Electric Light Plant Report to Council on Plant Condition and Upgrades
The reading of Mr. Gardham’s report on Albany’s electric lighting system shows the current plant aging but serviceable with overhaul. He urges immediate repairs, recommends switching to 440 volt direct current with new engines and a 100 kW unit, and notes cost and staffing implications for reliable year‑round service.
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Gordham
Werth
Crocker
Gardham
Tgprn
Albany
Sii
Jara
Alilis
Luad
Middleton Tach
Elowtr
Middleton Beach
Plao
Maintenamen
Maslin
Electric Light Committee
Mr. Adderley
Keith
Saunders
Council
Regent Theatre
Debate Over Lighting Committee Led to Council Tensions
A heated council session centered on the lighting committee and Mayor's statements. Dr. Nesbitt and Dr. Johns challenged the Mayor’s influence, while the engineer defended his position. Debate focused on council transparency, contract talks with woollen mills, and delaying actions until Mr. Crocker’s return.
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Pothays
Ponsasion
Nesbitt
Johns
Neuhitt
Cauncilore
Johne
Verran
Saanders
Dr. Johns
Gordham
Crocker
Gardham
Johnns
Bell
Enola departs for Hopetoun and Eaper anco with cargo
The State steamer Enola leaves on Tuesday for Hopetoun and Fremantle with cargo passengers and mails. On Saturday she refuels before a Fremantle trip. Next south coast sailing set for March 17. The Aberdean liner Demosthenes from London due at Albany Monday with three saloon and 185 third class passengers plus mail. The Whistar liner Bunk loading 10 000 cases of apples and wool en route to Liverpool via Cape tomorrow. The Italian steamer Piavell arriving from Eastern States to load banker supplies for Mullwraith McEacharn Co lighters for home ports.
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Enola
Hopetoun
Eaperanco
Fremantle
Qrailway Department
London
Cava
Aberdean
Demosthenes
Albany
Maila
Port
Iy and Co
Liverpool
Cape
Dalgety and Co
Piavell
Mullwraith
McEach‘arn and Co
Huis Mellcat
Mabeera
Bieta
Melbwraith
Local council approves paid holidays for staff
At Monday’s Colic Municipal Council meeting the special committee report on employees wages and holiday pay was submitted. It agreed to pay for Christmas Boxing Day New Year’s and Anniversary Days while the wages clause was deferred.
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MN. Gardham
Computter
Gnowangerup Focal Court
L. Tallants
A. J. Bell
Water Board
Wagin
Tha Jeep Dam
Narrogin
Norrogin
Enorextic
York Week
Perilis
Fork
Pallinup
Ben's Paradise
Borden
Bunbory
Esya
Takien
Clan Munroe
Baron Maclay
England
Framantle
Porth
Jane Lena Lechmere
Beverley
Miss Lechmere
East Beverley
Geraldton
Midland Railway
George Toache
Barnett
Collick
K. G. Stonborg
Forrest Chambers
Perth
Liquor Trades Defence Association
Carter's
Genseationals
Wilk
G. W. Quartermaine
Frederick Street
Gideon’s Bus Service
Arta of
Towe
Perth Road
King Jara
A. Gunher
Tinamith
Broves
Gasther
Uvar Woollen Mille
Phos
Montgomery's, ‘General Drapers
Slaughter
Esplanads
Hing River
Thursdy
A. Formsom
Aberdeen
H, A. E. Heathcote
Dental
Subokon, Ork
Mount Bakker
J. Davies
Drederick Street
Seaton
Dom
Nol’ Sa
G J. Rawlings
Genton
Alvan
Particulers
P. Collier
Ani
Conclusiatr
Vrom
Koouinue Deninerey
Buje OC
Devan
Todd
Vor
Enon
Am Chee
F. W. Bhuw
Emer Eyo
Burlin
Todd's Arcade
CPLW
Ellany
York Steel
York Strout
Oliver & Wiard
Gramaphone Records
Wireless
Feu
Carter
Drew, Robinson & Co, Ironmongery
the Standard Bakery
York Street
E. W. Harding
Raisin Bread & Malt Bread
Ikarswood
Karswood
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