Albany Centenary Celebration Plans Urged by Community Groups
A 1888 Albany centennial note urges the Chamber of Commerce and municipal leaders to organize a city wide celebration. Calls for support from Friendly Societies, sports groups, Women’s Institute, boys and men’s clubs, schools, and local organizations to raise funds and ensure a meaningful commemoration of the event’s historical significance.
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Albany
Chamber of Commerce
Alehany
Australsia
Swan River
Western Australia
Major Lockyer
King, George's Board
Lord Bathurat
Detling
New South Wales
New Hatland
Australia
Brittenle Monjesty
Weno
Womwn's Institute
Constitutional Reform and Australian Federal Debate
The article discusses Dr Earle Page and the Federal Treasurer's stance on constitutional reform. It notes past political tensions, the National Party's influence, and Page's call for Canberra to host a permanent Parliament while pursuing reform to strengthen government and economic progress after the war.
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Commonwealth
Earle Pogo
New South Wales
Page
Berm
Bnd
Nationeiihd
Austraia
Milbourne
Parlement
Canberra
Futerai Ministry
Australian reform debate signals push for constitutional change
Fragmented, dense prose argues for unity in regulation and reduced federal interference. It urges Australians to support progressive policy promoting self government and rethinking land development amid centralization concerns.
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Australia
du Page
ANA
Victoria
Markets
Industria
Local incidents and community notices reported
A two year old girl from Boancer Road suffered a minor arm injury after a cart fall. A bush fire near Mid Metten Beach prompted firefighting efforts with no home damage. A wandering child was reunited with parents on Middleton Road. The Albany Rifle Cubs Union held an annual meeting planning next year’s shoot at Albany. Local Scouts officers were thanked for service. A Narrogin fire damaged multiple buildings, hampering water access. A Farmers Union meeting discussed new gun general work and preparations for February 11 gathering with South-West delegates.
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J. Bhonfield
Boancer-road
Abe
Meten Beach
Wilkie
Ita
C. T. Watkins
Middleton-round
Flanders
P Black Rockers
Ecarah
Grea Houlbern Diseicta Rifle Cubs
Albany
Gergete
Ha Amnass Dicot
Binet Ske
Berliner
Wr BP
White
Gouda Association
Dymes
Scouta
Guld
Balaton
Narrogin
Oulien
Seaumérem
Reo Motor
Firent Foulder
Meme Hughes
Warne
Wong Eed
Irom
Mors
Goremwon Waa
Manning
Denmark
EK. Williamsop
Allendance
A. Borill
Mlo
Viet
Biamesodree
Albany District
Raniea
Pyee Fritsy
Albany West
Tiarelay
Personal The Stake Commanded at Albany and Local Incidents
Colonel Hardie arrived at Albany on Sunday morning and waited the life range on Monday. Nurse Octineslo left Government Hospital for holidays at Kalgoornia. Phyliss Richerde won Albany tennis singles, Mina Ridderdeen traveled to Gambary for competitions, and Mr Willem Mollockin was hospitalized after a bicycle accident. J F Kyle plans six weeks in town for District Union shoots. Oliver suffered a work accident leaving him badly injured. Captain Bale, aging Albany mail carrier, praised for long service, plans holiday visit with old acquaintances as he nears retirement.
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Hardie
Albany
Bolshern
Afl
Mise Phyliss Richerde
Tennig
Bunbury
Albany Steven
Mina Ridderdeen
Gambary
Meadden
Willem Mollockin
Eatauning
Koepital
R Kyle
Umny
Qietling Oliver
Bal
Anya
Bale
Soul
Peel
Local Events Highlight February Activities and Sales
A busy slate of February happenings includes a sports jumper event at Lusgiere Rooms, a viewing party on February 8, and a summer sale by Drew Robin & Co. at Meere Drew. Albany Repertory Society plans a two night Town Hall run starting February 1 with The Private Secretary and Warvied to the Family. Rainbow Fair funded by the Methodist Church opens Friday at 3 pm in the Town Mall with cooking and youth competitions. The Denmark Agrilines Society show is set for Wednesday with Minister Lang opening and displays of produce and farm goods.
