Albany Respatch Reports Potatoes Wheat and Local News
Albany dispatch notes potato prices from Victoria and imports, reports a special Denmark–Albany railway service on a Wednesday, and notes wheat exports and railway issues. It records deaths of Mrs Mary Angwin and Mr Edward Tosa, a Bee Scouts unit formation, a Saturday ambulance brigade meeting, and upcoming Albany events including a Loudsman and Lampers function at Middleton Beach. It mentions government transport discussions and Caledonian Society outreach to Scottish migrants.
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Vectoria
Denmark
Nsw
Albany
Alany
Ilstrict
Mir
Albany Sone
F. White
Bea Groot
Robert A. Prorson
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Pearwn
Mamnle
Albany Veterals Worker Union
Jtme
Tha Fave
Manes
Saunders
Thear Peoent
MLC
BH. T. Bage
Thamdey
Yorksbrend
Bern
Frida
Angwin
Harbor Board of Trust
Drew
Tim
Clark
Omc
Duthie
Meanders
Amd
Mary Ang
Eilwerd
Millbrook
Qosentland
New Zealand
Ellen Stewart
W. Mewari
BR. Nesbitt
Ahshier
York
Middieton Beach
J. Twales
Fae Chen
Forest Hill Gossip and Christmas Travel Rumors
The item notes Mim MaMamara returning from Kalgoorlie after Christmas leave. Mentions Mr and Mrs and Mim Elverd in Kojomup for a few days and a January 11 meeting in Boyup. References to Forest Hill sports and local weather, with social details about residents and visitors.
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Mim MaMamara
Rom Kalgoor
Annual Begetta Event Draws Interest in Albany Society
The samily regein with Princes Royal Club plans a Saturday program featuring selling, calling and swimming plus novelty water events. Nominations close with Meer Norman Bros and Ma C Burton. A lecture by Prof A D Som on local history accompanies the day at Boots Church Hall. The event promotes Presbyterian mission work and the annual Demmackh Agricultural show will be on the green.
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Bossowner
Meer
Norman Bros
Ma C. Burton
Edmimion
Ti Wea
Omer Albany
Boots
Profema A. D. Som
Sepier Gittrabert
Albany
Ibn Presbyterian Choreh
Demmackh
Mr Angwin Visits Albany Deputation to Mintst
A Saturday morning meeting in Albany gathered deputations from the Mayor and county officials plus representatives of the Albany Chamber of Commerce to press Minister Angwin for beach and tourism improvements. They urged funding for a Marine Drive, improved facilities, and an electric crane to aid port operations, stressing economic and health benefits for the town.
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Souris
Albany
Ema
Williams
Angin
Normas
Angein
Caledonian Society
My Smart
Amgwin
Aed
Allepy
Kareguthorps
Fore Hill
Augwin
Australia
Howe
Beotland
Iszlade
Perth
Fremantle
Pecwenry Aki
Joe Lande
Angwin
Denmark
Wen
Mayer
Albans
J. Soman
Avany Chamber
Commere
Lefora
Middleton Beach
Angwin Shoul
Cma Ofer & Bean
Ube
Amissane
Jolme
Newbilt
Wittencorm
Tubter
Nolidhay
England
J. Narmen
Anguin
Alany
A. Wanebeough
Fiat
Lieard Willams
Norman
Raley Department
Albany Nobtay Benson Committee Meeting Recap
A thickly garbled report details the town meeting where Mayor F Lambert presided over several councilors including Evans Holland Whimpey Monaghan Mertin Smart Forte and Sehurer. The group discussed weather data publication and plans for Middle Tom Beach improvements, plus efforts to publish editorials and raise funds for a farm relief concert.
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Albany
Nobtay Benson Committee
Thuralay
Major
F Lambert
Mevans Holland
Whimpey
Monaghan
Mertin
Smart
Forte
Sehurer
Netter
Fred Camping
Myr Sleywood
Bmw
Frenchman's Bay
Torenks
Eller
Mir BL Wittensom
Edwant
Middletom Beach
T. T. Barnett
Wo Momaghen
Memra Monaghan
Marlin
Haly Wan
Holland
Fregard
Weaern Austalia
South Australia
Mesa Emart
Monaghen
Ponteneryretary
Fire Brigade
Chelreen
de Maslin
Trender
T. H. Barmett
Tewee
Schurer
Mesera Fort
Benert
Barnett
Tressurer
Dymond Ap Secutary
Wit
Mears Fore
Martin
Hollend
Yachting Event Amid Strong Winds and Rail Gauge Debate
The report describes a sail race where eight of the boats struggled in a heavy southwesterly wind off Balur, with Ivy, Pirate and Little Wonder keeping pace. It shifts to a discussion on rail gauge uniformity across Australia, noting past legislative steps and future implications for line planning and regional development.
