Christmas and New Year greetings from The Despatch
The Despatch wishes readers a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. A united Christmas service at Scots Church at 10 30 will raise funds for the Benevolent Society of Albany. Changes in White Star Hotel ownership are noted with Mrs J M Hallyburton taking control. Albany hosts scouts, health resort visitors, and a referendum on electric lighting proceeds with 900 votes cast. Albany Week Committee meetings cover children’s day, dances, a swimming carnival, sports prizes, a regatta plan, and band instrument return issues.
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Scots Church
Evans
Alex Crow
Albany
Uhip
White Star Hotel
J. M. Hallyburton
Perth
Mount Burchers
Albany’ Week Committee
W. J. Day
Messrs
T. H. Barnett
A. Mallin
A. F. Caddihy
J. T. Mills
Sheffield
Iame
Sorka
Community notes on bank funding and local events in Perth
The Mayor announced Commonwealth Bank will provide funds for a purchase at 49 percent ahead of a council handover at midnight Saturday. A December 11 Fruit shipment committee in Perth organized to manage shipping space. Walter M Calvins named secretary, with A T Booth of the Cool Storage Co op representing Mount Barker. Doris Melville tours Mount Barker on December 27 with her juvenile troupe, following a successful season in Perth theatres. Tickets warn of limited seating and early arrival advised.
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George’s
Perth
A.T. Booth
Cool Storage Co-op, Co
Mount Barker
Doris Melville
His Majesty's Theater
King's Theatre
Permantle
Misa Melville
Tapile
Trevold
al & O'Dork
Silver wedding celebrated at White Star Hotel
Mr awl Mes and 0 M Malvtenrtan marked their silver wedding at the White Star Hotel after marrying at St Augustine's Church Shepparton Victoria on December 22 1804.
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Awl Mes
Malvtenrtan
White Star Dotel
St. Augustine's Church
Shepparton
Victoria
Harry FE. Notley
Lorst
Fremantle
Returned Soldiers' Association Meets in Albany
The Albany branch monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Association discussed visiting Mount Barker to view apple packing and prep for export. Members urged government experts to visit the region and demonstrations in peeling and grading apple packing.
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Albany
Soldiers’ Institute
G. Moucheemore
W. Hill
Buckeridge
Page
Lawrence
Lowman
Moore
Gew
Mille
Morley
Cowen
Whitten
H. Meeks
Mount Barker
Fruitgrowers’ Association
Mr. Booth
Booth Inter
Mount Darker
Plonghitte
Denmark Line
Moody
Arile
Seuddan
Torbay
Young's Siding
Agricultural Bank
Whittem
Snd
Morter
Mor [Ley
Pensions Board
Association
the Austelian
Christmas at the Shops Showcases Holiday Gifts and Ice Cream
The article highlights a busy Christmas display at Miles Tipping Merrifield and Todd's Arcade with chocolates, leather goods, linen, and toy ranges plus overseas cards and miniature paintings. It notes lates stock, window displays, and an ice cream setup, along with a bush fire scare near the railway yards that was quickly contained by the fire brigade.
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Rafe
Lt Jorown
Drew, Robinson and Cots Inn
Miles, Tipping & Merrifield
Mobilie
Miles
Tipping
Merrifield
Raphael Tack
Ben
Todd's Arcade
Todd
Proposal Aims for Sydney Boxing Day Flight
Rowmith reaches Cloncurry with damaged propeller causing uncertainty about the future of Hovometes. The crew proposes staged travel to Sydney, aiming to land around winter 20, and plan a lengthy overhaul before any longer legs.
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Sydney
Perth
Rowmith
Cloncurry
Kalgoorlie Fracas Ends in Unionist Death
Richard Griffiths a member of the Coolgardie Miners Union died after rough handling during disturbances at the mines last month. He was 56 years old and collapsed Saturday afternoon in Kalgoorlie. His death follows tensions at the mining site and ongoing union activity in the region.
