New Arrivals Reshape Torbay Settlement Life in Albany
A newcomer to Torbay adjusts to a rough but hopeful transition in Australia. settlers discuss the soldiers settlement swamp drainage plan, road building from Torbay station, and potential productive use of swamp land for potatoes and cattle feed, aided by Repatriation Committee support.
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Albany
America
Middleton Beach
Torbay
Torrensville
Langeyrren
Gosford
Australia
Beronia
Torbow
F Swiriy
Albany Roads Board
Arra
Bursill
Vaughan
Vonghon
Albany Town Council Reorganising Office Staff
Report on municipal staff reorganization submitted after special meeting presided by Mayor W J Day. Recommendations call for a health and accountant officer and a junior clerk with specified salaries, plus measures to improve rate collection and waterworks administration amid tight finances.
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Poey
W. J. Day
Cra. A. Cathing
A. E. Bailey
EF. E. Hill
M. B. Downes
N. Bell
Mr. Pools
H.C. Poole
Joni Netraelbane
Techerical Apa
Muntcipalhfiive
Chew Cal
Haybrg
Allaire
Mim Mint
Jedger
Accumul
Inti Health Department
Dillon Aid Wrirk Partlinvedd
Ealoo
Geraldtan
Jared Jumotiewn
Abe
Cacey
Geraldton
Northam
Midland
Bunbury
Bey Cownell
Town Council Reviews Staff and Budget Changes
Council debated municipalisation of electric light and staff changes. A junior clerk would be added to cover extra work with £75 annual savings. Mr Richardson to receive three months notice of retirement. health inspector applications opened, August 9. Rownnley to stay two additional weeks to assist the town clerk.
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Cam TC
Herth
Geraldton
Munhary
Midland Minetiv
Northam
Bailey
Catling
Hailey
Richardson
Cr. Downes
Ruwnnley
Cr. Ball
Buxin
Correspondence on German influence in Australian towns
A letter to the editor denounces so called German influence in West Australia especially Young's Siding. The writer urges expulsion of German residents to defend Australia after brave service in Dardanelles, France, and Belgium.
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Britain
America
West
Australia
Young
Dardanelles
France
Belgium
Denmark Line
Albany week ends with social dances and shops open
A reader letter from Albany praises recent events with two picture shows a social and a dance, noting two or three soft drink shops open while lamenting a sense of stagnation. The writer insists peace came from staying in Albany rather than dying for it.
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Albany
Firewood Prices and Cart Weighing in Albany
A letter from AGGRIEVED CREATURE accuses Albany wood suppliers of overcharging and urges strict weighing of loads. The writer proposes weigh bridges on roads, cart numbering, and police checks to prevent inflated charges, arguing inspectors of weights and measures are absent.
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Albany
Onr
Nother Wood
Albany Council
Woodan
Albany RBA Fortnightly Meeting Highlights at Institute
The Albany branch of the RBA held a crowded fort nightly meeting with Mr. B P H Meeks chairing. New members were elected, socials planned, and appreciation voiced for Meeks and the late secretary. The group discussed fund-raising events, a Nurse Law Memorial Fund, and electing officers for the coming year.
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Albany Branch
RBA
Institute
BP. H. Meeks
Syme Johnson
Mmbers
No. 4 District Council
List
Katanning
F. Baxter
Nurse Law Memorial
Cull
W. H. Berliner
A. Brown
Aoting
Messrs
J. Clarke
BR. W. Wood
Baxter
Messrs. Clarks
Wood
Mill
Carter
Cameron
Clarke
Ticknon
Padre Patherick
Nurse Ban Memorial Fund
Nurve Law Memorial Fund
Weallett
BA. Mouchemore
Everett
Cameron and Mills
Mouchemore
Mills
Cameron Wig
P. H. Meeks
Meeks
Mesks
Whittingham
J. J. Barnett
Aittle
Albany Football Resumption At Paradentric Ground
The Albany football competition resumes at Paradentric recreation ground this Saturday afternoon with a 1.45 start for North and West clubs in a meet to decide. Senior fixtures follow later with keen interest after last round’s dramatic comeback. North Seniors lineup includes Shenfield captain and Jocka among others. North first team features Dorries Harris Johnson Quartermain Erokina Green Hutchins Shenfield Nicholls Newhill Mercer Finlay Green Davey Boeajou plus emergencies. North second team lists Dorries Shenfield Hutchins Nicholls Newhill Mercer Finlay Green Davey Reeves West with emergencies.
