Denmark Notes on Appointed Expert and Local Issues
A dairy and pig raising expert appointment is well received in the district and may help place the Wren factory on a small scale. A dangerous road hole near the roads is awaiting attention from town ward members. The lost barrel of deer remains missing despite police efforts. Petty theft continues as the road board asks for immediate police follow up with settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Wren
Denmark
Road Board
Imon Hw
Correspondence from Albany Water Board on leave dispute
A reader complains to the editor about unfair treatment by the Albany Water Board over annual leave pay. He alleges colleagues received compensation in lieu of leave and questions council fairness, noting water demand rose during a key period and urging ratepayer scrutiny. He seeks publication of letters to clarify the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Wren
Thia
Hutchinson
Water Board
A. M. Hutchineon
Eingineer
de Huard
Miautu
Forte Mavorlaul
Collind
Albany
Albany Water Board
Mir
A. M. Hintabinvon
Kawineer
Tow Hall
A.M. Hotalinaan
Allway
Mobewe
Lola
Grantel
Ag Peppers
Oni
McCallum
Nhl
Tim
Lelen
Albany Water Board Leave Requests and Minutes
A series of letters and minutes detail A M Hutchinson and A M Hatchinson requesting extended leave and the Albany Water Board's responses. The correspondence references leave granted or pending, dates in 1917, and committee actions on pay and duty arrangements at the water station.
Unclear text on public service pay and personnel notes
Fragmentary letter text discusses employment terms and pay under a public service act. It references a permanent head, weekly wages, and approval delays. Names appear but context is partial and garbled, making a precise report difficult.
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Lowell
Poe
Hately
Henthorn
Ad Vanen
A.M. Hurtehinnen
Worthey
H. C. Lucie
Walter Remar
Memorial vs Widows Aid Urged in Lithgow Letter
A letter to the editor argues funds from a war memorial campaign should go to provide homes for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers rather than monuments. The writer suggests soliciting large land donations from farmers and churches to build housing rather than stone memorials. He asserts widows and children need relief more than lasting monuments and urges prompt consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York-street
Thin Wing
Australia
Utilising Our Poorer Lands for Increased Production
A Despatch writer argues that north and north east Albany lands once deemed inferior can yield abundant feed if cleared and cultivated. He cites virgin trails where grass thrives with proper feeding, urging experimental farms to prove the land's potential and attract settlers back to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Sulii
Albany
Titus Salt
Agricultural Shows Pingelly to Tambellup October Dates
Agricultural shows listed across Western Australia in October with Pingelly on the 14th Narrogin the 17th Wagin the 21st Anowangerup the 23rd Tambellup on the 28th 29th and 30th Kojonup date pending with Abang applied for and another date placeholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingelly
Opening match in gx soviation fifth round
On Saturday the opening match of the fifth round will feature West and East Clude teams. Representing East are Roberts captain Davey Wilkinson Holmes A Verran Ef Verran Easter Broun Walsh A Bailey J Ralph C Deykin Rowlings Kennedy L Edwards emergencies C Welsh W Nesbitt C Davis.
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Clude
Roberts
Davey
Wilkinson
Holmes
A. Verran
Ef. Verran
Easter
Broun
Walsh
A. Bailey
J. Ralph
C. Deykin
Rowtings
J. Kennedy
L. Edwards
Fast and West Clash In Weekend Rates Match
The upcoming Saturday game pits Fast against West with West undefeated so far. The Fast team aims to upset the leaders as play begins at 1 45 p.m. Rosters list A Boradge A Ti Iard Waters Milne James Willis Doves Sound Williams L McBride Sullivan Abell Madgen emergencies Verran Sfilhe.
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West Boys
Boradge
A. Ti Iard
Waters
Milne
James
Willis
Doves
Meeting of Delegates in Albany Football Association
A special Albany Football Association delegates meeting was held led by chairman W McLean. Umpire's report on Saturday's match charged several players. one North man’s intimidation charge was not proven, a West player admitted similar conduct and a North player admitted charging a man under extenuating circumstances. both were cautioned.
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Albany Football Disociation
W. McLean
Mesias
BE. Taseeli
C. Dawe
North
C. Brown Ang
Trace
Weei
Mod C. Milne
4 .Webbly
East
Peeviex Paturday
East Club Denies Intention to Throw Games
A. HL Bubble, coach, writes to deny rumors that Bast team will “lay down” to East. He asserts the East Club will field full strength in all matches to challenge the premiers and maintain training for gate takings and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bast
East
Jand
A. HL Bubble
Mount Barker Notes Report on Frosts and Local Sports
Mr. Andrew Muir Jr says grass feed is very short due to heavy continuous frosts across the district. Football matches feature Albany and Denmark, with wet grounds dampening play. notable players include Angove Fitzpatrick and Catling. Wesley Guild social event, and a note on youths shooting near the river, plus upcoming event plans.
