Albany to Fremantle rail link eyed for harbor growth
A plan shown in Fork Street outlines a potential railway route from Albany toward Newdeguts and Kojonup Kataoning, linking coal and farming areas. The proposal argues a line would connect Muradup to Yuong's Sling, pass through Frankland River valley, unlock unalienated land, boost Albany harbor shipping, and create transport to markets, with land prices described as cheap and demand for transport facilities rising.
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Myr B. Wiley
Fork Street
Albany
Newdeguts
Nowthern
Albeny
Callie
Muradup
Yuong
Frankland
Kojonup-Kataoning
Wilga Soalfields
Tha
Fremantle
Calerie
Leceuss
Ae Ss
Snd
Ibs
Albany notices and trials mix with public works moves
Albany items report shifts in government offices from Albany to Kearnin g and Narrogin as part of cost cutting. The Mulgarand architectural division, police headquarters move, and public works removal draw local protest. Also listed are a royal commission visit plan, fire brigade alert, Returned Soldiers Nurses League meeting, a Naval Drill Hall dance with Melville Orchestra, and a charity sports club fundraiser.
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Public Works Department
Ubany Upwads
Pingelly
Eacla
Kearning
Prest'ge
Narrog'n
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Albany
Returned Soldiers” Gailors’ Nurses
Imperial League
Soldiers’ Institute
Naval Drill Hall
Melville Orchestra
Amt Ly
Albany to Newdegate rail link urged for state growth
A proposal argues Albany to Newdegate railway would cut farmer costs by shifting wheat and goods to Albany, boosting port activity and state trade. It estimates 130000 doves cropped yearly and 500000 pounds rail debt offset by farm savings within five years.
Albany Motor Rank Controversy Strikes Council Meeting
A petition demanding removal of the motor rank was read and debated at the Albany council meeting. Dr Maslin presented signatures. Mayor and town clerk discussed a by law restricting stands for motor vehicles with mixed votes and calls for orderly reform.
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F. Lambert
Gallop
M McIntosh
Johns
Gil
Ingham
Gill
Hill
Comneil
Messal
Robl
Noblic
Western Australia
Albany
Dr. Maslin
Honda
Municipality of
Peel Place
Pain
York Street
St Ring Terrace
Victoria Square
Council Street
York-street
Stikine
Cra
Green and Maslin
Crs
Nesbitt
Proposal for Women’s Institute Hall Move Chosen Site
A council meeting considers relocating the Women’s Institute hall to a secure site at York Street near the London Hotel. The committee submits plans and an agreement with the Railways, arguing the project offers permanent town value, while Returned Soldiers’ plans lag.
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Coue
Women's Intitute
Women's Institute
Roads Board
Railway Department
York-streat
London
Guidanes
Railwave
Vic Jtoria Saware
Havin
Wmat
Girl Guides Enrolment Ceremony in Albany
The Stats Chief Commissioner Lady Campion officially enrolled Albany Girl Guides at the town hall. Miss Dymes hosted, with Miss Bull and Mrs Wightwick assisting as officers and parent organizers. A campfire demonstration followed and local scouts joined the event. McIlwraith and Co’s interstate liner Katoomba was scheduled to depart Sydney March 7.
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Stats
Lady Campion
Miss Bull
Wightwick
Mina Thompson
Miss Dymes
Mies Bell
Lets Campion
Assem
Girl Guides of
Albany
Medcalf
Watt
Miss Moste
Dymes
Mra
Robinson
Thomson
Parry
Anderson
Watson
Home
Gven
Boy Scouts
McIlwraith
McEacharn and Co
Katoomba
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Dalecty
Weather and rail updates from the Runie district
The Runie notes report persistent heavy weather hindering packing and busy days at railway yards with a first English boat shipment booked for London Liverpool and Hull. Visitors like Mr John T Short, ex-Commissioner of Railways, call at Karribank while locals pursue roads, tracks, and a billiards tournament amid mixed health news and local cricket and rifle results.
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London
Liverpool
Hull
Bolganup
Karribank
John T. Short
Albany
Tursday
Short
Mick Bartlett
Harry Harvey
Deane
Hasledenne
Parade Postponed to March 15 Inspection by Major Dobson
The Sunday morning parade is delayed to Sunday March 15 for an inspection by Major Dobson OC RAGA Western Australia. Attendees urged. after year end June 9 the battery strength will drop to 70, prompting promotions and NCC unit adjustments. New recruits welcome. active members only eligible for future benefits.
