Medical authority questioned amid influenza outbreak debates
The piece argues distrust in doctors during the influenza outbreak, noting shifting public faith, fee disputes, and calls for reform in medical attendance under state control. It contends doctors are fallible, must adapt to patient variation, and that community morale hinges on professional conduct and accessible care.
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Wu Wong
Australia
Gill Owl
Commonwealth
Pediente
Thease
Lady Ellison Macartney Arrives With Captain Hyland
Lady Ellison Macartney arrives from Perth on Tuesday morning accompanied by Captain Hyland A D C His Excellency the statement notes their arrival and official escort details in a brief local dispatch.
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Hyland
A.D.C
Perth
Albany News Roundup Celebrates Returning Troop Heroes
Governor Sir William Willisom Macartney arrives after Perth meeting. Captain Harry Young returns aboard Ceramics after four years of service. Local church, guilds, and classes hold meetings while a fatal accident at a factory is reported. Memorial fund contributions received as locals welcome released troops with tea at the Albert Hall. A missing man search continues near Kronkup and Lake William.
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Dineeson
Harry Young
A. E B. Young
Albany
Maorrow
Albany Methodist Girls’ Guild
Albert Hall
Frank Jackson
B. Potluwa
Methodist Church
Melbourne's dustless streets proposal and Albany concerns
Municipal officials in Melbourne plan a £900,000 dustless street program to improve main roads and footpaths, prompting Albany to consider a similar levy of about £1,000 for local repairs. The piece criticizes past road neglect, urges progress, and questions water scheme finances while calling for better lighting and governance.
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Albany
Chis
Wight
Melbourne Corporation
Providence
Middleton-road
Death at Quarantine Station Sapper John Wilson
Sapper John Wilson of the 3rd Tunnelling Corps died at the quarantine station on Tuesday morning from phthisis. He was 41, landed from the hospital ship Kanowan on Friday, and had served since March 1910 with action in France. The funeral, a military ceremony, left the town jetty with a guard of honour, Albany Band, and civic officials, ending at the Church of England cemetery with the Last Post and a march back to town.
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Australian Labone Federation
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Oscar Norman
Golders
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Parry
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Raga
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Alagla
Church of England
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Dalute
P. O. Kean
Mount Barker Fire Forges Ahead Endangering Homes
Bush fires raged near Mount Barker holding sway in down district on Monday. A northward blaze neared town, while another swept from the north through Mt. Barker Estate paddocks to Warburton’s Ongerup homestead, destroying hay stacks, chaffcutter, feed and bags, and damaging a gasoline engine. Wheat and apple growers face export plans as shipping quotas spark debate. community notes include a charity concert and concern for MLA Herbert Robinson’s health.
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Blackwood
Mt. Barker
Edward Warburton
Ongerup
Warburton
Leland
Wheat Scheme Updates Help Redmond Rural Members Get Smaller Supplies
At the annual meeting of the Redmond Rural Association members praised MLA Mr. B. Robinson for securing regulatory changes. Settlers may now buy five bags of wheat at once, while the Railway Department will transport a minimum thirty bags per load if loaded in an open truck and sheeted if needed. The group expressed thanks for his efforts in easing district hardships.
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Railway Department
AL Robinson
Asamiration
Fruitgrowers protest WA apple quota on Somerset shipment
Correspondent criticizes Melbourne and Perth ministers over export quotas for the Somerset steamer, noting 75 000 cases booked and WA allotment of 5100, arguing against centralized control and urging timely electoral accountability for small growers.
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Somerset
Fremantle
Melbourne
Perth
Telegraph
Ones and Co
Hobart
Joney and Co
Australi
Electric Light Agreement Letter to Lamp Light
A reader opposes a dark discussion about a city owned electric light scheme. The writer argues private firms could run the plant, lay trunk lines, grant early concessions, and suggests the town could gain from cheaper current and profits. The note urges Albany to advance and wake from hesitation.
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Asia
Lifa
Brm
Coun
Lomyp Light
Albany
City debate on electric light structure and private expansion
A letter from STAR LIGHT argues the municipal council should seek lower rates or allow private firms to expand the electric light business. It notes fewer than 300 customers on Mr Robinson’s books and urges ratepayer consideration to avoid funding a sinking fund via general charges.
