Australian Subdivision Movement Reported in Local Meeting
A Miles meeting of the Australian Subdivision group, led by Mayor W. J. Day, discussed forming public committees across centers like Tambellup and Kojonup to promote subdivision reforms. A secretary, treasurer, and propaganda team were appointed, with memberships set at 1 shilling, and outreach planned to Mt Barker and Turholme for further information. The report notes NSWs Northern New South Wales unit growing, urging closer press support for broader state subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berle Page
W. J. Day
J. Norma
J.T. Mills
A. Porvill
F. Williams
Merrineld
C. Z. Watkins
Miles
Dineuselon
Marker Tambellup
Guowangerup
Tatumulngr
Broomehill
Kojonup
Waet
Denmark
Bornholm
Turholm
Messrs
Watkins
Williams
Hon
See
Mesun Ryme Johnon
H. Tipping
H. Pool
Wit
ALP
Mesars
Mills
Tipping
Noman
Sime Lengus
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Tractor Versus Horses Debate At Australian Milling Meet
A Miltake Agricultural Bureau meeting in Bout Australia discussed tractors replacing horses for ploughing and farm work. Proponents argued tractors save feed costs and allow more crop and livestock revenue, while concerns included fuel costs, road transport, and limited use for wheat cartage. Members debated efficiency, practicality, and future adoption while noting weather and terrain factors impacting tractor viability.
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Miltake
Agricultural Bureau
Bout
Australia
C. P. Bagnell
Jacobs
B. Dagner
J. P. Alovrey
C. Degner
A. M. Wilson
Mr Barker Notes On Recent Doctor Meetings
Mr John Scaddan addressed a doctors meeting in the hall on Tuesday evening. A fair attendance was present and Mr A T Booth was in the choir. Scaddan spoke largely like his Albany address. A vote of thanks to the chairman was carried. Mr Seaddan has held meetings at Woogeuelup and Forest Hill. The Porungeruon meeting on Friday afternoon was marooned due to the minister’s car breakdown and late rescue by Mr Booth. The Barker meeting started an hour late awaiting repairs.
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John Scaddan
F. J. Coote
Cdairman
Seaddan
Woogeuelup
Forest Hill
Fiveeday
Uernoon
Booth
Barker
Perth
Ano Neesful
Albany
Saaside
Gulffields
Warner
Middleton Beach
Francie
Jan
Uname Ogen
Buaselion
Tam
Seaddan Opens Campaign in Woogenellup Meeting
Mr Seaddan launched his Legislative Assembly campaign in Woogenellup with a large turnout. He outlined past governance, pledged follow-up support for settlers, and stressed aiding secondary industries to stabilize primary production. The event included local honour, tea, and a deputation seeking National Park land access.
Notar Car Clock Invents Powerless Lighting Clock
A novel car clock uses battery power to run without external lighting, drawing current only enough to function for a year. It contrasts with four candle power lamps required for an hour, highlighting energy efficiency and long-term timing performance.
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade March Meeting Minutes
The Albany Brigade held its March meeting at the fire station with Captain Anderson presiding. Matters included duty interviews, membership classifications, insurance payments, a euchre tournament profit, and demonstrations attendance objections, plus officer duties, leave approvals, a resigned member, and accounts totaling £2 6d being arranged for payment.
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Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Anderson
Secretariate
Albany
Verran
Lamb
Mali
J. Dickenson
Northam
Eigstoms
Littl
Bristow
Carpenter
McGovern
Milne
Roberta
Green
Whoenee
Johnston
Peake
Ikwan
London wool rules dampened by weak cross bred wool demand
Dalgety and Co. Ltd reports a London office cablegram noting sales remain steady but recent rules are not well observed. Cross bred wool shows weakness with demand from the Continent fair, while pieces and bellies are cited as poor indicators of the market.
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Mesern Dalgety and Co. Ltd
London
Sydney wool sales progress and market notes
Mexers Dulgely and Company report from Sydney office dated March 1 that the eighth series of wool sales opened yesterday with fair to good selection. Market easier with merino fleece 10 to 15 percent lower, good brokens and plezens par list sales, faulty skirtings lower. Japan is a main purchaser of good wools, America operating limited extent, Yorkshire crossbreds offered and taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexers
Dulgely Am’ Company
Lik
Sydney
Japan
America
Yorkshire
Albany Week Complaints Spur Call for Better Summer Attractions
A letter to the editor laments Albany Week dullness and mismanaged events. The writer blames the Albany Week committee for poor attendance, missing officials, and lack of varied entertainments besides a bowling carnival, urging stronger promotion and planning for next year to attract visitors.
Crown Jewels Displayed Behind Reinforced Wakefield Tower
The British Crown jewels valued at about £6,000,000 are kept in the Wakefield Tower in the Tower of London. The tower has reinforced mass and concrete bars with electric alarms and armed guards. An intruder would face lethal contact and rapid alarms on any breach of the caged display area.
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Wakefield Tower
Tower of London
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Mr. Barker
Legislative Assembly
Woogenellup
Scaddam
Scaddan
Albamy
Mr. Scaddan
Manchester Goods
Empire v
Forfar
Navy
Drapers
TO Carters
Mount Barker
Mrs. Reddin
J. Gorman
Mt. Barker
Grand Central Coffee Palace
Hedger Pacry
Proprietcoss
Cold Bethe
Royal George
Stirling Terrace
Phon
MIR
Manea Bros
Ed Wrrengom
Ste Bor
Bellinger River
Sydmsy Rock
the Strand
W. Gent
Abeadesn Street
A. E. Williamson
Mandhemers
Imperial Aerated Water and Cordial Factory
Perth-Rdad
P. Lambert Proprieter
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Associated Ltd
Produce Markets
Lad
Growers
Kalcoorlie Sranch
Oman
Freemasons' Hotel
York Street
W. R. Smith
Mouchemore
Wesstonbet Tal Juticg
Alta
W. & Peel
Town Hall
Mra. L. Lawis
Criterion Hotel
Petth
R. Burridge
Albany Hotel
Scott
Guaide
Weet
Fung 93
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited, Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Fire Marine
FE. G. McKenzie & CO
Yates & Brunning
Albany Fire Brigade
London Wool Rules
Sydney Wool Sales
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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