Forward Looking 1930 Journey through Western Australia
An evocative reminiscence detailing a long voyage along the Western Australian coast in 1930. The narrator describes rail and road travel from Cape Riche to Albany, noting early industry including mills, plantations, and townships. He recounts encounters with old friends, scenic sights, and the transforming landscape as immense brick buildings and new rail links emerge along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australi
Jay Fee
Cape
Tyne
Seadiim
Denmack
Cape Riche
Alpany
Willy
Pier
Dietriots
Ethan
Austratan
Tadin
Ganien
Olen
Agaid
al Passmure
Winer
Wylanloom
Denmark Notes Apr 2 192? Local football scene and district plans
The article describes Danish football preparations and local actions ahead of upcoming matches, with players forming for trials and practice. It mentions residents reacting to events, local officials such as MLC members, and proposals to partition and connect nearby towns. Officials discuss road work, potential sales, and permit issues affecting the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Nesttiel Towhe Police
Mitches Aid
Arneda
Levime My. C. Oniotis
Mowley
Leones
Néttren
Ophoelan
Walters
Vie
Ward
Crooks Wholtewe Above Baer Merce Temes Wre Ree
A fragmented OCR note describes crooks and tense conditions in a winter setting. The text mentions water access and a sleepy area in a state of quiet disturbance, with no clear names or dates readable.
Local notice on royalty and community actions
Mr Barker Notes describes civic matters including a levy proposal and royalty imposition on grey ire pill imports for local stores. It reports legislative council meetings, county sessions, and a May 1 start for new restrictions. The piece mentions Pimphoria and the Chief Inspectors, with community discussions led by Mr Bitdle and Mr Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitdle
Pritt Ind Pere Bly Society
Lance
Wien
Weeden Owen
Poltity Hong
West Wick
Meewin
Meer
Cowcher
Cowell
Pehorios
Whoritas
Thomie
John Wiest
Messars
Johu Wooles
W. Cofline
FL Wells
Juni
Forrest Ted
Ube Reed
Omer Popieet
Muir
Alo
Ugh ‘Thornton
Oinlaw
Season Opened for Trapping Op possums in Albany District
The season opens with authorities debating the impact of trapping on the local economy. Residents report preparations, with some urging the government to buy skins directly to maximize revenue. Officials consider extending the trapping period as favorable conditions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Amy Tien
Mr. G
Tanton
Albany
Covernman
Wer Gratuity Bill Presented For Modern Pactineaent
The text discusses a gratuity bill before a modern pactineaent body. It argues about eligibility and authority for granting gratuities and whether portions of funds should be paid to the beneficiary. The wording indicates a procedural question on who may decide and how payments are allocated.
Alluring Albany and the South West Holiday Scene
An opinion piece from Albany discusses tourism, rail and road access, and the allure of southern port holidays. It critiques local attractions while praising improved routes, motorist clubs, and climate, urging residents to awake and boost regional travel amid rival resorts and emerging marine ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinbewwe
Albany
Saale
Hunbury
Burcelton
Aianota
Tony
Wolinitiegg
Automobile Club
Get Ling
Mieike
Latte Crowe
Metaher
Monber
Perth
Albu
Huntury Tridgetown
Aujueta
Journe
Tien Fe
Albony
Formidahl
Materdet
Driving offense at York Street corner case heard
At the Police Court Mr A Burt spoke of reckless driving endangering the public as Mark Mente pleaded guilty to a charge of driving erratically near the York Street and Striking Terrace junction. The magistrate warned of penalties including fines and possible imprisonment for dangerous driving to stop similar acts. A second offender, Ab Slineho, faced penalties for dangerous driving in the same vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. . Burt
Hal
Mark Mente
York
Kelso
Murt
Monte
ROM
Caime
Tim
York-aineet
Indian railway disaster toll rises after line wreckage
A devastating railway accident in India on Monday near Allahabad led to many casualties. Initial reports indicate around 150 people killed and several hundred injured as trains derailed following a gonde disruption. Authorities mobilize rescue teams and assess the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Niet
Allahabad
Circopes
Muwanawadu
Correspondence on Ely Legislative Council election and party loyalties
Alfred Marvild writes from the Torbay Tunellion Branch asking which Country Party line candidates Coweler and Brown will follow in the South Kany Province election. He questions their endorsement status, platform alignment, and how they will honor PL and Settlers Association members if elected, seeking clarification from PL and SA officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF Cowelier
Boulh Kany
Parmer Onl Sottiere’ Association of
Wed
Platforn
Piemere and
Sottiere
Aswoiiation
Awful
Country Party
Mimber
Ute Country Party
Yee
Sanepombere
Parliameny
Eee Wid
Ascoehation
Awe Hormitated
Lintiresh
Mr Fivelit
Orden
Girwijp
Atari
Clhowele
Miehort
Brown
Nofe
Cowehey
Torbay
Oh, Broke Prore Letter on German Attitudes and Courage
A readers letter laments German taunts and wartime bravado, recalling past conflicts 64 and 68. It argues for gentler, manly resistance and questions rural chivalry and national pride in the face of provocation, urging calm and steadfastness amid pressure.
