Registration Notice for Australian Males Under Defence Act
Under the Defence Act all male British subjects resident in Australia who will reach a specified age in 1928 must register in January or February 1928. Parents guardians and local authorities are responsible for registration. Penalties apply for failure to register up to £14. late registrations carry penalties up to £10. Forms available at post offices or from the Officer of any Training Area. St Shepherd, Secretary, Department of Defence.
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Australia
ST. Shepherd
Secreary
Department of Defence
Kote
Letente Alt
Austuilia
Jaron
Defence Department invites tenders for groceries and bread
The Defence Department invites sealed tenders to supply groceries and bread to Fort Albany during January 1997. Warrant Officer in Charge at Fort Albany can provide forms and full details. tender closing December 22, 1927. lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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Menderes
Clergy Honors and Controversy Across Western Australia
In Western Australia Father Gilroy receives wide praise from locals for his priestly dedication amid discourse on clergy roles. The Rev. F. R. Gribble addresses Northern tensions, while a Kimberley murder inquiry ends in acquittal for Constables Regan and Tack.
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F. OR. Gribble
Forrest River
Fastern
Nwatratia
Ribble
Western Australia
Kimberllera
Cme
Moutia Agn
Regan
Sit
Jnes
Grille
Western Australia Prison Farm at Pardelup Praised
A report discusses the Pardelup prison farm near Mount Barker as a social reform, noting the reforming influence on inmates and the potential for economic usefulness. It cautions against overoptimism while citing cautious endorsements from officials and comparisons with other countries.
Local Mayoral Ball and Choral Society Plans Stir Albany
The Local and General Mayoral Ball will host town children next week in the Town Hall with media tickets available to non attendees. The Albany Choral Society, directed by F T Williams, performs at the Town Hall on Friday, December, with seats priced 2s6d and 1s for others plus a 4d booking fee. A dinghy race from jetty to jelly opens Saturday, aided by notable sailors including Messrs Pannett and Pearson. Authorities urge universal training registrations for boys born in 1914, aged 14 by 1928, with notices from the Department of Labour. Proclamations declare public holidays December 26–27 1927 and January Sunday 1928. shop hours suspended 6 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday December 27.
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Coe Wittenoom
Webely
Town Hall
As Media
Ithe
Olf Bane
Messie
Pannett
Pearson
Albany Chaber of Commerce
T. Mills
Albany
Origin of Smoking in Early English History
The text traces tobacco use to early 16th century England with claims about its introduction by Hawkins or Raleigh Drake around 1505. It notes early fever resistance and references James I’s 1604 warning against smoking, and a 1684 ban on tobacco cultivation under Charles II.
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Enghanst
John Hawkins
West Indies
Walter Raleigh
Drake
James I
England
Charles TE
Critics decry short skirts in Ballarat contests
South Street Ballarat adjudicator Tarmence Campbell voices concern over modern dress in ladies recitals of sunval competitions. He says short skirts hinder modesty and performance, urging longer skirts to allow proper footwork and graceful movements during speech and gesture.
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Tarmence Campbell
South Street Ballarat
Revered Father Gilroy Honored At Albany Jubilee Service
The Rev. Father Gilroy celebrated his 25th year as priest at St Joseph's Albany attended by his flock, diverse denominations, and 15 priests from across Western Australia. Speakers praised his work, church improvements, and hospitality as the audience, including dignitaries and clergy, toasted his devoted service before a late-night dance.
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Gilroy
Albany
St. Paseph's
Gentlenag
Albnoy
Agtena
Meglie
Bales
W,od
T. Hy Barnett
Frank Collins
T. Molkerrin
Mount) Barke
T. Fyffe
Harver
Merc Wolllain
Mohr Denmark
Father Fagin
Feather Shannon
Orde Dean Walshain
Misa Hazel Hatfield
Father Gilroy
Ireland
Boulder
Menzies
Kankrnie
Perth
Collie
Wihway
St. Joseph's Church
Pather Gilbey
Father Fagan
Western Australia
Bear
Chhurch
Pather Gilroy
Tie
Weatervn Australia
Dean Wooteh
Father Lynch
FE. Arundel
Church of England
A. E. Grice
Presbyterian Church
Father Collins
Mount Barker
Mr. Fyffe
Denmhork
Wee
Dippoertonl
Dewn Walsh
Athany
Oey
Melv
Nornalop
Alan
Reed
Gilroy Cook
Puther Gilroy
Ohare
Amd
Alveny
Albeny
Mount Barker Notes and Local Club Updates
The Mount Barker branch of the Meat Growers Association held its noon meeting to elect officers led by secretary and treasurer T G Suniciete with A T Booth re elected. Debates to Fruit Growers Counter event were discussed and Hridzerorn hosts a show and sports fund drive.
