Football Delegates' Meeting in Albany
The Albany Football Association delegates met at the Fire Station on Wednesday night. The secretary reported on dressing room plans with the Bowling Club and authority was given to honor cheques signed by the treasurer and another. Umpires’ reports led to a proposal for two permanent goal umpires. senior players’ encroachment on ground prompted police presence from 2 pm. Seating upgrades and extra seats were requested. Talks on rounds length caused disputes. Milne moved to rescind minute action next Wednesday.
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Albany Football Association
W. McGean
Predennt Mesum
C. Brown
West Ward
C. Milne
A. Hubble
Eant Ward
E. Taesell
North Ward
5. Bruce
Boyle Merrifield
Wien Choquen
Aod
Assoviation
Piiyere
Milne
Wee
Tosrell
Bunbury
Miss N. Minors
Municipal Council
Food Board
Katanning
Pope
Katenning Board
Newtle's Milk Co
Melbourne
South Australia
Victoria
The Old Days of Play Fade From Schoolyards
A teacher laments a decline in play among children aged 0 to 14 across two country schools. Top spins, marbles, and old games have faded as toys give way to talk, trench stories, and social antics. Girls and dolls appear scarce, with housework games mostly gone.
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Perhipe
Markley
Foothill
Repatriation Pictures Admission Tax Critique
A letter to the editor questions the Town Hall repatriation pictures policy. The writer denounces the higher entrance tax for children while dress circle patrons are exempt and laments unequal pricing harming women and the poor, urging revision to attract patronage.
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Thors
Albany Citizens Discuss Public Affairs Meeting Proposal
An Albany letter urges the town to form a citizens discussion group under the mayor to foster free debate on municipal and state issues. The writer, RIP VAN WINKLES, argues such a civic forum would rally citizens and merits founding by nine leading figures.
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Prosperta
Albany
Mary
Hipu
Citizema
Dsmuckitimn
Aml
Rip van Winkles
Indignant Denmark criticizes local health authority delays
A reader in Denmark accuses the district health authority of inaction and misinformation over inoculation against Hilvetian. The letter lists steps taken by the local authority, from arranging inoculation needed volunteers to securing medicines and a nurse, and questions the editor’s coverage while urging clearer public information. The writer threatens resignation if a more competent alternative appears.
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Denmark
Focal Health Authority
Tome Memba
Albany
Seaddun
C. B. Smith
Howe
Local health authority membership and public accountability
The correspondent questions whether joining a local health authority makes a member answerable to the public. It emphasizes the press's role in informing the public about authority actions and the duty to public welfare.
Der Tag scuttling the war at Scapa Flow and political vent
The column lampoons German wartime reporting and British politics with sharp barbs about Scapa Flow, the Junto, and Labor leaders. It mocks profit and insurance claims, cites Senator Lynch, and teases figures like Spence Guthrie and Billy, ending with a humorous note on a wedding scene and a hypothetical bride given away.
Denmark factory opens wind powered electricity plant
Reports note a new wind power plant in Denmark boosting local electricity generation. Over 200 American newspaper correspondents attended the Peace Conference, and a welfare inquiry considers German property in Australia. The Narragin butter factory starts July 1 with modern machinery expected to improve dairying. A Broomehill bylaw sets fines up to £20 for straying stallions and £10 for other stock.
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Denmark
America
Herence
McCallum
A.L.F
Australia
Narragin
Broomehill Road
Executive Council
What is Bolshevism The Origin of the New Despotism
A synthesis of the Bolshevik rise traced to 1800s Russia with the split of the Social Democratic Party into Mensheviki and Bolsheviki. The piece contrasts Marxist aims with dictatorial elements and explains the shift toward a revolutionary majority led by the Bolsheviks. It also notes related local incidents and public health notes.
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Russia
Social Democratic Party
Dortring
Anl
Glass Movement
Bolshevisits
Oetite
Mensheviki
Bolsheviki
Rnesian
Artificial Silk Industry Surges in United States Trade
The article details the rapid growth of artificial silk production in the United States from near zero to millions in value by 1918, with exports to dozens of countries and significant hosiery output. It notes a shift in import sources due to wartime disruption and explains the manufacturing process and material origins.
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America
Americ
Landa
Penosylvania
Virginia
Great Britain
Germany
Belgium
France
West Aus
Shipping Notes Detail Passenger and Crew Movements
The Huansbrook arrived from Melbourne and resumed voyage to England after bunkering coal. Departures listed include HunBrook for England on June 24. Last week from Plymouth and Devonport TV ships carried troops and families to Australia or New Zealand, including Orita 1500 soldiers, Ludwig 1000 passengers, Kor Mala 1500 troops, Suevic 1900 men, Friedrich 1200 passengers, Frankfurt 1100, Argyllshire 1500. Theresen (6064 tons) sailed for New Zealand with 38 officers and 1061 men.
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Huansbrook
Melbourne
Ashe
England
Henry Wills and Co
Pingland
Auserlia
Orita
Plymouth
Pring Ludwig
Kormala
Devonport
Avonmouth
Friedrich
Kalgoorlie Market Report From The Associated Fruitgrowers
The Associated Fruitgrowers of Kalgoorlie report the week ending June 27 with heavy sap prices and high rates for staples. Vegetables are well supplied, poultry prices firm excluding ducks, and overall good values persist. Apples, lemons, mandarins, and tropical fruits show varied but steady quotations, with potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, and melons listed alongside poultry and meat prices.
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Associated Fruitgrowers, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Remission sought on land tax for service members
At the Fremantle S A executive meeting last week Tetter urged applying for a remission of land tax dues on the properties of men in active service. Dr Aberdeen noted soldiers had paid taxes while away fighting and some faced fines for late payments. It was decided to request remission on a maximum tax of £5.
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S.A
Fremantle
Tetter
Dr. Aberdeen
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Albany Advancement
F. J. Knowles
der Tag
Scapa Flow
Lynch
Junta
Spence
Guthrie
Dea Largie
Hughie
Spenes
Paddy
Poddy
China
Webster
Jensen
Labor Congress
Lynch and Co
Mr. Mather
Congress
Mr. Curtin
Grandma ‘West
Billy
Globe
Willie Watt
Hilly
Mr. Mitchell
Bertie Johnston
Robinon
Leuder
Jack
Jimmy
Mitchell
Jimtoy
Crawdfather
Haddleton
Mra Fiddleton
Onic
Orroroo
B.A
I. Stewart
Eujinya
Stewart
Shipping Notes
Hunsbrook, Ss
Eal
Hunbrook
Kalgoorlie Market
Pattinson
Speciality House
Ceneral
York Street
Foster's
Vikophos
Liverpool
Andondon
AMD Globe
A. R. Hodge
South Street
Ideal Private
Cliff and
Melville Streets
Anderson
Cutile
Amall
Sercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
Perth
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
Qrew. Robinson and CO
W. Gent
Auzrdeen Street
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Mos Domo
Hest
Speare
Price
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Free
Cocklet
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell Bros
Ww. Brown
Ulster Road
Dalee
Espa
E. Lamb
Penh Roed
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