Debate and new parcel cash on delivery system
A Metho du Young Men's Club debate on world improvement opens with A Smith affirming and W Bailey negating. The discussion prompts bystanders to consider progress as Mr Merrifield adjudicates for the affirmative. Separate notice outlines a government parcel delivery rule using cash on delivery with a sixpence minimum and afd charge per ten shillings of value. The Railways Commissioner Colonel H Pope expects wide use by rural customers.
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Methodu
A. Smith
W. Bailey
Mr. Merrifield
Merrifield
H. Pope
Cardi
Parade delays and brigade events cited in Western Australia notice
The article notes a postponed parade for UK battery AGA led by Major Dobson will be held Sunday mornies next with recruits still sought. It covers a Mudney Drill Hall gathering, a presentation to Wiceman Brew by the logofre brigade, and an upcoming Parents' Citizens and Teachers' Association annual general meeting in Albany with invitations to attend and discuss year tasks.
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A. Burvidl
M.lc
AGA
Dobson
Western Australia
Mudney
St. John's Hall
A. PL Watsford
Parents’ Citizen
Aal Teachers' Association
Osneinton
Cormesthy
Io the
Local Officials Move as Southern Police District Takes Shape
Percy Langert travels to Perth for talks on health bond education and town appointments. Inspector Afitehell will head the Southern Police District after Albany recent staffing changes. Narrogin and Perth moves affect Constable Wells and district clerical roles. W H Stevenson departs Albany for Melbourne while transferring Kine’s duties.
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Percy Langert
Duthie
Perth
Tran
Hte Health
Jocal Hewtth Bond
Towlt
Me. Waonsbrough
Afitehell
Southern Police Districtum
Albany
Nurrogin
Wells
aMre
Narrogin
W. H Stevenson
The
National Bank At
Melbourne
Stevenson
Casterton
Vic
Two Murder Charges Set For March Hearings
The Crown Law Department will bring Alfred Bracknell and Frederick Morgan to trial for murder at Albany in the Criminal Sittings to be held on Wednesday week March 16. Bracknell is charged with killing his wife Elizabeth Jane Bracknell at Denmark on November 28 1924 and awaits trial in Fremantle custody. Morgan faces a charge of murdering Isaiah Riley at Albany on February 11 1925. Crown prosecutor HL Haynes will lead for the Crown, with Bracknell represented by Wi Sewell and Morgan by C T Watkin.
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Crown Law Department
Apquinat
Alfred Bracknell
Frederick Morgan
Alhomy
le Marah
Bracknell
Denmark
Elizabeth Jane Bracknell
Presend
Fremantle
Morgan
Isaiah Riley
Perth-read
Albany
Haynes
Brooknell
Wi. Sewell
C. T. Watkin
Ynew
Robnson
Wath'ns
Auhury
Swift Wins Big Race At Regatta Amid Winds
A light easterly wind marked Saturdays sailing by the Princess Royal Sailing Club. Swift claimed first place after Swallow led then overtook rivals. Pirate finished second with Swallow crossing two minutes ahead. Other starters included Ivy Pandora Jeann r Wild Wave Little Wonder and West retired.
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Waa
Princess Royal Sailing Club
Ten Hoate
Swift
Swallow
Ida
Pirate
Wiliame
H. C. Hmynen
Ivy
Pearl
Pandora
Jeann
Wild Wave
Little Wonder
West
Plvo
Em el
Local sports notes and fixtures at Mount Barker
Mt Barker notes cover next Sundays rifle event for the main trophy over 300 and 700 yards with weather hopes, new ammunition supply, and turnout expectations. It also reports on postal service talks, a Memorial Club meeting, cricket fixtures for March, match results, and a Returned Soldiers league gathering upcoming at the Soldiers Institute.
