Local notices and events mix with misleading adverts and council talk
A chaotic list from Middleton Road and surrounding areas notes boarding and room to let, river trips, and Silver Star ventures. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade drills tonight as farmers access 3,260,000 pounds. Sheffield Handicap entries close with A E Bruce. Tug Awhing sails to Brenksen at 0 30 tomorrow, island visits and fishing priced at 2 6. Town Ball entertainment aids Mitchell family burnt out, Agda Peteson on piano. Town council discusses Katanning visitors and potential children’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulgan
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Bate
Sheffield
A. E. Bruce
Brenksen
H. Smith
Mitchell
Couneil
Miles
Albany
Mile Rid
Albany Despatch Rumor on War Gratuity Payments
Rumor says returned soldiers’ war gratuity will be paid around March first with Perth banks preparing finance for the scheme. Albany Council votes to install two seats at York and Duke streets triangle for residents and visitors awaiting the charabance.
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Miles
4.Catling
Day
Bargett
M. Little
Tres
Rosalle School
Subiaco
A. Williams
Misa D. Bohn
Geraldian High School
Messrp, Armstrong and
Waters
Midden Beach
Townsfolk discuss child welfare and appointing women JPs
Town officials consider measures to reassure families visiting the town. The town clerk will ask the Katanning committee for details of their program. Premier Mitchell notes plans to appoint women as Justices to handle Children Court cases. Firefighters quickly quench a roof chimney blaze at Katanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katanning Committee
Children's Court
Jax
Mitchell
West Australia welcomes new Governor and royal tour details
Word reaches the Premier that Sir Francis Newdegate may arrive in Perth around February 1. Prince of Wales directs Rear-Admiral Halsey to lead HMS Renown visit on February 1. Colonel Dodge tours West Australia seeking land for Imperial ex service men with his battalion. A. T. Booth travels to Perth for Shipping Committee talks on fruit spare. Mrs Vaughan and family return to Albany after a month away, staying with the Muirs at Forrest Hill.
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West Australia
Francis Newdegate
Perth
Prince of Wales Bay
Halsey
Hlm.s
Dodge
Samsem Regiment
West Aus
Mt. Barker
Albany
A. T. Booth
Parth
Shipping Committee
M. Vaughan
Wind
Muir
Forrest Hill
Naval Men in Albany Await Long Overdue Pay
Mr E Pyman secretary of the Naval Comfort and Welcome Fund spoke in Albany on naval men who served on merchant ships and were demobilised in April. The delay stems from merchant shipping authorities not following instructions. The Navy Board says complete particulars are still awaited and hopes for prompt settlement once information reaches London and the West Australian Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
E. Pyman
Naval Comfort and Welcome Fund
Sigmallers
Pyman
Navy Board
London
Pymuan
State Steamship Service
Vigomiera
Konmaroo
Navy Omee
Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society Meeting
The Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society held a committee meeting in the Lower Town Hall on Tuesday evening. J Norman was elected chair with Messrs Watkins Waixon Jarman Qlanebrook and A J Collins present. apologies from the Mayor and BR MeNia. Minutes approved. Judges for the forthcoming show appointed. Eighteen stewards named and musical programme arranged under Mesara Watson Watkins. Meeting closed with thanks to the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Agricultural and Horticultual Society
Lower Town Hall
J. Norman
Messix, Watkins
Waixon
Jarman
Qlanebrook
A. J. Collins
BR. MeNia
Mesara
C. J. Watkins
G. H. Watson
Tiwan
Watson
Watkins
Albany bowling club sets two events during Albany week
At a Mbany Bowling Club meeting plans were made for two Albany week competitions. A singles event, 21 beads, starts Monday February 9 at 2 30 pm. A sweepstake consistency match, 10 heady, to be played on the following Thursday. Phione donated the Albany Week Committee and Mr Downes will receive the Scoo oe, with support anticipated from many bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbany
Albany
Tro- Phive
Albany Week
Downes
Col Dodge visits Mount Barker land settlement prospects
Col Dodge of the Sugeex regiment visited Mount Barker examining land for soldier settlers and potential estates. He toured Curbarup Thomorton and Mt Barker Estate with local figures and praised the climate and open country while noting railway access westward could open the district. A funeral for Francis Septimus Mackie was held at Mt Barker Church of England with Rev. H A Harper officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dodge
Sugeex Regiment
Hinglish
Mount Barker
J. McNeil Murtin
Mt. Harker Fruitgrowers’ Ascoriation
Curbarup
E Thomas
Thomorton Estate
Aintriod
Mt. Barker Tetate
Alex Martin
A. T. Booth
Fruitgrowers’ Association
Blackwood Road
Forrest Hill
GM. Roberts
Teddington
Rtoberts
Mer
Andrew Muir
Mt. Barker
Albany
Wuecean
Great Southern
Frincis Septimus Mackie
Poronguro
Markie
Faperance Bay
Widjiemonlths
Maownt Barker
Church of England
Mt. Tarker
H. A. Harper
Denmark Notes Show Persistent Settler Optimism and Local Events
The notice discusses new arrivals of sheep for J. Burke Todd at Scotsdale and Mr Todd’s farming optimism. It covers a butter factory dispute with the Minister for Agriculture, the push for a cool storage plant, and plans to petition the Premier during show time. Also described are a social at Scotdale school honoring Miss Bullen with silver rings, and a Co operative Committee meeting highlighting inter branch trading and new local officials.
