Cape River and Albany Tenders and Electric Charge Notice
Captain Kavanagh sails for Cape River and Esperangt from Fremantle on July 17. Minimum monthly charge for electric current set at 5/ with optional second meter at 1/6. no rebate for electric train. Tenders invited for Middleton Beach retaining wall construction with alternate stone and concrete tempers, due July 12.
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Kavanagh
Cape Rivhe
Bwemer Bay
Oer Toun
Esperangt
Fremantle
Cnereni
Middleton Beach
Tenders for Seating and Rates Notice Albany 1826
Tenders invited for seating and accommodation fittings at the Rotunda in Albany. Town Clerk's Office, July 2 1826. Also notice: traffic licenses must be renewed by July 1 1826 and motor vehicle licenses updated. Noncompliance risks legal action.
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Town Hall
Kolice
Albany Railway Expansion Brings Jobs and Growth Hopes
The Albany district anticipates a major railway extension toward Denmark and Nornalup, with over 40 gate joints and rough conditions. About 500 workers are expected to join local projects within months, boosting population and demand for food, clothing, and recreation while spurring regional commerce and tourism.
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Albany
Denwark
Nonnafoe
Huyliver
Dennarka
Connley
Denmark
Gorvons
Dourae
Wade
Cattrera
Nornalup
Great Southern
Albany Raily Station Meeting and Allied Local Events
Briefs note a 7 30 pm Albany meeting of the First Aid and General Practice groups at the railway station, with plans for a dance and a charity event. Other items include a Weld Hotel sale, a prize packet winner at the Soldiers Institute, a library letter about Albany Institute land, an induction service for Rev. Brice, and a final old time dance despite wintry weather.
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Hell
Albany Inhilanre Brigade
MLA
Lo.c.f
Albany Firs Brigade
Women's Institute
Soldiers’ Institute
W. G. Drew
W. KK. Peel
Well
Albany
P. RB Smith
Broome
Fr.sith
Weld
Peel
the Weld
Bunieipe
A Wan Maba
Under Hope Son Lands
Tstate
Onder Mas Associations Incorporation
Municipality of
Hev
A. Uwart Brice
J. Shaw
J. E. Thram
A. Crow
Shaw
and Brice
Church Hall
Brice
Dienmark
Broomehill
Midland Junction
Raion
Great Huil
Albany Dance Night Ends With Praise And Plans
The hall adjourned to supper where a volunteers and ladies' committee served a free feast. Captain Milne thanked all who supported the old time dances and noted proceeds helped the frigate’s traveling fund. Fire brigade band members are reminded of a free committee meeting at the fire station.
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Mr 3
Milne
Albany
Middleton Beach
Rolanda
Stirling Terrace
Mary Farrelly
Pertth
New Eclipse Island Lighthouse Light In Operation Abroad
Residents witnessed flashes from the new Eclipse Island light tested by engineer Husser. The dioptric lantern reaches 24 mile visibility with 26 000 candle power, 1 167 000 candle power output, and mercury float to reduce friction. Built by Chance Bros. costing about £35 000 plus £4 000 machinery, it automates Breaksra land conversion and operates on clockwork with a falling weight.
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Indian Ocean
Saat
Weet
Husster
West Smethwich
Ragland
Mesars
Chance Bros
C O., Ltd
Denmark Notes: Scouts Camp Out and Local Building Boom
The article notes a local Boy Scouts campout enjoyed on a perfect weather Saturday week, with all returning tired but delighted. It reports brisk building activity including a new hotel project and residences on the Esplanade, shops opening to meet town needs, and plans for upcoming Field Day and a July 2 school fundraiser with a July 9 hall dance to aid school gardens. Labor talks cover wage demands from miners and surface hands, with a conference invitation after a rejected log. Compulsory training reopens in Albany on July 1, 1026, with a parade July 7 at 8 pm for all ranks.
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Crectics
Morgan Richards
GC. B. Smith
Voneeuts
Espl
Goldfields Miners’ Union
Albany
Valedictory Farewell to Miss Sylvia Hawking in Albany
Large gathering at St Josephs schoolroom bid goodbye to Miss Sylvia Hawkins as she and her parents prepare to move to Large Hay South Australia. The event featured vocal solos and overtures, with Father Gilroy and local notables praising the Hawkinss service to St Josephs Church and Albany.
