Albany Electric Plant Debate Prompts Civic Alarm
A letter writer argues Albany faces costly rewiring and a shift to alternating current. He questions the qualifications of city leaders Stockdale and McCormink to oversee the transition and warns of economic danger if appointments go unchallenged. He advocates responsible administration and warns of municipal disarray amid council-roadboard amalgamation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuiny
Phate
Elood
Albany
Lave
Middleton Beach
Mt. Harker
Perth
Stockdale
McCormink
Dog Rock
York Street
Ita
Sunday or Sabbath debate and church notes in Melbourne column
The letter discusses Sunday as Lord s Day citing biblical verses and church history from Chrysostom and Constantine while noting requests for scriptural references. It includes commentary on religious observance and urges readers to avoid confounding classical antiquity with Holy Writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Oliver
Peter
James
Jolu
Andrew
Phillip
Thowun
Bartholomew
Matthew
Jones
Alpheus
Simon Zelotes
Judes
Ephean
Coewayes
Uhurch
Antioch
John Chrysowlmm
Polycarpus
Ignatian
Athamadus
Constantine
Mr.dinmey
Irour
Aleo H
Boencelo
C. Manea
Fragmentary Letter Noting Parliamentary Representations
A damaged letter fragment discusses parliamentary representation along various towns from York to Katanning and mentions miles between places. It references Bev erley and how many representatives occur within a 100 mile scope, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
York
Beverley
Pingelly
Brookton
Narrogin
Wagin
Katanning
Katenalog
White Star liner Suevic sails from Liverpool to Australia
The White Star liner Suevic is scheduled to depart Liverpool on Friday August 4 for Australia with a port of call at Albany. The voyage is expected to include visits by Daley and Gayagra, with refits or delays not currently anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suevic
Liverpool
Australia
Albany
Bep
Nat Mai’ Daley
Gayagra
Leather tanning Industry in Albany Prospects and Methods
An article surveys the Albany tanning industry noting historical rise from West Australian hides and the impact of early port traffic and protective tariffs. It details soaking, hair removal, fleshing, drying, tanning with bark or chemicals, dyeing, finishing, and the creation of morocco and suede leathers, plus prospects for meat storage and export opportunities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiporlcaue
Albany
Victoria
Industria c
Ator
Sydney
Daily Telegraph
The Penalty of Overwork And Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement
An early 20th century advertisement decries overwork harming kidneys and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Testimonial from Frank Hutton of Albany credits relief after a six month kidney struggle, claiming renewed health and ongoing freedom from trouble. Pills sold locally, distribution by Foster-McClelan Co with postal ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doun
Frank Hutton
Stirling Terive
Albany
Foster-McClelan Co
Murray Street
Perth
The Man of Silence Chapter XXVII Continuation
Vincent the wanderer hides in woods as Barbara Westley and Arthur Fagerman discuss a vision of a masked man. Barbara recalls London and Madeline while Vincent dreams and Danny Batson plots to secure him. Night falls as Vincent wanders and Danny keeps watch, with Barbara and Arthur deciding how to approach Madeline.
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Sal
Partiular
Vincent
Fate
Barbara Westley
Arthur Fagerman
Tor
Babs
Tris
London
Madeline
Thi Albany
Reuben
Arthur Sngerman
Albany
Arthur
Danny Batson
Miss Westley
Lyumy
Danny
Wythe
Vincent Avondale
Jay
Danny Batsen
Danny Watson
Misa Westley
Ghosts or Real Illusions Disrupt a Forest Meet
In a woodland encounter Vincent overhears a boy and Babs react to a familiar face. The wanderer sheepishly apologizes, claiming sleepiness as he slips away among the trees. The moment stirs questions about memory and reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Babs
Jin
Cucumber Milk Beauty Remedy and The Steamer Sophocles
The article describes cucumber milk as a skin treatment to brighten complexions and deter hair growth. It prescribes a cucumber juice lotion with rose water borax and tincture of bensoi for use as a lotion or foundation. It also notes the Steamer Sophocles, sailing to Australia, due at Albany on August 24 with a list of listed agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghue
Sophocles
Aberdeen
Australia
Albany
Pertsseterere
Liwils
Dalgety and Co
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Te Council
Council
Roads Board
South Perth
Paralilla
Tambellup
Cranbrook
Walker
Wight
Towthllap
Jenterden
Hacker
Ciurdon Hiver
Barker Cranbrook
Twmbellop
Ufair
Mbany
Hove
Mount Barkog
Yordun
Senddan
Wagim
Ka- Hanning
Moat Kauter
Melbourne
Onde
END
Geelong
Portielwle
Lanining
Honisett & Co
Standard Bakery
Strest Albany Bew
Harding
W D. Oldfield
Phene
Reeuchemore & Go
Albann
Royal Exchange Assurance
Fidelity
Eta
Ets Miles, & Merrifield
Freemasons
Stirling Terrace
Commonwealth
General Bankii
Savings Bank
Siesta Onal
Ponce Mis Bettsla
Depestia Op “Ames al
National Library of Australia
Man of
Silence
Tom Gallon
Bate
Svid Babs
United States
Tidu
Nla.gov
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