Wonnerup to Albany on Horseback
A travel diary recounts a horseback journey from Wonnerup to Albany with stops at King River and Porongerups. The writers praise Albany’s Princess Royal Harbor and King George’s Sound, describe scenic drives, a woollen mill visit, and a government experiment at King River. They note hospitality from locals and plan a return trip toward Wonnerup.
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Albany
Laymon
Curtis
Perth-road
Western Australia
Mr. Clarence
Princess Royal Harbor
King George's Sound
Bird
Strawberry Hill
Uglow
Middleton Road
Andrew Muirten
W. Scannean
King River
Chambers
He Sron
Perth WAT.C. March Meeting Features Abdul Victory
The March meeting at WAT.C. headquarters saw Abdul win the March Handicap the day’s principal event. Detailed results include betting odds for multiple races and contenders such as Dive Gazcoyne Handicap Rampaway and Glarowont Handicap.
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Perth
Wat.c
Abdul
Rainaway
OL Society
Appa
March
Rhol
Washburn
Merlang
Glarowont
Ayrlove
Blue Steel
Brearley
Haneb Boy
Agst
Albany Cricket Defeats Pingelly In Wet Wicket Fight
Albany won by four points after batting first with 97 and 4d for two wickets, while Pingelly made 67 and 88. Millar top scored for Albany with 28 and took two wickets, Angove 90, P Davey 22, and Uglow claimed 10 wickets across the innings amid rain and soft pitches.
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East Avon
Albany
Pingelly
Wer Millar
Bery Angove
P. Davey
Millar
E'phé
Uglow
Mortlock
Correspondence on the Motor Rank dispute in Albany
In a letter to the editor residents dispute Mr. Lambert's claim of forgery over a rank petition. They accuse Lambert and Gallop of favoritism, defend their own phone lines, and urge public judgment on the motor rank removal while condemning council and mayor actions.
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Lambert
Bettef
Offernl
Frank Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Gallop
Dr. Johns
Mr Lambert
Wil Mr. Lambert
Perth
Northam
Albany
Lambert and
Prohibition Debate and State Liberty in Western Australia
A reader questions A McDougall’s Prohibition argument focusing on the state aspect rather than moral claims. The letter hones in on Western Australia’s freedom and asks whether any group fought harder for individual liberty than the Senah Crofies, while critiquing the dry position.
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A. McDougall
Western Australia
Tate
Late Sporting Victory By H.C. Press Perth Momlay
Thousands cheered as the F. C. Press of New South Wales won the 18 foot Yachting Championship of Australia on Saturday. The crew held off Western Australia’s Eileen to take the Cup by 34 seconds amid river crowds and vessel spectators.
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Perth
Momlay
Swan River
F. C. Press
New South Wales
Australia
Eileen
B. C. Prees
Inter School Swimming Meet Sees Guildford Grammar Triumph
Despite threatening weather a large crowd attended the Crawley baths on Saturday for inter school contests. Guildford Grammar School won by five points with Chris tian Bros College and Seeteh College finishing third and fourth respectively.
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Crawley Baths
Guildford Grammar School
Christian Bros College
Seeteh College
English Cricketers Farewelled at Sydney
Crowds at Central station cheered as the English cricket team left Sydney for Melbourne en route to England. Captain Gilligan praised the tour as a happy end and noted the good natured banter from the Australian fans. Chapman did not accompany the team. he heads to New Zealand for his wedding.
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Sydney
Central Station
Melbourne
England
Chapman
New Zealand
Gilligan
Banneking Bist
Australian boxer wins welterweight title on Darton points
Harry Collins the Australian welterweight champion defeats Leo Darton on points at the Stadium on Saturday night to clinch the welterweight championship.
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Sydney
Harry Collins
Leo Darton
Athe Stadium
Rice Knocked Out Brisbane Bout in Fourth Round
Archie Bradley defeated Ernie Rives by knockout in the fourth round at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night.
