Could West Australia Be Divided Into Three States
The piece argues WA faces centralisation and settlement challenges amid war impacts and emigration. It suggests three-state subdivision as feasible for better local government, with comparison data on areas and populations and a call for constitutional reforms to unlock land and mining development.
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Paralilla
Fremantle
Lefrov
Galla
West Australia
Africa
Texas
United States of America
California
Montana
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Preavt
Australia
Au Fur Ax Narrogin
Darling Downs
Queeneland
South Africa Politics Split and Union Ties After War
A survey of postwar South Africa reveals Dutch and English factions shaping the Union’s future. General Botha maintains unity while General Hertzog’s Nationalist faction opposes government policies, amid pro German sentiments and rising costs. Rhodesia backs the empire, natives rally behind protective leadership, and language friction clouds policy as immigration looms.
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V.centulog
South Africa
Union of South Africa
Great Britain
England
Herteog
Genera Botha
Botha
Union
Nationalis
Hertaog
Stellenbosch
Smuts
East Africa
Veld
Flanders
Rhodesia
Cecil Rhodes
France
Roosevelt
de Burger
Coming Event In Kalgan Town Notices By Ricardo
A humorous slice from Kalgan shows residents planning a Society Bunny Hug Hop for local elites during Jellicoe week. Nemo and Broke lead a deputation to stage the event on the town jetty, with elaborate tickets and exclusive invitations for dignitaries and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricardo
the Kalgan
York Street Central
Jellicoe
Fire Brigade
Contee
Albany
Hone
York Street
St. Vitus
New Zealand
Nemo
Rico
Acer
Omye Billy
Nem
George Pasarous
Sanitation concerns raised for town buildings and centers
A letter to the editor urges the council to inspect sanitary conditions around major town buildings. The writer questions outbuildings at ELC church and St John’s church, notes a missing door for St John’s Hall, requests a view for the Boys’ Club, asks about a promised ladies’ retiring room, and criticizes late night odors at the freezing works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELC
St. John's Church
St. John's Hall
The Australian Troubles and Billy Anghes Blame Game
A Melbourne reader lampoons political blame shifting in Australia in a lively column. He mocks assigning fault to Billy Anghes, then to Hughes, and to auditors, while noting inflation and sugar price worries. The piece also comments on capitalists, imports, and a cautious view of Colebatch.
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Billy Anghes
Hughes
Celebatoh
Billy
Arrivals and coal shipments at Albany harbor
The Huntress arrived from the Eastern States at 5 p m on Friday with coal supplies then resumed to the Eastern States at 8 90 am. War Merlin arrived from Sydney at 7 pm yesterday for bunker supplies. Virgilla came from Melbourne to replenish bankers. Miikisan Maru from the Eastern States took on coal at port then proceeded to Port Said. Ardgrange from the Eastern States replenished bunkers. voyage delayed by engine repairs. Mandy Manor and Frankinver departed for Colombo after coal. The City of Poonah and Don also called at quarantine and water stops before continuing to the Eastern States. The Singapore and Ardgrange, May 9 to 12, frequent calls for bunker and freight services. The Karagola with 848 Australian soldiers left Plymouth. HMS New Zealand with Admiral Jellicoe due at Albany Thursday for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntress
Henry Wille and Co
War Merlin
Sydney
Henry Wills and Co
Virgilla
Melbourne
Caca
Hnastern States
Port Said
Agronta
St. Athans
Albany
Wyandra
Au.bn. Co
Fremantle
PF. and C. Co
Don
Ww. G. Knight and Son
Alatrium
Colombo
Angelo Brunetti
Ardgrange
Sven
Wessel
Mandy Manor
Genta
Prankinver
War Vulture
Dua
Singapore
Adelaide
Laents
British India
Plymouth
Boonsh
H.M.S. New Zealand
Jellicoe
New Zealand
Fire on Steamer Liddesdale at Albany Jetty
The steamer Liddesdale arrived at Albany with coal in No 2 hold and caught fire. Firefighters removed coal as smoke and heat filled the hold then a second outbreak appeared in the forehead hatch. Crews worked through the night with water spraying to control the outbreak and calm conditions aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddesdale
Albany
Ceara Teaced Cocina
Geng
Fire brigade battles ship blaze after four o clock
Foreman Wilkie and six firefighters tackled a ship fire with smoke pouring from between decks and exterior paint charred black. They worked in short shifts, removed burning timber, and by 10 am the blaze was out after 64 hours on duty. Officers and crew received praise for their efforts.
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Wilkie
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Belgium
Converna
Ross
Bill
London
Great Society
Coley
May & Ardgrange
Miikisan Mom
Virgilia, A8
Poonah
Dongola
Alartrium
Mundy Manor
Frankinver
Angelo Branatti
Miikiaan Maru
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. Ceorge’s Terrace
George A. Johnston
Drew. Robinson and CO
the Handy
E. Tassell
Wood Yard
Town Hall
Powell
Corner Cliff
Melville Streets
Anderson
A. RK. Hodge
Piasotorte
South Street
Gibbons & Son, Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers
Perth Road
Brown
Ulster Road
L. Powell
Farrier and Wheelwright
The
Commonwealth Military Force
Lissue
Pattinson
W.W. R. Smith
Work Street
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Albany Brewery
Uomo
Dobbin
Robinson & CO
A. W. Dobbid
Speare
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