Industrial unrest and union influence in Britain and America
The piece argues that workers seek shorter hours and better conditions amid industrial growth while criticizing unions and their impact. It contrasts British employers and cooperative shifts with American ideals of individual initiative and town autonomy, noting tensions between wage earning and entrepreneurship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austriia
Ltt
Great Britain
Britain
Uinions
United States of America
Local Motor Accident and Bridge Tourney Fundraiser
Mr E L Wiley fractured his wrist in a Thursday motor crank gone wrong. A large crowd attended the West Bridge and Rummy Tourney at Night School Hall to aid the school raffle with a balance still owed. Prizes in bridge went to Miss BR Scan Jon and Mr F Wiley. Family prizes to Miss Baldry and Mr Constantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Wiley
BR. Scan Jon
F. Wiley
Miss Baldry
Mr. Constantine
Spider Web Entertainment at Albany Hall Promises festive night
Labor Day observance closes offices while Albany Board of Control football kicks off. The Albert Hall hosted the Spider Web entertainment with children's items and a Flame Spider Web craft display. The program featured singing by Miss Merrifield and Dow, violin by Wheeler, and a humorous sketch House to Let! by Young Ladies Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torey
Wiver
Bcations
Aasm
Albany Board of Control
Parade-Street
Spider Web
Albert Hall
Themeelven
Moeh
Aly
Lawtiee
Notable deaths and calls in Narvikuy and nearby
Notices report the death of J. A. Farris of Narvikuy in Perth on April 26 and his prominence in the Narvikup district. Also noted is Mr K Sharp of Albany, who died from railway accident injuries aged 17, with funeral planned tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Farris
Narvikuy
Perth
Narvikup
Aca Barnesby
Aberdeen
A. G. Brive
Mihany
Brice
Alany
K. Sharp
Young Siding
Edward
Thomas Sharp
Albany
Women’s Institute Rest House Bazaar Supports Albany Rest Home
A well attended sale and bazaar held by the Women’s Institute at Soldiers’ Lodge to raise funds for a Rest House to be built on Victoria Square near Albany. The event featured stalls, a baby competition winning £38, afternoon tea, and a children’s dance, with the opening by Mr. Wansbrough MLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llastiute
Hoyo
Victoria Aquare
Childen
Dante
Albany
Mr. Wansbrough
M.L.A
Baby Bartley
Baby Gilmore
Baby McGinde
Baby Ford
Baby Martin
Baby Cahill
Baby North
Baby Norse
Jamble
J. Duke
Mra
J. J. Murphy
R. T. Muir
J.kibbie
Chester
BR. McBrite
A. Finlay
PF. Crossley
Albany Beason Committee Faces Town Hall Charge Controversy
Albany Beason Committee meeting in the council chamber chaired by Mayor Percy Lambert heard criticism of the town council over not granting a hall rental rebate for a demonstration night. Members argued the council should support local public events and balance finances, highlighting prior free use practices and questioning current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Beason Committee
Council Chamber
Thoreday
Percy Lambert
Dr. Hawlin
Mesa
W. Day
H. Barnett
OW. Kori
J. Whunpey
F. Rust
A. Hallim
W. Monaghan
C. Milne
Nereus
PF. Dymond
Barnett
W.a.bend Association
Albany
Luperetory
Day
Halston
Mr. Day
Mr. Dalston
Benson
Councr
Ehpowering Lim
O Wee
Sesson
Halland
Dr. Maslin
Tme
Evie
Mr. Forte
Aly
Rust
Mde
Weresa
Forte
Couneil
Connell
Bet
Beea
Eqaneil
Ike
Council Considers Rebated Repairs and Free Use of Lawn Hall
Plannings record efforts for waiving fees at Lawn Hall sparking council debate. A councillor notes future requests may face similar results and urges clear stand on rebates. Secretary granted £5 6 aid. repairs priced. treasurer reports a credit of £406 with deductions for salaries. Barnett thanks members and officials. Mayor receives unanimous gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beon
Protit
Mle
Monahan
Morte
Dae
Whimpes
Ate Brigade
Milne
Tiwan
Dymond
Albany Isenson
T. F.barnett
Mestre
Monaghan
Day
Barnett
Mmbh
Lambert
Mr Thompson and the Albany Butter Factory correspondence
Letter to the editor from Hillview Woagenellup dated 25/4 argues Mr Thompson already circulated facts to suppliers about Albany butter factory plans. It urges backing from back country dairy producers to secure supplies and notes regional farming costs and freight bonuses for cream shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Thompson