St Johns Sunday School Prize Distribution Report
St Johns Sunday School held a prize distribution with scholars receiving certificates and prizes. Lew Willis and Banive Hrown earned top honors in the intermediary division, while several other pupils and several bishops certificated in various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Sunday School
Povweveril Raasons
Jens
Lew Willis
Banive Hrown
Firet
Gerund Primey
Histon
Mirks
Dionese
Tollawinge
Murel Herbert
Preda Witther
Leis Willis
Hida Jongson
Jessie Herliner
Marion Piold
Joan Martin
Myrtle Omowl
Jack James
Charles Erskine
Rowan Cull
Victor Hrearley
Prank Moti
Ala Kitchen
Ray Reason
Prine
Lamuis
Rose Fiwen
Jonnie Howieett
Stanley Areen
Marthe Nonneveif
Mery Beancua de Raven Cott
Gloomy Message From Perth Looms Over Cloth Shipments
A fragmentary report from Perth mentions a feared loss of a shipload of tweed and delays in cloth shipments. Frederick Boddington of Moor Way injures two others and is treated at St John of God’s Hospital in Perth after a Friday incident. The ROS L L secretary notes a federal delay in text shipments, with the next cloth shipment reserved for confirmed volition and rural distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williaton
Comberdin
Frederick Boddington
Moor Way
St John of Gord's Hopital
Perth
Perth Wieaneh
ROS .L
Ite
Phy Phutler
Gyturdey
Howdy Joe
Turbulent Australia Contends With Drought and Debates
The article reports on government efforts to fund drought relief in New South Wales, including a proposed 11 million pound move to avert water shortage and a 2 million pound foundation to stabilize industry. It notes housing funding shortfalls, and the Broken Hill strike arising from leadership disputes. It also mentions Sir Joseph Cook on federal notes and reflections on a Royal Commission with Tasmanian appointments delayed due to court workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlowse
Heproantitivos
Basia
Murrold W. Clapp
Bina
Victoria
KO Serman
Haperiel
Joseph Cook
Nsw
Neetesnry
SSW
Govewnowny Han
Leo
Omee
Mir. Storey
New South Wales
Broken Mill
Maxwell
Josties Ewing
Tasmania
New
Heowe
Trix
Storey
High
Royal Commission
Chatham cruiser headlined in international notes
Fragmented report notes Betish Admiralty bay presenting the Chatham in New Zealand. Phosphate deposits found in Moroes may exceed a large tonnage. House of Commons ministerial announcement on wool policy. Japanese activity near the Amur River reported with civilian casualties. MCC plans preliminary steps toward sending a team to Australia. Irish Dominion League opposes Howe Rule amendments. War-time executions totaled, with 500+ army executions, many carried out. US Chamber of Commerce seeks commission to study US Soviet trade resumption. Trade outlook favors Australia New Zealand with strong butter exports projected. Proprietary clubs in Baseland report big profits. Welverhamphon Flamecoutine profit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betish Admiralty Bay
New Zealand
Chatham
Moroes
House of Commons
Nek
Poulpol
Nikolwerek
Amur
Sitters
States Chamber of Commerce
Europe
United States
Soviet
Russia
Austentia
New Beuland Wyne
Iin
Raving Clube
Bae Land
Welverhamphon Flamecoutine
Hinetull Park Chat Mo, Ltd
Mando
Shipping Notes Arrivals May 2 to May 3
Shipping notes report arrivals and departures from coastal ports. The State steamer Each arrived yesterday and will remain until next week for a voyage to Experanes via Midedway. The Adelaide 5.8 Co. lighter will bring coal. the Aberdeen liner Eurypideya is due from London with passengers and cargo. the ship from Fremantle berthed, loading 2529 bales of wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucha
Bape
Cilpal
Premantle
Lorworl
Hems
Reperanda
Ty Bonker
Adel ‘Aide
Adelaide
Coty Collier
Yankalilla
Abérdeen
Eurypideya
London
Cape
Jamal Nigel Laden
Molly
Evola Movements and Reflections on Faith and Humanity
The note lists Evola movements with trips between Albany Hopetoun Beperane Fremantle and Vaperance with several depart and arrive dates from May to June. The piece shifts to a contemplative essay on global views faith humanity and individual opinions, urging patience as travel speeds rise and differences of view can lead to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hopetoun
Beperane
Beperanen Eooly
Fremantle
Alheme
Ol Porta
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Mr Barker
National Library of Australia
Lilative
The
Beiter
Torrie Leenrs
Vorwarts
Norweane
Steve
St John’s Sunday School
Waitt
Evola
Thes Ideal
Cone Cliff
Melville Streets
Purse Anderson
MANEA
Bellinger River
Sydney Wock
the Strand
Manes Bros
Furniture Mart
Middleton Road
Aldany Fish
Burling Terrance
I. Wh, Johnson
Hte Alp
W. A. Bearman
With Light
Pegimment
Witheete
Albenny
Wistriote
Hhockuamitis
Farrier
Awd
Mr. L Preeet
Eetey Arai Fener
Pattinson’s Specialty House
Pete Kat
Atbuxey
Pattinson
Top OF
York Street
Timiewell
Fanhitinn Walters
Drew, Robinson & Co
Quality Ironmongers and Sports Depot
Quality House
Drew Robinson & CO
Calyx Paint & Pottery Co
Australia
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Associated Fruitgrowers
Western Australia
Associated Fruitgrower, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Growers
Uldfields
Kalgoorlif
H. Pember
MD. Soanlan
Nla.gov
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