Albany Despatch Local Meetings and Elections Report
A busy Albany page reports a Monday meeting at Myers residence for the Avenue of Honour Committee and a Wednesday Empire Theatre event. Delegates form Albany Fire Brigade football association meet at the Fire Station. Lippe ning Court adjourns sine die. ministers to visit harbor works, dredging at Kalgan River, Torbay drainage, and roads. Nominations close tonight for Albany Returned Soldiers branch positions. annual meeting set for July 4. Friends societies continue rhubage tournament interest and two more competitions are noted Wednesday night.
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Avenue of Hon
Myre
Toys
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Works
W. 4
George
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Mbany
Albany
Kalgan
England
Empire Theatre
Westmending
Miods Board
Grootrex
Kulgay Bridge
Alluny
Soldiers’ Institute
Westward Bound and Local Notices Recap
Fragmented report notes Amiel AMA match results and a late voyage from Australia to London taking sixty one days. It mentions Warrnambool district representation and a civic visit, plus a fire brigade band meeting at the Fire Station to approve the balance sheet and elect officers. Also previews the film Westward Ho at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday.
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AMA
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Auxerre
Henry Wille
London
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Tehri
Toyroweaitiv
Picurt
Death of Richard Scott Phy Prominent Albany Sports Figure
Death reported of Richard Scott Phy aged 27 years a long time resident and prominent sports figure in Albany. He was involved with the Albany Bowling Club Albany Football Club and the Albany Waterworks Walkers and served as a delegate at the West Albany Football Club. He passed after a short ilness and had recently attended the Licensing Court. He will be remembered by a wide circle of friends across the state.
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West Albany
Fatal Accident In Cortmetecity Farm Field
Police report a fatal farm accident near Cortmetecity on Saturday when 60 year old Richard Lavkley was killed after being thrown from a ploughing machine. The horses bolted in boggy ground, dragging him a distance before his son Walter stopped them. Dr. Pope said the death was purely accidental with no blame.
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Eee
Cortmetecity
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Pope
Weetward Ho at Empire Theatre Amidst Albany Plant Delays
An odd fragmented note reports Weetward Ho supported by the Programme-Empire Theatre on Wednesday. It mentions a boring plant derived in Albany and efforts to text the country by rail, with anticipation of full operation inland within a month.
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Empire Theatre
Albany Sons Diye Witea
Rueda
Australian XI versus Surrey match report from June
A detailed cricket match narrative from June 17 covering the Australian XI and Surrey County V tram, with innings totals, key players such as Hawapehive Mead Armstrong and Ryder, and summaries of both teams scorings, wickets, and declarations across first and second innings. The report lists player scores, notable centuries, and the evolving scoreline as stumps were drawn with questions about the outcome lingering.
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Australe
Efyal
London
Austria
Surrey
Austenhans
Gregory
Rurrey
Harkness Leaves Fremantle Bank For Eastern States
T Harkness former manager of the West Australian Bank Fremantle, departs on a two months holiday trip to the Eastern States. Chief accountant Mr Douglas acts as manager at Albany during absence. Recovery news reports Mr T F Nesbitt improving from rheumatic attacks. Empire Theatre to show Kingsley story Wenthered Ho Wednesday eve. Carrier William Cornell fatally injured by a sea spring cart at Rathesbe.
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Fremantle
Empire Theatre
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Rathesbe
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Albany Road Board monthly meeting notes and decisions
The Albany Road Board held its regular monthly meeting at the Abbott’s Road office. Reports covered road work, gravel pits, reserves at South Albany, and proposed reforms. discussion included road from Torhay Sidi, Lower Kalgan repairs, and sand removal at Comin’. Members noted payments, pending by-laws copies, and plans for future supervision and access to facilities.
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le Hill
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Little Crowe
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Melee With Policeman Interrupts City Hall Meeting
A disorderly scene erupted this morning at City Hall as a crowd clashed with a police officer during a demonstration. The incident prompted the police to intervene and the city committee adjourned amid the disruption.
Exemption Grants Under South East Trade Act Noted
Melbourne reports provisional exemptions issued under a trade act affecting the North West port of Western Australia. The document mentions continued efforts in trade between unnamed parties and references regulatory adjustments impacting import and export operations.
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Australia
Che Chen
Cera
Circus Fatality at Condobolin Incomplete Entry
Fragmentary report from Condobolin describes a circus fatality involving Bydnay Kilroy aged 18 months during a performance. Parents unnamed appear unfamiliar. Details are garbled.
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Howald Kilroy
Nny
Roth
Bunkering Trade Sparks Union Response at Chamber Meeting
A writt en report describes a disputed levy on imported wool linked to coal trade concerns. The Albany union protested the measure, urging leaders to oppose drastic action while urging equity for Western Australian interests and the state’s coal industry.
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Albany
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Ministers Visit and Council Preparations in Albany
The report outlines visits by the Minister for Works and the Minister of Mines. Talks cover showing the washowey at Lower King, seeking a government grant, and responding to a petition about goat in passable condition. Albany Town Council plans an itinerary with independent minister meetings and mayoral engagements.
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Albany -Crasewe
Government Offer Rejected in Major Strike Dispute
chaotic OCR text reports owners rejecting terms and a withdrawal by Hovers Meant Thee MS amid a strike. It cites the government offer of 1,000,000 and notes leaders claiming the offer is inadequate while urging continued dispute actions.
National Strike Demands Wages Amid Miner Unrest
National strike action is organized by the miners federation to secure wage increases. The executive committee and labor leaders press for favorable terms, rallying workers and planning coordinated actions to pressure employers and authorities.
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Kederitinh
Sinn Fein Outrages On London Railways
A garbled report references Sinn Fein outrages affecting London railways. It mentions revolvers and alleged attacks, with unclear personal names and places. the fragmentary text hints at political violence connected to rail transport during a period of unrest.
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Sinn Fein
London Railways
Rifle Shooting Century Cup Result Amid Erratic Text
In a windy rifle meet the final stage featured 600 yard and shorter range trials. Jackson captured the Century Cup with a strong display winning the event while others posted notable scores amid garbled reporting.
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Micon Larue Rent Rifle Club
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Joekeen
Imperial Challenge Shield Competition Opens Saturday
The local Imperial Challenge Shield event took place on Saturday afternoon. Teams faced open targets at 20 yard range with 10 shots per bullseye, aiming to finish in under 40 seconds. The tallying squad posted a team average of 84.4, with standout marks from Schuin and Caak among others.
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Id A. Cooper
A. Hillard
Time deposits could boost district farming yields
Government analyst Mr. Miami and Mr. Wicken visited Young's Siding at the request of the Young's Sling branch of the Primary Producers' Association. They examined land deposits at Tenneker and Bornholy, urging lime use to improve soil and reduce costs, praising the lands and farmers' pluck from history while hoping time deposits will be operable soon.
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de Partumt
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