Local notes on dairy expansion and railway policy debate
Community updates cover Rubin dairy takeover plans on Robinson Estate and large scale butter production aims. Ministers discuss Railways Department control, Col Pope influence, and possible permanent appointment. Also reports on Women’s Service Guild meeting, a Serpentine road bush fire, and Albany butter factory plans with provisional directors meeting details.
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Parkerville
Sir Edward Stone
Ti Ik
Robinson Estate
Rubin
Hailways
Iast Railways
Col. Pope
Perth
Scaddan
Col. Pape
Mount Barker Holiday Visitors and Local Arrivals
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Berliner and Miss Berliner enjoying a month at Mount Barker with Mr John Robinson returning to the town after a stay at Omreh Mount Barker. John Norman Jr and family are visiting Mount Barker for a while. Miss A M Henderson, formerly of Albany, passed the Pitman shorthand test at 130 wpm in the Technical School exam. The Sub Collector of Customs at Albany is on annual leave, with HL Bird filling in. Minister for Ye A J Seaddan arrived at Barker to meet General Birdwood and party and will travel to Albany tonight. Major and Mrs Perry are to take charge of Salvation Army work in Albany.
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Berliner
Mount Barker
John Robinson
Omreh
John Norman, Jr
A. M. Henderson
Albany
Pitman
HL Bird
Customs Department
A.J. Seaddan
Barker
Birdwood
Adjutant Wray
Visit of General Birdwood Arrives at Albany in Wartime Tour
General Sir William Birdwood accompanied by Premier Mr. Mitchell General Sir Talbot Hobbs and Major Bonse will arrive by special train tonight at Albany after visiting Bunbury Bridgetown caves timber mills Greenbushes and Bridgetown. The program includes a Town Hall reception and Lawley Park events for returned soldiers and their families with guards of honor and a launch trip on Saturday.
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Bonse
Albany
Perth
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Bunselton
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Soldiers’ Institute
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Denowrk
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R.A
Lawley
Ann Birdwood
Pet
Cricket Association resumes competition after holidays
The Cricket Association resumes play on Saturday with Albions vs Wanderers on Ulster road ground. Umpires are C F Brown and A Hubble. Teams include Wanderury and Albions with listed players and emergencies. Corinthians and Woollies meet on Parade street with Hager and Davey as umpires and teams named.
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Wanderers
Ulster Road
Mesare
C.F. Brown
A. Hubble
Wanderury
Roberts
Kit
Mosley
Johor
Page
Gilbert
Quartermaine
Shannon
Bailey
Forte
Henson
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Corinthians
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Snreens
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Davey
Horsley
Mullins
Diggcott
Nicholson
Monaghan
Sangster
Hust
T. Amgove
O. Norman
Lloyd
Nott
Jacky
Windas
Jobinson
Hagg
Brown
W. Green
Death of Sir Edmund Barton in New South Wales hotel
Sir Edmund Barton 71, High Court judge, former Prime Minister and Federation pioneer, died of heart failure in a Katoomba hotel bathroom. Born Glebe 1840, he shaped NSW politics, served as Attorney General, Speaker, and federal leader before entering the High Court. He held numerous honors and was noted for his amiability and friendships.
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Sydney
Edmund Barton
High Court of Australia
Katoomba
New South Wales
Glebe
University
Legislative Assembly of
Legislative Council
England
Australia
Aew
Locaine
Commonwealth
High Court of
Edmund
Londo
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Albany Cricket Association meets at London Hotel
Delegates form Albany Cricket Association meet at the London Hotel with C F Brown in chair. A Hubble named official umpire for remainder of season. Moves to address Parade Street shed tar damage and arrange deputation to Town Council.
