Albany Despatch On Celebrating Albany’s Centennial Year
Discussion in the Albany Chamber of Commerce on a Great Southery Exhibition to mark the hundredth anniversary of Albany’s settlement. Plans hinge on government funds for harbour works and a possible reinstatement of the border fort to aid completion near Neowin ferry.
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Tiik
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Community notices and military training events at Albury
The article reports a busy Albury gathering with Returned Soldiers League and Leisure Hour Club activities. It notes a dance and streamer event at Masonry Hall, a two week long battery training and drill for the 24th Battery Aid, and social duties including charity work and thanks to Auxiliary members. It also mentions technical classes at Albany and upcoming parades and pay days.
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Albury
Imperial League
Soldier'y Institute
AL Ts
Leisure Hour Club
Vinghan
Commonwealth Loan Offer Ends In Reinvestment Appeal
Commonwealth Government offers holders of 6 percent stock a conversion loan at 3 percent with a £1 bonus to yield about 10.65 percent. Original War Loan holders favored for reinvestment. prospectus and form details available from banks savings banks and stock exchange members.
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West Hives
Stock Exchanges
Local meeting reports and club proceedings at Broomehill
A detailed account covers a Monday gathering at Broomehill with four counties contesting rifle ranges and meals provided by local ladies. The Memorial Club held a general meeting with balances, subscriptions, and building fund plans. South Football Club opened its season with a damp match against North, North winning by one point as players and officials prepared for the season ahead.
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Gore
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Mr. Marker
Kojonup
Glee Land
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Hotse
Perth
Mesures
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North
Kendeoup
Bonaries
Rough rugby scoring mishmash from a foggy match report
A fragmented account describes Norths and Souths contesting a rugby game. Key players Moe Wright and Liebck are noted with multiple scoring moments, but the text is garbled, listing erratic sequences of singles and goals. Final tallies show Norths ahead at 64 to 44 with several named scorers including Liebck, Williams, Dickenson, Wright, and Stewart.
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My Wild Irish Rose Shines as Top Picture at Mt Barker
The feature for Saturday at Mt Barker is My Wild Irish Rose praised as among the year’s best. It combines Irish romance with lively subplots and strong performances, highlighted by a standout lead in Mickey Dan. Supporting film The Vagrant rounds out the offering.
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Compliments On Stirling Terrace Electric Light Poles
A reader with engineering credentials from various lands commends Stirling terrace lighting. He notes elegant ornate poles and hopes the town engineer will train the pylons to better illuminate the street and bring light toward the town’s center.
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Malgoorlie Produce Market Report Notes Mixed Prices
Market report shows fair fruit supply with prime apples in demand and varying prices for other fruits. Vegetables are short with pumpkins selling well. potatoes in heavy supply and weak market. Cabbage and other produce listed with date and price ranges. note on bronchial cough remedy appears at end.
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Kalgoorlie
Jonathans
Best
Cleos
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Granny Smiths
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Denmark Butter Factory Faces Public Meeting Over Closure
A public meeting in Denmark debated proposals to close the Denmark Butter Factory. Residents argued the factory sustains a dairy district and its loss would harm local producers, with calls to petition the Minister for Agriculture and connect to Albany trade. The plan includes keeping the Denmark site operational or reallocating surplus to meet fishing industry needs.
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Te Witter
Gromp
Onal
Mettler
Albany
Den
Sapmark
Guernsey
Mampatire
Jersey
J. Sraddan
Western Australia Military Officers Return to Perth
The State Commandant Major Haper and Captain Doll accompanied by Naval Commanding officer in Western Australia travelled to Albany to attend the 4th Battery's events and returned to Perth by the last night train. Mr Willock, manager of the Union Bank in the area, has been relieved by Mr Thanet. Mr Mute, once hospitalised, has returned home by Sunday's train and reports a marked health improvement and rapid recovery.
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Doll
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Uifierr
BASA
Western Australia
Albany
Ferth
Late News Hristo and Labor Gain Momentum in Elections
Sat results show Labor increasing priority in the new government. Premier Themlore expresses elation at the outcome as supporters celebrate the Red Flag faction and scale in seats amid hostile election reel.
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Hristo
Piace
ML Themlore
Eeme Aicamaneaees
Perth Trades Dispute Settled After Weekend Meeting
Perth bakers and employer reached a decision after a Saturday meeting. The dispute centered on whether day baking or night baking should be used. The result calls for immediate work resumption in the Perth establishment.
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Perth
Bakers’ Union
Mator
Carpenters Dispute Triggers 44 Hour Work Week Stand
In an open row between employers and the Annualzomated Society of Carpenter and Joiners the matter was referred to the Re gutration Court. Carpenters building construction will continue at 44 hours per week as the Master Builders and Contractors’ Association votes to enforce the award. A meeting passed a resolution demanding carpenters return to the 44 hour schedule or risk no further work for now.
