Local dances to welcome home soldiers held at Town Hall
A Town Hall dance is planned for Thursday night to greet returning soldiers. A boy named O Sullivan, who was missing in the kerri country after leaving Denmark, returned home Friday evening. A petition withdrawal on electric light purchase saw most signers recant, amid councils withholding information from ratepayers. A committee meeting outlined Athanyik events from Monday to Saturday including picnics, shows, swimming carnival, regattas, and Albany Racing Club races with naval cadets assisting and an art union planned.
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M.acaval
Ueda
Peel Hy W. Himart
Frederick Street
Boy O'Sullivan
Denmark
Kerri
Council
Athanyik
Middleton Beach
Albany Racing Club
Meeks
Regat
Moser
Cutling
Cuddiley
Albany travelers and visitors to Perth and Mount Barker
A corrupted report lists departures and visits including a party leaving Albany for Perth with holiday plans and hosts Lady Ellie Ob Macrine and Rev A W Bray in Perth. It notes a Mount Barker weekend, family travelers from Ban Sally Prankland River, a fire brigades superintendent Crunnage inspecting Albany, and James D Renner and Dvr Lundgren arriving from Perth for a short stay in Albany.
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Lemobster
Albany
Cottestoe
Perth
Ellie Ob Macrine
A. W. Bray
Clare ‘Hat
Hite
Allumy
Mount Barker
Mish Brierley
Ban Sally Prankland River
Alf
Albany Butter Factory Directors Seek Five Year Lease
At a Albany meeting the directors read a lease offer for the Albany coal stores for two years at 200 pounds yearly. They voted to push for a five year lease with a further five year extension at the same rent. The Government may grant funds to the Albany Co-operative, with the Narrogin company prepared to lend on subscribed amount at 6 percent. Dairy expert Mr. Hampshire is to advise the board on factory requirements. shares are moving slowly and secretary Mr. Harvill will handle share wave offerings.
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Albany Butter and Widing Co-operative Co
Albany
Albany Co-operative Co
Narrogin Company
Hampshire
Harvill
Christmas Tree Fete Aids Soldiers’ Children In St John’s Hall
In St John’s Hall the Friendly Union Mothers and Wives held a Christmas tree fete for soldiers’ children with over 80 attendees. Mayoress Mrs Day and Mrs Pearce among guests.初 afternoon featured Hoglixh dance Mir Roger de Covertay led by Mrs Haswell and Mr Pearce. Gifts were given to each child from the tree after dances and games. local committees and donors were thanked for support.
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Bister
St. John'a
Day
Pearce
A. Y. Haswell
Mir Roger de Covertay
A. Y. Huesell
James
Queens
Aymls, Club
Methodint Ladies' Guild
Everett and Co
Barsett and Co
Drew, Robinson and Co
W. BH. Smith
Beckett
ACC
Albany
O.C.C
Oldfield
Albany Road Board Minutes Record Friday Meeting
The Albany Road Board held its Friday session with members A Harville chairing and others including Grewtrex Newton Mawson Hursell and Wolff present. Decisions covered land grants for a returning soldier, gravel reserve inspection, road works, a cattle pound proposal, and wage increases for staff.
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Grewtrex
Newton
Bremer Landing
Hansell
Lands Department
Craigle
Kalgon
Koracop Creek
Haywell
DD. McKail
Janmery Lawt
J. Seaddan
Denmark Road
Young's
Currer
Sol Hor
Narrikup Mod Red Jmond
Aiking
Goododa
Plantagenet Ready Board
Sporting
Sunday School Anniversary at Albany Methodist Church
The 13th annual Albany Methodist Sunday School service drew large congregations. Over 200 children appeared on stage as preparations led by Mr A B Dickson culminated in fine singing and a highlighted Anthem We Are Thine. soloist Tony Row performed and accompaniments were by Mrs Dickson and various assistants. Reverends Fellows Crow led morning evening and afternoon services.
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Albany Methodist Suuday School
A. B. Dickson
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Social Highlights at Town Hall
At the annual smoke social of the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade in the lower Town Hall, 35 members and guests enjoyed a decorated setup, toasts, and a musical program. Captain Anderson praised council support while the Mayor affirmed strong ties and future aid. Milner noted 27 fires tackled, including the Lidden steamer blaze, with first aid given at many calls.
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Albany
B. £. Bill
Cr. H. BE. Miles
W. H. Weight
Proas
Brigade
Anderson
Jean
Vretmontie
Citisens
Perth
Catling
Hill
Weight
Miles
Poreman Milner
Wilkie
Pnsty
John’s Ambulance
G. McCormack
GPO
F. Smith
L. McDonald
A. FE
Young
R. Payne
8. Brace
Mr. Abell
O. W. Berliner
Albany Racing Club appoints committee for next year’s races
A Saturday night Albany Racing Club meeting appointed officers for next year including Judge B R Holmes and Potter as timekeeper and clerk of ales. The annual race programme lists Flying Handicap and Albany Cap among events with prize money from £17 to £50. Calentin arrangements were assigned to Mossiz, Cowen and Holmes.
