Mt Barker Notes on Miss Pugh Jones Visit and District Lore
Miss Pugh Jones arrived by evening train for an informal chat at the Park Hotel drawing room. Local ladies hosted the gathering with officers of the Plantigent Road Board and others present. Miss Jones discussed her mission and country conditions, then toured estates with Mr. Collins and Mrs Webster. She leaves for England Tuesday amid hopes of finding homes for ex servicewomen in Australia. Bush fires, heavy rain, and hail affected crops. apple and wool outputs cited. Export shipments to Fremantle and Albany planned for March and April, with ships lifting fruit and cases from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miah Pugh Jones
Ambony
Ghstrict
Park Hotel
Miss Pugh Jones
Miss Jones
Warburton
Webster
W B. Crone
M. Tolerts
F Thomas
Mise Hugh Jones
Percy Barston
Ada Mumbles
Miksa Jones
Misa Piel
Cranbrook
Monk-Manon
England
Mixs Jones
Enland
Australas
Mr. Dewitt
Mt. Barker
Thor
Barker
London
Andrew Muir
Forrest Hill
Muir
North Albany Road
Gee
Archer
Jast
Woogendlup
Woodburn
Porongorup
Bolginup
Shropshire
Fremantly
Albany
Albany A and HL Society Floral Show Prompts Rally
The Avian A mud FL Society hosts a town hall flower show amid mixed turnout with townspeople and members. judges critique exhibits, praising palms and roves while many classes show uneven quality and decor for a hoped improvement at autumn shows. Mayor W. J. Day opens the event. Mrs Fellows and Mrs J Norman receive multiple prizes in plant and flowering categories.
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Avian A. Mud FL Society
Denmark
Allany
Woriely
Ano Nla
Madi
Rook
Thureday
Alspechner
FL Robinson
Piesse
Hobinson
Wcs
Widdeh Oy
Albany
W. J. Day
Poto
Fellows
J. Norman
Sen
Talia
W. Riley
Mes
Nuroont
Sem
Wilms
Watling
J. Ap
NK. Forte
Mrs. Richardson
Herry
F. W. Ledwith
J. B. Deykin
G. Butler
Devkin
Ledwith
Algiews
C.F. Dowsell
Ragex Brown
Witkina
J. Colne
J. Reason
Norman
K. Norman
Mra J. Norman
Mr. J. Norman
A. Collins
FE. Norman
C. T. Watkins
Denmark Notes On Co op Amending Rules And Bridge Works
A joint meeting of the Stroducers Cooperative Society committee and provisional directors of the proposed company discussed strengthening the society and not forming a company. Amendments let shareholders transfer to the society. Mr W J Mongar chaired the later meeting. Mr Phivk Tey presented proposed amendments aligned with Westilion Farmers Ltd. Knowles stressed a broader cooperative movement. both bodies supported rule changes. Denmark town council plans corduroy bridge work and culvert overhaul to improve travel. Bread prices rise by per loaf as producers and consumers seek closer cooperation to cut costs. The recent show was a bumper success, aided by many visitors and local press support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stroducers' Co-operative Society
Co-Operative Society
W. J. Mongar
Phivk Tey
Westilion Farmers, Ltd
Cook
Knowles
Soriey
Wianimit
Wffewto
Denmark Head
Ti Ianderstood
Board
Strickland-atree
Bent-street
Imaybe
Sol
W. Morgan
Albany V F B Band Plans Park Visit and Fremantle Trip
During an interval at practice on Thursday night Albany V F B Band members discussed a plan for the Katanning Band visit on March 7. They proposed a massed march from the fire station to Lawley Park and a joint opening march with alternated selections. Officers were appointed for the band combination to manage the Fremantle trip, and engagements were accepted for the White Star Hotel balcony. A committee meeting followed to consider financing and a May program at the London Hotel. The Fire Brigade Band drew a large crowd Friday night with a lively performance under Geo McCormack, signaling growing local support as practices continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
Kewley
Lawley Park
Capt. Anderson
B. T. Peake
KE. Tusgell
C. Brive
Messra. McCormack
C. Brace
J. Dickenson
R. Payne
R. A. Stephens
BR. Wilkinson
Phillijm
EL Rew
N. Stephens
Anderson
White Star
Fremantle
London
Church
E Street
Fire Brigade
White Star Hotel
Geo. McCormack
Nobke
McLellan Trophy Rifle Meet Hindered by Wind and Rain
In a Saturday shoot by the Tr–Intagenet Rite Club on the 200, 1o and 600 yard ranges wind and rain disrupted the event. Bruce and Woods tied for top score with a total of 00. Detailed scores reference various shooters and a public notice regarding land deed applications under section 71 of the Came Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehoot
Bruce
Woods
Ease von Lofcugn
Albany Wook
Naismith
Riley
McLellan
Australian Natives Hold Fortnightly Albany Meeting
The Albany branch of the Australian Natives Association met in the lower Town Hall with Ms. W. T Forte presiding. Board member Fry attended and addressed topics including branch cooperation, national coordination, and policy matters such as a White Australia stance while funds were raised to aid a deceased member’s widow.
