Albany civic notes and local events in late 19th century
Community discussions include Sir George Buchanan viewing Albany after a delayed schedule, a cribbage contest and social at the Albans club, plans for Fremantle dock funding debate, and upcoming events in Albany such as the St Joseph's Club ball and a carnival team match. Local officials address harbor dues, baths loan, and department quarrels while social events attract residents.
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Poliowige
George Buchanan
Vin
Atwoy
A. Wansbrough
Oram
Cutumn
George Buchan
Albany
Albans
Wight
Nariabern
Sociedus
Fremantle
Fremantle Herald
Rich
Fremantle Harbor Trust
Council and
Business Men's Association
Department of Lambs and Burveys
Arcesary
Green
Lams Department
John
Lands Department
Beanson
Winter in the Tropics Tour Through North Queensland
A travelogue recounts a Cairns to Barron Gorge and Kuranda journey. It highlights Cairns as a commercial hub, railway routes through tropical hinterland, Aguaculture crops, sugar, cotton, and dairy potential. The article notes spectacular gorge scenery, Barron Falls, Hobb’s Monument, and a Brisbane delegation led by A F B Joseph with plans for further visits.
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Cairne
Jordonvale
Cairns
Thas i
Mmisa
Butler
Commonwealth
Queensland
Colyns
Barron
Barron Ooege
Cairns Do Maneeba
Goree
Banrou
Wroun
Realigg
Neturs
Nervsa
Burron Faliu
Guid
Kuranda
Hobb
Karandai
Afb. Joseph
Brisbane
Vetter
Journey by special train to Atherton and Herberton
Readers follow a party including Condon Geully Willvhead and James to Atherton on a special train from Cairns. They ride in a van with the Peanut King of Cairns aboard, visit Atherton Hospital, view the Tableland, and traverse old bullock dray routes toward Herberton. The trip recalls pioneer roads, new improvements, and fond reunions with old friends as the party continues toward Herberton.
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Eweho Tohbduod
Thos
Messrs
Condon
New South Wales
Geully
Queensland
Willvhead
Vietorn
James
Tosmmuda
Miley
Cairns
Percy Brunton
Peres
Atherton
Herberton
Baikl
Othiva
Priye
Athenon
Tubeventos
Beth
South Australis
Douglas
Hye
Mallorks
Behine
Ronal
Wao
Wonderland
Wes
Albane
Cairne
Aimee
Koramle
Messrs Newell
Jaak
Community Ball Features Dances Prizes and Church Notice
A lively village gathering included dancing, contests, and a banquet with a notable attendance. Winners were announced in various events including a ladies’ and gentlemen’s prize, with Mr Thomas directing the program. A wedding at All Saints Church and a rifle trophy final stage were reported along with local wool market forecasts and reminders from the National Council.
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Tia Sitinuin
Tonge Aloo
Mere
Heddin
Frank Squires
Connie Wall
W. Corry
Mra Freeman
Fang H. Squires
Thomas
Skinney
Alvemn
Sulemnivel
All Saints Church
Mandan
M. Muxsy
Teg Sommes
W Sumumes
Quandalup
J Catt
Eves Shore
Firstanioes
Ollmeadow
Vansuilecom
Shawyes
Martin
Rawver
Vanewiloom
Dalgety
Lau
G&s.r
Savings bonds pitched to Australians for future security
A financial pitch extols bonds offered for as little as £10 with redeemable features and guaranteed interest. It argues small regular saving beats youth’s loss of opportunity and notes the bonds’ value when invested in a savings account, illustrating long term growth from a child’s purchase toward adulthood.
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Ausralia
Wivantas
From the Papers a Special Shareholders Meeting
A Tambellup Co operative Co held a special meeting to raise fresh capital for expending business. W A Curr of the W A es indicated further steps toward forward movement via collective buying. The funeral of F T RB took place with service at St Andrews Church and burial later that day. The WA Football League secretary asked Premanotls Council to ensure umpire protection and restrict spectator trespass during matches. The Works Minister said roads boards would gain powers under a Roads District Act amendment this season and a draft bill would be presented for road board input.
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Tambellup Co-operative Co
W. Er Curr
W.A. Es
Ube
Mnet
Man
Ines
W.A. Football League
Premanotls Council
Pong Acre
Tool Runda Board
McCullum
Roads Boards
Inet Road Board
Reed Boards
Ila
Cottage Philosophy and a Village Mindset in Wyvern Cottage
A reflective piece recounts life at Wyvern Cottage Rosebank Village with Megroz Miss Spendleton and a dinner party in a rural setting. It notes quiet labor and a wall of proverbs offering solace to those sidelined by poverty while detailing daily routines and social chatter.
