State's future hinges on renewed development efforts
The piece argues Western Australia's growth stalled after early gold rushes, urging subdivision into new states to spark enterprise, build factories and warehouses, and attract population. It notes missed rail and port progress, calls for private initiative to drive recovery, and highlights debates on naval and union policies shaping the region's trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mamis
Torpedee
Kalgoorlie
Walter
Finetern
Moran
Norseman
Eperance
Tata
Leeuwin
Perth
Bendigo
Ballarat
Hatharet
South Australia
New South Wales
Untitled note on mobilizing jungle resources for ships
A fragmented report discusses using acres of jungle to harvest timber and provide food and water for ships. It mentions industrial and commercial status following production from the band and the idea of placing a productive axe to enable supplies for maritime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae
Pur Lunda
Recognition of Services by Albany Refused Soldiers Association
Aiivandage noted the large attendance at a Monday meeting of the Refused Soldiers Association to honor J. O. Barnett with a gold and enamel badge for long service as branch secretary. Chairman S. Mouehemort praised Barnett’s labor, while secretary Barnett thanked members and recounted branch growth from six to 114 in two years and the role of his wife in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiivandage
Refused Soldiers’ Association
J. d. Barnett
Mouehemort
Barnett
Albany
Burnett
Meeks
Australia
Viscount Felloor
Barnet
Sir Barnett
Returning Australian Troops Reunite in Albany Welcome
The troopship Boorsia carried 770 Australian soldiers from New South Wales Queensland Victoria and South Australia with two officers and two infantrymen from each state. After medical checks they landed at Albany harbor and were granted shore leave at 6 30 pm. Local churches and Red Cross volunteers hosted receptions in St Johns Albert halls and Town Hall with vocal and musical programs light refreshments and a dance followed by supper. The crew loaded cargo including mallet bark and water before departing for the East States after a grand ball planned for St Josephs School Hall on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Australia
Ihix
Albany
Vance
St. John’s Church
St. John's and Albert Halls
Red Cross Sociely
Red Cross
Albany Church Consideres New Minister Call
A Monday meeting of the Scots Church congregation in Albany discussed calling a new minister to replace Rev W F Turton. Rev Petherick declined the call, and the assembly unanimously resolved to request Right Rev Alex Crow to accept the pastorate. The event ended with a social supper and thanks to Petherick for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scota
W. F. Turton
Petherck
Weenprey
Pether
Caerer
Petherick
Albany
Haynes
T. H. Barnett
Cameron, Jr. McLean
Mise Paton
Ginileman
Imi
Hailey
McNie
Alex Crow
Crow
Presbyterian Church of West Australia
Committee of Supply
Mr. Petherick
Paiberick
Mrs. Petherick
Mr. Cameron
Mr. Pether
Burling-terrace
Bose
Effort to despatch Silver Star to relieve Hopetoun
Relief parties pressed to send the steamer Silver Star with foodstuffs to Hopetoun but sailors were barred by a strike elsewhere. The Federated Seamen's Union approved six volunteers to crew the ship with 27 tons for 500 people isolated on the south coast, enabling the voyage to Hopetoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star
Hopetoun
Mesers
Armstrong
Waters
C. F. Brown
Havensthorps
7. Mitchell
McShearer
Fremantia
Brown
Federated Seamen's Union
Melbourne
Influenza Epidemic Reports Rise Across Australian Cities
Perth records 42 fresh influenza cases and five deaths yesterday with a Kalgoorlie death noted. Boulder closes all schools. Melbourne reports three influenza deaths yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Prom Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Melbourne
Seamen Hold Meeting Without Decision
Seamen’s strike talks yielded no decision yesterday and a further meeting is planned for this morning amid expectations of accepting Senator Millen’s notes. Local reports indicate continued agitation and unresolved positions among sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Millen
Boulder Racing Club Meeting Echoes With Fine Weather
Boulder racing crowd enjoys a large attendance as results unfold across first division and open mile events. Analysts note totalisator dividends with multiple breeds including Analysix, Thoreen, and Featherbraid among key placings and betting pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Boulder Racing Club
Lake View
Thoreen
Duras
Deep Sea Crews Moved in Melbourne Talks
No action has begun to employ deep sea crews in Melbourne but discussions among traders suggest possible developments. The topic is being debated among the trade group and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Commonwealth
Thia
Melbourne
Ravensthorpe Distress Discussed in Federal House
In the House yesterday Mr Groom replied to a complaint raised by Mr Gregory. He said there would be an immediate inquiry into the claim that the Commonwealth Government had declined to assist Western Australia in sending a small lease from Albany to Hopetoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Groom
Gregory
Commonwealth
Albany
Hopetoun
Nationalising Utilities Proposal By Mr Brown
In the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening during the address in reply debate Mr Brown Subiaco urged nationalising utilities including shipping banking insurance and coal He also pressed for early parliamentary reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Brown
Subiaco
Death of an old Setter in Woolagenup
Andrew Moir of Woolagenup died after a short illness from heart failure at 71. A long-time Albany supporter, he visited the town recently while in good health. Survived by widow, three sons, five daughters. he was connected to the Moir family of Cranbrook and Albany and noted for farming, guidance to settlers, and pioneering work in Norseman. His funeral was held at church with many locals attending.