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J. Loolems
Lusgiere
Aidgen
Meere
Robinwoo and Co
Albany Repertory Sociely
Fridey
Bydtney Gromely
Mares Noja
Morman Bros
Efor
Funda
Methodist Church
Priday Felawary
Wening Musics Progemee
Wy Armashow
Denmark Agrilinea| Society
Ine Lang
Mr Angwin
Peda
Tirana
Tts
Albany
Elmi
Danmark
Pdiliog
Gala Day honors mark Albany Friendly Societies event
A large turnout attended the Gala Day athletics meet organized by the Albany Friendly Societies and Fire Brigade. Contests featured sprints, handicaps, hurdles and novelty races with clear praise for organizers and volunteers led by secretary Mr J Adams.
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Vietereione
Ogg
Monty
Albany
Fire Brigade
Jwigm
Kant
J. Adams
Vukio
Followig
Albany Golf Club Opens Annoy Week With 36 Hole Stroke
The Albany Golf Club’s weeklong event opened on Monday with a 36 hole stroke competition for men and 28 competitors. F. Gibeon of Fremantle posted the best score net 153 after handicaps, with T. B. Richardson close at 154. Weather held fair as members and guests enjoyed afternoon golf and social activities.
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Albany Golf Club
F. Bo Gibeon
Fremantle
B. Cuthterton
Whicch
Giese
T. B
Bichardom
T. B. Rotimon
Watcom
W. B. Ferpece
Austrelie
M. L
Tino Andee
T. Andorem
Ron Ander
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Oviebert
W. Harper
B. Howe
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G. A. Opin
Mt Barker Notes Run of Anglers and Local Events
Mt Barker notes recount a fishing party from Mr Barker to Cheyne's Beach returning by motor via Albany. The report mentions travel through rough terrain, upcoming meetings, business changes, school staff updates, local sports fixtures, and a Perth wedding of Mr Collin.
Exporter reports issues with Taamenian apples shipment
In a damaged note observers report complaints over a consignment of Taamenian apples, noting rejections and altered pricing. It cites eight consignments of Vintornean oranges and unclear packaging costs, with estimated total shipping values around 16. and variable per pack prices, highlighting impulsive weighing and case errors.
Touraday’s Play Delivers Men's Four Wall Bogey Round
The second day’s play focused on a men’s four wall bogey event, with competition spanning the afternoon as players posted scores and results.
Ladies card game decides Perth prize at View Parks
In a Wednesday post week poll event five ladies competed in a corial match at View Parks, Perth. View Parks player won the Amt prize and Mg Montgomery of Albany took second. Mim Parkes and Mrs Montgomery were noted among the top performers.
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Corrial
View Parks
Perth
Mg Montgomery
Albany
Fruit quality and export handling under stricter supervision
The text discusses growers facing fruit handling issues with beet quality and oranges during export, noting moisture loss during sweating and scutch, the need for better packing and inspection, and anticipated stricter oversight. It mentions improved supervision, the risk of damaged fruit, and buyer reactions. It also records a monthly meeting notice for the Abbey Volunteer Fire Brigade at 8 o'clock to discuss pertinent matters.
Yachting Cup Drama Highlights Midweek Race
Intercepted reports describe Thurwlay events with Ferth and the formal Cup as well as a Tuesday bow. The Tweta, Joan Tommasoria, and related crew won amid turbulent conditions and a revamped setup.
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Ferth
Thurwlay
Tweta
Joan Tommasoria
Webiste
Selection dispute over Kellaway and England contact
Australian cricket officials and Clem Hill criticized Kellaway for seeking England's input on squad selection. Hill defended Kellaway’s character and condemned the suggestion as misinterpretation. Officials said Australia would choose its own team without English aid, noting the controversy from Kellaway’s letter.
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Adelaldh Thurnlay
Kellaway
Board of Central of ‘Cricket
Remore
Uway
England
Clem Hill
Kelleway
Ani
Kelloway
Board of Control hears letter from Kullaway at late night
Sydney Smith, junior secretary, reports a letter from Kullaway handed in during the night. The board’s meeting planned for year end will proceed, and a motion will be made to ensure Ksalla way receives a prompt reply.