Albany
Sinm
Miule
Thompson
Flintriet
Katanning
Mfr
Hillview
Woagenellup
British Meat Trade Faces Shifts in 1925 Imports
A historical note outlines how U S and British interests competed for South American chilled beef. It cites 1924 25 shifts in frozen and chilled beef imports to the United Kingdom and France, with Queensland Australia and River Plate shipments influencing totals. It warns that British share fell while American interests gained, and predicts 1926 supplies may stabilize with continued quality controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. Weddell and Company
Queensland
Commonwealth
Weddell and Company
France
Germain
Crm
Rufner
Colral
T Hat Neodheer
New Zealand
River Plate
Bea Bina Aisha
Mount Barker Notes Herald Weather and Local Commerce
The Mount Barker area reports improved weather though four inches of rain caused boggy fields delaying cropping. Seed oats and wheat demand remains, hay production is high, chaff is in good demand, and fruit traffic via apples and pears faces rail space constraints. Saturday trading hours stir debate among shopkeepers while cinema and football notes entertain locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Barker
Shipping Association
Ferndale
Extremantila
England
A.B.C
R.8.l. Pictures
Stanley
Colleen Moore
Lavern
Naval Somedion and Gazettes
Denmark Notes and Local Developments in Mougura District
District Commissioner J F White visited Mougura to invest Mr. Pearce as Scout master and six tenderfoots as scouts. Land donated for a scout building, new post office opened, underground telephone lines, town lighting discussed, roads under construction with arriving workers, and twenty motor cars expected to transport Perth-linked passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F White
Albany
Mougura
Mr. Pearce
Enderfoots
A. Wuillenin
B. Crampton
B. Middleton
L. Tysal
Keogh
J. Rickby
Ganes
Mmpper
White
U. S
Perth
Te In
University Extension Lectures Planned For Winter
The series lists varied topics with speakers such as A. J. Leckie and J. Dale. Talks cover modern joints, waste of money on doctors, Ceylon, Tutankhamen, and X rays, plus discovery and colonisation of Western Australia. Admission remains 1/6 with extras. committee hopes strong public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Leckie
Bav
J. Dale
W. A. Laidlaw
Ceylon
Wood
Dr. J
Battye
Western Australia
Ball
Five Die After Car Tragedy Near Torrens Road Level Crossing
Adelaide reports a fatal crash when a Dodge collided with a train near Torrens Road Cheltenham station. Five occupants died instantly as petrol ignited, the guard and ticket collector acted to extinguish the blaze, and the accident disrupted local sports and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Torrens Road
Chelterhins
Ivennis
Iron Baron Reaches Port Adelaide After Fierce Sea Trial
The steamer Iron Baron arrived at Port Adelaide from Melbourne four days late after a two day battle with high seas off Cape Ay. Officers report a terrific fight with the elements, but the ship sustained little damage and met the ordeal well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Capeay
Western Australia Food Prices Rise in March
Western Australia statistics show a 4 percent increase in food and groceries costs in March compared with February. The report notes March prices also fell slightly from March levels, indicating ambiguous monthly shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malbourie
Western Australia
Opium Traffic Alleged Landing at Prince's Pier
Customs officials expose alleged import of opium into Victorian. About £800 worth of so called pompy juice contained in one ice tin is said to have landed from the P and O liner Mooltan at Prince's Pier last week. An English passenger is named as the person who brought ashore the prohibited goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian
Mooltan
Prince's Pier
Accident at Maitland Speedway Injures Spectators
A serious crash in the Maitland speedway semi finals injured thirteen spectators when a motorcycle lost control and struck the crowd. The rider was thrown into the air and landed among onlookers as the bike fell among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland Speeiway
Italian prima donna Toti Dal Monte greets Niagara from America