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Biisbane
Brisbane Stadium
Archie Bradley
Ernie Rives
Albert Cup motor boat race winner at Rose Bay
The first Albert Cup motor boat championship contest at Rose Bay was won by Misa Bree, a swift hydroplane that averaged 30 miles an hour, with Westraliana following. The report notes a newspaper discussion on prohibition, taxation, and social effects with quoted letters and a London hotel anecdote about whisky.
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Sydney
Australia
Motor Yarch Club
Rose Hay
Misa
Bree
Peculiar Fatality Hanged From a Cot at Fremantle
In Fremantle a baby girl found hanging by the neck from the bars of a cot. The infant, eight months old, was discovered by Mrs. Howard of Wendea Road Bearonfield while visiting Mia Darkwin's adopted child. The incident occurred Saturday morning and is being investigated.
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Puide
David
Mr. Barker
Forrest Hill
Andrew Moir
Mt. Barker
Sountena
Inne Steele
Whede
Wester
Australia
Perth
Fremantle
Howard
Wendearoad Bearonfield
Mia
Darkwin
Westlea-road
Tenders Received for Two 10000-ton Australian Clippers
Melbourne reports thirteen tenders received for two 10000 ton Australian claimers with two from Australian bidders. Prime Minister Bruce hints at an early announcement on the tender results.
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Melbourne
Bruce
De Garis Charge Withdrawn in Melbourne Court
The Melbourne City Court withdrew charges against C De Garis for obtaining 300 from C Northcott by a worthless cheque after it was shown he held a bank credit account in Western Australia exceeding the sum. The police agreed to withdraw on condition expenses of extradition were paid. the solicitor stated those expenses would be covered and the charge did not proceed.
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Melbourne
C. de Garis
C. Northcott
Northcott
de Garis
de Caris
Goris
Shipping Matters appoints committee for reception of American fleet
The Federal Government appointed a committee to arrange the reception of the American fleet. Members include Sir Neville Howse, V.C. as chairman, Messiah, Marr, M.W.R., 7. Ba. Collin as secretary to the Federal Treasury, G. L. Marandie secretary of the Naval Department, and P. Deane secretary of the Prime Minister's Department.
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Melbourne
Neville Howse
V.C
Messiah, Marr
M.W.R
Ba. Collin
Federal Treasury
G. L. Marandie
Naval Department
P. Deane
Prime Minister's Department
Aorangi Trouble Ends With New Crew Signed On
Seamen from the Union meet to protest conditions on the water ship Aorangi but the union and company resolve disputes. Thirty sailors agreed to quit and a complete new crew will be signed on.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union of Sydney
Mr. Fleming
Union Steamship Company
Beimen's Union
Poolta to be laid up due to lack of support
Owing to lack of support the State stormer Poolta, which had been on the Hobart Sydney service, is to be laid up on her return to Sydney.
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Poolta
Hobart
Sydney
Black and white clash tightens aboard steamer Trevartha
On Friday evening a racially charged melee erupted between white and Black crew members of the American steamer Trevartha tied up at Wellington wharf. The fight began on the wharf and carried to the deck, with insults and blows exchanged aboard.
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Wellington
Trevartha
Wellincon
Wellington Port Workers End Boycott Over Coastal Ship
Frontline labor changed stance at Wellington when dockers from the coastal shipment that had been boycotted agreed to resume work after a Friday call. No reason was given for the shift in attitude.
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Wellington
Nicornn
London County Council Election Results Reported
London figures show Moderates 93 seats, Labour 35, and Preserved 6 as final tallies. The results, released March 8, reflect the political mood across the capital and hint at national trends.
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London
London County Council
Reformers
Laboritey
Propres‘alven
European Peace Views on British French Guarantees
European press from Paris on March 8 argues that Chamberlain’s speech signals Britain favors an Anglo French guarantee pact with possible German involvement. They say such pacts fail without military frontiers arrangements and German participation in the League of Nations.
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Paris
Austen Chamberlain
Britain
Germany
League of Bstions
Wald
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