Passing Away of Thom Harkness in Albany
Obituary notes Thom Harkness a banker and community leader in Albany. He aided land development efforts, supported town planning and the bottlebrush cleaning project, and served as chair of the land development committee before his transfer to Fremantle. His legacy includes initiative and public service to the Albany district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom Harknes
Hirkness
Hy Wan
Albany
Ana Thant Kea
Bolthetrmeh
Naan
Land Glevelopmient Enim Mittee
Harkresa
Ava
Fremantle
New Settlers’ League
Balaton
Tan
Marine Drive Repair and Tender Plans
Report notes repairs planned for Albany Denmark Road and main roads works. Tenders due September 2 for clearing, surfacing, and gravelling a 15 200 foot Hay River section. Shipping delays and rough weather affected coastal port work and scheduled vessel movements.
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Thy Chorman
Main Roads Board
Albany-Dennark Road
Hay River
Perth
Denmark
Smtr Newthaimn
Albany-Denmark Road
Lie Ahany-Denmark
Por
Asad Midsohbet
Western Australia Visit Highlights Army Leaders
Major Sivkins and Colonel Mackin arrived in Western Australia with the Western Australian Northam division to review army matters and attend meetings. The party included officials from Albany and Crow, and they planned a Perth departure after a busy schedule with local officials. The Mayor met them to discuss municipal views as the mission noted the town as a charming spot.
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Moonan
Tla
Origi
Whireane
Needham
Thadterneon
Cottral
Mackin
Winstomer
Wesstern Australia
Sivkins
Northam
Albany
Aml
Perth
Conmuls
Romy
Gon Missioner
Whatniiry Weil
Billy
Ueresaby
Fruit Growers Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Fruit Growers Association met in Lower Town Hall with officers elected for the new year. W K Sounness was chosen president, committees named, and Mr A T Booth nominated for the board of control while plans for experimental tobacco work and improved marketing were discussed. Members encouraged to renew subscriptions.
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Thomy
Lan Thre
Palfir
Grawera Shankt
A. T. Booth
Mount Barker
Booth
Hl Australia
Board of Control
Wansbrough
MLLA
Prowse
Albany
W. K. Sounness
Messie
TL. Hill
Fl. Haywood
Tivesee
Weil
W. Gibb
Pitt
C.F. Balt
Amd
Childeet
Prises Sayar
Tren
RSL
Bialio
Wittensom
Vaugonn
Omer
Digitate Laver
Phyllis Merrifield
Doplie
Treen
Yellow Elvis
Roy Week
Mavis Plumb
Aver
Blair Whyte
Fortune
Ty Doe Firepatrick
Margaret Fell
Victorien
Doreen Stanford
Betty
Charlie Bartley
Thelma Vickers
Verdun Woollett Chinatuanh
Olive Cummings
Maurics O'Callaghan
Anna Tullett
Nod Pierretios
Ertroade Norman
Pierrie Catlehow
Myrtle Jackson
Fhvitis Dewdel
Jean Blackburn
Richie Halley
Dorothy McCarthy
Kathleen Moers
Coous
Andrew Mitchell
Don Page
Tick Baker
George Miller
Francis Nicholson
Grace Wyte
Lilli Johnson
Winni Flean
Cowboys
Jack Thomas
Jor Douglas
Gill Whyte
Keith Calill
Marcus Bower
Fymman
Prises
Tn Minke
HSL
Lary Baker
Odatt Dames
Pother B. Coline
Mas
Prowk Collins
Fremantl
Mm Barker
Bertinr
Marie
Detewitl
Perth
Melbourne
University of Western Mietrata
H.C
Khernethep
Maun
Torker
Messrs. I Thottempit
Pickles
C. Drege
Mount Barker Rifle Club At the Nura, Meeting At Swanholme
Mroo
Western Australia
Fresh Fruit Expert Board
Fruit production debate shows WA apple claim vs global output
Victorian fruit official Mr Ward cites global apple production figures to compare Western Australia with the United States France Austria Czechoslovakia Italy Canada New Zealand etc. He notes WA's apple yields lag behind leading countries though the state pursues fruit growing. Mr Booth Lambert magistrate responds with a youth admonition about learning through healthy exercise.
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Western Australia
Toal
Ward
Chitin States of America
ron-Siavia
Aananirsie O
New Kenland
Salvation Army Commissioner Whatmore Visits Albany
Comrade Commissioner Whatmore delivers stirring lectures in Albany as part of Salvation Army tour. Mayor C A Wittenoom hosts aTown Hall gathering with Lieut Colonel Markey and Major Sawkine. crowds fill Grey Street Fortress for a weekend of spiritual talks and musical program.