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Andrew Muir, Jr
Warrenup
Wesley Guild
Albion and Wanderers Meet in Perth Road Exhibition
British Association notes a further competition round at Perth road ground this Saturday afternoon. Albion and Wanderers, in khaki and black shirts respectively, prepare for a 3 o'clock kick off. Teams include Bond, McRae, Bell, Weight, Chopping, May, Johnson, S, Pentre, Whiker, Light, Williams, Walker, Powell, Dempster for Albion and Mills, Abbott, Lamb, Penter, Stewart, Rickerby, Dowsell, Garside, Wilson, Marques, Colgate, Crossley, Robins, Fortayn for Wanderers. Referee is Mr. Drevia.
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Perth Road
Albions
Wonderera
Bond
McRae
Bell
Weight
May
Johnson
Pentre
T. Whiker
Light
Williams
A. P. Walker
L. Powell
Dempster
Wanderers
J. Mills
Abbot
Lamb
J. Penter
Stewart R. Rickerby
Dowsell
Garside
Wilson
Marques
Colgate
Crossley
H. Robins
Fortayn
Mr. Drevia
Imperial Offer for Ex-Soldiers Settlement Aid
Premier Mitchell outlined imperial help to settle ex soldiers on state lands. The British Government proposed 1000 a month per man plus clear money, a 1,000,000 loan to develop land, and 12,000 monthly for every 1000 immigrants if needed until absorption.
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Mitchell
Crown
Kimberley
New Pastoral Development Promises Ranching Gains
An Australian rail route through Mullaber country spurs pastoral plans by T Talbot. Stock raising extends from the coastal Esperance region toward the South Australian border. Cattle holdings and winter grasslands indicate potential for broader development along 500 miles of plains and plains-adapted belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croat- Western Railway
T. Talbot
Esperance
South Australian
Oh Pa
Shipping Notes From Boorara to Ravensthorp and Albany Berths
Shipping notes report August 1 entries for Boorara and Palmo London to wool and wheat cargos. The steamer City of Dunkirk remains at deepwater jetty aiming to depart Monday. Transport Boorara arrives Albany with wool and breadstuffs and troops, and other vessels including Rin Negro, Krosnolek, and Silver Star prepare for arrivals or departures along the Western Australian coast.
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Hens
Dunkirk
P, and Co
Palmo
Sydney
Rockhampton
Tom
Yeesterday
England
W. G. Knight & Sons
Newts
Boorarp
Albany
Pfalz
Ooom Om Toceday
Rome
Hopetoun
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Ean
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Cooper
Angove
Meeting of Delegates
Mount Barker
Lunty
Hailey
Red” Hagg
Geo
Ralph Sod
Bailey
Wests
Tom Fitzpatrick
Dewar
Sangster
Hartnup
Dickenson
Peg” Green
Perce
Cooper Ax
Wirg
Cub
Wheeler
Toby
Publi Park
Albony
Wis
Mbany
L. Smith
L. Bracknell
Biea
Methodiat
Linds Squire
Miknes A. Humbley
O. Norman
R. D. Lindup
Bangy
Mise D. Wooldridge
Thelma Wooldridge
Minses Kk. Potter
R. Hambley
T. Wooldridge
8. Northey
Mother Machree
Dorothy
Jean Potter
Rew
RD. Lindups
Mr. Belmont
Mrs. Smith
Morice
Mr. Pronk Squire
Mise A. Hambley
Miss E. Potter
Northey
Cornwall
Buck
Bill" Fitspatrick
Ginger” Ghenfied
Norths
Chitter" Catling
Manton
Barney
Lenin
Vic
Russia
J. Pitapatetok
Martin
Perth
Adelaide
T. Dorey
Mra. Do-rey
Pic
Tom Harbutt
Alex Neill
Cranbrook
G. M. Roberts
Associated Gold Mines
Kalgoorlie
Teddington
Qowald Watson
Mr. Roberts
Wea
Lance Crew
Barrackers
Mills
Robins
Davidson
Little
Ton
British Association
Boorara
London
Palma
Silver Star
Mopetaun
Joseph's School
Tull
James Kerble
Ale
Duke-atroat
WLA
anWals
Todd
Yorkee Albany
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited, Commercial Union Buildings
George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
Drew. Robingon and CO
Boyup Estate
Gravity
Orie Vanity Marvel Berks
Bright Bay
Ws Scie
York Street
A. Elverd
Mount Darker
EL Lambert
Penh Road
York Hotel
Bob Lechmere
W. Brown
Ulster Road
Carter's
Pattinson
Winter Sale
Jason
TEL
W.W. R. Smith
Foster's Reliable Seeds
Jumbora Tea
Vikophos Tour
Merriup Pure Honey
Liverpool
Clobe Insurnce Cor
Freemasons
Fidel
Stirling Terrace
Robinson & CO
A.W. Dobbie and Os, Ltd
Speare
Dessenger
Castlereagh Street
E. Tassell
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