Albany notes on education, parades, and local events
A letter from the Abaister for Educations discusses school access as Albany Council seeks funds for a road to a High School. The 24th Battery, Adie, holds drills and a camp set for February 21. Plans for a butter factory at Katanning face objections amid a merger pledge. A mock banquet honors Mr KR Norman as he leaves town. An orchestral concert at the Strand Tea rooms is announced, and the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade meeting is postponed. Auctions at Fremason’s Hotel near King Bridge offer nearby land, with baths loan discussed for jetty relocation. The Princess Royal Sailing Club regatta returns with sailing, rowing, canoes, and motorboat events, entries via Norman Bros. Sixpence admission to the jetty.
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Katanning
Great Southern Pitter Co-operative Company
Albany Mathediet Young Men's Club
KR. Norman
Watsford
Merrifell
Milne
Strand Tearooms
Strand Orchestra
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Princess Royal Sailing Club
Norman ‘Bros
Dymes
Jefry
Official Opening Today Albany Woollen Mills in Western Australia
The Albany Woollen Mills opens today with His Excellency the Governor Sir William Compton presiding. The event features a reception by E Lee Steere and a music program, followed by a full mill inspection. The plant, a 3 acre site, uses modern processes from scouring to weaving. About 60 workers currently employed, with plans to reach 158.
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Altay
Willam Compton
E. Lee Seere
Choiren
Wileeckan
Lee Steare
Firs Brigade
Rene
John Senddan
Albany
Seadden
J.T. Milla
Chamber of Commerce
A. Tipping
J. T. Mills
E. M.kenzie
W. BH. Stevenson
G. A. Tipping
Perth
Riddell
Hird and Sons
Hradford
Mbany
Ridell
J. Haynes
E. Lee Steere
A. Crooker
Basil Murray
E. Balston
C. H. Wittenoom
James Mitchell
Haynes
Messrs Hinks and Co
Western Australia
Great Southern
Chambers
Premiaes
Jery
Albany Town Council
Governor and Lady Campion welcomed by Albany crowd
The Governor Sir William Campion and Lady Campion were greeted by Albany officials led by Mayor Peter Lambert. The welcome emphasized loyalty to the King and Western Australia’s development from iron ore to group settlements. Sir William praised Albany as a favorable base, urged unity, and noted homeland financial aid to the Dominions. A complimentary ball for Admiral Hall-Thompson and HMAS Sydney and Brisbane officers is planned for next Tuesday with limited tickets.
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Admiral Hall-Themisomon
WOM Aab
Sydney
Arigbane
Albany
Nocmwaros
AL Iiatoy
Dwar
Todd*e
Arecade
Alheny Music Leper
J. B. Carter
Ladied Oe
Naval Drill Hall
At & P.m
Smith
Allany
Vonurillars
Sir William Campion
Ste William
Sir William
Western Australia
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Wintenbee
Campion
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Moyor
Pola
Scotland
Murchison
Hin Wis
Kother
Australia
Commonwealth
England
Admiral Hall-Thompson
Oficers
Hmas
Gydney
Brisbane
Town Hall
Messrs
Norman Jow
G. A. Hisley
H. T. Page
Dewar
Toad’s Arcade
Albany Music Depot
T. B. Carter
Priven Be'ng
Gents
Indien
Collie Miners Seek Conference With Amalgamated Collieries
Report from Collie states the Out Miners Union held a meeting after internal differences. The union decided to telegram Mr B J Lynn Managing Director of Amalgamated Collieries requesting a conference. Work continues as usual while arrangements for the conference are made.
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Perth
Collie
Ariong
Oust Miners Union
Perth Sizzles as Heat Wave Peaks at 100 Degrees
A Perth heat wave peaks with a 2.30 pm reading of 10.2 in the city and Fremantle reaching 100 degrees, marking the hottest day of the summer.
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Perth
Shipping Matters The Kyogle Signs On Crew
Fremantle dateline reports the steamer Kyogle has signed on a full crew and will sail for Southern Porto this morning.
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Fremantle
Kyogle
Southern Porta
Steamer Makarra Adelaide Sails After Deck Work
The steamer Makarra Adelaide departed for Melbourne after crew members cleared a crawl in preparation for the voyage. The report notes visaers involved in the handling and the ship’s scheduled departure this Thursday.
