War Service Homes and Tax Returns Notice
Owners of vacant town lots asked to provide full particulars for War Service Homes. Land tax returns for the year end June ith June due August Set and Income Tax dates follow. Absentees and certain owners with high incomes must lodge returns. forms available at post offices. Deputy Commissioner J. F. Whitely.
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Lara
Agenca
NCOME
Sanaa
J. F. Whitely
Perona
France
Amiens
Villers-Bretonneux
Gouraud
Frances
Birdwood
Rooney
Townsville
Lost and Found Listings for House Let and Items
A lost and found notice offers a gas stove item for a house let at Lancon Councilstreet near Found. Pair of gold framed spectacles and a fountain pen lost between the Despatch Office and Most Office or the overall station. Rewards offered by W.T. and Min Waters. Also mentions two road locations and a Ben Lenmar contact.
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Lancon
Councilstreet
Allway Station
W.T
Local clubs hold meetings and events in Albany
The Naval Athletic and Entertainment Club meets Thursday at 8 pm for drill hall business. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade hosts the second progressive tournament in the lower Town Hall tomorrow night with prizes for Indies and gentlemen. Repatriation Committee ads seek owners of vacant town lots for war service homes and invite details to Mr. P. H. Meeks at the R A A Institute. The Oddfellows’ Hall crowd enjoys a peace social fund raising dance for the Returned Soldiers’ Association with performers including Mrs. Lechmere and F C Smith. A welcoming night for Rev S Evans and wife at the Baptist Church featured musical items and refreshments. The Albany Dog and Poultry Society revival opens entries tonight for its first show next week, organized by secretary A J Collins.
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Naval Athletic and Entertainment Club
Albany
Bri
Bowser
P. H. Meeks
R.A.A
Oddfellows
Returned Soldiers’ Association
J. Clarke
R. Wood
Wray
Moases
W. Maweon
F. Lane
Mr. Potte
The
Bay Church
Fellows
Meyers
W. Mawson
P. Lane
Evans
Albany Dog and Houltry Society
A. J. Collins
Poultry Society Show and Tax Returns In Australian Notice
The report notes a new poultry society with over 120 members and plans for a large show including birds, dogs, and canaries from multiple centers. It then outlines due dates for land and income tax returns, exceptions for certain groups, and penalties for noncompliance, followed by a France Amiens statue dedication and a major fire at Rooney's sawmills in Townsville with job losses expected.
Notable Arrivals and Promotions Highlight Albany Perth Trip
Mr. BH T Robinson M L A arrived in Albany on Thursday and returned to Perth by Sunday night. He becomes director of Drew Robinson and Co. Mr and Mrs H T Pearson came from Tambellup to visit friends, leaving by today’s train. Noel Fellows, ill with typhoid fever, shows improvement. Quartermaster-Sergeant Gomme of the 3rd Division Ammunition Column is due in Melbourne around August 7. Captain Radcliffe of the Australia is awarded Companion of St Michael and St George.
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BH. T. Robinson
M.L.A
Albamy
Perth
Drew, Robinson and Co
Mr. and
Mar. H. T. Pearson
Tambellup
8. B
Fellows
Noel
Gomme
Melbourne
Radcliffe
Australia
St. Michael
St. George
Peace Celebrations at Albany Mark Peace Day Parade
A large Albany procession celebrated peace with the Albany Brass Band naval units returned soldiers and civic groups leading from Brunswick road to the recreation ground. Mayor W. J. Day opened the event with the National Anthem praising peace and the sacrifice of fallen countrymen amid rainless breaks and bright sunshine.
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Albany
Empire Authority
Brunswick Road
Tod
Salvation Army
Stirling Terrace
York-street
Monument
York-atreat
Duke-street
Recreation Ground
Livwte
Matton
Cameron
Evereat
W. J. Day
Britain
Austria
France
Gallinoli
R. T. Robinson
Pevsker
Australia
Belgium
Peace Day Reflections Highlight Australian Tribute
The Albany area marks Armistice Day with speeches by Mr A H Dickson and Mrs E G McKenzie praising Australia’s war contributions. Children receive medals. the program includes Rudyard Kipling and The Last Post, followed by a social and dance as locals recall the wartime sacrifice and pledge to keep a ready peace.
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Ameries
Australia
France
Sorong
Urison
Denmany
Britain
Mmeseage
Jane
Germany
M. Clemencead
David
Bethlehem
Healay
England
Englind
Albany
Macyer
Torbay Junction Celebrates Peace With Children Parade
In line with the federal proclamation, Torbay Junction held a Saturday peace celebration focused on children. A fancy dress procession led by a band entertained residents and Albany visitors, followed by games, prizes, and a communal meal as medals were awarded to youngsters.
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Fedgral
Torbay Junction
Albany
G. Me
Kenzie
Hull
Sinbbs
Adake
Sach
McKensie
Len
War memories and hardships from Afghan campaign shared
A Church of England Men’s Society meeting at St. John’s heard Mr Linfield recount 1878–80 Afghan War details. He described harsh marches, extreme heat, scarcity of water and supplies, and the heavy toll on soldiers, camels, and cattle, with notes on leaders and medals.