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Hawkins
St. Joseph's
Sylvia Hawking
Hay
South Australia
Albany
Filroy
Esars
FH. Hawkins
Abell
H. Corry
Carson Sutian
Ciro
Father Gilroy
Western Australia
Father Oilroy
St. Joseph's Church
Albany Fire Brigade Holds Meeting and Discusses Funds
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the first station with the captain presiding. The secretary reported lack of reply from the Cop-optinwts Comedy Co. about the travelling fund. Elections were approved for Firemen A. Mann W. Verran and B. G. Green, with resignations accepted for Lamb Angove Clarke and B. Verran. A £22 cheque from Melberaith MCCekacharn was received for recreation funds. Donations from J. N. Chambers and a Mills manager were noted. A special meeting is set for July 6 in uniform to inspect uniforms and plan replacements. Accounts of £270 were approved.
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Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Thorsday
Mingies
W.A.F.B. Board
A. Mann
W. Verran
G. Green
App. Omfler Lamb
T. Angove
C.oaner
D. Clarke
B. Verran
Messrs
Melberaith
McCekacharn
3. N. Chambers
Wolleen Mills
McGovern
Charles Atkins Ltd. director honored with British Empire award
The article notes Charles Atkins Ltd. chairman Charles Nathan receiving the Companion of the Order of the British Empire. It also mentions H H Stewart returning from Melbourne University after completing medicine and surgery with high honors, holding a captain’s commission and athletic distinctions.
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Charles
Nathan
Charles Atkins {Wa} Ltd
Wembley Exhibtion
British Empire
H. H. Stewart
Hector Stewart
Melbourne University
Melbourne University Hiffis
Stewart Wan
Fron Warn School
Security of Tenure for Settlers Under New Mortgage Plan
A letter from the Minister for Lands explains tenure rules for land groups and individual settlers. It details forms for occupancy, conditional purchases, and the Agriculture Bank Act mortgage option. Terms require paying liabilities over up to thirty years, with initial interest and later capital plus equipment payments, to secure Crown title.
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A. Wansbrough
W. C. Angwin
Bir
Crown
Lands Department
Agriculturial Bank
Cravpacusement
Groupe
Municipal Matters and Divided Council Hearts in Crisis
A reader letter laments a fractured city council during mayoral term. The note accuses wrangling over slabs, rec ground, lighting, and library cuts, arguing continuing discord harms progress and economy. It critiques specific officials on pay, meters, and project choices, urging unity and better governance.
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Ulster Road Recreation Ground
Electric Light
Middleton Road
Omond
Euclid
Cmond
Ilast
Dr. Cuddihy
Cuddihy
Levery Econcrete
Tolmes
Ingham Peeme
Summers
Dr. Maslin
McBride
Henson
Onanmet
Cobham Reaches Syria in Flight Toward Australia
Alan Cobham telegraphs from Alexandretta Syria that his flight will continue to Bagdad today as part of his journey toward Australia.
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Australia
Cobham
Syria
Alan Cobham
Alexandretta
Bagdad
Australian Eleven Dominate Northampton Match With Big Win
The Australian Eleven beat Northampton by an innings and 147 runs after a 397 in the first innings led by Bardsley 112. Ryder 84 and Grimmett 36 not out also contributed while Marley was dismissed for zero. Northampton bowled out for 125 in their first innings with Timms not out 9 or 0. Home side followed on but fared no better.
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Northampton
Bardsley
Marley
Ryder
Grimmett
Dixie
Timms
Hawkins
Por
Hoawking
Belgan Searer
Australia Opens Against Nottingham in Tight County Match
London July 4 The Australia Eleven opened at Nottingham against Nottinghamshire on a soft pitch with a fair crowd. Carr won the toss and batted first, Mulley taking seven wickets for 110. Australia, chasing, stood 202 for two at stumps with Wardeley out and Macartney to follow.
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London
Nottingham
Carr
Owins
Ine
Mulley
Nnt
Hin Arealit
Australia
Stump
Illness of Collins at Wimbledon affects Australius captaincy
Collins the Australius captain is out with neuritis in his right shoulder and may miss a fortnight of play. Wimbledon results show Miss Ryan Browne defeated Mrs Godfree Colyer in women doubles 6-1 6-1 and Jean Borotra beat Henri Cochet Kinsey to retain the men’s title.
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Collins
Australius
London
Fairy Gotal
Ryan and Browne
America
Godfree
Miss Colyer
England
Jean Borotea
France
Toward Kinsey
Dissolution of Parliament Shocks Canadian Politics
Ottawa reports confirm Parliament dissolved on a Friday amid a stalled order paper. Prime Minister Meighen plans to form a Cabinet promptly and call an early election to address public disorder and perceived government instability. The exact date will be announced after cabinet formation.