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Albany
Lower Town Hall
W. T Forte
Firy
Dent
Fry
Board of Directors
Alee
Confermere
Dirpeters Hy Oskead
Australia
Federal Board
West Loedervilla
Fry Iss
Joua
Shankey
Cuddihy
Barnett
Trapping of Opossum in Districts Permitted Briefly
The Farmers and Settlers Association secretary Mr A Burvill reports a ministerial letter announcing a temporary lift of opossum trapping restrictions. Prohibition will be lifted for a limited period in districts with high opossum numbers, starting in May, with an increased royalty on all skins and further conditions to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Burvill
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
J. Seaddan
Plantagenet Road Board Minutes Mention Road Work Delays
At the last Plantagenet Road Board meeting the chairman noted General Sir William Birdwood did not visit the district. Mr. Bunker reported Rollxs road work could not proceed due to unsuitable weather. The vermin grain balance and a range of departmental notices, road reserves, traffic rules, and tenders were discussed along with several maintenance and staff matters.
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Phantagent Road Board
Wim. Birdwood
Bunker
Roll'x
Krecoke
Naw Ieee
Perth-rowd
Public Works Department
Lands Department
Mannitter Reeserve
Cme
Denmark Row Board
Ronnerting
G. BE. Furness
Lammeroo
Saxtern
E.R. Smith
Frankland
Round Pool
J. EB. Warburton
A. Martin
Hhis Land
Megenif
Turf Club
Barker
A. L. Harrié
Messia
Doust
Round Pool Bridge
J. Seraddan
T. Kearsley
Viner
H. M. Curs
Campap Crossing
Blany Creek
Porth-road
Shipping Notes Arrivals and Road Resolutions
Shipping notes list arrivals dated February 21 including Sommeroo and Fron remantle. A resolution directs posting the Frankland road from the junction and selecting a site for a funk near Nordarop Creek on the Franklund road, with mention of Jell Jones.
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Sommeroo
Fron
Frankland-road
Funk
Nordarop Creek
Franklund-road
Iell Jones
Wedding of Miss Flos Omond and Major Meeks son
The wedding took place in St John s Church with Miss Flos Omond daughter of Mr and Mrs T Omond Albany the bride wore a cream dress with silk tulle veil and beaded fringe her bouquet of white spider chrysanthemum and fern bridesmaid Miss Rubie Omond wore apricot and carried cream chrysanthemums little Jean Campbell wore cream net with forget me nots, brother in law VA Howles served as best man and the couple left for Beverley after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Omond
Mrv
T. Omond
Albany
Philip
Wand
Miss Rubiesmond
Jean Campbell
VA. Howles
Meeks
Beverley
O. W. Barlinar
Albany Rail and Shipping Delays Spur Stowaway Issue
The Adelaide 8.8. Co.'s collier Lammeroo, en route Fremantle to the Eastern States, called at Albany to land severe stowaways. The State steamer Eacla is due to depart Fremantle next Saturday, arrive Albany Monday, then sail for Buol via all ports at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Railway Department agents report the schedule and stowaway matter.
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Adelaide 8.8. Co
Lammeroo
Fremantle
Albany
Eacla
Buel
Railway Department
Railway Time Table Albany Perth Denmark Line
Railway timetable shows trains arriving Albany from Perth on Tuesday at 10.26 am, Wednesday 10.25 am, Thursday 7.15 am, Friday 10.25 pm, and Sunday 7.65 am. Trains leave Albany for Perth on Monday at 1.45 pm, Tuesday 3.45 pm, Wednesday 3.45 pm, Thursday 4.8 pm, Friday 6.45 pm, Sunday 1.45 pm. Denmark line lists Albany to Denmark departures Monday 7 am and Friday 7 am with returns to Albany Monday and Friday at 8.5 pm.
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Albany
Perth
Batarlay
Truina
Denmark Line
Denmark
Ne Fan
Denfa Aang Whigs
Ang
Opie
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Mt Barker
Albany A. and HL. Society
Albany V.F.B. Band
Australian Natives’ Association
Plantagenet Road Board
Shipping Notes
H.K. Corry &Co
Avcrawmess
Hoost Ans Lane
Agen
Frederick and Spencer Strester
Australian Alliance Assurance Feee Company
A. W. Dobbie and Co
Taylorite
Mia Manton
the Public OF
Wasksgnith
W. A. Ikrarman
Selita
L. Powell
Danny
W. A. Bearman
Eene
Stolephane Bu, H, B
Lapqbert
Perth Road
Pattinson
Thee Albany Bakery
Top OF
York Street
H. F. Timewell
Alf
Albany Sports House
Drew, Robinson & Co
F. HW
Ayers
Arch
Baby
Challenger
Winchester Rifles
Drew Robinson & CO Quality Ironmongers
Grand Central Coffee Palace
Mia
Edgan Pairy
Peapeoteens
Eiecuric
Atrial
Enquirien
Uarage
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Associated Fruitgrowers
Western Australia
Asociated
Prungerware
Kalgqorlie
Growers
Ucer
Kalgoorlie
Eeman
Scanlan
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