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Albany Racing Lab
Meace
Bart
BLM
Japan
B. R. Holmes
Frank Potter
W. M. Jago
A. Hewce
OH. Gill
J. F. Cowen
L. A. Elne
Mossiz
Cowen
Holmes
AWC Reaches Decision On Ballot In Kalgoorlie
A special meeting of the AWC in Kalgoorlie decided not to take a ballot after lengthy discussion. About 400 union members attended as Industrial Disputes Committee members said the union would stand firm until the Chamber of Mines agrees to confer on preference for union members.
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Kalgoorlie
AWC
Chamber of Mines
Tarred and Feathered by Returned Soldiers at Ararat
A group of returned soldiers attacked ex-Labor MP J K McDougall of Wannon near Ararat on a road while on a patrol night. The assault followed claims he authored verses that angered soldiers and the public.
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Melbourne
Monty
J. K. McDougall
Labo
Prrliament
Wannon
Ararat
McDougall
Trans-Railway Trouble Resolves. Traffic to Resume
Melbourne authorities report staff shortages resolved and the Western railway strike settlement talks near completion. If the required parliaments assemble by noon, traffic is expected to resume on the lines.
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Melbourne
Real Western Railway
W A T C Racing Results From December Meeting
Reports from the Saturday December meeting at Cloh include large fields and notable finishes. Winners listed: Flying Handicap Heart of Oak. W A Plate Astral Light. December Stakes Mintico. Nursery Handicap Fargo. York Handicap Alice Kenilworth. Marlborough Handicap Range Bow. Betting odds accompany each result.
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W.A.T.C
WAT. Cloh
Heart of Oak
Humphrey
Astral Light
Mintico
Tom Castro
Pawtern
Ce Uy
Agst
Wedding Bells at St Josephs Church Setters Phillips
A wedding was held Monday afternoon November 21 at St Josephs Church Palmerston New Zealand between Lieut W H Better and Miss Katherine A Phillips. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Gilray with a large reception at the bride’s home. The couple depart for New Zealand to establish their future home. The bride wore white crepe de chine with pearls and a tulle veil.
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Joseph's Church
W. H. Better
Rifle Brigade
H. Setter
Kelvin Grove
Palmerston
New Zealand
Katherine A. Phillips
J. Phillips
Middleton-road
Gilray
Mixe
Anne Phillie
Dorothy Bron
Choa. Phillips
Perth
Allies order German signing of peace protocol
London dispatch reports that to enforce the peace treaty Germany must sign the protocol or face immediate military measures. The message indicates Allied pressure amid efforts to fully enforce treaty terms.
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London
Germany
German Military Strength Raises Alarm in Paris
The Supreme Council in Paris notes that Germany’s armed force exceeds treaty limits and will respond when the peace treaty comes into effect. The statement emphasizes that German military strength already surpasses what was authorised and could meet the time force once the treaty is in force.
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Supreme Council
Paris
Germany
Publication of Salvaged Letter on Scapa Flow Scuttlings
The British Admiralty published a salvaged German Admiralty letter from the Emdon at Scapa Flow. It asserts Germany would not surrender and hints at German Admiral von Reuter's possible communication with German authorities. The despatch suggests cooperation was rejected and raises questions about responsibility for the scuttlings.
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Duma
Scapa Flow
Admin
Rentor
Emdon
Germany
Admien von Reuter
Railway Wage Dispute Reaches Critical Point in Britain
London reports show the railway wages clash at a delicate stage as new hires reject government offers. News notes idle workers while jobs go begging with exemplars like Edinburgh Corporation opting for cheaper Swiss electric gear at seventy thousand pounds less than the British bid.
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London
Amoin
England
Edinburgh
Ross Smith's Pacific Flight Route From Kalidjatti to Australia
From Westoverden on a Sunday morning Ross Smith started for Soura baya reaching at noon. Uncertain if he will head to Melbourne via Easter route through Brisbane and Sydney or via Perth, with the decision expected to come from the Australian Government.
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Westevreden
Ross Smith
Kalidjatti
Sourabaya
Melbourne
Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Bowls Club Sweeptakes Four Competition Results
The Albany Howking Club arranged a four competition on Saturday afternoon with six teams. Play began after 2 pm as teams, chosen by the committee, produced keen matches. Notable results include Merrifield’s four beating Andersen’s four 23 to 16 and several close bouts among Milne Todd Scott and others. Midweek singles will start the afternoon. entrants are asked to form.
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Albany Howking
Moat
Merrifield
Andersen
Dixon
Waters
Hey
Crow
Sub
Corry
Meeks
Highy
Lauck
MrReriaie
Thorkle
Imb
Ail
Catling
Bent Miles Newhitt
Pember
Anderson
Aub
Mottifield
Mills
Brown
Angove
Bent Miles
Nexhitt
Milne
Todd
Scott
Downes
Rigby
R. Hill
Leask
McKensie
Orminge
Plantagenet Burnettrophy Shooters Turn In Fine Performance
On a dull Sunday afternoon the Plantagenet Hite Choir club hosted the Burnettrophy stages with 90 yard and long range events. Sands led with 104 after a seven handicap, Peel followed at 108 percent as runner up, while Bunda posted possible scores at mid range and Jackson excelled at long range.
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Plantagenet Hite Choir
Sands
Peel
Bunda
Jackson
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