Debate on Singapore base for Australian defense policy
A lengthy article argues the Commonwealth should defend Australia with a naval base near Albany and a Singapore presence to deter Eastern aggression. It contends a pacific defense, shipyards, and supply depots are vital for Australia’s coastlines and naval readiness, amid broader strategic debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkin
Singapore
Baldwin Gover
Aumirallans
Mii
Avatrala
Commonwealth
Fpele
Kenworthy
Australia
Sydney
Tos
AQ Raliene
Albany
Australa
Machtine
Anetralia
Local and General Min Excellancy Visit Albany Arrival
Governor Willem Campion and Lady Campion return to Albany by morning train after visiting the Governor General. Miss Dora Forrest, recipient of Trinity College honors, will receive higher local certificates. Stanley Rogers sentenced to one month’s imprisonment for breaking at Denmark, awaiting further actions. Mr. Winebrough reports Katanning contracted 97 047 bags of wheat. only 47 204 bags received with half stacked, leaving uncertainty about Albany shipments. X ray appeal committee members are asked to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Govenor
Willem Campion
Lady Campion
Albany
Y Tran
Dora Forrest
Trinity College
C. W. Berliner
Por
Athenv
Stanley Rogers
A. H. Burt
Rogers
Denmark
Alloy
AL Winebrough
M.L
Co-operative Wheat Pool
W.A
Iim
Western Australis
Clohings
Albany social notices and club events ignite community week
In Albany a string of events fills the week from charity sales at the Fire Brigade Bank to a grand ball at the Naval Deil Hall. Meetings of the Princess Royal Suiting Club set future open races and nominations close at Norman Bros. Meanwhile a Liberty League push in Albany aims to secure reasonable and necessary freedoms for individuals and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Pt Tad
Rogen
Phaedra Towers
Pridas
Jawn
Montgonery's
Princess Royal Suiting Club
Cclub
Norman Bros
Naval Deiil Hall
Albany
Pricen
Admir Zion
Mra
M. Sorrish
Soldiers' Institute
Liberty League of
Western Australa
Ivagor
League
Javnew
Lev Steere
Monger
N. Keenan K
Flw
Tlenke
Law
GT Shell
V. Riselby
Youthful Desperadoes Sentenced in Denmark Case
In Denmark Constable Cooke arrested Harry Penno age 194 years and two companions on breaking and entering. The trio were imprisoned, transported to Albany, and confronted at the Children’s Court. Penno and another escaped from jail before later recapture. Penno and the third boy received additional Monaten imprisonment for jail breaking before heading to Fremantle. Separately UK widows remarried rate noted, with pension ministry reporting lower expenditures.
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Denmark
Wath
Danmark
Abhiag Pojdel
Fremantle
Kulkhon
Tayt
Penno
Ellekur
Nurrikup
Mt Barker
Corr
Wna de Apaicher
Pingrup District Wheat Lands Document Vast Potential
A detailed tour of Pingrup and surrounds notes expansive wheat country near the Chaoon Lakes and Wirral, with many holdings showing strong yields. Observers urge government land releases and bank help to settle farms, citing 22 bushels per acre and 33 oats per acre as proof of soil quality and productivity.
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Pingrup Tv
al Ruttys
Castum
Chaoon Lakes
Ungerup
Newdegate
Sind
Wuatny Ua Lee
Aye
Hilteal
Merral Wind
Salbork
Brelye
Wirral
Dorther
Uual
Mr Op
Lwok Og
Beloning
A. H. Scott
Pangrup
Geatt
Scott
John Watson
Pingray
Lands Department
Albany Harbor
Commonwealth
Pingrup
Dahlial All Saints garden party nets 15 pounds for church work
At All Saints rectory grounds on Saturday 140 people attended a garden party by the Ladies Guild to raise funds for Anglican Church departments. Stalls sold preserves and local goods, the ice cream stall did well, music and tea were enjoyed, and total takings reached 15 pounds 5 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Rectory
Ladies' Guild
Charch
Mosie
Mise May Greseslade
Max Joan Pailes
Ghose
W. W. Mitchell
Mes. Crane
Marion Aieen
Enid Mitchell
Joy Wright
Betty Steele
England and New South Wales draw in Sydney cricket clash
In Sydney New South Wales posted 619 in their first innings. England replying were 206 for eight at stumps. Sandham and Whysall opened England's second innings with Whysall driving a century by Sandham before being dismissed for 104. Woolley added 80 and Chapman 47 as nerves and brisk batting defined a tense match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Eigland
Sandham
Whysall
England
Woolley
Chan
Sandhem
Morgan
Chapman
If We Can Break the Rut We Face Four Prospects
A fragmented appeal urges Albany colleagues to unite and consider four possible paths forward. The speaker calls for thoughtful counteraction and collective effort to move beyond the current stagnation.
Mt Barker Valedictory a Farewell to Mr and Mrs Booth
A Mt Barker hall farewell honors the Booth family on leaving for a London trip. Speakers praise Mrs Booth's nursing home and repatriation work while Mr Booth is thanked for his leadership with the Mt Barker Co‑operative and Fruitgrowers Association. Attendees include J McNeill Martin and local clubs. The evening features Don Dewar music and Miss West singing, with supper and dancing lasting into the small hours.
