Albany Racing Club Easter Meeting Races Listed
Albany Racing Club announces Easter meeting events for April 10 1926 with multiple handicaps including Flying Handicap Hack Handicap and Pony Race. Nominations close March 31 weight and acceptance details set by stewards with entries from Albany region within 75 to 76 miles radius. W A C Perth and J V Hamley noted as officials.
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Albany Racing Club
Albany
Albany Post Offices
Albany Post Office
Great Southern Association
H. F
Perth Club
Perth
W.at.c. Perth
J. V. Hamley
Bee
Transport and tolls in Australia critique by Mr Brace
The piece discusses Prime Minister Arvee’s stance on transport funding and tolls, arguing tolls are a fair charge for liberty and that transport profits should fund government needs. It critiques London as a bottleneck model and notes broad public concern over capital city dominance and potential subdivision of Australia.
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Australia
Mbrvee
Hig
Sydney
Scotland
London
Commonwealth
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Adam Smith
Imeren
Bruce
Syieey
Britain
Brace
United States of America
Commonwealth of Australia
Mr. Brace
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Leith
Newcastle
Mull
Worl
Africa’s United States Seeks Break from Britain
An abstract wartime style note suggests Africa and other regions resist British control, aiming for independence from colonial economic ties rather than transferring wealth to London. It references Australia India Africa Canada and a shift away from Britain amid price pressures.
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Africa
United States
Acros
Atlantic
Wall Street
Australia
India
Canada
Britain
Potatoes price guidance and Easter public holidays updated
Mr Ken Williamson secretary of the Price Stabilisation Committee says potatoes cost £15 on rail this week. Public service holidays observe Easter with days listed from April 2 to 6. The report also notes a death at Home of Peace Sabieco and several local incidents including accidents and society events in Albany.
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Ken, Williamson
Old Albany
Beirg
Karrakatts
Albany Caledonian Society
Returned Baldiers Institute
Bell
Glasgow
Australia
Albany
South Africa
Tisaday
Imental Farms
Eseel
Fe Aare Sture
Mr. M
Perenjori
Ernest Wanchopa
Kajonup
Enjonuy Hospital
Lal
Perth-Albany
Katanning
Mo@lan
Thowe
Boysrine
A. W. Johnson
A. J. Johnson
Danmark
Emu Point
Enso Point
George
Perth
Sliver
Commonwealth Rover Band
J. Pryce
Baile
Weasel
Relidaniy
Wend and
Seale
Commonwealth
Farewell to Mr Fisher of Westralian Farmers Albany Branch
Mr. B. Fisher, manager of the Albany branch for five years, transferred to Geraldton. Town gathering at Royal George Hotel bid him farewell with praises for his work on land development, the Albany butter factory, and the Perth road project. Speakers, including Mr. Warstrough MLA and Mr. Johns, praised his contribution and wished him prosperity. they noted his promotion as a mark of his service to the company.
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B. Fisher
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Geraldton
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Royal George Hotel
D. Norman
Chamber of Commerce
Apeloghim
Ittencom
Henson
K. Norman
Eaa Te Tae
P. Smart
Poke
Albany
Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Albany Butler Factory
Warstrough
Mills
Bpmente Simaar
Bioys
Belal
Oakle
Grateyee Ani
Nan
Annual meeting of Albany Boy Scouts Association held
The Albany Boy Scouts Association held its first annual general meeting at the Soldiers Institute with Mr E Ralston presiding. A audited balance could not be presented due to circumstances. progress was noted as volunteers and loans supported the early phase. The rally at Dymesbu Park proved a financial success, and plans for a new headquarters emerged.
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al Boy Scouts Association
Soldiers’ Institute
E. Ralston
Mesers
FE. Halston
Dr. Wittenoom
Miss Dymes
Inter
Misa _ Nag
Auta Ao
Scou
Dymesbu Park
King River
Dymes
Yoclneva
Ananavilly
Senate
White
Albany
Association Weranions
Patroneus
Mise Dymen
E. Balston
C. BH. Wittenoom
C. HL. Milne
Treaeurer
H. Tomlinson
Glyde
Johnson
Milner
Mreers, Balaton and
Wittenoom
Trutens
Saunciation
Pearson
Patrick's Concert Delights Albany Town Hall Audience
March 17 concert at Albany Town Hall drew fair attendance amid poor afternoon weather. Convent School pupils opened with chorale songs and a refined "The harp that once through Taras hall" rendered with taste. Anderson and Mathieson performed solos with graceful reception and an encore followed.
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Albany
Pupiie
Tera
Alsiera
Anderson
Mathieson
Aso Corvat
Vow on Australian government reply to state governors
The Preacher Mr P Collier announced the government’s reply to the joint request from state Premiers. He said the government finds no sufficient justification to abandon existing UK procedures concerning the present term of government at Australan. the Premier declined to comment on the reply.
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Perth
P. Collier
Tuperdal
Oveh
Australan
Legislative Council Election Contenders Named
Rie William Lathlain formerly Mier Perth and Mir Ades Bryan Mayor of Cottesloe announce their intention to contest the Metropolitan seat at the Legislative Council elections.
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Rie William Lathlain
Mier
Perth
Mir Ades Bryan
Cottesloe
Legislative Council
Replacement steamship Kybra to replace She Burts on coast
The minister in charge announces the new steamship Kybra will replace She Burts on the south east coast route. The Kybra is 20 by 91 by 14.1 feet, fitted for general cargo, bulk freight, and general purses with a special compartment, refrigerating space, and capacity for over 60 passengers in a two berth cabin.
