Albany Despatch highlights and upcoming events in Albany area
Ulster Road Racecourse opens new boxing day routes as horses compete. Dairy output rises with one and a half tons of cream weekly to Albany butter factory while Western Australian cheese factory opens. Hackett remanded on false document charge. Albany Labor Party meeting urged for important finance and official action. Sports Club Ball proves popular with dancing at Town Hall. Fruitgrowers wing notes railway flat rate for shocks and Albany exposure. Centenary plans and finances updated. Christmas holidays affect scheduling. Albany Despatch not published Dec 27 and 30. Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses League to meet. Albany Fire Brigade annual ball set for Dec 30 with music by Dewar’s orchestra and prize competition. Admission prices listed.
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Hellmark
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Australian Labor Party
Albany
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Transart
Carnival Club Committee
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T. Howe
JD. Dewar
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C. E. Bolt
Mary Albany
A.viation
Minister of Railways
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Returned Soldiers, Sailors, and Nurse's Imperial League
Soldiers’ Institute
Albany Fire Brigade
Town Hall
Dewar
Albany High School Honor Roll Names Students and Passers
A scanned Albany High School list shows students who passed exams with distinction and passed with normal marks across classes. The names include Leonard Werson Malcolm Armatromy Frank Carty Clifford Frank Fowler John Hawley Kenneth Holland Lambert William Mercer Sydney Pfeiffer Colin Reid Thorpe John Ward Kenseth Ward Ida Adderly Jara Bevilaqun Gertrude Bonenberg Mavis Brown Nancy Chenter Ida Gray Winifred Hillman Mary Holmes Joan Hardacre Laura Jenkin Eileen Milne Enid Mitchell Louise Mullinens Barbara Part ridge Barbara Quigley Roberta Winifred Senior Phyliss vedas May fred Williams Alfred Brown Edwin Holmes Norman Gordon Martin O'Halloran William Froet John Howe Bruce Ilsley Barton Lindeey Walter Nockolds Eva Chester Frances Haywood Betty Jenkin Jovee McQuire Marjorie Hiwarda Shirley East Darren Nor rich Joan Pest Nancy Pratt Marjorie Watsford Dorothy Wise W Chester J Clough F Miles A Rielly B Bedwell M Ferry Boarborough P Young B Merfield BR et P
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Nancy Pratt
Marjorie Watsford
Dorothy Wise
Porm
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J. Clough
F Miles
A. Rielly
B. Bedwell
M. Ferry
Boarborough
P. Young
Merfield
Prospects For Settlement Across Forest Hill Region
A report on Forest Hill district highlights railway plans from Mount Barker to Manjimup unlocking timber and new farmed lands. It notes growing orchards at Mount Barker and Forest Hill, soil and pasture improvements with subterranean clover and Marbellup grass, and confidence that transport links will spur closer settlement and prosperity along the Blackwood route.
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Albany
Toddington Shed
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Harker
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Winnie Meienre
Church Bazaar Funds Aim to Reduce Church Debt
The Church of England held a Thursday bazaar on the rectory lawns to lift church debt. Mayor Mr. Wittenoom and Mrs. Wittenoom attended as stalls offered produce tea chocolate and competitions. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band performed and students showcased rhythmic dancing and exercises.
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Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Ander
Mins R. Bird
Mount Barker Notes Paints Towns Growth and Plans
Mount Barker notes rapid progress with six new premises completed in months. New motor garage by Fred Wells near Mount Barker Hotel. Mullally’s tailoring and newsagency also thriving. All Saints Church advancing. town hall foundation laid. Lake Mt Barker resort improvements planned with opening on January 8 for district members and children. Apple crops promise, boy scouts growing, cricket and tennis activity, and tourist outings organized including a Christmas trip from Perth. Residents urged to visit Albany races via special arrangements.
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Fred. Wells
Mount Barker
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Lake Maawlup
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MY. A. Wansbrough
Roads Board
Perth Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Potatoes Prices
Chaff sample sold at £6 16s 0d with others passed in at £6 5s 0d. Oaten chaff medium quality sold £5 2s 6d. Oats medium feeds valued at 2s 5d and light feeds at 2s 3d. Wheat futures quoted F s q with passes at 5s 5d and 5s 6d. Potatoes recorded with current price details.