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Albany
Paradentric Recreation Ground
North
Shenfield
Lunt
Potter
Fitzpatrick
H. Shenfield
W. Nicholls
C. Newhill
D. Mercer
H. Finlay
B. Green
H. Davey
J. Boeajou
EL Avins
J. Reeves
EB. West
East Albany Football Club General Meeting Called
A general meeting of the East Albany Football Club will be held at the Bowling Club pavilion on Monday night. All members and supporters are requested to attend. Proceedings begin at 8 o'clock.
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East Albany Football Club
Ball
Destralis
Ceneral Oarieen
British Association Holds Second Meeting On Perth Road
The British Association convened a second meeting despite bad weather with strong turnout. A ground on Perth road was approved for use and a preliminary match scheduled for next Saturday with listed players and a 3 PM kick off. Referee Mr. Davis officiates and trials will be offered in the afternoon to interested players.
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Perth Road
Whitee
Milla
McRae
Allwood
Robins
Stewart
Rickerby
Jarman
Symons
Prideaux
Little
Penter
Colore
Bond
Monaghan
Lamb
Davidson
Shipping Departures from July Twenty Second for Durban
The steamer Geru resumes voyage to Durban after bunkering coal. Helman due from Geelong to take on 250 tons of wheat and bunkering coal before continuing. Roda to arrive from Melbourne for bunker supplies. Eucla remains idle at the town jetty as seamen strike continues. Railway Department notices.
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Geru
Durban
Higry Wills and Co
Helman
Geelong
Dal
Henry Wills and Co
Roda
Melbourne
Etseomer
Fire Brigade Euchre Tournament at Albany Town Hall
Inclement weather did not stop the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Euchre tourney at the lower Town Hall. Ten games were played with prizes for top gentleman and top lady. Mr. T. H. Willson won the gentleman’s prize while Mrs Hoge and Misses Peel and Baldry tied for the ladies’ lead, Mrs Hoge winning after a playoff. The prizewinners received their awards and Willson pledged to return for a future event, with a new monthly prize announced for overall aggregate scoring.
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Lower Town Hall
Albany
Othe Indy
Mayor's Scotch Quotation Quest Criticized
A letter complains about the mayor quoting Harry Lauder to Australians, alleging Lauder profited from Australia and urged misguided policy. It accuses the quoted figure of ignorance and calls the broadcast bluff and self-important.
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Harry Lauder
Harry
Australia
Lauder
Pattinson's Winter Sale Highlights Wool and Silk Clothing
Advertises heavy black cashmere finish hose and calico at discounted prices. Offers women's cashmere finish combinations, children's striped pyjamas, silk blouses, crepe de chine, flannel fabrics, gabardine coats, corsets, heavy vests, and all wool tweed suits with reduced sale prices and today's values.
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Cowen
Carotaker
Botter
Bem
Iesistant
Mer
Eric Everett
Lusinessow
Morsh v. Weat
Esting of
East Club
British Association
Gra
Fire Brigade
Dobbie
H. K. Corry & CO
W.A
anNaLs
Commercial Union
ST. Gedace's Terrace
Perth
George H. Johnston
York Hotel
Bob Lechmere
Parmanent
Pattinson
Winter Sale
TEL
W. R. Smith
Frat and Produce
York Street
Foster's
Vikophos
LOGAL
Liverpool
Condom
Clore Insurnce Coy
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Avery Tole
Drew, Robinson ®& CO
A. W. Dobbie and Co
Mark
Speare
Speens
Price
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
E. Tassell
Gibbons & Son, Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell Bros
W. Brown
Ulster Road
Clessen
Arges
Whone
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