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Dobson
Omcer
Raga
Western Australia
N.c.c.s
Ax | Sonlt
Ascot Hosts WAT Meeting With Grot Class Horses
The W A T O conducts its March meeting at Ascot on Saturday with most Grot-class horses engaged. Notable entrants include Odds On in races such as March Hurdles and Gascoyne Handicap, with contenders like Haycia Authorised Brown Stage and others highlighted across events.
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Ascot
Metropolitan
W.A.T.0
Nome
Country week cricket match opens in Perth with brisk weather
Perth hosted the country week carnival opener as East Avon batted first and were all out for 4 Uglow took four for 26 as Albany replied 134 for six. Gem mell made 68 Angove 30 and Uglow took two for Albany won easily.
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Perth
Amy
Eat Avon
East Avon
Uglow
Albany
Gemmell
Angove
Reform aldermen protest Sunday cans proposal in Sydney parks
The Sydney City Council reform aldermen protest a three month Sunday can experiment in parks. They expect strong public comment and a public meeting to be called as the issue draws attention and debate.
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Sydney
Sydney City
Shipping WV Matters Blackens Charter Vessels
A large Marine Transport group meeting votes to declare all chartered ships, notably the Queenmoor, as black and not to be worked. The decision risks a split in the maritime movement as wharf jumpers insist they will work on these vessels.
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Marine Transport Group
Kembla Colliery Strikers Sentenced in 14 Day Terms
Forty two men from Mount Kogohla colliery were jailed for fourteen days each after a judge found they caused a Megal strike. The steamer Marama remains held at Sydney due to crew shortages. Three crew members pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence and received fourteen days hard labor.
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Mount Kogohla
Holin
Sydney
Albany Cricket Association Match Canceled Due to Absentees
No game on Parade-street ground as most players are in Perth for country week competitions. The Albany Cricket Association confirms there will be no match this Saturday afternoon.
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Albany Cricket Association
Parade-street
Perth
District Association Fixture Showdowns Saturday
The Albany District Association schedules two matches this Saturday with East-West Sorcer Clube at Wieler-road ground and Northern at Elleker to face Boral eleven. Buses depart town hall at 0.30 with players asked to arrive early for an early start. Fau West and North are even in form while Elleker trails by three points for the finals, making both games highly contested.
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Albany District Association
Arn Sorcer Clube
Wieler-road
Elleker
Boral
Wade
Wade. An Faut-Weat and North Are On Even Forma
Elleker Poly
Sale of Steamers Leads to Major Freighter Deal
The Australian Commonwealth freighter Dongarra on passage from Australia to Alexandre and Swanves is reported sold to Ben Line Ltd of Leith for about £28,000. It is believed the Commonwealth Line also disposed of the freighter Calaly, idle at Sydney since July last year, for a similar purpose.
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Dongarra
Australia
Alexandre
Swanves
Ben Line Ltd
Williamy Thomson and Co
Leith
Commonwealth Line
Calaly
Albany District High School cricket: Brown defeats Green
In the Ulster road recreation round Green versus Brown ends with Brown seven wickets and 13 runs ahead. Milne top scores 29 not out for Brown while Holmes adds 12 and Brayshaw 20 for Green. Final overs see Brown all out for 62 with Davies taking four for 10.
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Ulster Road
Albany District High School
Green
Brown
Greens
Rother
Braynhaw
Till
Mills
Sionhhouss
Milne
Stonehouse
Holmes
Brayshaw
H Ha‘re
Rockolds
Davies
Merrer
Hill
Haire
Pox
Epidemic Close Schools Across Canterbury
Wellington reports an infantile paralysis outbreak with ten cases in 24 hours. The Cabinet orders school closures across the Canterbury district until March 16 to curb spread.
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Wellington
Canterbury
Australia crushes England by 307 runs in Sydney test
England collapsed on a sticky wicket and were all out for 148 as Australia won by 307 runs. Grimmett starved England, delivering 6 for 37 in the second innings and 11 for 82 overall, a likely test debut record.
