Milling Plant Destroyed in North Fremantle Fire
Fire at Millar's Milling and Dairy Plant in North Fremantle on Wednesday night caused about £3000 damage. Building and machinery were destroyed but crews saved timber stored in the yard. Meanwhile, 68 year old Diewige Adlems of Gardoor Street Cannington was killed when a spring cart overturned in Wimbledon Street on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Millar
Deery
North Freemantle
Diewige Adlems
Gardoor Street
Cannington
Wimbledon Street
Defence Minister Air Howe Reported Improving
A cable from Port Said says Commonwealth Defence Minister Air Howe VC is improving his strength is being maintained and his temperature is lower according to the report received yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Sait
Defence
Air M. Howe, VC
The Albany Centenary Message From King George V
A garbled message draft recounts a royal greeting to the Governor William Campion and the Albany centenary celebration. The Mayor of Albany, Mr Wittenoom, forwarded a reply through Governor Campion expressing loyalty and affection to His Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Campion
George V
the Eling
Albacp
Mr Wittenoom
William Capron
Albany Centenary Reception for Governor and Major Lockyer
Crowds filled Town Hall on the centenary opening as Mayor Lockyer welcomes Governor and Lady Campion. A royal salute and a tablet unveiling honor Major Lockyer who raised the British flag at Residency Point in 1827. speakers recall WA progress and Albany’s growth to 5000 residents.
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Kerr Pearce
O'Brien
Edmund Lockyer
Appanse
Campiott
Albany
New South Wealea
Major Lockyer
New South Wales
Dal
Xustealig
Tolbany
Major Lockier
Sir Nigholas Lockyer
Western Australia
Australia
George
West Australia
Lockyer
Residency Point
New Holland
Fredom
Larkyer
Major
British Empire
Wyndham
Campion
Nicholas Lockyer
Elm
Fatal Rifle Accident Claims Life in Geraldton
In Geraldton on a Saturday, Frank Kecbers was cleaning a 4 Winchester rifle when it exploded and struck his wife Lillian Grace in the thigh. The doctor was transporting her to Northampton when she died about half an hour after departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Galene
Frank Kecbers
Lillian Grace
Northampton
Albany Will Probate for John Robinson Merchants Estate Report
A Perth Albany report notes the will of late John Robinson merchant of Albany has been passed for probate. The estate valued at £34,720 is linked with local centennial events and a prize in a motor car decoration contest.
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Albany
Perth
John Robinson
Verchant
Prine Toe Misa Rutherford
Torbay
Wanke
Kainining
Pwlate
Delaware
Musars, Drew, Robinson, and Co
I. Frewborough
Middleton Beach
A. E. Bort
William Brassley
Pool Plaza
SJ Coats
Thomas Park
Anderson
W. Geary
LMG
Page in flight to Port Pirie for inspect Port Pirie visit
Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page arrived by express from Melbourne and met Government and Chamber of Commerce officials in Adelaide. He expressed regret at missing the Oodnadatta railway sod turning, then flew by aeroplane to Albert Park aerodrome to join Mr W C Hill and others to inspect the Port Pirie smelters before returning to Adelaide by tomorrow’s motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Earle Page
Mulbourne
Chamber of Commerce
Page
Oodnadatta
Albert Park
W. C. Hill
Oodnadatta Party
Port Pirie
Two Children Drowned at Tarra River Abbotsford
Two children drowned while playing on the Tarra banks at Abbotsford yesterday afternoon. A third child is missing and a search by river drag is under way. The deceased are Wilfred Mumford seven at Buckingham street Richmond and Dorothy Murns six of the same address. The missing child is William Mearaw ten from Buckingham street Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Wilfred Mumford
Buckingham Street
Richmond
Dorothy Murns
William Mearaw
Brusher Jones Wins Australian Championship Title
At the Australian National Swimming Championships Jones of Western Australia won the title from New South Wales rival L. J. Kelly and Springfield Queensland by a margin of 66 yards. The event took place on Saturday with Jones securing the victory in the Melbourne meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
E.V. Jones
Brusher
W.A
L. J. Kelly
New South Wales
Springfield
Queensland
Jones
Canberra Liquor Poll Sought by Canberra Social Service
Canberra social service group asks the Federal Capital Commission to hold a liquor poll for the Federal Territory. President Mr Dunn says a wet result could place liquor under Government control with profits directed to hospitals and charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Canberra
Canberra Soci Service Association
Federal Capital Commission
Dunn