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Albany Cricket Association
London
C. F. Brown
Measie
A. Roberts
Te Noble
F. L. Williams
R. Verran
FR. Golding
P. Davey
Corinthians’ Club
Nelly
A. Hubble
Aeason
Parade Street
Cricket Association
F. L. Fisher
Albions
Messrs. Golding
Verran
Little
Mount Barker
A.W.A
Opening social of Methodist Girls' Guild praised
The Methodist Girls Guild held its opening social at Albert Hall with about a hundred attendees. Rev B Fellows welcomed visitors, a lively musical program preceded varied games, prizes were awarded to two visitors, and a fine supper concluded the event. Mr W A Bearman announced the evening’s plans and a local blacksmith wheelwright business update.
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Methodist Girls’ Guild
B. Fellows
W. A. Bearman
Ly Powell
York-street
K. O'Conner
M. Thomas
Bearman
Solow
Miew K. Johnson
Sol
Anatin
Eolo
Mise Mills
Horsa Regiment
EB Heussick
Miva K. John-J
Hite Son
Mix Hull
Wow Zealand
Taien 8.4
Price of Bread Likely Rises on Wheat Shortage
Perth reports higher flour costs as wheat prices to millers rise from May 6 to June 8 due to air in wheat. The local bread loaf price of two pounds is expected to increase by at least one halfpenny.
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Perth
Mines Resume Work at Great Boulder South Kalgoorlie
Industrial matters report that operations resumed today at the Great Boulder and South Kalgoorlie mines. A number of tributees began work at the Perseverance mine as activity returns to the district.
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Kalgoorlie
Great Boulder
South Kalgurl
Lea
Adelaide quarried work halted by AAWU and OB U dispute
A dispute between the AAWU and the OB U caused a temporary stoppage at Adelaide quarries this week. Most A W U members supported their OB U colleagues, while AWU general secretary said AT men were instructed to return to work. He cited the constitution forbidding non unionists from working.
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Aaw.u
O.B.U
A.W.U
O.B
A,w.u
Lundie
Deadlock in Shipping Strands Sydney Waterside Union Members
The shipping hold up leaves 3600 Waterside Workers Federation financial members in hardship. Most are unemployed, many are married, as the Sydney branch endures a prolonged strike. The union faces widespread straitened circumstances amid the stoppage.
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Sydney
Waterside Workers Federation
Perth Weather Today Forecast
Weather outlook for Perth indicates warm to hot sultry conditions with thunderstorms possible. Winds from east to northeast.
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Perth
Coal Lumpers Threaten Trouble Stop Work Meeting Held
A stop work meeting will be held today in Sydney to protest the dismissal of two employees and to oppose the Overseas Shipping Committee giving preference to loyal and returned soldiers. The roo! Jumpers threaten disruption as tensions rise among workers.
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Sydney
Overseas Shipping Committee
Italy's Prime Minister Arrives in London for Talks
Sigasi Nitti, prime minister of Trurs, arrived at Charing Cross station welcomed by Lloyd George. They plan discussions today on the Fiume issue and Italy's financial situation.
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Dite
Low George
Sigasi Nitti
Trurs
Charing Cross
Fiume
Italy
Probable Mandate Over Constantinople Hinted
Report suggests Tbuly may receive a mandate over Constantinople as recompense for Mériteany's African colonies, with Britain and France weighing the outcome.
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Constantinople
London
Dom
Tbuly
Merteany
Great Britain
France
Railwaymen's Union likely to reject government offer
In London June 1 0 It is probable the central branch of the Railwaymen's Union will reject the Government's offer. Much importance rests on Wednesday's meeting of railway men's delegates which will decide the matter.
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London
Railwaymen’s Union
Flight to Australia Matthews in Constantinople Trip
Captain Matthews arrives in Constantinople from Heliade on December 23 and will proceed to Bagdad then London weather permitting. The voyage continues toward Australia with plans for Bagdad ahead of weather constraints.
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Jon
Matthews
Constantinople
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Devender
Senator Pearce Seated After Preference Vote Count
Federal Elections report shows Senate preference votes processed. After Crawford eliminated, transfers pushed Drake-Brockman and Lynch, with Needham and Pearce advancing in successive counts. Final progressive totals set Needham ahead, Pearce transfer then left Pearce as eliminated in seventh counter.
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