Albany to Newdegate rail plan sparks local interest
A proposal discussed in Albany centers on reclassifying land for a railway line from Young's Riding to Murndup to support settlement and a harbor port. Community members urged active public effort and engineer inspection to show potential uses and attract state support.
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Albany
Little de Albany
Newdegate
Lacoun
Newdegale
Browshaw
Mr. Wansbrough
Young's Riding
Murndup
Stae
Tte
Neglet
Uve
Nusa
Harho
Local and General News From Albany and Surroundings
Major Kelly arrived from Perth on Saturday for a visit of inspection to the local forts. Rev Harry Reeve resigns as North Perth Baptist Church charge to become organising secretary and evangelist for the Western Australia Baptist Union starting July 1. Tomorrow night the Australian Natives Association organist Mr Sheedy attends the Albany branch meeting at the Soldiers’ Institute starting 7 30. Unemployment relief on Hunwick road proceeds with 17 men engaged after engineer Mr Patterson’s arrival. Gardham aims to expand Albany electricity works with over £7000 outlay, and the electric light committee discusses machinery type. The St John’s Ambulance Brigade linked with Dr Heme’s report is to be reviewed by the council tonight.
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Perth
Harry Reeve
North Perth
Baptist Union
Western Australia
Rieves
Dact
Australian Natives Association
Sheedy
Albany
BR. W. Gardham
Connell
Elesetria
Noes
Electria Light Committee
Albany Tennis Club Annual General Meeting Report
Albany Tennis Club held its annual general meeting at the Town Hall on Thursday night. Captain W Forte presided over a detailed treasurer's report showing a year ending with a surplus, tournament profits and donations totaling substantial sums, plus plans to cover next year’s costs. Members praised committee work, noted lower membership and visiting subs, and recommended life honorary status for retiring captain M Nat Mitchell.
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Das O Mesdames Shannon
H. Robinow
Vaughan
Wittenoom
Dicken
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Hamlin
Junr
Missis FP
S. Moate
C. Richardson
0. Vaughan
J. Waigon
Boy Geouta P
T Walker
Messrs
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T. A. Barnett
Balvion
J. Haynes
A. J Martin
Dr Uglow
F. H. Tek
Teles
R. B. Genmell
Bu Np
WH. Tomlinson
Messia A
E. F. Clarke
M. Wilton
E. H. Harrold
Berliner
Tomlinson
Winery
Mise M. Foulkes Taylor
BE. W. Sturm
Miss Wansbrough
E. W. Sims
Mvn
Mowery A. Ht
Shannon
A. Uglow
Bud Thin
Thi
Tor
Albany Pennant Association
J. Norman
Rolanding
M. Nat Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Election plans and social events at the Town Hall
A Wednesday night meeting discusses the election for a local vacancy and calls for support from ratepayers. A Naval Drill Hall ball on Friday plans fare, prizes, and a piano purchase for the High School with children’s flu treated. Supper and music by Mir Dhow mark the event. prices listed for children and adults.
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Tigh
Will Coke
Pete Baye
Mir Dhow
Archewn
Death of a Pioneer in Mt. Barker District
Friends mourn the death of W Suinorrs sen a longtime Mt. Barker resident and apple industry patriarch born in Albury 75 years ago He developed Merryup orchard and raised a large family He contributed to district progress served in the American Church and Masonic Lodge and was senior Justice of the Peace Known as expert on pocket work and a collector of Burns poetry in the Great Southern district He died after a long illness on a Saturday morning and his loss is deeply felt across the community
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Sen
Mt. Barker
Tol Hoa
Great Southern
Sounness
Al~bouy
Merryup
Masonic Lodge
Soanes
Robert Burne
West Australia
Fun Filled Friday Badminton Tourney At Mural Drill Hall
Local club hosts first Friday badminton tournament at the Mural Drill Hall with Alhiny Young Men's Serial and Sports Club organizing. Women and men’s gym classes run weekly, with an all girls and mixed indoor games night each Friday. In tightly contested early rounds Miss Tsieien and R. McGregor won 82 by Miss B. Green and E. Johns. final saw McGregor pair defeat A. Henson and Mickle 15 2.
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Miss Tsieien
R. McGregor
B. Green
E. Johns
Mies A Corry
W. Cook
Mivkla
Misa PF. Dewor
A. Smith
Miew Jobrson
BR McGregor
Minn A. Henson
Micke
Harvey Snodgrass Beats Paterson on Concrete Court
In TEMAS HONGLOLU on June 21 Harvey Snodgrass of California defeated Gerah Paterson of Australia 61 in a concrete court match. The Australian collapse followed by a decisive finish. In London the Rockhampton tournament final saw Mia Boyd prevail over Miss Broce May-4 63.
Local Club Reports Board Actions and Officers for 1925 26
The club notes generous support from members and reports on arrangements with Hish School for weeks on certain days, new court access for visiting members and children, and junior team participation at Katannine. Guarantors’ overdraft liability is reduced to 20/12/0. Officers for 1926 26 are elected. Nat Mitchell named honorary life member for long service.