Lost at Sea Craft From Don Garra to Fremantle
Three men are believed lost at sea after a craft left Don Garra for Fremantle on May 1. The vessel and crew have not been reported since.
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Dongarra
Fremantle
Fremantle Tramway Accident Injures Local Man
A Fremantle man was knocked down by a tram in the main street on Saturday night. He suffered multiple injuries and his condition is described as serious.
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Fremantle
Safe stolen from mine office found in Yarra River
A safe from the Brown mine office was recovered from the muddy bottom of the Yarra River. It had been blown open and about £300 in contents were missing.
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Munday
Brown
Yarra
Miners Review Coliery Dispute At Meeting
Miners report the position unchanged in the colliery trouble as discussions continue. Sydney sources say the stance remains unaltered and a review is underway at a miners' meeting.
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Sydney
Minera
Willard Defeats Johnson In Eleven Rounds Boxing
New York May 13 Jess Willard defeated Floyd Johnson in eleven rounds. Referee stopped the bout as Willard gained a clear edge while Johnson showed stubborn resistance. Willard failed to display championship form and questions remained about his rejuvenation prospects.
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New York
Jess Willard
Floyd Johnson
Willard
Johnson
De Garis Estate Faces Creditor Meeting in Perth
Following the Kendenup Development collapse Me J De Garis convened a Perth creditors meeting. After adjournments the assembly reassembled on Thursday and agreed to appoint Mr W E Hurd of Well Chambers as trustee under the Bankruptcy Act Amendment Act 1908. Unsecured creditors total about £27,142 16s with partly secured £40 0d bringing contingent liabilities to £57,526 with 21½ per cent. The assets are fully secured but a potential recovery may aid creditors, especially the unsecured.
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Missing Reel Comedy Drama on May Evening
A note lists a Great & Reel comedy drama featuring Owen Moore hosted by Empire on Thursday May 17. An advertisement promotes Woods’ Great emiat Cure for coughs colds and related ailments.
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Owen Moore
Empire
Woods
Settlement in Negotiation Stalemate with Britain and Russia
Disjointed excerpts indicate a disputed note on settlement by negotiation involving the Soviet Government and Britain. The fragment suggests Britain and Soviet replies, with both sides unable to agree fully while seeking a possible path to resolve tensions.
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Tooreina
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Epidemic of Death by Own Action Reported in Russia
A May 13 report from Blockholm notes an epidemic of death by own action occurring in Moscow and Petrograd with 64 deaths in Moscow and Odessa nine in Churkov on April 20, attributed to starvation. The piece references 1940 events and cites figures for the sudden fatalities.
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Doubled Salt Tax Sparks Protests Across Punjab
Rioting and disorder rise as the doubled salt tax dominates debate in the Pun jab. Viceroy refuses to convene a special legislature session to seek disallowance. Indian politicians denounce the move as an attack on legislative authority.
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Lahore
Thay Ae
Stormy Weather Lashes Bay as Steamer Okara Reported Missing
A steamer named Okara is reported missing amid stormy conditions in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel was last seen in rough seas and all hope for its safe arrival in port has been abandoned.
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N. Okara
Bengal
Empire Exhibition Faces Legal Fight Over Damages
W Bradbury and South African executor claim 7500 pounds for breach of contract and promotion expenses against Lord Morris Sir John Taverner and Colonel H W Cul alleged malicious wrongs and conspiracy. Ex cabinet ministers likely to be drawn into the dispute. Bradbury previously published a pamphlet asserting he originated the exhibition and criticized Taverner and others involved in promoting the scheme.
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Lord Morris
John Taverner
H. W.cul
Bredbury
German Note Holds Proposals Not Open To Negotiation
The note from Germany, dispatched yesterday, states its proposals are not part of negotiations and urges France to amend its offer. France disputes that action breaches the Versailles Treaty and defends its stance.
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Reith
Je ‘Alco
Thes
Shipping Charge Reforms Sought by International Lines
Shipping representatives from Britain and other nations trading with Australia including the Commonwealth urge the visiting Premier to cut harbor and light dues now levied as wartime measures. They warn that without reductions there will be little incentive for lower charges. some relief already granted to the United Kingdom is to be presented to Sir George Fuller and Mr Lavert for cabinet consideration.
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Australia
Commonwealth
United Kingdom
George Fuller
Lavert
Liverpool Wheat Certificates Discussed by New South Wales Officials
A Liverpool committee discussed proposed wheat marketing and grade certificates for New South Wales grain. Sir George Yalley and a representative from the Liverpool Genio jes Association addressed the proposal favoring certificates over other marketing methods.
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George Yalley
Liverpool
Wool sales close with sharp gains on opening rates
Merino fleece prices firmed with 7 percent above March levels and Continental buyers paid 10 percent more, while lambs steadied and finished about 10 percent above March quotes.
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