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Salvation Army
Hiksienee
Brien
Padua
Ili
Anny
Mes
Wil. Henin
Salvation Krniv
Tewrtils
Markey
Privete
Sawkine
Earch Vouk
Goret Iin
Cr Neshilt
Songater Brigaile
Captulte Hokexon Brent
Grey Street
Markie
Christ
Conacienes
Bern Meriile Poe
Palini
Betty Die Petsett
Wena O
Albany
Muvar
Uim
Aml
Weblion
Caluel Markie
Spain
Albany Set to Welcome Trawling Depot Effort
Albany hosts a delegation to vote on establishing a home depot for trawlers, aiming to boost Western Australia’s fish industry. Projections show strong demand, local fish supply, and room for up to 120 trawlers, with profits rising as pricing improves for Eastern markets.
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Raiehtad FA
Noble
Albany
Western Australia
Surcess Lallyey
Andiha
Naib
United Kingdom
South Africa
Astralan
Aneralian
Alben
West
Cape
Afhan
South Walen
Shipping Notes From Fremantle and Ports of Albany and Melbourne
Shipping notes detail arrivals and departures of vessels from Fremantle and routes via Cape Town Liverpool and Sydney. Vessels include the Kebra Everance Nourpapal and Themistocles with passengers, mails, and cargo. Dates indicate early September calls and upcoming arrivals for Albany and Western Australia ports.
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Fremantle
Binhirv
Gussellon
Digi
Qoster
Kebra
Everance
Port Car
Msangers
Ami Cus
Hein
Kaiheus
Tepartmvent
Agents
McPowraith
Me Fueluernaml
Nourpapal
Amet Albein
Cape
Ewilt
Tinlgete and Co
Liverpool
Themistocles
Capetown
Albany
About & Pomber
Daleefy and Co
Sailings for Albany by Dulgety and Co
Dulgety and Co announce sailing programme for Merdeen and White Star lines from England and Australian ports. Ships include Ceramic (White Star) from Liverpool August 20, Euripides from Aberdeen September 17, Vole (White Star) from Liverpool December 15, Suevir from Liverpool September 22, Demosthenes from Aberdeen December 17.
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Dulgety and Co
Merdeen
White Star
England
Combany
Euripides
Aberdeen
Vole
Liver
Deleler
Suevir
Rome
White Line
Leves Livernau
Demosthenes
Livernaa
Incomplete OCR Snippet Highlights Unclear Names and Phrases
Fragmentary text appears to mix garbled names and phrases with scattered references to peppermint product and infection. Unable to determine clear people, places, or events from the readable portion.
Basket Ball Showdown Shocks East in Club Meet
In a tense Albert Mall frame the Swimming Club upset East, dropping them from a leading position. The result forced ties between East and Methodist A and between Swimming Club and High School, with East claiming minor premiers and a challenge spot in the final four. Mr. Berthold refereed impartially.
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Athaty Basket Taldainer
Albert Mall
East
Methodist A
High School
East Minor
Berthold
Amlemve
Methodist and A U L A Clash Ends With Close Win
The match between the town teams drew keen play with AULA defeating Methodist by five goals. Dawe led scoring for the winners with 14, Coplin 8, and Morgan 5, while Vauehon scored 17 for Methodist, with Fork and Prondergast adding 2 each.
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AULA
Swimming Club Triumphs In Close Victory Over East
In a tense match the Swimming Club edged East 41 to 4 amid rapid scoring early spots and a late surge. Key goals came from Cooper, CiMierisun, Fotis, Morrell, Merkerar, and Mercer, with strong showing by both teams through the second and third periods.
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Ae Phevers
Cangaine
Ali
Ral Keating
Viel
Deckert If
Yeeros
Crom
Swimming
Coe
Cooper
CiMierisun
Fotis Dramt
Baet Morrell
Merkerar
Mercer
Position of Clubs and Playoff Decision
The report lists several clubs with win draw loss records and points, noting Methodiat 4 Playe 1 8 1 1 17 points and Eset FC 1 8 1 1 7 7 points. It states Drop 0 AW set A and Eat tied for first, Swimming Clb ont Hich School equal for fourth, a committee rating to decide two playoffs or goal averages, which chose goal averages. Reet Cinkhynefore receives minor premiership honors with Swinging Club in fourth place.
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Methodiat
Jast
Eset FC
AOA —Tayed
Boot
Swhpneing Clb
Piovel Ll. Wm
Font
Xlizh Behoal
Nnt
Methodist Piaved
xDrop
Ont Hich School
Reet Cinkhynefore
Swinging Club
Major Premiership Clash East Meets AGA in Swim Meet
East faces AGA and Methodiat A in a Major Premiership swimming contest next Thursday night. Swiimming Cub joins the lineup for a team showdown with regional rivals under the league’s top division format.
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AGA
Methodiat
Unreadable OCR Summary of Royal Pacer Event
An incomplete report discusses a royal carriage or procession pace with mention of a crown and entertainment. It notes a long, strong performance from an unnamed participant and references minor incidents during the event.
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Mellevirrne
Meertia
Intel
Victoria
West Mustaniin
History repeats itself burglar's persistence noted
A local account recalls seven burglaries at Irving's shop with repeat entry by the same thief. The repeated break-ins showcase a persistent pattern, raising concern among residents and prompting calls for heightened vigilance and police action.