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J. BR. Todd
Scotsdale
Paterson
Ahso
Haire
Knowles
Scotedale School
Bullen
Settlers’ Association
Dorsett
Miss Bullen
Beozedale
Manners
Misa Bullen
Co-operative Committee
Rushton
Todd
Fyfe
Conference urged for wheat grower meeting in Perth
A deputation asked the Farmers and Settlers Association president to convene a state wheat growers conference. Mr Monger agreed to hold the meeting on February 25 to discuss federal wheat sales export prices freight costs and related issues. A Saturday meeting at Quairading with about 80 farmers covered farm disabilities and labor wage demands.
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Temple-Smyth
Victoria
Aenson
Beitivh-Anatralasian Tobarro Co
Perth
Farmers and Settlers' Association
Monger
Industrial unrest discussed with Mr Hughes in Melbourne
A deputation met Mr Hughes to present employers positions on industrial unrest. He said settlement requires both sides, noted class tensions, and considered widening the Royal Commission’s scope as a possible path out of the disputes. He promised immediate consideration of deputation suggestions.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Trin
Dewim O Flor
Germany asks Allies to release troops for crimes trial
Paris dispatch reports Germany appealed to the Allies to release German soldiers for punishment for wartime crimes. The Allied reply is expected to reject the note, noting the surrender terms in the Peace Treaty require compliance.
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Paris
Germany
Allies’ next move to seek Dutch guarantee on ex-Kaiser
The Daily Express reports the Allies will ask Holland to guarantee that the ex-Kaiser is kept in exile. Holland would be asked to confirm it will prevent his return to Germany to attempt a comeback. The move aims to ensure he cannot restore his fortunes.
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London
Ministry For Food
Ministry For Food Ox
New Zealand
Jun
Daily Express
Holland
Nermany
Labor Minister Resigns and Cabinet Rift in London
London reports a ministerial resignation from Mr Burnes amid cabinet tensions. Prime Minister Lloyd George seeks to persuade a reconsideration as Mr Barnes says he has no plan to retire. The possible departure would affect ties between the government and the Labor Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Burnes
Barnes
Gioyd George
Bones
Labor Party
Albany urged to build harbor for giant ships at Frenchman’s Bay
An Albany Mount Barker dinner speaker urged local drive to fund a port at Frenchman’s Bay to house the latest large vessels. He argued the project could revive Albany’s economy by enabling big ships, boosting exports like fruit, wool, and bark, and attracting regional commerce with government support.
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Albany
Mount Barker
J. McNeil Martin
Ex Sports
Hobart
Frenchman's Bay
Vall
Commonwealth
Mr. Martin
Mbany
Mount Borker
Great Southerm
Fremantle
Weel Austrralia
Frenchimans' Bay
Admiral Speary
Hiv
Chamber of
Commerra
Martin
Painter
Shipworkers Strike Deadlock Persists in Sydney
In Sydney on Thursday a deadlock over the shipping strike endures. The Institute of Marine Engineers plans reparations for prolonged strife and the organisation has decided to issue strike pay to members.
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Sydney
Institute of Marine_ Engineers
Siream
NSW Dominate Interstate Match By Innings Victory
New South Wales won the interstate cricket match by an innings and 88 runs after favorable weather conditions. NSW posted 621, Victoria replied with 186 in their first innings and 247 in the second, with NSW sealing the win yesterday afternoon.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
Guests at the Hotels Freemasons and London Hotels
A long list of guests staying at Freemasons Hotel London Hotel and White Star Hotel is recorded. Names include Mr and Mrs W J Butcher and numerous family members, plus other visitors such as Major and Mrs Bassett, Mr G A Cooper, and Dr Pendergast.
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Freemasons' Hotel
W. J. Butcher
Misses Butcher
Miss Moore
Holme
A. B. Bathgate
E. Halston
Carne
Miss Pitman
J. P. Learmonth
Miss Learmonth
BR. H. Pilkington
Mina Pilkington
J. Parker
Mise Derbyshire
Mins Mantington
A. BR. West
BR. Parker
W. B. Nairn
C. H. A. Stuart
Farmer
Tyne
L. D. Forrest
Warran
Knight
T. Stayt
Tom Anderson
G. Fraser
W. Drummond
London
Walker and Son
Hev
Deag Foster
Lackey
D. Goll
M. Watson
Rischbieth
Mins Gillett
Mra
Cantor
Gordon
Wallace
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Faro
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Little Grove
Armstrong & Waters
H.k.corry & Co
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Spencer Stresta
Austration Alliance Assurance Fire Company
A. W. Dobbie and Co
Taylorite
Vurnituce
Town Hall
Violet Concanen
Wertentia
Heillian Soprans
Peter Roxby
Harold Mayer
Wentralia
Stalin
Ian
Berliner
Istana
Albany Agricultural and Norticultural Society
C. Town Hall
Thuredey
A. d. Collins
Albany Brewery
Vion Prine
Liven
Apot’ Caah
Brady and
Clancy
Bruce
Uenewyor
Mckenzie
Stirling Terrace
Albay
Ea Oh
Stade
Ikamey Bull
Fr Ville
Perth Road
Tanunr
Flewe
Parton
Accommodation Fur Viallers
Dulfrey
Wning’s Skling
Deomarke Live
Ezywalkin Ltd
Ezywalkin
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Yorksat
Midkileton
Frederick Street
Middleton Road
Tog Rock
Thrusday
Cunsderdin
Totel
Kutanning
Floral Fire Brigade
Tapper
Katanning
Betuhday
Misa Violet Concanen
Australia
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Dame Melhao
Varold Mayor
Yorkstreet
Stark
H. Wiley
Poole
Guowangerpties
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Murchivon
Oren
Albany A. and H. Society
Mt Barker
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