Albany News Briefs From December to January
Local notes from Albany cover proposed newspaper publication delays into January, arrivals and visits including Professor A J Horne, and council meetings addressing tariff rebates, electric light project funding, and municipal library issues. Meetings discuss street work, drainage, and traffic control while fires disrupt York Street.
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Albany Quarry Wage Dispute Reignites Arbitration
Albany council debates whether the arbitration award on quarry workers applies to Albany city tasks. The Federation letter urges honoring the award for municipal employees, while council members weigh cost impacts and whether to extend the wage scale beyond the quarry. The issue affects local industrial policy and urban works across Albany.
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Mendar
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Albany
Albay
Lund
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Abel
Paul
Clamce
Couel
Fanphoyav Federation
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Council committees discussed and reconfigured at meeting
Council considered appointing members to finance works lighting and health committees. Dr Johns was proposed for lighting, Dr Beanson to works. Dr Ingham debated, meetings to be held fortnightly and set by the mayor. Members argued over committee sizes and meeting days.
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Maslin
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Medbitt
Scanleg
Johne
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Wittennam
Mastin
Beaning
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Middiindon
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Beanson
Johns
Ingham
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Preont
Lee
Albany Centenary Celebration Speech Urges Timely Respect
A December dispatch urges proper regard for Albany’s centenary and warns against delaying the celebration. It argues the event should honor Australia’s history and the development of the western territories, linking the occasion to national identity and future potential.
Unclear fragmentary report on city contracting and rates
A garbled record describes the mayor, contractors, and a council committee debating external rates and bids. It hints at a sale of the Mood item and disputes over who pays for work, with mentions of a contractor and a clerk. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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Bamley
Lehomaten
Crecapion
Colin Conti
Finiah
York
Aearilon
Scanlon
Sunlon
The Ten Commandments Screenings Prompt Mixed Reactions
The piece discusses Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments and its Biblical prologue, noting grand revelry scenes and ensuing sober mood as divine wrath arrives. The article announces The Teo Cottumudenensis screening at the Strand Cafe venue with advance reservations urged.
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de Mille
Gades
Strand
Gibany Mo
Albany Racing Club annual meeting at the Albany Hotel
A meeting of Albany Racing Club committees at the Albany Hotel outlined the program for the annual meeting on February 7. Minutes from the previous session were confirmed, prize money for the Plantagenet Plate increased to £175, and officials including judge Frel Potter and starter J Adie were named. The club discussed entrance fees, future officers, and plans to inform local volunteers about festival arrangements.
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Albany Racing Club
Albany
Frel Potter
Wales
H. H. Hill
Air J. Adie
W. Cartier
F. Lambert
W. E. Gounness
Sinwerda
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Church fete at St Johns Church held with stalls and dancing
The Sunual fete of Sie John's Church occurred yesterday afternoon and evening in the western grounds. Enthusiastic stalls, coloured paper decorations, and a children's display drew a large crowd. Rev Napier and the Mayor opened proceedings, praising workers and organizers as prominent figures from the vestry offered thanks and blessings.
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Lore
Rey Napler
PL Lambert
Lambert
Basaar
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Tambers
Women's Guild
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Bobimeen
Vaughan
Mim Domen Robinson
Molly Vaughan
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Halli
Prodims
Ras
Mule
Dovey
Flowers
Glyde
Walsen
Warner Benefit Concert at Empire Theater in Albany
Veterans and friends attended a benefit program for Dilly Warner at the Empire Theater. The varied lineup featured the Gordon Band, vocalists, and a Mikado themed piece with violin interludes, ending with a martial moments finale and a closing good night.
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Dilly” Warner
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Albany Fire Betgede
Billy’ Warner
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Sydney
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Bolsiere
Gary
Verious Artisy
Ceca Wen
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Mt Barker Hearsay Notes on Child Concert and Local Bowling
The article notes a Thursday children’s concert at the ball with practice and a prize distribution in the evening. It mentions Plantagenet Park events, road roller work supervised by Mr E Websiog, and a screening season featuring Brylvia Dreamer’s A Woman on the Jury with Henry Walthall. It also covers Mt Barker and Narrikup bowling scores and players Fred Collins Percy Borerton and Tom’s totals, with Parkfield and other local names in attendance.
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E Websiog
Mary Pickfield
Larry Lemon
Brylvia Dreamer
Henry Walthall
Slanter
Eos
Enrinsar Alsn
Cour
Santem
Micker
Mt Barker
Tricket Centrale Y Carbarup
Matorisy Ab
Narrikop
Fred Collins
Percy Boreton
Fam
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Femith
Narrikup
Asl
Coembtrale
Government and Legislative Council Clash Over Arbitration Bill Amendments
In FATE NEWS PENTIH on Monday the Government faced the Legislative Council as the Assembly began considering the Council request to amend the Arbitrating Bill. Many of the Council amendments were approved.
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Legislative Council
Couneil
Dredge Leaving Bunbury Amid Regional Concerns
Dredge plans to depart Bunbury raise worries in the shipping and riding community. The government’s upcoming decision in January is awaited, with local details scarce and operators noting prior delays and limited progress since June.
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Busbury
Senfer
Geminnn
Willem Matthews
Whithey
Ole Wea
Group Settlement Schema in Melbourne Report
A British government representative in Australia discussed group settlement after weeks in Western Australia. The interview covered the activity of the group and forthcoming reports detailing the venture and its implications.
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Melbourne
Australia
Nalgredion
Bagkey Ameny
Western Australia
Victoria politics marks setback for government plan
Fragmented passage describes a Victorian political dispute where a majority rejected proposals in the Assembly. Premier Mr Allan faced pressure as the government faced shifts in policy and legislative direction amid party dynamics.
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Inortia
Allan
Police Search Fails In Henry Tarke Case
Police fail to locate Henry Tarke an importer aged 65 in connection with the death of Mr Toehel Curl. Authorities say they will make a further effort to arrest the alleged offender tonight as they continue the search.
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Pir
Henry Tarke
Toehel Curl
Freight shipments show no change in cargo value
Fragmentary OCR text notes Australian freight shipments with minimal cargo value changes and a suggested upward trend, mentioning terms like Australian and cargo value though context is unclear.
Irish Boundary Question Dominates Dail Debate
The Dail tackles the boundary agreement amid government moves to implement provisions. Debate centers on responsibilities, implications for state control, and potential constitutional considerations affecting border terms.
Siki and Niki in Odd Quip at New York Venue
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Siki and Niki in a strange scene at a New York site along Ninth Avenue. It references a dubious title and a comet in the form of a supposed entit title ben place, with unclear meaning and no clear event or outcome.
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Sonegalom Bower
Sean Hint
New York
Siti
Enti
Ninth Avenge
Wheat Shortage Threatens Global Supply
The Prizeh Poel Coareillon reports a looming wheat shortage as global demand outpaces production. Analysts warn that if consumer economies do not adapt, scarce grain could drive prices higher and affect food availability worldwide.
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Poel Coareillon
Albany Water Supply Turmoil During Council Meeting
Frantic council session discusses water rates, supplier replies, and tender processes. Officials note shortages and budget constraints while planning holiday family transport and Christmas provisions.
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