Albany District Road Board Sets 1927 28 Rates
Albany District Road Board holds a July 7 1927 meeting to levy rates on taxable property for 1927 28 under the Roads Districts Act 1910. The resolution specifies General Rate on improved value at 1 in 1 and Loan Vermin and Unimproved Value charges with 2d per 10 acres for Pastoral Lands, chaired by W E Bounness.
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Allbany Road
W. E. Bounness
Women's Fleet House
Rose House
Ratina
Atans Roads Board
Mount Barker School Board Tenders Invited
Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Mount Barker School Board are invited up to July 20, 1027 for the conveyance of children to and from Central School Mount Barker on two routes Porongerun Road and Woogenellup Carbarup Road each school day for two years from September 1, 1927. No tender will be considered unless accompanied by securing documents and the undersigned acting secretary signs.
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Mr. Barker School Board
Central School
Mount Barker
Porongerun Road
Woogenellup-Carbarup
Particolore
Mt. Barker Behoo
State Savings Bank asks Albany depositors for passbooks
Depositors at the Albany branch must present passbooks on July 15 16 and 18 for inspection and year end interest ingestion. Passbooks may be mailed to The Inspector State Savings Bank Albany.
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Albany
State Savings Bank
State Savings Band
Women's Fleet House Rotary Euchre Tourney at Rose House
The Women's Rest House Committee plans a raminy and euchre tournament tomorrow at the Rose House. A town hall fete is scheduled for Friday August 5 to support the aged and infirm. the event will feature afternoon and evening sessions with novelties. A barrage of notices covers road board rates, a tram incident near the Town Hall, hospital treatment for a young woman, and Salvation Army Commissioner Whatmore's upcoming Albany visit. The Albany Returned Soldiers League prepares a pie and raft night tonight with hopes of renewed membership.
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Institute For the Aged Blind
Victoria Park
C. Ho Wittenoom
South Africa
Japan
Korea
Dutch East Indies
Southern
Ceylon
William Booth
Fin Oso
Peg
London
Tehia
New South Walea
Queensland
F.S.L
Albany
ALP
MLZ
Imperial
Berg
Albany Brigade Gains Status as Division of St John’s Ambulance
A St John’s Ambulance Brigade meeting at the Albany town shed discussed the Albany division being registered as a division of St John’s Ambulance Brigade in the West Australian coastal district. Dr Tymmas plans to visit Albany to inspect the division, and the Albany Repertory Society pledged support for up-to-date first aid equipment.
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St. John's Ambulance Brigade
Ahghter
J. Barrow
Albany
England
Tiwan
Minister for Works to Visit Albany for Water Scheme Debate
Minister for Works Mr. Alex McCallum and Engineer in Chief Mr. F Stileman will arrive in Albany Saturday night to discuss the Albany water scheme redaction. The party will travel to Denmark district Friday and Saturday to review railway deviation and road works. A special council meeting will prepare a case to submit to the Minister.
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Alex. McCallum
F. Stilemnan
Albany
Council
Perth
A. Wanabough
M.la
Denmark
Blicker
McCallum
Albany Chamber of Commerce Meets At Koldiery Institute
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting with Mr. J. T. Mills presiding. Topics included the Advisory Board report, the Prime Minister's visit, land and industry prospects, and correspondence with Ford Australia regarding Albany works. Officials discussed telephone book disarray and proposed list revisions.
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Albany Chamber of Commerce
Koldiery’ Institute
J. T. Milla
Wansbrand
Advisory Board
Mills
Hoe
Bruce
United Fert
United Party
Williams
Haynes
Gayney
Ford Co
Irelong
Albany
Jung 1
Grandjean
Western Australis
Kadly
L. Barnett
Secreta
Tresco Superphosphate Works
Associated Chambers
Public notice on land tax and income tax return deadlines
The public is informed of lodging deadlines for land tax and income tax returns. Land tax on forms A and C4 or declarations apply for changes. penalties up to £100 for late returns. Forms are available at post offices. Rules reference Federal Land Tax Assessment Act 1910-1924 and State acts with various value thresholds and residency rules.
