Albany News Highlights Reformation and Local Events
The Albany column reports on regional mining prospects near Belong and Queen Margaret, a busy weekend program at the Warship frame, and a Fremantle farewell for Inspector Mitchell. It also notes a prison escape resolved quickly, a doctors’ and nurses’ league meeting, a local excursion to Kalayan, and scheduled lectures at Beats Church on Lord Kelvin with lantern slides.
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Albany
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Kalyan
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Columog
Miche
A. D. Toss
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Profesor Ross
University of Gasgow
Inquest Opens Over Perth Road Death of Riley Morgan
The Albany inquest began into the death of Riley Morgan after a gun accident on Perth Road. Witnesses described seeing Morgan with a loaded double barrel gun and Riley's cart, with authorities later stating Morgan confessed to shooting Riley for his wife and family.
Bullet Wound Course Inquest Notes Detail Shot Direction
A coroner inquiry reviews bullet trajectory in a death case. Witnesses describe rifle position, seating, and possible firing angles from a road or ledge location, with details illustrated by a photograph and statements from Detective-Sergeant Doyle and others.
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Constable Plauders
Dreeton
Doyle
Flo
Ria
Morgan
Wilex
Dalong
Riley
Watkins
Tim
Claw
Evidence in Fatal Shooting Case Reveals Motive and Alibis
Testimony describes gun position and line of fire as Agathe photographs are shown and William Jarman testifies he lent the pistol to Morgan on two occasions, once before Christmas and again before the shooting. Morgan reportedly said he would go kangarooing and the crows troubled him. Detective Keeble recounts arriving from Perth to investigate and states he shot Riley and will tell the magistrate the provocation.
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Freder Ek Morgan
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Morgan's Nave
Tesla
Romein
Oiteor Huenking
Fred
Times McCarmick
William Jarman
New South Wales
Hav'ng
Perth
Investga
Ceadeasus
Albany Health Board weighs inspector appointment after theatre probe
The Albany Loan Board considers a letter from the Chief Commissioner of Public Health criticizing council delay in appointing a city health inspector. Inspector Barry’s weekend visit cited unsatisfactory conditions near the new picture theatre and the mayor notes a Central Board inspection found delays in theatre progress.
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Albany
Municipality of
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New Picture Theatre
Iing
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Green
Central Board of Health
Crnral Board of
Mhgalth Sen Katird
Motor Car Fatality Near Nanowp In Perth District
A late report says a vehicle crashed into a tree near Nanowp killing D. McCarthy and another man possibly named Wilson or Murphy. Passenger Janed William Keys was seriously injured and driver George Haythornwaite also hurt. The car owner was from Quarading.
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Perth
Thurslay
Condon
D. McCarthy
Wilson
Murphy
Fcar
Quarading
Janed William Keys
George Haythornwaite
Nanowp
Waterside Workers Seek Lifting of £2000 Fine
Adelaide delegates from the Waterside Workers Federation travel to Sydney to appeal to the Federal Executive Committee to lift the £2000 fine imposed as a disciplinary measure.
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Adelaide
Waterside Workers Federation
Sydney
De Garis in Court on Fraud Charge in Melbourne
At the City Court in Melbourne J De Garis faced theft by deception allegations for allegedly obtaining £500 from Frank Northmore on December 22. The case involves calls for Western Australia witness testimony and retains £405 found on the accused with plans to decide later custody and bail set.
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Melbourne
J de Garis
Frank Northmore
My Lovy
Oifence
Met. Barker
Western Australia
Cestein
Wowused
Knight
Seamen at Sydney Strike Impacts Mercantile Marine Crews
The Sydney seven from the Mercantile Marine district walked out today after officials warned captains would pick up crews outside the building. Fear grows that unless the issue is resolved the steamers Macedon and Edinburgh cannot sail and the situation may worsen.
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Sydney
Mercantile Marine
Ageota
Eadunda
Cruws
Mysterious Steamer Movements At Meriwether Beach
Reports from Newcastle describe a vessel off the coast and a foreign woman asking about harbor depth. The Havo steamer entered Meriwether Bay after signals were ignored, with a pilot boat pursuing near the coast. Federal authorities say a full investigation is needed into possible contraband and sanitary concerns.
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Newcastle
Meriwether Beach
Havo
Bho
Meriwether Bay
Federal Department
King George Improves After Illness Report
London dispatch reports His Majesty King George suffering bronchitis after influenza. A labor official bulletin says the king had a fair night and his general condition improved.
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London
King George
Lobor
Australian Presa Association Witnesses Trade Reform Support
The Australian Presa Association in London reports that the Commonwealth’s new professional standard is likely acceptable to most trades. The Earl of Oxford gains a seat in the House yesterday, introduced by Lords Beauchamp and Balfour.
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Australian Presa Association
London
Earl of Oxford
Mr Pues
Beauchamp and
Balfour
Japanese mill strike spreads to thirty thousand workers in Shanghai
Bolshevik influenced unrest in Shanghai escalates as the wave of strike action reaches 30 000 workers across 18 Japanese cotton mills. The dispute stems from wage grievances and anti foreign sentiment amplified by China’s turmoil.
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Shanghai
Rural notes on weather church events and sports
The page reports unsettled weather with rain, church preaching arrangements for the Methodist circuit, harvest fairs planned for March, cricket fixtures at Narrogin and Plantagenet parks, and a Barker Rifle Club meet with results from the Thomas trophy and Squire and Young Dan competitions. It notes Albany visitors, a harvest garden fete at Rev Penston’s, and a W.A. apples project.
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Perth
Wougenellop
Mr. Halford
Narrikup
Jolly
Barker
Porangorupa
S. B. Fellows
Halford
Forrest Hill
Penston
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