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Slenenia
Railway and settlement fears in Australian tramway debate
The article argues that railway expansion could influence settlement and price dynamics in Australia. It notes issues of speculative profit, patronage, and the risk of injudicious construction guiding future policy, with references to Port Augusta and North Cookynie. It cautions against overreliance on tram or rail lines and emphasizes cost, location, and development effects on communities.
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South Australia
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Barker
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Bell
Dagwest
Fuels
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Deakin
Albany
Kha Pris
Keperanre
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Valor
Port Augusta
Denmark
Aupuriane
Australia
Kaigoorlia
Port Auguem
Vaulben
Tofl
Peartr
Porongerape touring party to visit Alleny and Purongorups
The Government Tourist Bureau will bring a Perth-Battynley tour to Alleny on February 14. After sightseeing, the party moves to Purongorups on Monday morning February 19, returning via Kojonup and Bonbory for a round trip to the eastern Blale coast. Bookings are open as tours grow popular.
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Perth
Alleny
Bumbay
Pobawary
Kojonup
Bonbory
Eathorn
Arming Volunteer Fire Brigade Holds Monthly Meeting
The Albany area fire brigade convened on Thursday with Captain Cuncem presiding. Minutes confirmed, funds reported, and nominations for J Ames and A Cooper discussed subject to approval. Members criticized for low attendance, and future notices planned to improve turnout and safety at the station.
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Arming Volunteer Fire Brigade
Marvall Witemdamps
Brpinose
M Fetier
Cuncem
Uildferd
Brook
Roemivad
Moretary
Moretary Raperied On the Smhe Exdal
J. Ames
A. Cooper
Club green roll up as singles results shape afternoon
A Saturday club event yielded several singles results with Cuddihy defeating Barnett and Angora besting Brayshaw. Other matches included Shaw over Hemon and Sevwrer beating Chambers, plus multiple forfeits and pair play endings. The Championship Singles saw Johns and Downes in a tense final, Dowes winning after a hard fought clash.
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Cuddihy
Barnett, CO
Milb
T¢ Turner
Angora
Brayshaw
Shaw
Hemon
Sevwrer
Chambers
Maslin
Clayton
Whippey
Dowsall
Goldthorpe
S.gale
Corry
Felton
Mille
Roorer
Downes
Mosley
Miles
White
Ghaw
Harper
Nesbit
Dunn
Water
Beasley
Duthie
Broynkee
Dubbly
Page
Miller
Dewar
Lane
Geklthorpe
Hell
Mastin
Dowsth
Chum
B18
Jobns’ Wal
Seamen Refuse Duty on Inkum Crew Faces Jail
In Wanbury district seamen William Kerr George West John Jackson Potts George Haselwood and Edward McAllister of the steamer Inkum refused duty on Saturday and were brought before Rusidell Magistrate. West cited poor conditions while the captain and owners said the men sought the trip and would not work. The magistrate sentenced them to one month imprisonment with hard labor.
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Wanbury
William Kerr
George West
John Jackson Potts
George Haselwood
Edward McAllister
Rusidell
West
Fremantle Fracas Four Admit Guilt in Court
Four men named Thomas Johnson Joseph Binnie James Coly and Richiwed Diotson faced Fremantle court after a Friday street fight. The court adjourned for counsel and returned to hear guilty pleas. Each was fined six pounds.
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Premadtle
Thomas Johnson
Joseph Binnie
James Coly
Wire-Netting Manufacture Progress Report
Mr ALA Mallock returned from the Eastern States on Saturday and stated that his term totems dorreco wetlang with wire netting in this State.
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Ala, Mallock
Water supply near Warburton threatened by debris blocking aqueduct
Melbourne's water system faces strain as debris blocks the O'Shannassy aqueduct near Warburton. A crew of men works to clear the obstruction and restore normal flow, with authorities monitoring the impact on city supply.