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Menhera
Hish
Chillien
Katannine
Omovens
T I. Barnett
W. T Forte
Mesa Flw
C. Awdin
Towis
Nat Mitchel
G. P. Twine
M. Wilbon
A . H. Shannon
Albany Dog and Poultry Society adjourned annual meeting notes
The Albany Dog and Poultry Society met in the Town Hall committee room on Wednesday night with fair attendance. C K Norman presided as Inez. Receipts and expenditures for the past year showed £70 0s 10d in and £68 3s from which a balance of £1 17s 8d remained. The show was discussed with weather and attendance noted. It was decided to hold the annual exhibition next year on August 1. Officers were elected: Patron Percy Lambert Mayor, President A Ians brough M L A, Vice Presidents HonsiA Burvill MLC and J Haynes. Secretary Treasurer A J Collinan re-elected. Committee members listed. auditor C J Brose. Further minor business transacted and meeting closed.
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Albany Dog and Poultry Society
Town Hall
C. K. Norman
Benrera Ene
Jate
Albany
Percy Lambert
Iansbrough
M.L.A
Honsia
Burvill
M.L.C
J. Haynes
Mowere
Mower
Sounness
King River
Cowan
BR. McNie
A. Jcollinan
Weather note and local club updates at Mt Barker
The past week brought varied weather and mixed prospects for buyers at the Craig Brook sale. Local notes report a Soldier's League sub-branch meeting on June 28 to elect officers and discuss the picture management committee.
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Gueil
Craig Brook
Soldiers’ League
Monbera
Art Union
Waterside Workers Back Seamen Union Amid Shipping Crisis
In a Brisbane era report, Waterside Workers' Union pledges support to the Seamen's Union as tensions rise over ship crews. The Fordedale is expected to sign a new crew on June 25 with a June 30 expiry looming.
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Perth
Peukeraton Fimd
Seamen's Union
Mhowrh Numegoun
Hardships Endured On South Polar Expedition
Melbourne reports describe severe hardships faced during a southern polar expedition with the team trapped and forced to confront life or death on the ice. The article notes industrial upheaval concerns among Melbourne waterfront workers and mentions a tribunal for government shipping industries amid labor tensions.
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Cipiain Amundsen Saya
Thia South Folar
Fiy
Melbourne
Thea
Merlbourne
Australian pole voyage faces critical Cap position
A Sydney report cites Oslo messages about Captain Armundson pursuing a pole voyage. The crew is in a critical situation as time runs short and negotiations with the Australian Commonwealth Line may bring changes. The Esperance may seek a new crew while efforts to reach the pole continue.
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Erlais
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Scientists Trace Pole Bid But Seek Scientific Gain
The Captain Agund sco expedition members said while reaching the Pole was hoped for, they were satisfied with the scientific results and the data gathered during the voyage.
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Agundsco
Prince of Wales visit to Capetown crowds union buildings
The Prince of Wales toured Capetown amid enthusiastic cheers. He rode through crowded streets as a squadron of seroplanca glittered overhead, drawing onlookers from over 7000 gathered in the amphitheatre by the Union buildings.
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Prince of Wales
South African Union
Union
Return of Amundsen Praised as Historic Achievement
News from London reports relief at Amundsen's return. King Haakon of Norway called the explorer's feat one of history's greatest achievements in an address to the Cabinet.
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London
Amandeo
Haakon
Norway
Amundsen
Death of Elderly Man in Rocky Bay Perth
Fremantle police reported a dead body found in the river at Rocky Bay shortly after five Sunday. The deceased was identified as James Addyun, an elderly man who had been missing after being seen in the harbor on June.
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Mondor
Fremantle
Rocky Bay
James Add Yun
Hebing
Albany Harbor Improvements Debate in Parliament
The Prime Minister told Mr J O Prowe MHR that appointing F W Stileman as chief engineer would hinder his harbor work. Sir George Buchanan’s Western Australian harbor report would be impractical with Stileman arriving in August, so the Commonwealth Government will not ask Buchanan to report on WA harbors.
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J. OU. Prowe M.H.R
House of Representatives
F. W. Stileman
Australia
Stileman
George Buchanan
Dense Melbourne Fog Disrupts Rail and Road Traffic
Major fog in Melbourne paralyses transport on Saturday with heavy railway and road disruption. Visibility falls and services grind to a halt as authorities warn of delays and caution travelers.
Buffalo Fly Inquiry Gains Federal State Support
In the House Mr Albert Green discusses Buffalo Fly information and port concerns in the Kimberleys. Mr Pratten announces joint Commonwealth and Western Australia funding of 1000 each to support investigation with a prepared work schema.
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Albert Green
Kalgoorlie
Kimberleys
Pratten
Customs
Street Affray Leaves Two Stabbed In Public Altercation
Two men identified as Joseph Derbyshire and Joseph Kane were stabbed outside a Footscray hotel after a confrontation with three Maltese men. Derbyshire, 26, cried for help and Kane suffered a knife wound to the abdomen as the assailants fled. Police are investigating the incident.
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Indian Policy Revised Amid India’s Economic Proposal
Indian policy is reworked to widen governance while guarding against revolutionary actions. Lord Reading and Lord Birkenhead favor reform and Swaraj schemes, with an Economic Commission proposed to guide India’s resources within existing limits.
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Denmark Land Suited for Growth Demonstration
A historical note reports land in Denmark best suited for grazing and fodder production. A demonstration plot shows strong growth this season, with grass heights around six to eight inches where treated, while untreated areas lag, suggesting toppers for animal forage and soil improvement.
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My. J. Middleton
Muradup to Forrest Hill Railway Proposal Support
In a letter from Mr H G Pearson secretary of the Muradup progress association requests MLA A Wan bromeh to secure government consent to build a railway from Muradup to Forrest Hill. Residents praise the effort and pledge full assistance to advance the project for local benefit.
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