British standards and press morals in America urged
Albany dispatch argues that British ideals influence the world, praising restraint in journalism and warning that sensationalism damages public morality. The piece urges American readers to uphold ethical press conduct and resist yellow journalism, linking freedom and virtue to national character.
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York
Ader
U.provins
America
Australia
Chicago
Leerel
Yellow Journal
United States of America
Local and General News and Events in Albany
Local and general items from Albany include Messrs R. H. Tomlinson and A. Shannon en route to the Eastern States to witness England versus Australia tests. The High School headed by Mr Reedy prepares for the start of duties next Monday and February 14 marks the Minister for Education J. M. Drew opening events. Hector Stewart travels to Perth for Rhodes Scholarship meetings while Dr Rendall joins Minister Drew for the show openings in Albany. A property sale conducted by Messrs H K Corry and Co at Fremantle’s Hotel reports full sale of land on King Rover with satisfactory prices. Mrs Stewart remains an invalid. Tonight in the Town Hall Mr Wallace Nelson speaks on the liquor question at 8 o clock with the Albany public invited.
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A. Shannon
England
Australia
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J. M. Drew
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Denmark
Albany
Perth
Messra H. K. Corry and Co
Fremason’s
King Rover
Government House
Rendall
Denne
Albany District
Wallace Nelson
Nalson
Denmark ALG HL Society Vestarting Show Draws Record Attendance
The Denmark ALG HL Society event drew a record crowd as 270 residents from Mboiy and nearby centers attended along with visitors from Ui Den district. Notables included Admiral Mtl Thompson and Mayor Lambert Thine of Albany, plus officials Croom and Parry, while Mr. Gamage attended as fruit expert. Wet weather was favorable, and visitors explored grasses and crops, with strong community effort credited to organizers led by W. Morgan and the committee. Two rains and several motorcars arrived, adding to a busy program and a pleasant stay for guests.
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Mtl Thompson
Commodore CL
Mt AM. Drew
MLL
Albany
Mtr
Lambert Thine
AL Hnevill
Teetor Stewart
Wid Rideau
Mele
Croom
Gamage
Aidan
Athany Valin Beereve
Togulenee
Perngmenia
W. J. Morgan
Opening ceremony highlights dairy development and exports
The ceremony welcomed officials and visitors including Admiral Hall Thompson and Commodore Wardln. The speaker praised Denmark’s growth from a small settlement to a thriving dairy district with 8000 people, advocating increased dairy cattle breeding, butter production targets, and a regional butter factory, noting past and current import figures and market opportunities.
Agricultural show closes with wide range of entries and awards
This report covers the final results from a large agricultural show. It notes group settlements and dairy farming progress, lists winners in sections on vegetables fruit poultry and provisions, and mentions visiting executives from Austral Motors arriving in Albany to discuss British car industry development.
Fatal Gun Accident Claims Isalahl Riley in Junin
A well known Junin resident named Riley died in a gun accident while returning home to the Lilydale farm off Perth road four miles from town. The incident was reported at 1 45 pm by Mr. Morgan to Constable Flanders, post mortem ordered, Riley formerly worked as a wharfinger for WA Land Co and later farmed at Lilydale.
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Binde
Liydale
Perth-road
Four Mile
Morgan
Yeaterday
Flanders
Teh Morgus
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Deveieed
Albany
WA. Land Co
Lilydale
Perth Road
Fatal Bush Fire Claims Local Farmer Near Katanning
Police report Sergeant Spry helped calm concerns as farmer George Dennis about 46, ploughed a firebreak near Woodamilling to save his homestead. He was overcome by smoke and heat and died from injuries endured while battling the blaze. his body was taken to Katanning by Constable Morrow.
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Katunnine
George Dennis
Woodamilling
Morrow
Great Southern District Fire Rages Toward Kalanning
A major blaze roars through the Great Southern district from Wagin downward, fanned by winds and stretching eight to eleven miles wide and thirty miles long. Sergeant Anderson reports hundreds of pou nds of damage across farms, including staves, feed, fences, outbuildings, cattle and sheep losses, with total damage unestimated at this time.
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Kalanning
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Oncer
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Phillips River Notes Reflect Mild Summer Farming Challenges
The article notes a very mild summer with harvests not finished yet and wheat pack shortages. Despite hardships, overall output is expected to exceed state averages, with 5000 to 6000 bags of salmon shipment and iron ore boosted by new quarry access and cheaper transport. A canceled Commonwealth road grant and a special Women’s meeting are mentioned amid infrastructure hopes.
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Nowdegate
Australian Fleet Docked at Albany Harbor Then Opened for Public
The Australian ships H.M.A.G. Sydney and H.M.A.S. Brisbane arrived in Albany after a noon arrival at the town jetty. Sydney, famed for sinking the Emden, led the formation while Brisbane berthed to the north side. Both vessels stood in light with crowds admiring the warship display and greeted by locals. The ships were opened for public inspection after hours and were set to depart the next morning.
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Australia
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Civic reception honors Admiral Hall Thompson and fleet officers
The Albany Town Hall hosted a crowded reception for Admiral Hall-Thompson and HIMAS officers. The mayor lauded the sailors and noted Albany’s centenary and upcoming fleet reviews, urging future state support and funding to maintain a ready navy.
Lammeroo Delayed Then Sails After Crew Desertion
Adelaide reports the steamer Lammeroo delayed before sailing for Newcastle after a seaman abandoned ship and crew refused to leave port. Two firemen were later reported missing but the captain approved their return and the voyage proceeded.