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Ottawa
Canada
Meighen
Meighan
Imperial Conference postponement rumors denied by Colonial Office
The Colonial Office rejected a Press Association report that the Imperial Conference was postponed due to Canadian political issues. It noted that India and another party had agreed in October and no change will occur unless all parties agree unanimously.
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Imperial Conference Eng
Colonial Office
Australia
Tt Wa
India
Notorious criminal Frederick Harvey’s burglary spree and sentences
Frederick Harvey, 23, received three years for burglary after a volatile history. Convicted first at 12 with multiple prior offenses, he evaded bail by posing as a passenger to reach Florida, was jailed again for a burglary, escaped, and later worked as a family manager before police moved in and ordered his deportation.
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Sweetings
Frederick Harvey
Wolin Beach
Florida
Fanlea
Thunderstorm in Silesia and cadet parade notes
Berlin reports a severe thunderstorm in the Silesian mountains Friday night followed by river floods. The first senior cadets parade is set for Thursday at 2 30 in the drill hall with mandatory attendance for all cadets and local employers to obtain parade cards from the area officer. The Grecian Government aims to tax unmarried tenants.
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Berlin
Silesian
Court hearing attracts a packed Saturday crowd
The inquiry began with a tight two hour time limit as the court opened amid a large turnout. Sergeant Fuse faced further questioning by Mr Haynes with no new material added. Detective Puntue expanded the testimony noting a fingerprint on a bottle and other witnesses, including a son of Inspector Walsh and tailor Watt, testified about clothing samples related to Treffene and Pitan.
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Fuse
Haynes
Puntue
Walsh
Walley James
Watt
Wade
Treffene
Pitan
Anmpla
Kalgoorlie Burglary Suspects Nabbed in 1000 Pound Heist
Perth reported Kalgoorlie men Jomen McGregor and Hughes along with Thompson, Paynton, King Panton, and diias Hughes were arrested in connection with a robbery at Montgomery's Store on December 26, amounting to about £1000 in goods.
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Perth
Kalgoorlie
Jomen McGregor
Soke Thompson
Slics Paynton
King Panton
Diias Hughes
Tontoion
Montquer
BooTe
Dene
Scarcity of Land and Misstatements Stir Debate
The Perth Boys' School headmaster rebuked amid a clash over land availability. Mr Angwin pressed claims while Minister Angwin insisted three million acres would be surveyed to assess suitability for wheat growing, noting no large or nearby land suitable for economic farming due to transport constraints.
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T. C. Chamber
Perth
Angwin
Sydney Man Arrested for Cheque Fraud
William B. Blackwell from Victoria faced Sydney police court on a Saturday charge of obtaining money by insufficent lawful means. He pleaded guilty and sought remand to contact his people after detectives White and Watkins of Sydney arrested him en route to Port Elliot on valueless cheque actions.
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Adelaide
William B. Blackwell
Blackwell
White and Watkins
Sydney
Port Elliot
Inmate Attacks Three at Lidcombe Hospital
An inmate at Lidcombe State Hospital stabbed nurse Nelle Clay and two other employees in a ward Friday afternoon. Clay cried for help as she was struck with a rank knife. two colleagues were also wounded before another inmate wrestled the weapon away. The assailant was arrested.
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Lidcombe
Stabbed by Father-in-Law After Wedding in Brisbane
William Frederick Lang, reported to have been stabbed by his father-in-law Rodt Boughen of Calvert, the day after his wedding in Brisbane, with police pursuing details of the alleged assault and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
William Frederick Lang
Rodt
Boughen
Calvert
Faterney
Arras
Perth Markets report mixed fruit and vegetable demand
Producers Markets Limited notes fruit supplies forward with demand good and prices firm for citrus. Vegetables show California flows heavy and cheap while potatoes are short. cabbage and related crops low quality. Grain chaff and oats steady with varying prices. wheat firm with smutty end. Potatoes offered only modestly, imports filling gaps.
Compensation verdict for Mrs Oates in Woollen Mills case
In Albany a court awarded Mrs M Oates compensation from Weastralian Woollen Mills Co for her husband’s death at the Albany Wooler Mill. Justice Mr. A. & Bart reserved decision after a lengthy hearing. the award totals £20 plus funeral expenses and related costs.
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Court House
A. & Bart, RM
R.M
Oates
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