football to Narrogin match was canceled as Narrogin teams prepared for travel. At Hillside home of Mr and Mrs A T Booth a whist drive drew 40 guests with 24 games. prizes led by Mrs Collins and Mrs Wall in ladies, and Mr By Bickling and Mr F H Bourness in gentlemen. Forrest Hill carnival fancy dress and freak ball planned to fund rear hall furnishings. Under-Secretary H C Trethowan and Q W Wickens visited Pardelup Refurn Station to review alterations for extra staff housing.
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Mt Harker
Toa Do
A. T. Booth
Saint’ Chorcb Ladien’ Cail
F. H. Bourness
Mrs. Gillam
F. Wise
Forrest Hill
B. Hasimason
Mount Barker
H. C. Trethowan
Q. W. Wickens
Pardelup Refurn
Population Drift Shifts Australia’s Balance to Six Cities
Population data show more than half of Australia’s 4 million people live in six capital cities with Melbourne’s metro area at 928 270 and Victoria’s remaining population at 768 400. Sydney and Melbourne lead urban growth while rural areas lose residents despite substantial immigration. The article warns continued urban drift could harm primary production and overall prosperity unless policy offsets city incentives.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney
Wheat Market and Cargo Updates From Western Australia
The World's Wheat reports despatched cargoes from London dated August 12 and notes Western Australia ship items at GH/6 per one hundredweight. Re sellers sold 6250 tons at dune shipment from South Australia at 64 per charter. Manchester Merchant of 5800 tons chartered for Western Australia, Sept 1-20 at 36 per ton. Market steady with mixed futures and prices. Bentember wheat futures show a 14 cent gain per quintal.
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Westralian Farmers’ Ltd
Wheat Department
London
Western Australia
South Australia
Manchester
Ateady
Markets Report From Week End Loses and Prices
Pollowine and other market items show wide price ranges with multiple commodities listed. Potatoes cauliflowers beans and peas feature in heavy price variations, while samples and various feeds command mixed values across grades.
Fatal Car Crash Shuts Barrae Street Crossing
Police report a car crash at the Barrae Murrey street intersection near Perth on Saturday evening. One person died, another injured, as the car swerved onto the footpath striking pedestrians. 20 people escaped unharmed. Breckler reportedly called for help after the event.
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Perth
Muna
Mather Hrecklep
Crowel
Barraegol Murrey
Mise Breckler
Blaze Destroys Perth Bag Factory in Street Fire
A large fire swept through a Perth bag factory on Saturday in Lor Street. Fire crews battled the blaze as the building and its contents were heavily damaged. No injuries reported, inspectors to determine cause.
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Perth
Kalgoorlie Railway Fatality Claims Woman Victim
In Kalgoorlie on Sunday morning the badly mangled body of Mrs Isabella Jang Kerruish was found on the railway line at 6 40 by Constable Regan and Pater Howie. The woman had left home at 3 o'clock after a period of ill health and did not return. She leaves a husband farming near Wirkepin and two children.
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Kalroorlie
Isabella Jang Kerruish
Suneday
Regan
Pater Howie
Huband
Wirkepin
Adelaide Annual Carnival Draws 45000 In Fine Weather
The fourth nonad charity carnival was held on Saturday at Adelaide Oval after a city pageant. About 46 000 people attended the event with the singing of Song of Australia. It is expected hospitals will benefit about £5000 from the function.
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Adelaide
Moondaen
Adelaide Oval
Australia
Demise at Tivoli Flats Shrouded Mystery
Melbourne Monday report on Carl Thomas found dead in the sitting room of Tivoli Flats. The death occurred after an all-night card party that ended after 6 am Saturday. Police found nothing suspicious though mystery surrounds the incident.
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Tivoli Flats
Melbourne
Carl Thomas
Motor Car and Tram Collision Kills Two Men
A high speed crash between a motor car and a tram in Sydney last night left two men dead and another injured. The deceased are John Coutello, 42, and William McFaddeo.
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Sydney
John Coutello
William McFaddeotad
Explosion at Brisbane Detectives Office Shocks City
An explosion destroyed the Criminal Investigation Department office at George and Elizabeth Streets in Brisbane late Saturday, shattering walls and blowing iron rafters into the air. Debris littered the street for yards, with stones raining onto the opposite sidewalk.