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Melbourne
Ambulance Lecture on Poisons Delivers Nervous System Focus
A fortnightly talk in conjunction with the local ambulance brigade was held at the railway hotel last night. Dr. Home spoke to an attentive audience on poisons and the nervous system. The meeting drew strong attendance and raised questions about a fighter's future in the sport.
Town Hall lease vote on Lambert renewal with no penalty clause
Town Council debated renewing Mr H B Lambert’s lease for the Town Hall without a penalty. Cast by the acting Mayor, the motion to cancel the present lease and grant a new three year term failed. amendment proposing a new lease with safeguards and penalties drew extensive debate over revenue, Saturday use, and avoiding a monopoly for pictures.
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H. B Lambert
Lambert
Folkard
Cr. Holmes
Dr. Maslin
Caddihy
Dr. Ingham
Jeodery
Empire Theatre
Town Hall
Regent Theatre
Mr. Lambert
Dr. Hanson
Percy Lambert
Dr. Holmes
Dr. Cuddihy
Henson
Ece
Mount Barker Socials Farewell Dance and Club Notes
A dance hosted by W J Hockley at Mount Barker attracted over 35 couples raising funds for sports ground improvements. Mr and Mrs Okley, long-time residents, were honored with gifts as they prepare to relocate to Northam. The Mount Barker A and H Society will host a lecture on top dressing for farmers and the annual Mount Barker and Districts A and H Club meeting discussed a spring show and officers. North football defeated Cranbrook, securing the season’s league win. next week South meets North in a key clash.
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W. J. Hockley
Dorey
G. Williamson
Lea Tucker
M.C
W. J. Okley
Mount Barker
Fr Northam
Okdey
Satiafed
Noblic
Tml
Duritg
Kfey
E. J. Peniston
Anglican Ladies’ Guild
Okley
Church of England
Ponistan
J. McNeil Martin
Parents and Teachers’ Association
Oley
K. Baron Hay
Anmg
Mount Harker
H. Bovicty
Park Hotel
Royal Agricultural Society
A. B. Clarke
T. Skinner
H. V. Jenkin
Jenkin
Skinner
A. T. Booth
Messrs
KR. Wallace
F. H. Soonnells
E. Thomas
Q. A. K Bounness
P. Burston
J. Clothier
Greg Warburton
A. V. Jenkin
North
Plantagenet Park
Cranbrook
South
Manor
Booth
Williams
Sliman
Liebeck
Warn
Waillemin
A. Taylor
Nicwl
Tucker
Smith
Wear
A. Unt R. Clothier
B. Riches
Collins
Diamond
Keene
Beere
Stubbs
Drace
Thorns
Council Deadlock Over Lease Cancellation Vote
The council debated canceling the lease without 14 days notice. Votes were 4 to 4 with Cre, Cuddihy, Masfin, Nesbitt for and Cre, Henson, Holmes, Ingham against. The acting Mayor declined to cast a deciding vote, noting the motion failed. First aid provided for congestion colds influenza.
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Cre
Cuddihy
Masfin
Nesbitt
Henson
Holmes
Ingham
North West Murders Perth Trial Delays as Evidence Gaps Persist
The trial of constables Denis Hastine Regan and Jas Graham Bt. Jack on a wilful murder charge faced delays after a doctor could not confirm human bone evidence found in ashes at Dale. The Crowe Prosecutor requested more witnesses from the North West, adjournment was granted, and the accused were remanded for eight days.
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Perth
Denis Hastine
Regan
Jas
Graham Bt
Jack
Nony
Dale
Crowe
Waterside Workers Port Adelaide Dispute Settled
Adelaide reports the Port Adelaide water side pick up dispute over the steamers City of Palermo and Woniora has been settled. Unloading of the ravery proceeds as the Federation’s demand to stop work at the new hall is not adopted by the Board of Refrrenes.
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Adelaide
Port Adelaid
Palermo
Woniora
Board of Refrrenes
New Hall
Federation
Man surrenders after Port Melbourne lunch murder attempt
A Port Melbourne family heard a rifle shot at noon and crockery shattered during lunch. A young man then walked into the police station and admitted attempting to murder a young woman at the table. He was arrested.