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J. M. Drew
Heavy Rains Reported After Drought in Broken Hill
A Broken Hill report notes promising conditions for heavy rain with a later message of a steady fall of about half an inch in thirty minutes. Strong winds accompanied the rainfall and telephone and telegraph lines were interrupted, with details still unavailable.
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Yesterdevy
Woman Sentenced for Abortion Conspiracy in Court
Mrs Ellen Brown of Clarence Park, aged 64, received a three year term after being found guilty of assisting in an abortion involving a young woman. The male co-defendant, William Tearus Webbe, a clerk, was jailed for 12 months.
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Ellen Brown
Clarence Park
Angus Parsons
William Tearus Webbe
Car Thief Sentenced After Speeding Attempt
Police arrested RB. E. Grahan near Mu aingis about 100 miles from Arelayle as he drove a stolen car hired in Adhlaide. He received a three month imprisonment for the theft and related offenses.
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Mu Aingis
Arelayle
E. Grahan
Melbourne
Adhlaide Orphag
Income Tax Conference Hinted by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister plans to invite State Premiers to an April or May conference to review Commonwealth State financial relations amid protests over income tax. The Treasurer notes a Sydney Chamber of Commerce suggestion that the Federal Government withdraw from the income tax role may be considered at the Premiers Conference.
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Melbourne
Bruce
Commonwealth
Earle Page
Sydney
Chamber of Commerce
New Federal Body Emerges in Coastal Shipping Dispute
Sydney reports a developing rift as a coastal sailors union forms a new federal body in defiance of the existing federation. A split in the Australian Seamen's Union is seen as likely, with Sydney members threatening legal action if the new body applies for registration. Tom Walsh is noted as a supporter of the move.
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Coastal Shipping Union —_1
NEW Federal Body
Sydney
New South
Boamen
Apply Ae
Tom Walsh
Tragedy near Kings oat as Thomas Watson attacked daughter
Thomas Watson, a retired schoolmaster, is arrested after allegedly striking his daughter Muriel Watson with a hammer and later an axe at their home near Kings oat. The incident left Muriel with severe head injuries and prompted police intervention.
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Kings Oat
Ee Eng
Thomas Watson
Muriel Watson
Mining Progress Report From Golden Harvest Mine
Good Mining News reports from Kalgoorlie that Golden Harvest mine manager J W Sutherland wires supplying London office with latest progress. Bevel 9490 ft No 3 tote south drift yields 3 to 11 feet at 10s per ton with further claims of 61/ to 61/ per ton, total value unspecified.
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J. W. Sutherland
Golden Harveshon
Kalcoorlie
London
Cme
Bevel
Anne
League of Nations Bewilderment in Europe
London reports confusion over League of Nations governance as Germany’s possible exclusion prompts veto threats. Ambiguity surrounds Poland’s administration and seat allocations amid attempts to appease or appease Hungary, with discussions on veto power shaping the crisis.
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T League of Nations
Europe
London
Epatellus Frau
Geneva
Counei
League of Nations
Germany
Poland
Niger
Moen
Ormaey
Brad
Paul
Announcement on Admitting Germany to the League
Sir Awsten Chamberlain announced yesterday that in view of novel developments it was impossible to praise that Germany be admitted to the League.
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Awsten
Chamberlain
Novadl
Germany
Fruit exporters report government levy delays in faulty notice
The Prout Trouters' Federation notes a government delay in approving its annual prospectus and imposes a £7500 levy on growers brokers and mandemen. About ten percent will fund non newspaper advertising. Transporters praise latest Australian fruit arrivals.
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Prout Trouters’ Federation
Ann Wlyer
Federation
Triportera
British Budget Debated as Churchill Proposes Cuts
In the Commons Mr Churchill outlined total expenditure at £79,500,000 and laid out savings goals to bring overall costs down to £710,000,000. Sir Philip Snowden supported rejecting the bill and challenged Churchill to admit he cannot discharge his duties.
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Wins Churchill
Prlor
Philip Snowden
Churchill
Driver Seagrave Sets World Kilometre Record
Major Seagrave drives a Sunbeam speedster to a world kilometre record by averaging 152.3 mph over the distance. The feat marks a historic advance in land speed performance with the attempt witnessed by officials.
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Major Seagrave
Horseguards' Improvement Proposal Sparks Sentry Debate
Lieut Commander J M Kenworthy favors placing Whitehall cavalry sentries under economy measures. He questioned their upkeep and suggested abolition might save costs by shifting to foot guards.
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J. M. Kenworthy
Whitehall
Mount Barker Notes Show Local Football Hopes
Notes from Mount Barker describe new players joining football squads for next season and a North meeting at the Mount Barker Motel. Souths plans unclear with new members likely, and Cranbrook team may improve. North lays plans for a big day at Borden, awaiting final word. Nominations for five school board seats close next Friday with reelection candidates listed. A central cricket trip to Narrogin is planned to strengthen the season. Transfers bring A W Jackson into the north, winter thrills, and local figures medical transfers. War strain affects 97 Billy’s frame as he rests, with plans for a dig day and community events in Barker.
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Imay
North
Borden
Eary
EB. Thomas
Okely
Vansuilicom
G. Wall
Narrikup
Blackwood
Northampton
A. W. Jackson
Southy
W. Millions
Memorial Club
Johnson
Albany
Perth Public Hospital
Bill
Billy
Barker
Union
Fred. Thomson
Silver King
Horeman
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