Collie area notes and regional developments in 1920s
Durban coal imports into the state are reported with a further shipment expected. The Collie Soldiers' Welcome and Repatriation Committee received a £40 donation from a pre-vacation ball and the School Patriotic Fund. Fremantle Road Board clarifies liability if a tree damages a settler fence. Collie Council discusses a road grant loan and equipment to modernize roadworks. Beverley Farmers protest federal price setting on oats and chaff. Two youths die in separate road carting accidents. leading horses die as well. Government geologist reports Wilga coal discovery is valuable though inferior to Keat Collie seams. Rail fare talks seek Albany intercity rate adjustments based on mileage. A lighthearted anecdote about prayers and baths in London. Deaths and housing issues tied to worsened sanitation and overcrowding.
The Nevanas Contract Controversy Revisited
An aged lament on the Nevanas contract with the Western state premier in the 1915 era. It outlines secrecy, cost overruns to about £500,000, and a 6000 pound interim payment for advice while the war delayed final settlement. A commission found lax filing and no clear offer of Nevanas operating rights, with calls for greater transparency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevanas
John Scaddon
Wyndham
Tme
Nevanne
Melbourne
Fremantle
Janetare
Honee
Met
Nevanae
Smuggling Food Into Petrograd Suppressed at Night
The article notes that any food reaching Petrograd now is smuggled in at night and taken to house back doors. If peasants are discovered, the Red Guards confiscate the food on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Red Guards
Albany Town Council Discusses Influenza Measures and Office Changes
The Albany Town Council met in the Council Chambers with Mayor W. J. Day presiding. Topics included handling influenza, the hospital case, preparations like an inhalation chamber, street and drainage concerns, sanitary conveniences, and the resignation and possible amalgamation of the town clerk and engineer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Town Council
W. J. Day
Cre
A. Catling
A. J. Collins
H. 3
Trew
E, Bailey
HL. Hill
M.B. Downes
J, G. Boyle
N. Bell
HN. G. Porto
W. G. Hawneley
Blackhurne
Kynowna
Blackburne
W. G. Rawnsley
Catling
Hill
Rawnsley
Carriied
Works Committee
Appointment of Town Clerk and Engineer
Albany Town Council finalized the choice of town clerk and engineer. H. G. Poole, a certified civil engineer from England with water supply and roadbuilding experience, was selected after interviews. Poole noted no Australian experience but offered planning, accounting oversight, and electric lighting knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
H. G. Poole
A. Rankin
H. @. Poole
Poole
England
Australia
Maradam
Hankin
Subiaco Council
Appointment tensions over town clerk and engineer choice
Councillors clash over pay, expertise, and start date as they choose between candidates for town clerk and engineer. Debate centers on June or July 1 start, with votes split 7 to 3 and a ballot held amid procedural tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severnmfe
Wml
Catling
Forte
Bell
Collina
Ce. Ivea
Ce. Forte
Ce. Forte Withdrew His Motion, ‘and the Amendment Became the Motion, Dr. Boyle
Cr. Boyle
Cr. Bell
Cr. Ives
Dr. Hell
Rankin
Hil
Cr. Catling
Dr. Ives
Boyle
Byole
Shipping Departures Report from Fremantle to Sydney and Esperance
The Melbourne Steamer Woolgar arrived from Fremantle and unloaded apples wool bark and general cargo before sailing to Sydney. The Earle left for Esperance with cargo passengers and is due back Sunday. The Waihora arrived Calcutta and was placed under influenza quarantine while loading coal. Rosalia due Albany to pick up flour. Vessels near Fremantle faced crew illness delays and coal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne $.8. Co
Woolgar
Fremantle
Sydney
Dalgety and Co
Earle
Esperance
Yi Parte
Albany
Railway Department
Rosalia
Henry Wills and Co
Calcutta
Winhorn
New Zealand
Mellwraith, McEachorn and Co
Welcome Home Social Honors Albany Boys Returning From War
The Town Hall hosted a welcome home for about a dozen Albany men returned from the front after four years of war. Mayor W. J. Day thanked them and pledged support for those medically unfit, as the Welcome Home Committee organized a musical program and dancing, with a supper provided by local ladies. A Rev. S. B. Fellows sermonized on service to King and country, and community leaders praised the returning troops as townsfolk enjoyed a late-evening gathering. The Pollinup Estuary and Bremer Bay fishing parties reported good hauls and temporary smoke houses were erected at the former site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home
Albany
Welcome Home Committee
W. J. Day
Schofield
G. C. Everett
D. Rose
Fivensh
Howe
Stephens
H. W. Abell
A. EB. Young
Pollinup
Bremer Bay
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Durban
Collie
School Patriotic Fund
Road Board
Fremantle Road Board
Collie Council
Katanning Repatriation Committee
Eglicitor
Southwood
Bunbury
Pribury “Herald
Beverley
Farmers and Settlers
Associaton
Strickly
Bungulla
Kellerberrin
Wilga
Natanning-Donnybrook
Keat Collie
Perth
South-East Province
Messrs. Thomson
Piesse
Stubbs
Harrison
Wivkmott
M'S.l.a
Rewy
Willie
Mother
London
Bridge
Pampa
Palace of Westminster
Russia
Mussina
Keremaky
Bolsheviste
Kerenskyites
Ita
E. G. Everett
Council
Spearer-street
Bia
Ives
Mitchell
Doogue
Patriotic Lands
the Patriotic Fund For
West Australia
Patrotic Fund
T. Fennel
Rt. Patrick
T. B. Carter
Building Committee
BR. A. Pike
Miss Raftery
Berpentine Road
Library Committee
Felton
Broombhall
Davies
Mew
Colling
Dr. Catling
Robinson
Dr. Bailey
Carling
Collins
Dr. Boyle
Nat
Cra. Colina
Dailey
Downes
Albany Water Board
Water Board
Hutchinson
Albany Fire Brigade
Mr. Cordery
Tt Wan
Aia
HG. Poole
E. G. McKenzie
Oath Amd
Cockbill
Fowler's
Victoria Instrance
Albany Council
Stirling Terrace
W.W. R. Smith
Mouchemore & Co
York Street
Shipping News
Woolgar, A
Euela
Norts
Waihora
Welcome Home Social
Pattinson
Albany Brewery
Speare
Price
Messenger
Castlereagh Street
ANG
Eiaitches
Albany Despatch
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