Petrol Fire on Board Schooner Raoraiah
Fire breaks out on schooner Raoraiah in Spencer Gulf ten miles north of Wallaroo. A snlelt stands by as crewman fight the blaze aboard the three masted vessel.
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Adelinte
Raoraiah
Spencer Gulf
Walla
Disastrous Fire Ravages Elizabeth Woodling’s Buildings
A massive blaze broke out in Elizabeth Woodling’s area Monday, spreading rapidly through a building and threatening nearby structures. Firefighters from nearby districts battled the flames as smoke and embers filled the street, with wholesale chemists and other businesses facing perilous conditions before the fire was contained.
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Bydney
Elizabeth Woodlinges
Chittenden
Wndaxen
Arenien
Fatal Motor Smash Crushed Boy in Brisbane Street
A seven year old boy named Gordon Marrion from Cvelung died instantly when a motor lorry struck a telephone pole on Sandgate Road near Virginia Railway Brigade in Kenley. The vehicle’s box and debris collapsed onto the boy as he walked along the footpath.
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Brisbane
Mama
Gordon Marrion
Cvelung
Alop
Virginia Railway Brigade
Sandgate Road
Kenley
World Wheat Outlook From Western Australia Trade Report
The Westralian Farmers Ltd reports seven wheat cables received from London on August 10. The Australian Wheat market shows 45 shillings per quarter for Western Australia shipments. Estimated output for May front wheat stands at 2,000 tons with shipper prices around 34 shillings 0 pence. Chicago and Winnipeg markets opened weaker while Buenos Aires reported declines. September Optimum wheat futures closed at 12 pence per grain, down 15 pence per quarter.
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Westralian Farmers’ Ltd
Lonlon
Western Australia
Toy Winnipeg Cahie
Chicago
Anil
Winnipeg
Eta Peer
Buenos Aires
The August Aussie An Incomplete Feature From Ter'and
A fragment from an August issue discusses Australasia and its characters, noting writers, artists, and mock portrayals of bookmakers. It references Dabbin, Sir Roseam, and a cartoon by Sal and describes horse racing, mischief, and social satire. Charles Doran of THl! is reported fined £000.
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Australasia
Horne
Man
Eevee Otte
Anateolia
New Zealand
Pavilie
Necher
Dubbin
Andrews
Debbie Eanat
Sir Roseam
Dabbin
Bniccs
Howe
Sal
Charles Doran
Inaccurate Reports Spark Confusion Over Airship Arrival
A New York paper published details about Myrteau Dormaunt and an airship landing that later proved incorrect. Iowa officials found errors in the dispatches and the origin of the report remains uncertain, though the five year appear to pursue contrived jets.
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Lomwlon
New York
Evener Tiekts
Iowa
Myers
Missing aviators search amid perilous air scene
San Francisco reports Wipin Wills Brewin departed for Honolulu in the Dallas Spirit to hunt missing airmen after a Dole flight mishap. The craft allegedly ran into trouble, plunging from 2000 feet in heavy seas at about 200 miles per hour, with naval vessels rushing toward the scene.
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San Francisco
Wipin Wills Brewin
Honolulu
Dallas Spirit
Phy
Britain unveils new war machines on Salisbury Plain
Reports describe Britain's mechanised army testing vehicles on Salisbury Plain. Six and twelve ton tanks, wheeled and caterpillar limbers, and fast fighting cars replace traditional infantry. The fleet features guided guns and Lewis guns as air forces clash with armored units in a dramatic, smoky demonstration.
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Lenion
Britain
Salisbury Plain
Khawi
Slignallery
Wile Line
Sleath
Ea Wml
Ena
Across the Pacific flight to Sydney planned for September
Ben Francisco reports from Aug 21 that Captain Kingsford Smith Corporal C T Wie and Mr Keith Anderson expect to start for Sydney in the latter part of September. They say a plane has been offered and purchase practically completed though they refused interview today.
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Ben Francisco
Kingsford Smith
C. T. Wie
Keith Anderson
Sydney
Sacco and Vanzetti Denied New Trial by State Court
The Pall Bench of the Massachusetts Supreme Court denied the request for a new trial in the Sacco and Vanzetti case. It left the U S Supreme Court as the only remaining recourse. The court overruled exceptions to Justice Sanderson on a writ of error and Judge Thayer on motions for a new trial and stay of execution.
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Boston
Pall Bench
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Sacco
Vansetti
Supreme Court of the United Misien
Sanderson
Thayer
Selection of Seed Guides Lucerne Spring Sowing
Lucerne sowing in irrigation rich centers begins soon with autumn sowing possible where irrigation is absent. Land preparation includes uniform watering, shallow sowing on moist soil, and timing from August to early November. Use high germination seed, monitor seedling emergence, and ensure proper fertiliser and phosphate applications for persistent stands.
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Lucerne
Werrihes
Eerdi Inne
Binter River
Trimworth
Laesne
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