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Thorvlay
Mount Barker
Meai Growers Association
Oftleere
T. G. Suniciete
A. T. Booth
Hridzerorn
Tareslay Meares
Ho McNeil
Somnews
Trim
Unnicee Colmeidenens
Fest Slelegaten
Peste
Wonle Co Helel
Perth
Horkler
Mount Barker Turf Club
Hax
Horkley
Morvey
Ayer
8. V. Jenkin
Agricultural Society
Histeuvh
Mir
Lemking
Josteoniayilet
Jena
Mt. Barker
Billy
Young
New South Wales
Carnarvon
Brian
Albany High School
Serres
Wateres
Mount Barker Cricket Association
Blackwool
F. Sounness
C. Sounness
Slam
G. Sonniness
Webster
Mawond
Keene
Smith
Smitries
Wright
Fvy Furls
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Clarke
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CL Webb
Aonvies
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Townsend
Turnbull
Wallinger
Pugh
West
Matt
Downie
O'Hallaran
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Borston
Fred
Collins
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Dixon
le Fort
Lepuids
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Morston
Kearsley
W. Hambler
Deere
Venndries
Narrikup Notes and Cricket Match Report
Narrikup notes on fertiliser supply delays and hall committee steps. Cricket report from Sounness Park shows Narrikup vs Centrale. Downie 17 Turnbull 11 top scores, Centrale 6 for 11 at stumps. match to finish next Saturday. President Pond to donate medal again. 1927-28 season fees set. juvenile memberships available at five shillings.
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Geleet
Distret
Nearrikap
Centrale
Sounness Park
Downie
Turnbull
Chile
Centrale Renminml
Havin
Dixon
Pond
Waterside Workers’ award to be enforced in ports
Melbourne reports that the Waterside Workers issue was discussed in court with Justice Beehy stating an interim award will apply to the port pick up conditions from January 10 and could stay in force for three months. The court will oversee compliance and review port conditions, freeing judges to proceed with next week’s rise.
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Melbourne
Uti
Mariyrmend
Fudee Beehy
Jean
Flex
Board of Reference
Shipowners Dissatisfied With Dodge Beeha's Actions
Shipowners express discontent over the handling of a civil matter at ports. They cite delays and unclear decisions impacting operations and futures for the fleet and associated trade.
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Dodge Beeha
Strike Causes Widespread Wage Loss on Wharfside
Reported losses total about £520,004 due to a strike by waterside workers affecting ship operations. The dispute halted passenger and freight handling, with lingering economic impact across the harbor facilities.
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Bayseae
Judge Beehy Rules on PettTheft Case Formality and Orders
The court discusses whether the petition constitutes mere formality and warns against sidestepping proper procedure. It notes the seriousness of the matter, cautions the parties, and states that actions contrary to court orders regarding handling of cargo and access must stop.
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Beehy
Undertakine Wien
Fremantle Waterfront Labor End of Embargo Resumes Work
Waterfront laborers in Fremantle return to duties after a telegram from management lifting embargos. Mr P dr Trot tier of the Water Padite Workers Federation announces compliance with court undertakings and warns against acting outside management instructions. Vessels including Kenowna, Regering Woolgar, Northumberlams, Avaeleaeh, Tohsons Bay, Nirpura, Minderoo, and Koln resume activity with slips reactivated.
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Fremantle
Streigtt
Fremantle Lunipers
Nlcng
Water- Padite Workers Federation
Dr. Trottier
Kenowna
Regering Woolgar
Northumberlams
Avaeleaeh
Tohsons Bay
Nirpura
Minderoo
Koln
Local labour orders issued after telegram dispatch
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday the secretary of the Alwar Liners' Union received a telegram from the Federation secretary. It instructed the Committee of Management to resume operations under the existing award and to keep the pick-up system unchanged.