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Rainbow Party
Farewall
E. J. Darwell
Mt Barker
Old Country
Thomas
L. Booth
A. Hickting
HE. Thomas
Ernest
Mr. Darwell
Dames
Rainbows
Ern
Theathering
Allan Hivkting
Vraine
Cormrade
Alec
Hampeeok
Pelf
Booth Wo
Mt. Barker
Don Dewar
Albany
Mr. Booth
Booth
Miss Booth
Bunny
J. McNell Martn
Chcirman
Fradgrowers’ Association
Cn-op
James Enne
Willace
Tle
Froitgrowere' Association
Perth
Melbourne
Bate
London
Oold
Barker
Thomas Keareley
Martin
Mit
Bayher
Government reshapes railway oversight amid ongoing policy review
The minister announces a twelve month reappointment of Col Pope as Commissioner of Railways as the government considers control and management strategies. Premier P Collier is reported to review railway methods during his current overseas trip.
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Perth
Thoumalay
Dc. Willcock
Col Pope
Krom
P. Collier
Prime Minister Brice to visit Parth with party in March
The Prime Minister Mr W C Angwin and Mrs Bruce will leave Melbourne on March 10 and arrive in Parth on March 13 aboard a wing to the State. Senator Pearce did not indicate how long the Prime Minister will stay in Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Angwin
Pearce
3. M. Brice
Bruce
Melbourne
Parth
Western Australia
Federal Roads Grant Discussed by Ministers in Nineteenth Century Meeting
The Minister for Works Mr W Epi in the state capital met with Acting Premier Mr Angwin and State Minister for Works Mr McCullum to discuss the federal road grant. In the afternoon Mr Ell toured the orchard and vineyard area of the dairy ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epi
Binte
Mr Angwin
Mr. McCullum
Ell
Darhryranges
Bush Fire Destroys Farmhouse, Claims Fatality of Infant
A farmhouse owned by farmer B. Fitepat rek was destroyed by fire. Inside, his baby granddaughter Teresa Gen cold aged 1 month died. The parents were away. he returned to rescue his wife and then the child, but both were lost to the blaze. Firemen were unable to save them.
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Bruel
B. Fitepatrek
Teresa Gencold
Howse
Fidepatrick UN
Mre
Gengold
Dutle
Child Mortality Figures From Health Commission Hearing
Dr J W Splingthorpe testifies before the Health Commission that between 1004 and 102% Australia had died, with 122 478 children under five lost. He compares this toll to wartime deaths and argues the figure reflects avoidable deaths among the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Commission
J. W. Splingthorpe
Teat For Women and Children
Victoria
Australia
Jierv
Australian government bids sell Commonwealth steamers noted
London observers react to the Australian Government plan to sell the Commonwealth owned steamers. Commentary suggests the move undermines state control of shipping and pressures trade unions while provoking opposition from Lord Inchcape and associated shipping interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucther
Luiy Herald
Maye
Lord Inchcape
Ling
Australia
Lochoape
Combine
Prime Minister Bruce Outlines Tender Plan for Line Purchase
Mr B M Bruce said after completing preliminary work, ten tenders would be invited for the line purchase and would be reviewed by the Government before acceptance. He added the Commonwealth steamers would not be sold at fair value unless such value is offered, and emphasized labor troubles must be resolved to make the business viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Bruce
Sydney protest over seamen union blamed for ship losses
The article reports a Sydney protest accusing the Seamen's Union of unfairly bearing responsibility for the ships' losses. Proponents warn that if attempts to seize vessels succeed, many ships could be declared black and barred from trading in the Australian coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Javah Johanson
It Seamen's Tren
Illness of the King No Bulletin Issued
London dispatch says His Majesty the King is ill and no bulletin was issued today. A proposed plan calls for a return to the Mediterranean, with discussion of the king's possible voyage or reassessment of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bulletin Wea
Mediterranean
Commonwealth to float loan for state security redemption
The Prem Minister announced arrangements to float a Commonwealth Loan to redeem securities of Victoria South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. The amount is £5,400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Prem
Bruce
Victoria
South Annustrala
Western Australia
Tasmina
Fruitgrowers Suit Over Interest on Orchard Goods
Mt Barker Fruit Growers Co op sued Mt Barker orchardist Walter Scott to recover 1 £ 26/11/ for goods sold stored and interest on overdue accounts since 1920. The case details shipments to Port Said and agent sales with disputed interest charges. judgment awarded to the plaintiff for 26/0/4 plus costs. Fire brigade attended a blaze at the Seonwater jetty where timber was alight but extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albans
A. E. Burt
R.M
Mt. Barker
A' Co-op, Society
Waller Scolt
B'S
Henning
Walter Scott
Mt Barker
Alergat Stile Fecretary
Watkins
Hal Wold
Port Sad
Booth
Amineing
Barelid
Port Said
Weetrakun Farmers' and
Simper Ltd
Cairo
Bal Alf
Winowno
Thin
Smolidy
Pegret
Seonwater
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X-ray Appeal Comultee
National Library of Australia
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