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Sydney
Sydney Smith
Hom
Board of Control
Kullaway
Selection Committee Signals Incomplete Reply From Oxlade
A selector, B A Oxlade, stated he read the loting referred to and would reply in time. The third and already called that Wm Melrcted Kellewmy would have been accepted by the society BAL question. The selectors tricked loom, not the board.
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B.A. Oxlade
Hom
Kellewmy
Albany Caledonian Society Formed at Town Hall
At Albany Town Hall a meeting led to forming an Albany Caledonian Society with Mr B McNic as chief and Mr T Withie as senior chief. Officials include Secretary T W Seri and Treasurer G L Ogilvie, with committees and plans for a February 16 gathering and land discussions for migrants from Scotland.
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London
Albany Town Hall
Tats
New Beslad Oiso City
Memra
Wilko
Renoie
W. Samet
D. Bain
Midland Junction Thule Society
Midland Junction
Esturla
Thors
Mame
Perth
Albany
Mary Rennie
Witie
Albemy Calchegian Society
Feith
Poinimeate
B. McNic
T. Withie
T. W. Seri
Tressurer
G. L. Ogilvie
Bay A. Grow
Mer Hounie
Angwin
Great
Goushern
Parliament Opens as King Addresses Commons in London
British Parliament opened after ceremonial duties as the King addressed the House of Commons and Lords. The speech referenced ongoing military and colonial concerns with a focus on regional stability and governance.
Constitutional League Li Plans Public Opinion Charade in Shanghai
A Shanghai report states the Constitutional Defence League intends to stage a public opinion performance targeting key industrial sectors and political groups to influence order and policy in China.
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Shanghai
Constitutional Defence League
Moma
China
Canadian Prime Minister King Seeks Support in Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King works to rally opposition support to pass a bill in the House of Commons amid political maneuvering and coalition considerations.
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Mr Mackennin King
House of Ocuens
New Fire Extinguisher Demonstration Report
A New York woman and Charles Kellogg staged a fire extinguisher demonstration with two Californian scientists. Kellogg used two bow like devices on aluminium to trigger a screeching sound and fuel flame until a yellow plume dropped to six inches, then a blue flame. The experiment was blown out and ongoing trials continued.
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New York
Charles Kellogg
Kellogg
Federal Revenue Surplus Figures Reported for First Months
The Federal Treasury reports a surplus of 21,906,004 for the first months of the financial year, compared with the estimated amount. No further details are given in the fragment.
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Melbourne
Federal Treasury
Fwt
Population Growth Projection Highlighted by Statistician
The Government Statistician notes Australia’s population crosses six million, with rapid increases anticipated within days of the 16th anniversary. Projections suggest the next decade will see continued growth toward a 42 million population target.
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Apateana Hee
Australia
Ambitious Road Scheme Outlined by Prime Minister and Ministers
A conference outlined a major road development plan funded by a gift of £000,000 for motorways. Prime Minister Fedor promoted the scheme while Minister Hill described its details and said operation would begin this year. The Commonwealth Government urged immediate continuation of ready sources and accounts related to the project.
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Fedor
Advances in Agriculture and Progress in the 19th Century
The article lists gains in agriculture including transportation, market access, soil chemistry and fertility management, labor-saving farm tools, plant knowledge for livestock feeding, and improved agricultural literature. It notes higher living ideals, home comforts, and the farm subserving broader welfare, with remarks from Perth and delays on a rail journey affecting passengers.
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Perry
Dodge Brothers Parts Prices Across Auto Peddlers
The register lists jumongern registrations and prices for parts and cars in South Australia and mentions the Dodge Brothers policy. It notes Winterbottom Moler Company profits and rising demand for Dodge Brothers parts, with references to specific price figures and dealer activities.
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South Australia
Didge
Bank
Bees
jBugby
Maswill
Chrysler
Udetahor
Dodge
Dodge Brothere
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Ansoumre
Robert ©. Graham
Ma Orahan
Virohem
Dodge Brothers
Winterbottom Molerompany
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