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C. J. Moran
Weat Austrol
Commonwealth
Moran
Kimberley
Marble Bar
Bayley
Australia
New South Wales
Eulture
OiQon
Victoria
South Australing
Tasmania
Queensland
Melbourne
Coolgardie
Andrew Moir
Woolagenup
Albany
Nurme Browne
Privaty Hospital
Jno. Moir
South Australia
West Australia
McKenzie
Decenaml
Norseman
Feld
Ayl
Tie
Elisabeth
John Wellsiend
Bay
River
Bow
Charch
Australians Brookes and Patterson win American tennis doubles
In New York on August 20, the Australian pair Brookes and Patterson clinched the American tennis doubles championship after a string of successful matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brookes and
Patterson
Welcome Home at Torbay Junction
A welcome home gathering was held in the hall at Torbay Junction for Pfe. J. J. Payne, long absent after three years with the 42nd Battalion. He was severely gassed, returned home recently aboard the Konigin Luise, and was transferred to the Old Pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torbay Junction
Pfe
J. J. Payne
42Nd Battalion
Old Pioneers
Welcome Home Pte Payne Praised By Local Welcome
In a village gathering, a program of songs recitations and instrumental items concluded with a late supper provided by the Indies. Pte Payne, a returning soldier who answered his King and country, was welcomed by Mr. F North J.P. and thanked for his service. His speech praised the Red Cross and Trench Comforts Society for their wartime aid and noted three Payne brothers enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
F. North
J.P
Pts. Payne
Mr. North
Pte
Piean
Payne
Australia
Red Cross
Trench
Missing Goliath aircraft vanishes after Casablanca flight
Paris reports the Goliath aeroplane missing after leaving Mogador for Dakar, with five passengers aboard. Wireless contact failed as the craft disappeared 450 miles from Dakar, amid bad weather and record high altitude.
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Paris
Goliath
Mediterranean
Casablanca
Morocco
Mogador
Dakar
Wands Way
Lolinth
Bouscautrat
Rencher
Howr
Maller Tevompahiad Boussonirot
Lloyd George Says Trade Disturbances Slow Return to Normal
In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George warned that Britain’s postwar recovery would take as long as the war to restore. He noted vast demobilisation costs and a worsening trade balance, urged Imperial trade focus, and promised abolition of all trade restrictions from September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Cnountry
Rte
Great Britain
Remembered War Volunteer Powley Of Denmark
Albert Powley of Denmark enlisted to serve with Denmark district volunteers and endured multiple service roles from Black Hoy Camp to Home Service Corps. He survived a torpedo attack, later joined the British navy training ship and minesweeper William Muir before being wounded in hand aboard the minesweeper. He returned to Australia then Sydney and now home with discharge and Royal Navy papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Powley
Denmark
Hlackhoy
Home Service Corps
Forte
Roscommon
Albany
England
Australia
Queenstown
Powley
Campens
Bosnoa Ayres
Mary
William Muir
Powley Wan
Sydney
Kalona
Royal Navy
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Mir
Thailwaya
Athan
Corner Cliff
Melville Streets
Murse Anderson
Singer Sewing Machine
B. W. Hill
Aborboenatrees
Albany Butchering Cay
N. Johnson
Hatch Bros
Sothritlandest
Bhntch Bros
R.A Smite Carenst
Matancing
Bickey
Prine Stock
Boa, Collins
Furhale
Nesbitt
Earl Street
Young
Wantel
Coombes
Middleton
Wisa
Wrs
Deairo
Bush
Snoewar and
Thet
Geneva
Stephen Tanner
Cuthbert
Eigin
Tanner
Hedman
North Football Club
Oddfellows’ Hall
Wilre
E. Parry
Brighton
Corteslow
J. Drifield
Celf
MG. Lowan
O'Halloran
Fergi
Kelvo
Doogas
Lower Town Hall
Fire Brigade
Mesare, Everett and Co
Tia
Methodist, and
Congregational
Otcors
Onkaparinga
Miles
Merrifield
J. J. Barnett
St. Joseph's School Hall
Scots Church
St. Joseph's Behoo
Boulder Club
Roble
Featherbraid
Rumbling
Vision
Ngs
Heds
Lake View Handicap
Gravity Lass
Yarmouth
Chelsfield
High Bank
Coondoo
Karinai
Oroya
Merrick
Loch Iris
Munjardy
Mead
Lack
al For
Popoud
Pistol Pete
Postern
Wonopin
Kazan
Ahalyxis
Tay
Chalmidor
Ravensthorpe
MR. Brown
Britain
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