Albany to lead grain bulk handling and port shift
The article argues Albany should develop bulk grain handling as Fremantle faces costs to upgrade. It warns of fixed port constraints, rising loading costs, and global wheat competition, urging government support to build storage sheds, rolling stock, and bulk facilities to keep farmers viable and the state prosperous.
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ILMB
New Fealand
Lord Jellicoend
Albany
Australia
Fremantle
Nelson
Vickness
Transporta
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Durban
Europe
Cape
Invention Ma
Canada
United States
Sauure
Onsa
Dimboola
Chamber of Commerce
Ensat
Albany Chamber bids farewell to Schofield at Thursday meeting
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday evening gathering at the Town Hall to honor Mr. Schofield on his departure to Fremantle. Speakers praised his twenty month tenure and loyalty, with Mr. Barnett noting his value and Mr. McKenzie stressing his exemplary service. a pipe-case memento was presented.
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Blall
Thureday
T HL Larnell
Tue
Messrs
Catling
Grte
Everett
Anderon
Kengie
Cowen
Watson
Schofield
Smith
Rawnsley
Mawlkter
Stevenson
Iarkness
Chainann
Rose
Messra Watson
Harnett
Castlemaine
Fremantle
Albany
Mr. Schofield
Schofeld
E. G. McKensie
Mr. McKenzie
Chamber
McKensiey Vr. Marke
Albany Fire Brigade Monthly Meeting Notes and Changes
The Albany Fire Brigade held its postponed monthly meeting at the fre station with Captain Anderson presiding. Members received thanks from Jno Robinson for extinguishing the January 14 electric light works fire and a £2 donation toward the brigade fund. Resignations from Fireman E Hayward and H Cowen were discussed and accepted, with Cowen placed on reserve pending board approval. The board classified the brigade into a 25 member class and decisions were made on demonstration team selections and enforcing theatre and station duties. A tramway strike in Perth is noted as contributing to a £16,000 net loss.
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Albany Fire Brigade
Anderson
Jno
Robinson
Electric
W.A. Fire Brigade Board
Albany
E. Hayward
H. Cowen
Cowan
Haster
West Australian finances under strain amid rising deficits
The article argues West Australia faces a growing deficit with a January Treasury shortfall of £150,000 and total debts around £3.2 million. It blames previous administrations, rising taxation, and poor administration while noting state debt per head near £190 and calling for further economy and possibly a change in government.
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West
Austria
Moore
Sanddan
South Australia
Victoria
Whittaker
West Australia
Lincoln
Modern Industry and Wealth Reflections in Health Advice
The piece discusses a saying by Dr Abernethy advising rich patients to live on 6d a day to regain health. It contrasts simple living with expensive lifestyles and argues true wealth lies in balancing needs with income rather than material production or accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernethy
Abernthy
Correspondence to the Editor on Town Clerk and Engineer
A letter from Watchman to the editor accuses municipal councillors of in camera deliberations over dismissing the Town Clerk and engineer. The writer laments the lack of publicly stated reasons and criticizes the silence of the new auditor Mr. D C James, urging fairness and transparency about why these officers are to be dispensed with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. James
Council Chamber
Electric Light Agreement Letters to the Editor
A reader urges Albany officials to consider two business proposals from Mr. Jobo Hobie for the electric light plant including purchase and a 15 year concession. The letter argues for a business like response and asks whether ratepayers will be informed at a public meeting.
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Inu Your i Yue
Jobo Hobie
Albany Municipal Council
Robinson
Mayyor
Wansbrough
Ornova Resumes Eastern States Voyage After Coal Bunker
The R M S Ornova resumed her voyage to the Eastern States at 10 pm Friday after bunkering coal from Mell wraith McEachurn and Co. light ers. The White Starmer Ceramic agents plan Albany arrivals on February 28 with troops. Alterations list Richmond Fremantle route changes with March departures and Albany arrivals. Dalgety and Co. remain as local agents. The Melbourne 8.5 Co steamer Woolgar to arrive from Fremantle Monday to cargo for Melbourne and Sydney.
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R.M
Albany
Fremantle
Israelite Bay
Melbourne
Woolgar Iu
Bho
Sydney
Dulgsty and Co
Strand Tea Rooms Albany Ad Offers Oyster Saloon Dining
Ad for Strand Tea Rooms on York Street Albany proclaims new operation as an Oyster Saloon and Eating House. It lists ten tea delicacies, confectionery and seasonal fruits, promising tasteful service and moderate prices.
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Strand Tea Rooms
Strand
York Street
Albany
Strand Cafe
Albany Bakery
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Jas. R. Anderson
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Fowler
Victoria Insurance
Albany Council
Stirling Terrace
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Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
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J. P, Rogers
W.R. Smith
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Albany Hotel
Dick Scott
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Australian Alliance Assurance Fire Company
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H. Wiley
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London Hotel
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H. C. Sims
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