Brisbane Floods Wash Passbrook Township Away
Torrential Brisbane rain caused four inches of rainfall and damaged the railway from Almaden to Forsyth. Passbrook, a mining center 48 miles from Almaden, was reported washed away with streets deserted as floods cut transport and access. Reports also came from Cairns and the hinterland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cairns
Passibrook
Aliisden
Forsyth
Passbrook
Almaden
The Worlds Wheat Signals Mixed Australian Cables
The Westralian Farmers wheat department reports a London despatch on January 21 noting the market ready with modest gains. Western Australian ship cargoes for January shipments are priced at 54/9 per quarter and 50/6 to Calcutta, with Victoria and South Australia volumes quoted at 50/0. The January 22 Wiener cable shows Hararo and Winniper markets closing easy one per cent per bushel lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers, Ltd. Wheat Department
London
Renda
Meady
Western Australia
Ahippert
Victoria
Calcutta
Bouth Australia
Perth Markets Report Covers Fruits Grains and Potatoes
Heavy supplies in Saturday auction with peaches in good demand though over supplied apples and plums. oranges weak and passion fruit cheap. Peas dear beans cheap potatoes sold well. chaff and grain bales ranged with prime samples £6 6/7. Tomorrow Albany Repertory Society presents The Man from Toronto at Town Hall with Governor in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marketa
Lai
Westralian Partners, Ltd
Presentation to Mrs Chester in Albany church scene
A formal presentation to Mrs Chester sen a long time Albany resident. The item includes a photograph of herself from residents and a painting of the octagonal church building where a divine service was held on land now occupied by W P Sherratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Albany
W. P. Sherratt
Albany ceremony marks 100 years since flag unfurling
A large crowd gathered at Residency Point Albany as the Governor and Lady Campion joined the Mayor and dignitaries to unfurl the Union Jack at the anniversary site. Speakers recalled frontier hardship, modern progress, and the shared future of Australia and Albany, urging loyalty to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Residency Point
West Stirling Terrace
Residency Grounds
A. B. Burt
R.M
A. Z. Haynes
A Stewart
A. Burvill
A. Thomson
Country Party
A. Wansbrough
M.L.A
ILN
Marguerite
Kelly. Raga
Itv
Hin Kucelleroy
Condi
Western Australian primary and secondary products exhibit opens
The Albany visit opened by the Governor showcased WA industries in a large display at Elder Smith and Co building. Exhibits from Midland Junction workshops to Quitmans pianos and Albany butter factory highlight local production and potential export growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovermor
Mesars, Elder, Smith and Co
Albany
Council of Industrial Development
A. Macartney
K. Anderson
Weer
Western Australia
W.A
Albany Butter Factory
Denmark
Clazebrook
M Axsbrook
Middleton Road
Citizens Ball At Town Hall Attracts Governor And Guests
A crowded Town Hall hosted the citizens ball with blue and white decorations and evergreen bunting. Guests included Governor Sir William Campion and the vice regal party, plus HMLA officers Marguerite and Albany residents. Dewar’s orchestra provided music, followed by a late supper and dancing past midnight. The governor read a message printed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia Egoollency
William Campion
HMLA
Marguerite
Albany
Dewar
ALP Dance Night Draws Naval Ratings Crowd
A Friday night event by the local Australian Labor Party branch drew a large crowd after doors opened at 9. The dance featured music by Cyril Neabitt on piano and Mr Pi on drums, with supper served to the attendees and the organizing committee praised for a successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Labor Party
daofing / Wan
Mei Cyril Neabitt
Mr. Pi
Centenary Regatta Draws Crowd Under Light Breeze
The Princesa Royal Sailing Chair staged a centenary regatta with residents and visitors at the pier watching canoe, pole, racing, and rowing events as the light breeze faded before the first round. Winners included Anativ, Chopping, Hoskin in canoes. H Livesey in Greasy Pole. Gallop and Simmonds in various boards. Mickle and Milne in rowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princesa Royal Sailing Chair
al Fire Brigade
Fevere Bay
Anativ
Hoskin
H. Livesey
A. Simmonds
Week of events includes Naval Drill Ball and royal functions
The programme lists a children’s ball in the Naval Drill Hall with a birthday cake cut, a dance at the Town Hall under the Royal Bailing Club, and a weeklong State Industries Exhibition with tugs of war and nightly amusements. Marguerite will be in port. public are urged to attend the exhibition and electric city showcases.