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Melbourne
Beach Street
Port Melbourne
Hiaself
Couple to Circumnavigate Australia by Motor
Round Australia venture in a Vauxhall arrives in Sydney by Mr and Mrs Fred Dean. They plan a thorough journey with a £1000 wager on the trip, with the condition that Mr Dean must neither shave nor cut his hair during the voyage.
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Sydney
Fred Dean
Australia
Dean Olev
Sydney Collision Injures Five At Ashfield Corner
Five people were injured when two motor cars collided at the corner of Parramatta and Liverpool roads in Ashfield on Tuesday night. One driver escaped unhurt as both vehicles were wrecked in the crash.
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Sydney
Parramatta
Liverpool
Ashfield
Plague Germs Found in Cats Spark Town Alarm
Brisbane reports startling discovery of plague germ traces in cats at Ross Creek wharf premises Townsville. Dr Baldwin of the Commonwealth Institute of Tropical Medicine diagnosed the germs saying they can pass to humans but precautions already in place prevent alarm or danger.
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Brisbane
Ross Creek
Townsville
Baldwin
Commonwealth
Quarantining Officials Observe Northern Ships
Sydney officials monitor ships arriving from northern ports for signs of infection. No official outbreak notification received yet, but enhanced inspections are in place for vessels entering Sydney.
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Sydney
Thorsday
Porta
Picnic match postponed as North Albany records first win
Narrikup notes report Booth Barker and North Albany had a picnic match postponed on Saturday while South sporters visited Moam where Harker witnessed Norths first win of the season. A public meeting to form a new half committee and install lighting is planned for next Thursday evening.
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Booth Barker
North Albany
Saturdy
Moam
Hay River Road
Porongorup
Mra. Williamson
Ming Williamean
Thomas
Wynn
Keith Jolly
Perth
Australian wheat prices and shipments reported by London cable
The London cable from July 12 notes Australian wheat prices with freight costs and shipment details. It states 64/0 per quarter for West Australian shippers and a parcel sold at 55 per quarter, while American and Canadian market reports show weaker tendencies and nominal quotations. An estimated yield is cited as 326,000,000 bushels.
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Lil
Wheat Department
London
Westorm
Australia
Geveral
Amtrien
Irish Outrage After Shooting Arrests Reported
Ten men were arrested in connection with the shooting of Kelvin O Higzinain and George Plunkett, son of Conant Munkett, who proclaims innocence while crowds react to the incident amid tensions in London.
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London
Kelvin O'Higzinain
George Plunkett
Conant Munkett
Dramatic Irish funeral scene after O’Higgins death
Dublin on July 12 witnessed a dramatic funeral as Prime Minister O’Higgins’s death triggered an emotional farewell. Comrades Healy and Cosgrave lingered for a last look. ministers touched the brow of the coffin as six black horses drew the gun carriage and a mounted guard followed to the church where two hundred priests awaited.
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Dublin
O'Higgins
Tin Thealy
W. T. Cosgrave
Healy Zeta
Thin
Healy
Comerave
Tiin
Bavoneta
Opium Seizure Ends With Escape of Gang in Calcutta
In Calcutta yesterday a gang of Moslem smugglers fought off officers during a hand to hand seizure of opium worth 6000 rupees from a ship to the shore. The gang escaped but left the cargo behind.
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Calcutta
Toms
Private raid nets charas and opium haul
Excise officers raided private houses and seized a quantity of charas and reparation material for opium, with a value estimated around £1000. The action targets narcotics and illicit opium products in the area, signaling a crackdown on illegal import and possession.
Earthquake at Cairo the most serious in 1200 years
Cairo reports a disastrous earthquake described as the worst in 1200 years. Latest notes from Palestine relief efforts cite about 1000 deaths, with most victims in Trans-Jordan areas.
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Cairo
Palestine
Trans-Jordania
Albany Water Board to Meet Ministers After Council Session
Albany Water Board plans a Friday night meeting to appoint speakers for Saturday's conference with Minister for Works and Labor and the Engineer in Chief. The acting Mayor backs full publicity while others caution on press attendance.
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Albany Water Board
McCallum
Stileman
Albany
Henson
Nesbitt
Wansbrough
Holmes
Cuddiley
Ingham
Martin
Desmond
Chimay
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