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Melbourne
Warburton
Victorian bush fires threaten large areas across Victoria
Reports describe widespread fires in Victoria including a front over ten miles long menacing the King River Valley. Thirty thousand acres of Crown Land are burned. Healesville area danger remains and cattle suffer near Karalyoa and Gippaland. Another outbreak flares in Dandendog Bogos.
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Victoria
King River
Healesville
Beer Declared Black By Lithgow Miners
A Lithgow workers meeting on Batunlay decided to declare beer black as protest against the price of beer from 5d to 1d. Saturday was the mineral holiday with little general business, and pubs were mostly closed.
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Lithgow
Bydney
Batunlay
Sleeping Car Battle on a London to Moscow Train
A Daily Express report from London describes a revolver duel aboard a sleeping car en route to Moscow. Two Soviet couriers and two bandits exchanged fire. one courier died, the other was wounded but killed the two attackers. The second courier survived with non fatal injuries.
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London
Moscow
Daily Express
First Amphibian Flying Boat Launched for Australian Service
The first of six amphibian flying boats for the Australian air service was launched at Maper Marine Aviation Works Southam in the presence of Sir Joseph and the Agent-Generals for the Australian States. The boats will be shipped soon to survey the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
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England
Australian Air Service
Maper Marine Aviation Works
Southam
Sir Joseph
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
Collapse of Foundry in New Pritam Kills Six
A foundry in New Pritam collapsed after heavy snow. Six people were killed and eleven injured as the roof gave way under the weight of snow. Investigators believe the snow load caused the failure.
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New Pritam
Remarkable Tragedy At Chester Assizes
Lock Tam a Chinese merchant is charged with murdering his wife and two daughters after a birthday party. The prosecutor cites a neighbor account of his words and says Tam expressed a wish to be buried beside his wife and that his son is the cause of distress. The Chinese community in England and abroad have subscribed £1000 for his defence by Sir Edward Mahahal Hadi.
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Chester
Lock Tam
England
Sir Edward ‘Mavahal Hadi
Unknown Man Shot Ties to English Politics and Land Programme
A fragmented report notes an unknown man shot amid England politics on the land programme and party strife. It mentions Lloyd George and Liberal splits, Tory supporters, and a number of people wounded or killed in a clash at a location described as Gorlideris.
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England
Aa Daily
Ares Me
Eration
Lloyd George
Sage
Gorlideris
Coivate Enterprise
Fatal motorcycle death reported in Hornsby
Leonard Matthews aged 28 died after a motorcycle accident in Hornsby on Saturday. Police investigated the incident and notified next of kin.
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Hornsby
Leonard Matthews
NSW Drought Strangles Country Districts Amid Water Shortage
In New South Wales many country districts face a severe water famine described as the worst since 1902. Villagers haul water long distances for home use as scare grows about mine closures and a potential water charter from South Australia to supply domestic needs.
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New South Wales
Brokno Hill
Mr Fang
South Australia
Kelleway Districts Against Charlie Killaway Support
The Gorden District Cricket Club has decided not to provide testimony or support for Charlie Killaway. The movement extends beyond club members to any admirer of Killaway across the state.
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Gorden District Cricket Club
Charlie Killaway
Kullaway
InterState Tennis Match Ends in Victory for Victoria
Melbourne Monday report on an interstate tennis clash where Victoria defeats New South Wales by four games to one and nets an attendance of about £200 at the venue.
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Melbourne
Wede
Victoria
New South Wea
Baturiay
Vielonane
New Fourth Wales
Attewdance Way
Gale
Market Notes From Perth Producers Report
The Perth markets report comments on prices and quality across fruits and cereals. It notes pears apples grapes peaches and wheat with varying conditions and demand as buyers complain about light feeds and shading. Consumers are described as daily and somewhat cautious in their purchases amid uncertain yields.
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Osien
Wold
Eee Limited
Péport
Paris Court Awards Damages for Injury Harming Motherhood
A Paris court rules that a 19 year old girl injured in a motor accident, which prevented her from ever becoming a mother, is entitled to francs as compensation for loss of human capital.
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Paris
Chinese Translation Broadly Eases Public Understanding
The governor’s warning, echoed by a wide public release of a Chinese translation, appears to have clarified the situation. Officials report a more orderly public response and improved awareness of the governor’s stance.
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