Prospecting for Oil Sparks Local Interest and Investment
The piece reports rising interest in oil discovery near Pingells and Gooust, with Perkin and Martin steering Melbourne investors to a venture doubling as local exploration. Widespread talk centers on future drilling as leases extend over large tracts, promising profits though timelines and yields remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkiow
Ferthroid
Wil
Fitmgeral
Mr. Perkin
Ma. Martin
Melbourne
Pingells
Ey Messrs
Derikus
Martin Jeve
Ile
Rifle Shooting Prize Summary at Narrogin District Meet
At Narrogin district shoots the Mt Marker team edged Mt Barker by one aggregate point to win the event. Prizes totaled across numerous categories with winners from Albany Geraldton and regional clubs, including first prize £2 0s and other cash awards. notable scores and distances listed, with Mt Marker and Mt Barker sharing top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivddleri
Ua Toy Wheat Wits Tel
Vanguiloeom
Mt. Mirker Fen
Mt. Marker
Fie Wagin
A. Brawe
Dethira Peine, Co
Vearm
It My. Jury
Hw. Dennis
Te Albany
GM Byds
Firet Prine
A. Brune
Prine
B. Thwimend
William
Prises
Eyre
A. D. Meares
M. BR. Keally
C.F. Bare
Henley
Kcdinee
Yshumas
Ford
OE Stevens
Peacock
AL Ue
Rosenberg
McLellan
Erte
Pirane
Vanxuileeoin
W. Norrinh
A. P. Purd
Tyro Princes of
Bal Really
H. Steven. Gacy
Bo WB OL Main
Gare
Meares
Pusthruchen
B Flenley
W. Bilvester
W. J. Putsse
Wecomd Pirine
Ls. J. Martin
He Marke
KC. Diare
Wa Grey
W. Hearker
Narrogin
Mt. Barker
Wagin
Vungnilecom
A. Bruce
Al‘bany
W. A. Time
Katanning
C. A. Keally
Broomehill
Miking
Academy
Simon
Murkker
Silane
Reading Lesson Confusion Over Heirloom Word
A teacher corrects Moe on the spelling of heirloom during a reading lesson. Sam Johnson asks for the word's meaning and is told heirs are things handed down from father to son, prompting Sam to remark on the oddness of the term for clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Sauith
Sam Johnson
Sam
Fragmented Australian politics and union debates analysed
A long Strand of political commentary surveys the split among Liberal, Socialist and National factions, debates conscription, and weighs how a wheat pool might shape policy. It discusses figures like W. A. Holt and Arthur Griffith, and questions party realignments and industrial controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALP
W. A. Holt
BR. Ball
Arthur Griffith
Vollengues
Nationale
Trethowan
Doolay
Contested Social Reforms Prompt Royal Commission Call
The article surveys public disputes over promotion and personal liberty in education and civil service, noting Mrs Farr's asylum case, the Niagara quarantine row, and the Public Service Board’s extinction. It highlights calls for a Royal Commission to examine lunacy administration and policy, with political maneuvers shaping the votes and commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subj
Wll Pliver
Mir
Extmonda
Flis Hoowr
Politi
Farr
Mr. MetHrr
Astral
Fiemie
Garth Wilkinson
Mabe
Fan
Profes
New Zealand
Lanney
New South Wales
Gladenville
W. A. Kally
de Camputon
Melbourne
P.S.B. R
A.S P
Public Serviee Board
Railway Commission
Blorey
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band Sees Campaign and Recitals
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band reports a successful season with a Fremantle demonstration tie and a string of outdoor recitals in Victoria. Foreman Milne and conductor MeCormack led a move to reassemble the band, raise funds, and use the Town Hall for four nights. Revenue reached 182 pounds with donations, subscriptions, and ticket sales. expenditures covered instruments, repairs, and social events. The committee thanks the Albany Despatch and Albany Advertiser for support as attendance remained strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Milye
Pire Brigades
Meronan
Bane
Fremantle
Milne Sway
Iaret Awlerson
Lothan Mal Mae Cormack
Beng
Nisin Panis
Ted Ayan
Gary
Alwwig
Parc Atrigaides
Rulinmerdl
Tory Bunidmaster
Aden
Victoria
Graniting
Hank Feu
Ruber Paul Iy
Stomdy
Rand
Metor
Victoria Square
Browns win after tight high school match
Two teams fought a close high school game with Browns taking the lead late. Ackland’s defense held strong while Gold tied late then fell short as Browns won by one goal in a hard fought contest.
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Pol Mp
Greenwood
Browns
Tao
Wichtown
Unwaridine
Wingle
Tihem
Wishin
Balte
Ackland
Shawn
Sir
Mitchel
Shoddy Wool Explained From Rags to Cloth Process
An article explains how rags are collected, sorted, and processed into shoddy wool. It details washing, burning off dirt, separating fibers, and the machinery that teases out wool from textiles. It contrasts worsted and woollen methods and notes quality depends on original wool quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usd
Neil Eadh
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Sydney
Comte Maesty
A. Cocks
MA Cove
Condobelin
Holimino
Remtimadia
Hobey Pepbablle
Anne
Cie Two
Tas
Eure
Emuiminu
Puoli
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Drew Habinson
W. Mickisson
F. Bevilequa
B. Carter
WV. Day
Johnston and Co
Miles, Tipping
Merrifield
Albany Municipal Council
W. D. Cidield
Ee AU McKennie
Maney Bros
Virtuallers
Aswn
P. W. Smart
Albany Despatch
A. Wiley
Lownes
Miller
Albany Hbated Co
W. HB. Pattinson
G. J. Hill
W. R. Nott
C. BE Perkins
J. Walker
Ge Millar
C. A. Isley
Keywalkin
M. J. Brady
Manley
Ife
A. Catling
Albany Advertiser
Arch. Lowell
Albany
THE
Albany Brewery
Box 45
Albany Engineering Coy
Arcas Escineewixi Company
Feenangie
Bokiermakers and
Stirling Terrace
Albany Tron
Board of Trade
Woh
Fruguson
Twit
Ha Prin
Australia
Britain
Savings Bank Department
Aew
Orenchas
Savings Bank Ags
Tee
Ames Kell
Sir der
Aller
K.O.M.G
Woogenellup Noles
Joel
Ellie
Dek Nalin
Davey
Sina
Tibet
Commonwealth
Perth
Daspateh
Westral Stoves
Westral Foundry & Mfg. Co
R. Q. Bradbury
East Perth
Kendenup
Paterson and CO. Ltd
Apple
Wruit Dokers
Feetiec Eid Mopolvanmlise
Iidveliong
Stinwlestels
UJ. Wooley and Co
Mount Barker
Viking Husk
William Starrt
Werth
WT. Barker
J Rawlings
Gordon and
Stirting Himote
J. Wilkin
Messrs
E. Mcflovern
HN. West
Sol. Green
J. O. Davidson
Singer
B. W. Mill
Mecdingall
Copenhagen
Orfor
Gible
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