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Ulster Road Reserve
Royal Bailing Club
Naval Drill Hall
Blm.la.s. Marguerite
T 9
Industrial Exhibition
Electric City
Fire Brigade
Lawley Park
Victoria D En
Royal Railing Club
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Kaperanas
M.S. Khybra We
Kavanage
Alan Hth
Urememay
Hopetoun
ASD
Esperance
Fremantle
Satuiday
Ferns
Cuarge
Walthe Wheeldon
Messrs
Ndsom Ane
Henning
Fin Mart
Roel Googe
Thoradey
Wringer
Warhlord
Roger
Pharton
Tie
Omy Maat
Reval George Lane
Walter Wheldon
Municipality OF Albany
Keeners
Ye Lees) Health Authority
Duthie
Town Hall
Manly Beach Aquarium
Penmark
Smitit
Albany Rifle Club
Dewar's Orchestra
Dainty Suppen
A.B. Bruce
Methodist
Little Grove
Lyave Town
J. Norman
M. B
Mr. B
Sysz
MW. Buckeridge
Figo
DBO A
Murray ST
Willism
Butcher Winnt
Langwig
Halk
Albany Repertory Society
Dougie Murray
Toronto
Rei Cooper Magrue
Walter Hackett
Norman
J. J. Murphy
Ofa
Mee
Ferber
Haniy Albany
Ubary
William Jewry
Roman Cathatin Cemetore
Burgnyne Rond
Torder
Elork
Codertaker
North Fremantle
Cannnington
Sir WN. House
V.C
W. Wheeldon
BE. Teschner
Mart
DR. Page
Fliqut
Brusher" Jones
Canberra Territory
Albany Repertory Rociety
National Library of Australia
Mrs. Chester
Terrace
York Street
Albany Fire Brigade
Albany Woollen Mills
Ag.a
Morgan
Cadets
M.A.1
C.F
Miss Thompson
Bro
Boy Scouts
Bea Ston
White
M! Barker
Stirling Terrace
O'Neill
Marden
Eithe
Residency
Kin George's Sound
Aimley
Quitmann
Albany Hag & Socom
Quitman
Plaimar
Plaistowe
Mount Barker
Weeks, Brown and Co
Perth Knitting Mills
Clarkson's, Ltd
Pearse Bros
Richard Holmes and Co
Felton, Grimwade
and Bickford
Boon Bros
Wembly
Kankura
Hunt's Biscuita
West Australian Boot Manufacturing Co
Mialinbone
Bracewell
Calyx
Waltery Ste
F. A. Fauld
Ines, Ltd
F. Arundel Harorss
Kirchen and Sons
Lies
Hugo Fischer
Ltt
Wuldertich, Ltd
West Knitting Depot
Ceiloyd, Ltd
Throne
Mister Idea
Ole
Marrian, Serkowich Sandover, Ltd
Tinware, Co
Cyclone
WA. Brishware Co
Metters, Ltd
Mallach Brow
Bievutess
Locke
Farniah- Wen
Hon
Citizens’ Ball
Langley
J. Milne
Callop
Mickle
W. Ralph
Ven
J. Ralph
D. McBride
G. McBride
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