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Kalgoorlie
Richard Griffiths
Coolgardie
Marine Engineers Resolve Offers Across Australian Ports
A mass meeting of the Sydney branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers rejected the settlement offer to the Controller of Shipping. Adelaide also rejected the offer, while Melbourne accepted it and will man the steamers.
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Sydney
Institute of Marin Engineers
Adelaide
Melbourne
Bank Manager McClintank Faces Bankruptcy Probes
Harold McClintank, former manager of Truth News, reveals gambling driven insolvency over three years. He admits misappropriating about £30,000 from trustees of the late John Norton estate, with single losses around £1100 to £1200. Trustees sue banks in related proceedings.
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Sydney
Harold McClntank
Bankrupe
Truth News
John Norton
Norton
Banka 'N
Parliament Prorogued Amid Election Fears
London report notes the government plans to prorogue Parliament before Christmas rather than adjourn, citing the chance of a general division and potential election as a key factor in the timing. The Daily News outlines the political maneuvering and the implications for ministers and opposition.
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London
London “Daily News
Eivision
Boxing Champ Dempsey Offered 300000 for London Match
New York telegram confirms promoter Cochrane has offered Jack Dempsey 300000 dollars to face Carpentier in London. The proposal aims for a high profile heavyweight bout with substantial purses and global interest.
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New York
Der
Cochrane
Dempsey
Carpentier
London
St Johns Church Peace Fete Impresses At Annual Sale
The St Johns Church Peace Fete held on Thursday at the rectory grounds drew a large crowd for the annual sale of work. Hon. B J Haynes opened the event at 5 pm, with praise for all helpers and a thanks to the organizers. A Salvation Army Band provided music until 10 pm as stalls including guild stalls and cake stalls offered items from numerous volunteers.
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J. Haynes
D. J, Huse
D. K. Norman
Sutton
Salvation Army Band
Olertrie Light
John Robinson
Etoll Woldern
Guildstall
Merdames Louch
Shepherd
Davey
Holland
Erekine
Aharchwardens
Meadames
K Norman
Rose
Hayward Rochardeon
Refreshment Tall
Mesdames
Perth Electoral Results Show National Party Lead Across Districts
Australian election updates list Western Australian senatorial and House results with party tallies for districts such as Fremantle Dampier Kalgoorlie and Ballarat. The tally shows Nationalist 30 and Labor 27, with Country Party nine as votes continue to be counted.
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Perth
Mondy
Gorman
Grahim
House OF Representatives
Bwan
Corby
Tas
Prowse
C.P
Hedges
Powler
Curtin
Courter
Hartrey
Fremantle
Burchell
Clementean
Dampier
Gregory
C P
Lowry
Kalqoorlie
Milton
Heitmann
Balaclava
Watt
Smith
Worrall
Tendigo
Hughes
Hampton
Ballarat
Vic
Kerby
Wan
Meffrath
Angus
Fiabh
Glynn
Gwydir
Saw
Bell
Owsdtr
NRW
Penn
Continghon
Webster
Badt
Ghey
Poynten
Wo A Ffrey
Nationdivte
Lyehor
Country Party
Belmont Park Races Highlight Heart of Oak Victory
Belmont Park meeting features the Belmont Thousand won by Heart of Oak at 5 to 1. Results include Christmas Trial Silver Pete and Welter Handicap top finishers with multiple plates and divisions listed.
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Heart OF Oak
Perth
Mule
We Ay
Bobaris
SS Toty
Uipot
Master Gauze
Myarra
Idehad
Rippler
Bon Les Oe
Denmark Notes and Community Improvements In District
Denmark notes report ongoing improvements at the institute and library, including a billiard room reading room and games room to be ready by Christmas, with private access through the library. They praise Mr J B Thornton for purchasing a pedigree Holstein bull calf from Mr T W Oman, and mention Ambleside farming prospects and the Denmark Amateur Dramatics Committee’s year end program.
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Denmark
J. BL Thornton
Awblesdle
Orm
T. W. Oman
Ringleader
Powerful
Annette Admiral
Ambleside
Thornton
Commonwealth
Jbis
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