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Usta
Church of England Men's Society
St. John's Church
Herliner
Linfield
Mr. Linfield
Khy ‘Ber
Anch
Queten
Linfeld
Lord Roberts
Fred Roberts
General Redolph
Dr. Smith
Lineld
Berliner
C. Chapman
Albany
Great naval and military trade parade during Perth peace celebrations
Perth observed a large naval and military parade on Saturday as part of peace celebrations. Crowds cheered along streets while city buildings glowed with illumination, creating a brilliant night spectacle.
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Perth
Disorder in Melbourne as soldiers shot during riot
Melbourne police faced a lawless element during peace celebrations on Saturday night. Sunday saw about 70 soldiers and naval men attempting to rush the armory at the Victorian Barracks. A returned soldier named Jay O Conn or was fatally shot. Several arrests followed.
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Melbourne
Polia
Victorian
Jay O'Connor
Woodlines Dispute Signs of Settlement
Ata meeting was held about the woodline trouble yesterday. Mr Braithwaite secretary of the Kurrawang union said the men would never go back to work under the old agreement.
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Kalooorlie
Ata
Woodline
Braithwaite
Kurrawang Union
Watt Ordered Complete Rest for Fortnight
Melbourne report states Acting Prime Minister Mr. W Watt, confined to bed for the past week, has been ordered to take complete rest for a fort night.
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Mr. W Watt
Melbourne
Mr. W. Watt
Bern
Seamen's Strike Discussed By Victorian Railway Union
Members of the Victorian Railway Union Council met Friday night to debate the seamen's strike. They deferred a decision pending the outcome of an interstate conference, expected during the coming week.
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Melbourne
Victorian Railway Union
Meeting of Socialists Promotes Revolution and Taximen Reform
A socialist meeting on Monday urged revolution and the abolition of property rights. Speaker Walsh declared his resolve to be awakened and urged Melbourne to endure darkness and a heat strike settlement. He advocated electing a soviet government and repeated his offence to invite imprisonment.
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Walsh
Melbourne
Influenza Epidemic Figures Across Australian Cities
Perth reported 28 new influenza cases and three deaths yesterday while Kulwaroo rlies noted one death. Melbourne saw 21 deaths in three days and Sydney recorded 121 deaths over the weekend, reflecting a broad outbreak.
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Perth
Kulwoorlie
Melbourne
Sydney
Suspicious Case in Albany Quarantined After Visit
A doctor is called to see Mr. E. Lambert in Albany after a cold prompts quarantine. Medical staff report the illness as ordinary influenza, with the residence kept under precautionary lockdown for safety.
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FE. Lambert
Lambert
Mount Barker Notes and Cobweb Social at Methodist Church
Notes from Mount Barker report a Dr Deane demonstration at the hall last Wednesday afternoon and a donor plans to repeat next Wednesday. A Cobweb social at the Methodist Church, led by Mr Lindup and the ladies guild, drew a packed crowd and refreshments were provided. Also noted is the death of Pte Fred Ferry in Egypt and local rainfall updates showing half the prior year’s total.
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Deane
Methodist
Lindup
Ldies’ Guild
Fred Ferry
W. T. Ferry
Egypt
Light Horse
Perry
Prinee
Raine
Allies consider armed intervention in Hungry crisis
The Paris Journal reports that Allies may intervene militarily in Hungary due to threats to Houmania and Poland, signaling concern over the regional danger.
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Hungary
New York
Paris “Journal
Houmania
Poland
French Labor Leaders Call Off July General Strike
Paris dispatch reports French labor leaders have canceled the general strike planned for July 22. The move ends a week of mobilization talk and avoids nationwide work stoppages.
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New York
Paris
United Press Association
Food Outlook in England Minister Seeks Home Production Boost
In the House of Commons Mr. Roberts, the Minister for Food, stated the only remedy for the food outlook is reducing vices and increasing home production. He cautioned advisers that within a week the purchasing value of the sovereign would likely drop to about 16/8.
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London
Roberts
House of Commons
Drury Lane Wins Chief Race at Goodwood Meeting
Perth notes show fine weather and a large crowd at the Goodwood Rover Club event. The Peary Lite, the main race, was won by Drury Lane at 25 to 1, with detailed results recorded across fourth class to welter handicaps and totalisator dividends listed for each: Brigand Chief in the fourth class, Little Perks and Semper Paratus in the Little Plate, Bow on the first class plate, Peace Plate results led by Drury Lane, and various handicaps including Lloyd George and Welter.
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Perth
Goodwood Roving
Peary Llite
Drury Lane
Byway
Albert Hicks
Lady Threden
Qibea
Printess
Wiy Focmante
Ridatto
Acclaim
Ayrton
le Lac
Ture Fateh
Fall Tone
Kagin
Outlaw
Ambrian
Lord
Tollendal
Currngham
Crmary
High Hand
Mural
Ritect
Holy King
Forts
Myarra
Ritz
Welcome Hugh
Ammor
Minever
Munjardy
Totalisator Dividenda
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