The Niagara arrivals drew an enthusiastic crowd as Toti Dal Monte, famed Italian prima donna, was welcomed home. A motor truck carrying a picnic party from Tpawich to Redcliffe suffered axle failures on both front wheels, causing a crash that killed three, injured five seriously, and left eleven with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tpawich
Redcliffe
Head of the River Rowing Meet Upset
At Porth on Saturday morning the annual race for the head of the river among metropolis schools saw Christian Brothers College eight defeat High School team with a final score of Christian Brothers College one to High School six. Church of England Grammar School previously won the old race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porth
Christian Brothers College
High
C. of England Grammar School
Flentoh College
Hove
Church of England Grammar School
Commonwealth Fours and British Heavyweight Title Details
The Commonwealth Powers race occurred Saturday with North Australian crew winning by six lengths over Queensland in second place. In London on May 2 Phil Rcott retained the heavyweight title by defeating Ray McCormack in the tenth round during Boy Scout Week event coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Queensland
London
Great Britain
Phil Rcott
Ray McCormack
Boy Scout Week Funds Sought in Western Australia
An appeal by the Ugly Men's Association aided by Too EL in Australia aims to fund Boy Scout work across Western Australia. Over 40 towns have formed committees to support orientation work training of evoutmasters and the establishment of a home for all scouts in the metropolis. The target is £5000 with concerts dances picture shows and selling bonitas as fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Western Australia
Ugly Men's Association
Too EL
Australia
Albany
Honda
Britain Faces Coal Crisis as Miners Rebuff Offer
London May 2 The official negotiations failed and a miners strike began at midnight Friday. The miners rejected the owners renewal offer. A Cabinet meeting and a General Council of Trades Unions session followed. The Prime Minister says no coal stoppage is expected despite the serious position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Council of Trades Unions
State of Emergency Declared Troops Deployed Across Regions
The government gazette declares a state of emergency with restrictions on coal and electricity. Troops are dispatched to South Wales, Lancashire, and Scotland as a precaution. In other news, Sir Timothy Coghlan dies following a sudden seizure. he was a former Agent General for New South Wales and a Commonwealth representative on the Pacific Cable Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azette
South Wales
Lancashire
Scotland
Timothy Coghlan
P'rilay
Deredsed
Australia
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Pacific Cable Board
Australian eleven abandoned match at Leicester due to rain
Heavy rain at Leicester led to the abandonment of play with Australia and the Australian eleven’s contest halted for the day. No action completed as weather stopped proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Australia
May Day Riots in Poland Leave Dozens Injured
Warsaw reports serious clashes between Socialists and Communists on May Day with four killed and 14 injured. Other cities in Poland observed the day quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Albany Men’s Social Club Adopts New Path After Turbulent Year
The Albany Men’s Local Club held its Friday meeting after a postponement, adopting a credit balance and praising Secretary Mickle for steering through a dry spell. Members elected officers for the coming season, including Patron C H Wittenoom, President F Berthold, and Secretary A Bell, amid thanks to key contributors and prize donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mickle
Soldiers’ Institute
Berthold
Methodist
Ptises
Bedminton
Messrs
C. Batalier
Winnners
Mesers
C. H. Wittenoom
F. Berthold
Peeeewee Mesars
Ad. Montgomery
W. Johns
P. Smart
A. Bell
R. Greenwood
A. FB. Bruce
D. Mickle
Mikle
Bruce
Raislier
Bower
Meffrernr
Wim
Mickle Annie
Hatalier
Opty
Abel Wan
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Esperance
Eugcla
Ratanane
Patriranch
Fremantle
Gooda Offies
Railway
Bimeans
W Buckeridge
Amg” Dbo
Mamn
Reaman
City of
Perreowon
Peioos of Wales Theatre
Besview
Bridges-strest
Byiven Rotionon and Co
Edward Sharp
Ware
H. Finplerens
LABOR
Women's Institute
Council
Northa
Cranbronk
Prrookster
Borden
Denmark
Cairy Caenily
Maitland
Sydney
Anes C.B.C
Downers
Sir Timothy Coghlan
Rlate
Albany Men’s
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