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Adelaide
Melbourn
Overtime Strike Possible Amid NSW Feud
Sydney reports a potential renewal of the overtime strike due to ongoing differences between the New South Wales Executive and the Waterside Workers' Federation. The dispute centers on work hours and union actions, with authorities monitoring developments.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Waterside Workers' Federation
Migration Ministers Confer on Australia Accord
Prime Minister calls Federal and State ministers meeting in Melbourne to draft a migration agreement with specified modifications. He hopes the conference yields a correct type of immigrants for the country and outlines steps to stimulate such admissions.
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Melbourne
Old Players Match Promises Famous Australian Eleven
A cricket match is to be played between the old Australian eleven and the old soldiers. Notable names include J. Darting, M. A. Noble, C. Hill, W. Armstrong, S. E. Gregory, S. Carter, H. V. Hordern, R. B. and V. E. Milanett, V. S. Hansford, and W. J. Whitly.
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J. Darting
M. A. Noble
C. Hill
W. Armstrong
Egregory
Carter
H. V. Hordern
R. B
V. E. Mlanett
Hansford
W. J. Whitly
English Cricketers to Face Victoria in Melbourne Match
Victorian XI named to meet England tomorrow led by Mayne with Willis Harthope Ryder Ellis Wallace Woodful Tarrant Ransford Ironmonger Hendry. Ponsford and Liddicut are unavailable for the clash.
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Melbourne
Steven
Mayne
Willis
Harthope
Ryder
Ellis
Wallace
Woodful
Tarrant
Ransford
Ironmonger
Hendry
Ponsford
Liddicut
Romance of astronomy lecture draws large Perth audience
A large crowd attended a Monday evening talk at the Perth University hall where A D Rows lectured on the romance of astronomy. The Governor and Lady Campion were among attendees as Professor Roy Hoss traced progress from Copernicus to Newton and showed lunar and planetary photographs using the world’s largest telescope at Lick Observatory.
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A. D. Rows
Perth University
Hloess
Hanfin
Roy
Hows
P. FL Gladman
Hantin
Rosa
Delver
Lord Kelvin
Great Funeral Draws Thousands Across London Streets
The funeral of world famous boxer Tate Jim Dra jcolt drew thousands to the route in Cardiff and London while hundreds followed the hearse from across Britain. The crowd filled streets as mourners lined the path.
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London
Tate
Jim Dra Jcolt
Cardiff
Emeland
Henrae
Paris Debates Over Rhineland Occupation Split Chamber
Paris February 4 The Chamber of Deputies roared as Socialist leader Mr. Binm opposed contiguance of Rhineland occupation. Herriot argued occupation was essential provoking a split in the chamber and threatening the Herriot government’s demise.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Leon Binm
Rhineland
Disorder in Japanese Lower House as Speaker Attacked
TOKIO Feb 4 A disorderly scene in the Lower House of Legislature occurred with three members rushing the Speaker and knocking him to the floor. The incident followed a refusal to obey the chair, highlighting unrest in Japan's political scene.
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Politics
Japan
Tokio
Neaseless
British Railways faces wage clash over union demands
Mr C T Cramp of the National Union of Railwaymen warns of serious trouble as railway management rejects new wage demands from the Union and Railway Clerk's Association and offers counter proposals for large cuts. Union plans a wide programme while companies expect a wage bill hike of about £30,000,000 annually.
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C. T. Cramp
National Union of Railwaymen
Railway Clerk's Association
Unian
Fire and Waterfront Blaze Threatens Bridge and Sheds
A fire broke out shortly after 1 am at Drew Robinson's ironmongery rear shed and spread to a foreshore shop and timber pile. Armstrong and Waters store shed and a rail bridge were damaged, with gasps of rope and wire tow lines in the stock. fire brigades arrived too late to save the iron structures.
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Drew Robinson
Armstrong and Waters
Lawley Park
Wilkie
Alten- Gon
Overhend Bridge
Waters
Tennis Pennant Teams Named for St Josephs Match
The six players selected from Albany include M Wilson captain A Markland J Noli and fr Milner with Misses Minch Winter halter C and W Austin emergeo Mrs Baxter and A Kelvin. St Josephs lists Mosera W Mecara captain H Martin B Symern A Holimrioh Minees D Barnett M McConshie V Walsh and I Whittingham along with exargeecy J Tyler.
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St. Joseph's
Albany
H. Martin
B. Symern
A. Holimrioh
Minees D. Barnett
M. McConshie
V. Walsh
I. Whittingham
Exargeecy
J. Tyler
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