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Robinson
Jean
Weld-neers
Public meeting proposal at lower Town Hall urged
A reader criticizes BH C Sims for calling a public meeting in Albany and urged the Mayor and councillors to attend instead. The writer says ratepayers should decide and asks officials to join Mr Sims’ gathering to involve the town.
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BH. C. Sims
Mr. Sims
Albany
Albany Sides with Ratepayers Over Electric Lighting
A Albany reader reports dense electric light glare at Town Hall and laments it as a sign of local cost concerns. Albany waterside workers revisit coal port policy after a public meeting ends with ships allowed to sail. Steamers will be coalled. economic pressure to resume full coaling and seek infection indemnity is approved. A gang will coal Warriors steamer currently in the stream.
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Lower Town Hall
H.C. Sims
Albany
M. L. Andreson
McIdlwraith, McEachim and Co
Mils
Warriors
Public Warning on Smallpox Risk and Shipyard Quarantine
A public notice warns of smallpox danger in Albany as the Jum pers resist quitting work aboard ships. Quarantine would curb spread, but authorities largely ignore the plan except Senator Pearce. Rumor claims 15 crew members are ill. a ship crew returns to a contaminated hulk amid contested response.
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Oll
Lumyers
Pearce
Union
Yourn
Andrew B
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Albany Town Council Researches Fremantle Port Preference
A letter read by Albany Town Council from Hector Stewart MLC and others protests Fremantle as first port of call for the New Zealand warship. Mr Colebatch replied in line with prior published statements. Council to thank Stewart for his support. Lord Jellicoe’s ship voyage schedule outlined from Portsmouth to Albany. Gnowangerup butter factory output exceeds forecasts, prompting expansion plans to handle future cream and butter storage.
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Albany
New Zealand
Fremanttle
Colebatch
Stewart
Lord Jellicoe
Portsmouth
AMLS
Gibraltar
Port Raid
Port Said
Suez
Bombay
Colombo
King George’s Sound
Pneumonic influenza hits Tweed Heads camp and coast hospital
The influenza outbreak spreads with two aboriginal cases at Tweed Heads camp and twelve new hospital admissions at the coast quarantine station including three seamen. Masks become optional in Sydney as seven more cases raise total Victorian deaths to 478.
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Sydney
Tweed Heads
Coast
Victoria
Queensland to Tighten Influenza Rules in Response
Dr Moore health commissioner at Brisbane commented on New South Wales easing influenza regulations, saying Queensland would respond by imposing stricter controls.
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New South Wales
Moore
Brisbane
Queensland
Premier Ryan and wife struck by influenza in England
Queensland Premier W J Ryan and his wife, while in England, have both contracted influenza. The couple are reported ill but are receiving medical care as the matter is awaited by officials.
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W. J. Ryan
Queensland
England
Break up of Drought Hits South Coast Despite Heavy Rain
More than 16 inches of rain was recorded at Bega by midday yesterday with heavy falls along the entire South Coast. The rainfall signals a shift from drought to wet conditions affecting the region.
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Bega
Pyaney
Waursngy
Industrial Strife in Munich: Civil War Breaks Out
London reports Civil War erupts in Munich with 10,000 workers marching in the streets and looting shops. Spartacists seize the railway as hundreds of civilians flee. The fate of Prince Joachim, son of the ex Kaiser, is unknown.
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London
Munich
Joachim
All Germans to be Expelled from Internment Release
The Home Office plans to expel all Germans released from internment. A large number of German waiters are being repatriated this week.
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Daily Express
Home Office
Salvation Army revival campaign visit to Albany
The Salvation Army led by Hirigadier Mackey with Ensign Lewis and others tours Albany for a weekend revival. A full programme includes open air meetings and hall services in Short Street with singing and violin performances. Public is welcome Saturday at 8 o'clock for the gathering.
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Lewis
Ensign Perry
Lower
Stephens
Jones
Pulham
Albany
Thorsday
Short Street
Brigadier Mackey How
Annual Scots Church meeting notes harmony and growth
The Scots Church held its annual gathering on February 19 with Mrs. W F Turton presiding. Members heard a report of charitable work for Red Cross and troop welfare, thanks from chaplains and TAMSCA, and praise for Mrs Crossen’s hospital visits. Membership reached 29, finances raised £72 for the sinking fund, and officers were elected for the new year.
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McLean
Crossen
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Mesdames Day
Groseen
Mra
Elton
Mesdames Jones
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