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London Wheat Cable Advices Market With Limited Demand
Australian wheat market described as easy with no trend. Some activity in Argentinian wheat but demand limited. Australian merchants await January shipment and quote Rosate wheat at 40 0 per quarter, with 62 lb bags noted.
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Fromh Lattin
Australigg
South Australia Post 500 On First Day In Sheffield Shield
Interstate cricket report from Adelaide notes South Australia opening 500 all out with Vic Richardson scoring 157. New South Wales trailed at stumps, 209 for 3, after two days of play.
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Lemma
South Australia
New South Wales
the Oval
Vic
Richardson
Australia
Victoria and Queensland Clash in Sheffield Shield Opener
At Melbourne on Saturday Victoria and Queensland opened Sheffield Shield action. Queensland bowled first, dismissed for 147. Victoria ended day one on 106 without loss, Woodful 50 not out Pomford 58 not out.
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Estineurne, Mauvuel
Victorian
Queensland
Melbourne
Victoria
Woodful Beng
Pomford
Albany Racing Club Minutes Highlight Local Race Preparations
The Albany Racing Club met at the White Star Hotel with vice chair T N Nea Witt presiding. Reports covered opening of the new grand stand, Centenary week delays, tea and stall tenders, charitable donations, committee appointments, and arrangements for upcoming race day events.
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Great Southern Racing Association
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Mount Barker Cricket Association
Ulster’ Road
St John's Ambulance Brigade
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Ferguson
Mesers
Dymond
Bruce
Greenwood
Sounness
Alec
Morning race track opens at Ulster road sports ground
A large crowd gathered at Ulster road sports ground for the track’s first fast work session. Cuntingle and Chandail led the morning drills over four furlongs with strong performances. several horses including Road Knight Plain Jane and Grannaltic also ran, amid praise for the new surface.
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Nicholls
Hpec
Bios Bpeo
Marietine
Chandail
Roberts
Continor
Black Grove
Newdecup
Road’ Knight
Plain Jane
Rhal
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Havarpe
Whisper
Ele
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Little Shot Oe
Disposal of old racecourse site to fund new course
A public servant urges municipal authorities to buy the old Gl o racecourse site for sale proceeds to finance a new course. The letter appeals to councillors to consider the purchase as land investment and notes potential repayment to the town.
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Tn eSenied
Tod
Royal ship Renown to depart January with modest fittings
London reports HLM S Renown will sail on January 8 as the most modestly furnished Royal ship yet. The Duchess of York has directed the layout and furnishings for Prince of Wales tours, under King George V. Royal apartments will house naval officers cooks laundresses and hairdressers with minimal closures and practical designs.
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Imperial Conference Recognised For Its Personal Understanding
Mr L C Amery, Secretary for Dominion Affairs, said the Imperial Conference was personally successful, building intimate understanding among Empire leaders and turning the heads of governments into friends. He noted it avoided appealing to the outside public, making it the peak of conferences he has attended.
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Cobham Award Highlights Postwar Aeronautics Meeting
The International Aeronautic Federation met at Paria on December 10 and for the first time since the war included Germany. Sir Alan Cobham received a gold medal for his Australian flight while Cierva and Dolay were honored for top records in light aircraft 200 to 400 kilograms for best straight flight distance without landing and greatest circular distance at high speed and altitude.
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Moth Plane Stunt Arrives in Bagdad
Messrs Stack and Leete have completed arrival at Bagdad after attempting a stunt flight in a moth plane. The pair are on a promotional aerial journey and reached Bagdad successfully.
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Government Resigns Socialist Leader Amid War Material Allegations
The government accuses the army and Pmusia of secret cooperation to manufacture German war materiel on Rouchet soil. Four ships were named for shell production in September and October, while sectist leaders press for action and pursue accountability.
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Rouchet
North West Separation Debate Refused Comment
Perth reports that Dr Easle Page the acting prime minister declined to comment on Western Australia rejecting the Federal Government plan to take over the northern portion of the state.
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Perth
Western Australia
Easle Page
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