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Sydney
Australia
Grimmett
Englshmen
Barnes Questions Grimmett fame versus phenomenal success
F. Barnes in the Daily Chronicle asks if Grimmett is a great bowler or a result of fortunate runs, noting his interstate bowling has been good but not at international figure level.
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F. Barnes
Daily Chronicle
Grimmett
Narrogin Bowls Set to Face Albany Next Saturday
Narrogin Bowling Club aims to extend its pennant dominance as it hosts Albany in the Ghent Southern Bowling League fixtures. The defending unbeaten Narrogin lineup includes Collins Hill Nesbitt Downes skipper Harding Smith Milne Milla. Albany last visited won at Albany and seeks another upset. Katanning and Wag’n also beat Narrogin previously this season.
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Narrogin Bowling Club
Vsk
Albany
Ghent Southern Bowling League
Narrogin
Agricultural Reontra
Buites
Katanning
Vistors
Collins
Hill
Nesbitt
Downes
Harding
Smith Milne
Milla
Wkipper
Clayton
Manea
Rigby
Duthie
Johns
Hallyburton
Miles
Angove
Meurra
Miller
Uneles
Lersseee
Wheat Land Of Ravensthorpe Hinges On Railway Access
Ravensthorpe authorities express optimism for wheat and sheep farming if Great Southern railway reaches the district. Stripping near Ravensthorpe slowed by weather and bag shortages, but activity to boost next year’s wheat harvest continues. This year’s wheat output surpasses prior years with shipments as trains carry 12 truckloads and 2500 bags already sent, plus 3500 bags awaiting shipment.
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Albany
Newdegete
Newdegats
Wansbrough
Great Southern
Commonwealth
Ravensthorpe
Blate
Great Southern Railway
Bng
Mystery General X tied to Dennistoun divorce case
In Lyndon on March 4 the case of Mrs. Dorothy Dennis versus Lieut Colonel Ian Qualow Dennistoun featured the mystery figure General X. The wife alleged a marriage net worth £10,000 and claimed Dennistoun sought influence through General X to secure a sacrifice from his wife while he pursued status and could benefit only indirectly. The court heard that General X was identified as Major General Sir John S. Cowan, former Quartermaster General.
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Lyndon
Dorothy Dennistown
Ian Qualow Dennintoon
Hume Els Williams
Wis
Dennistoun
Jamaica
War Council
Mras Doennistoun
John S. Cowan
Trial of Hobbs Resumes After Cough Break
The conspiracy case of W C Hobbs halted briefly when the accused left the dock due to a coughing fit requiring medical attention. Later, during defence argument by Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, the judge found no evidence of forged cheques or grounds for a conspiracy to steal.
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W. C. Hobbs
Sir Henry Curtis Bennett
S.C
Tonives
Weit
Vicarage Tragedy Inquest Returns Death By Own Action
A coroner's inquestat Hungarton Leicestershire returned a verdict of death by self destruction while insane on Rev WVJ Bettison vicar of Hungarton who died after a pistol fired twice. A doctor testified Bettison probably died from the second shot and the self inflicted injuries would have been fatal within an hour.
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J. C. Bettison
Hungarion
Leicestershire
Bettison
Indian Problems Prompt London Talk With Lord Reading
The Ministry has summoned Lori Reading the Viceroy of India to London to discuss Indian problems. The Daily Telegraph notes the Cabinet will claim the talks are not due to a political emergency and will use a new act allowing the Viceroy's absence up to four months. Sir Henry Wheeler and Sir Barone Butler are also in England for the summer.
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Lori Reading
India
London
Daily Telegraph
Lord Reading
Henry Wheeler
Barone Butler
England
Pan Pacific Conference Planned for Honolulu
United States group announces a non political Pan Pacific Conference of prominent representatives from Pacific nations to meet in Honolulu next July. President Wilbur Leland of Stanford University will chair the executive committee.
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New York
Honolulu
Albany Wheat Shipment Sparks Political Telegram Clash
In Albany, 120000 bags of Nyabing and Ongerup wheat are being railed to Bunbury. A.M. Wanebrough MLA pressed the Wheat Pool chair with a telegram, protesting Albany’s wheat being moved away. Replies cite supply limits and rail logistics, while promising road cargo options to keep Albany shipments within loading days.
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Albany
Bunbury
Country Party
A. Wanebrough
Thompson
Banbury
Attenton Inn
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