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Brisbane
The
Criminal Investigation Department
George
Elizabeth Streets
Detective Prostrated During Call at Building Site
Detective Michael Burns was suddenly overcome by shock in one of the attached buildings and removed to a hospital for treatment. The incident occurred amid routine duties and investigation continues.
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Michael Burns
Explosion an Outrage Targeting APCs and Evidence
The text describes an explosion labeled an outrage with four APC dents and questions whether it was accidental or deliberate. Authorities suspect it was a calculated effort to destroy evidence linked to weeks of robberies the detectives had been investigating.
McCormack Asked £70 A Minute For Irish Broadcasting
Tenor John McCormack, an American citizen, was approached by Berkish Broadcasting Corp to broadcast in Ireland. He cited a fee of £70 per minute, saying he had earned ten thousand dollars for U.S. broadcasts, and noted the earnings would convert to a similar amount locally. The proposal reflects his high value amid the push for major broadcasting appearances.
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John McCormack
Berkish Broadcasting Corporation
BALBC
McCormack
Britain’s Battleship Hodney Leaves Mersey for Trials
The seven million pound Hodney, the world’s largest warship, departs the Mersey where built for Porte toath. Her keel was laid in 1922 and she was launched in 1925. She carries impressive mains, and is entering economy and speed tests.
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London
Britain
Hodney
Mersey
Portetoath
Bolivia Rising Violence Report Echoes Across Regions
Reported from Le os it Holivia indicates a violent Bolivian crackdown with heavy casualties and widespread injuries. The text describes uprisings by indigenous groups and vague references to provincial suppression and economic pressures amid military action.
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Lonien
Indiana
Irish Free State Faces Looming Crisis Statement
A startling statement from Lamnal Aug 14 hints at serious government troubles as the Dail meets on Tuesday amid growing tensions and possible upheaval within the Free State.
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Lamnal
Irish Free State
Dail Hireann
Om Tursilay
Surprise in London at Turn of Affairs in Dail Eireann
A Saturday paper notes general sentiment in Dublin over Dail Eireann affairs with Cosgrave likely to hold a majority on Tuesday. An extraordinary statement to the Irish Republican Army blasts England’s alleged war plans and calls for passive resistance while deportation orders loom.
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Ireland
England
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns Amid Oporto Crisis
London reports the Portuguese cabinet has resigned after the Oporto commander reported inability to command the troops. The upheaval is tied to an attempted royal coup and a crisis in the government.
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London
Penny cuts in petrol price hit London markets
London traders report wholesale and retail petrol price reductions of four farthings per gallon across all brands. The new rates show costs from 1 1/1 to 1 1/2 in London, with effects rippling through the city’s fuel supply.
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London
Mrost
Jwirot
Penniy
Callon
Espionage Ring Nets Forty Arrests in Lemberg
Berlin reports that forty people including several soldiers were arrested in Lemberg Poland for alleged connections to a Soviet espionage organization. The sweep targets individuals linked to covert intelligence work.
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Berlin
Lemberg
Poland
Race to Honolulu by Frank Clarke and Charles Babb
Frank Clarke and relief pilot Charles Babb led a bold start in the Dole flight race from San Francisco to Honolulu at 1.44 pm on a Saturday. Clarke had not signed the postponement pledge and flew despite others’ plans, insisting he was merely going along for a ride before revealing his next moves.
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Fit Mayoresa
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Mee
Misa Bowers
Chester
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San Francisco
Messrs
Frank Clarke
Charles Babb
Honolulu
Clarke
Local Injuries and Illness Reported Around Albany
Bergeant KR Anterson, injured after a motor lorry accident last Thursday, shows rapid recovery and may be fully well in a few days. Albany friends learn Mr A Amly Laub of Maylonda is seriously ill with pneumonia. crisis has been reached and he is on the mend.
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Albany
Amly) Laub
Maylonda
Parmnonia
Career of Adventure Reverend Willan Brown Keer Dies
The obituary honors Reverend Willan Brown Keer, explorer and harbor chaplain, who traveled solo across Asia from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean to view ancient ruins. He served in Liverpool, the East End of London, and seven years as a harbor chaplain in Bombay and later Chili, dying after a long illness and stroke at age 88.
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