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Ooya BR
Megroz
Woman Shoots Engineer at Hospital Ball in Perth
At Government House the St John of God Hospital Ball ended in tragedy when an engineer named Gidley, from the motor ship Kapgerco, was fatally shot by a woman identified as Audrey Campbell Jacob. She resides at 2 Mare Chambers, St George's Terrace. The suspect has been arrested on a murder charge.
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Perth
St John of God Hospital
Government House
Sesson
Gidley
Kapgerco
Audrey Campl Jecob
Mare Chambers
Bt. George's Terrace
Deporting Leaders Threat Over Strike Sparks Upheaval Fears
Brisbane and far districts report railway workers in Cuicur Townsville Rockhampton and other centers going on strike at midnight. Officials warn that any attempt to deport strike leaders could trigger a larger industrial upheaval than the 1800-time conflict.
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Sydney
Thurday
Ttm Belleved
Brisbane
Weilway
Cuicur
Townsville
Rockhempton
Surrey Club Plans Testimonial for Hobbs in London
The Surrey Cricket Club opens a testimonial event for England great Jack Hobbs to honor his recent achievement with a presentation day at a London venue expecting 201 guineas raised for the occasion.
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London
Sugis
Surrey Cricket Club
Jobbs
England
Smoking in Restaurants Sparks Regulatory Debate in Melbourne
State Henin Commission members in Melbourne critique smoking in meals as unsafe and unclean. Dr Robert son says current rules stop short of banning smoking in eating areas and questions extending laws, while advocates note health risks and potential compromises like segregated compartments.
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Henin Commission
Melbourne
Hobertson
Robertson
Robertoon
Pervona
Tax Returns Reminder From The Commissioner
The Tax Commissioner warns owners of land to file full and final returns for land held on June 30 1985 regardless of land value or prior returns. The notice emphasizes mandatory reporting under land tax reform and corrects common misimpressions about exemptions or changes.
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E. A. Black
Theo
Howe
British shipping talks hint at wage and crew cuts
London reports quote Abnson and Mr. Havelock Wilton discussing reductions in wages and crew numbers amid anticipation of a September cut. Officials note in Australia seamen were not consulted, while Britain already faced leadership balance and wage pressures since 1924.
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London
Abnson
Australia
Havelock Wilton
Ho Alegefon
Angralia
Hongan
Britwin
Meeting at Fremantle Perth Trade Union Session
A terse note records a Thursday meeting in Fremantle Perth of the Trades Hall Council and the Australian workers. The group reportedly reached a decision granting British participation in some venture, with details to be announced after deliberation.
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Perth
Wight
New Jewish Organisation Formed in Sydney
A newly formed Jewish group in Sydney met at the Town Hall to establish a guiding executive and secondary officers. Appeals were made to broader communities and the industrial and political wings were noted as active, while Labor in New South Wales lagged in protests amid education debates.
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Sydney
Town Hall
Weber
Gsseramys
Labor
New South Wales
Sydney Federation Discusses Internal Dispute at Meeting
A local federation session addressed ongoing conflict among members over leadership methods and participation. The gathering reviewed the current quarrel and debated possible procedural changes within the organization.
Africa Crisis Sparks South African Pressure on Australia
The Australian prime minister received a cable from South Africa's prime minister alleging that T Houghton of Fremantle’s Seamen’s Union would fund a crippling blackout of South African steamers if legal action against the ApoldaCrew proceeds. The Apolda crew is prepared to sail and is loading at the port as tensions rise.
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Australia
Prine Miniter
Mr. Bruce
South Africa
Georwal Hertzog
T. Houghton
Tle Fremantls
Seamen's Union
Apolda
Bawhwry
Orsova Steamer Developments and Floating Oil Fire
Fragmented report describes a steamer Orsova incident with crews asked to perform duties after a Tromantico harbor event. The narrative shifts to oil field fire in Texas with a landowner and children affected, then an Englishman and American by a volcano in Honolulu. Later text references August 21 correspondence on railway differential rates for Wagn boundaries and axle pricing disputes.
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Raton
Beiumon
Texas
Chicusa
Mtort
A. Wansbrough
Stubbs
Interjertio
Simoe
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