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Adelaide
Newcastle
New Organisation Aims for Maritime Unity in Australia
Negotiations unfold for a Commonwealth Council of Maritime Unions to unite maritime groups across every port under the Seamen's Union. The plan envisions a national body representing seafaring workers and port communities.
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Sydney
Seamen's Uiion
Commonwealth Council of Maritime Unigna
Montoro Granted Passenger Permit Townsville to Brisbane
The Federal Navigation Department grants the steamer Montoro permission to carry 40 passengers on the Townsville to Brisbane route. Officials confirm the permit and set the service for upcoming departures starting immediately.
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Brisbane
Townsville
Federal Navigation Department
Adelaide Fatality Shock After Collision
A 14 year old lad, John Attenborough, was killed yesterday in Adelaide after a bicycle incident. He was riding when he collided with a motor bus and the front wheel of the bus over the boy, causing a fatal accident.
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Adelaide
John Attenborough
Seal
Electrical Storm Routs Power Lines in Melbourne Suburbs
A peculiar electrical disturbance appeared during a storm in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Lightning struck Hawthorn and Camberwell damaging buildings while fusing wires and stopping tram services. no injuries reported despite numerous narrow escapes.
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Melbourne
Hawthorn
Camberwell
Storm Brings Roof Loss to Penshurst in Sydney
A severe thunderstorm over Sydney struck Penshurst, causing a roof section to be torn off. No injuries reported as rescue crews assess structural damage this evening.
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Sydney
Penshurst
Henber Suspended by Victorian Labor Executive
Dr. Page of South Mulbourne is suspended from Labor Party membership for six months by the Victorian executive after being found guilty of irregular practices in connection with a pre selection ballot.
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Melbourne
Page
Bouth Mulbourne
Haa Jheen
Labor Party
Sydney Selection Ballot Irregularities Reported
In Sydney, New South Wales, about 2500 votes are set aside for a curthur investigation amid alleged irregularities in the municipal ballot process. Authorities review the indelible markers and counting methods following the reported issue.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Curthur
Waterside Workers Refuse Applications in Brisbane Meeting
In a Brisbane gathering of about 1400 waterside workers, delegates voted to adjust membership fees and benefits. The decision aims to address work fluctuations and irregular shipments, with certain union members set to receive precedence as books are updated and professed roles clarified.
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Brisbane
Thary
Vpcoud
Women’s Union
Mmembers
Log Chop at Peak Won by W Higgins in 19 Seconds
Higgins wins the event finishing 19 seconds ahead of Anderson who takes second place and Barker places third in a brisk division race.
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W. Higgins
Wae
Anderson
Barker
Sailors Receive Toasts In Albany Ceremony
The article describes a shipboard event where the Mayor and Albany residents gathered as the crew, led by Admiral Thompson, were honored with a toast. The committee arranged a memorable stay for officers and men seeking to extend a visit if requested by the Mayor.
Trials of Sixteen Communists Open in Leipzig
In Leipzig on February 11 sixteen Communists faced trial for offences tied to building up an organization and Bolshevik influence in Germany. Prosecutors name Skobersky as a key Bolshevik agent sent from Moscow to head the Red Army rising. martial law guarded the area around the supreme court as machine guns stand watch and crowds attend under strict security.
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Moscow
Red Army
Germany
Supreme Court
Hogue Resigned Minister Arrested Again in War Era Affair
Berlin reports Herr Hogue, former Minister for Ponta and Telegraphy, arrested on a personal assets charge after wartime involvement in the Bar tut affair. Criminal proceedings also begun against Dr. Bauer, former Reichstag Chancellor.
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Herr Hogue
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Tle
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Bauer
Reichstag
Communists clash in Marseilles killing two
Two people died and fourteen were injured during a Communist demonstration in Marseilles against the Roman Catholic League which held a conference. Abbe Grongue, a renowned priest, was severely beaten among the injured.
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Marseilles
Roman Catholic League
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February W.A.T.C. meeting predictions by The Wizard
The February W A T C meeting lineup and event odds are listed by The Wizard. Jumpers events include Flat Hace Arrow speed and Silent Turn, with several horses named for handicaps and chances across Poppyland Jolly Bright His Double Hopetoun Raunaway Avernus St. Vinewa Good Hope Miss Apolivity Wedgelke and others.
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Blawwell
Poppyland
Jolly Bright
Peckham
Raunaway
Avernus
Miss Apolivity
Wedgelke
More Surprise
Lawley
Imoinda
Eupator
Albany Cluo's Meeting Races Set For February Event Day
The Albany Racing Club announces six races on Saturday February 28. Nominations close with secretary Mr J W Hamley on Saturday February 14 at pm. Nomination forms are available from any Grea r Southern District racing club secretary or from the W A Turf Club Perth. Free must be paid before nominations close or they will be rejected. The total secretary is J V Hamtey.
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J. W. Hamley
W.A. Turf Club
Perth
J. V. Ham- Tey
FATALITY AT POROMGORUPS SHOCKS COMMUNITY
News from Bulyunup reports the death of Gilbert Foulkner during a field incident near Albqy mum Barker. He entangled in barb wire suffered a fatal head wound. The bereaved family and district residents mourn, as a memorial vocal concert is planned in town. Residents will receive a treat tonight at the Town Hall. Albany Ambulance Brigade holds a meeting tomorrow to discuss important business.
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