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Alwar Liners’ Union
Taylor
Gener
Federation
Committee of Management
Whers Representative Advised of End to Trouble
The shipowners' representative in Albany Bir. M. L. Anderson was advised late last night that the trouble had ended.
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Albany
Bir
M. L. Anderson
Kooyong Unloads Cargo at Local Jetty
The steamer Kooyong, idle with a large consignment of cargo for local merchants, was brought alongside the jetty this morning and loading began at 4 o clock.
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Kooyong
Sinen
Chamber of Commerce Action Urges Cargo Exemption
In a memorandum from the Albany chamber, merchants plead for a temporary exemption allowing cargo to be shipped from the Eastern States. President Mr. Milla backs the move as distress grows over scarce verses and freight delays. Canberra officials are asked to support the exemption request through local agents.
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Albany
Kooyong
Mhanw Chamber of Commerce
Milla
Merchanta
Prindle
Carco
Tasman
Mr. Miller Len Telegrantierds Merdf
HY Vrowse
M.hle
Canberra
Chaimberts
Sor Renphienh
Irregular Reply From Mr J A Prowse On Waterside Work
A garbled response from Mr J A Prowse questions possible use of hampers and reeable work while awaiting a court settlement. The shipowners reply to Mr Ine T Amderaen expresses regret that waterside workers cannot be employed while in contempt of court.
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J. A. Prowse
Juder Reedy
Ine T. Amderaen
Waterside Woorklees
Fire Erupts in Melbourne Tower Fire destroys main structure
A blaze broke out in a three storey Working Men’s Valleys tower on Lantrole Street, Melbourne. The tower 90 feet from the ere was destroyed while the rest of the building and pool area were saved as onlookers watched flames rise to an apparent height of 87 feet.
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Melbourne
Thureday
Lantrole Street
Aviation Captain Kingsford Smith Flight Delayed
A report from San Francisco notes a delay in Captain Kingsford Smiths planned endurance flight. The tail and elevator issues, after two aborted attempts, are under thorough investigation and will be structurally revised.
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Sin Franccisco
Dee
Kingsford Smith
Rodbery
American gold sent to England in past three weeks
In New York on December 7 report states gold shipments to England have exceeded the sterling level, with £200,000 dispatched to London yesterday after crossing the 43 ferrty mark three weeks ago.
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New York
Dee
Engleen Sitter
London
Australia’s Pastoral Record Highlights Argentine Beef Edge
London reports the High Commissioner for Australia notes Argentina as Australia’s main beef competitor. He cites limited chilled beef demand in Britain and claims science will not end the cattle trade, stressing reliance on the British market and ongoing challenges in the beef industry.
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London
Australia
Padya
Lotte
Granville
Nesbottey Hayes
Prison Farm at Pardelup Makes Early Start in Reforms
The Pardelup prison farm near Mt. Harker has existed four months with officers and prisoners working well. The Controller of Prisons H C Trethowan visited and reported progress to Chief Secretary J M Drew. About 19 prisoners are there, rations pooled, and a work ethic strong. A forestry setup, fruit orchard, fodder growth, and purchases of breeding ewes and 300 work welders are noted with prospects for permanent pasture and future cultivation beginning next April.
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Pardelup
Mount Barker
Prinots
Tim
Pardelop
Tournentiis
Mt. Harker
Goar
Ofivera
H. C. Trethowan
J. M. Drew
Frowanth
Hottest Inni
Denmark Motor Accident Leaves Man Injured Near Bridge
A late Saturday night crash near Denmark bridge involved a car driven by Ron Black striking two pedestrians. Michael Sutton suffered a broken collarbone and a compound leg fracture, with the 66 year old victim taken to Albany Government Hospital for treatment.
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Ron Black
Denmark Bridge
Michael Sutton
Button
Sutton
Government Hospital
Albany
A Help to Christmas Happiness
A periodical plea about sending greetings before Christmas to ensure delivery. Readers are reminded the holiday mail rush begins weeks ahead and delays happen despite efforts. Advice stresses writing notes to indicate items should not be opened before Christmas Day.
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Christman
Willleseers
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