Albany notices and community events blend with local concerns
Albany residents hear about court damages for Cully Ghreen, fire brigade drills, and a band contest setback. The week covers venue debates, Methodist club activities, a funeral for Mrs. Sangster, and plans for a basket ball match, lectures, and a May 23 polling day in Denmark district.
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Mt. Barker
Coeis
Albany
Byrings
Hole
Mesul Dhak
Hind Association
Wea Wen
Kabloorkiy
Tueday
Fire Brigade
Victor Box
Ovenon
Bunbury
Sppkestows
Cortaight
Methodist
Pridow
Morrifie
Norman
Watford
A. Harding
H. L. Powler
Alybert Tn
William Sangster
Government Hospital
Reginald
William
Sydney
Katoomba
Gilroy
Children’s Hecking Dough and Woods’ Peppermint Cure
A fragment describes a patent or remedy titled Children’s Hecking Dough and Woods’ Great Pepperm’st Cure. The wording hints at a medicinal or patent remedy claim, with unclear details and a quirky product name from an era of such provisions.
Albany Chamber Notes Foster Local Industry and Ports Inquiry
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held an ordinary meeting last evening with members present. They discussed a Federal inquiry into the ports of Western Australia, a potential Ford Motor Co factory site visit, and uniform sugar sale pricing. A winter timetable for Albany rail services and dried fruit freight rates were debated, along with Willisgram facilities and postal queries. Delegates were named for an Inter-Government Conference to discuss the Albany-Newdegate railway, the Albany Harbour Board, and the zone system. The group authorized correspondence on paper pulp production and wool-raising training costs in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Sokliens’ Institute
Barnett
Messia Mill
Forte
Cobley
Hroyshaw
Fleetcher
Smart
Norman
Everett
A. Wonsbrough
M.L.A
Buchanan
Woking
Western Australia
Bachasan
Wew Australia Agen
Ford Motor Car Co
Prime Ministers’ Department
Australia
Albany
Perth
Brockton
Hailway
Swan River
Katanning
Wilergram
Sou
L. Barnett
J. Brayshaw
Mbany
Albany-Newdegrate
Albany Herbor Board
Albany Centenary
Franklee
Appleton
Fdworda
Dunlow J and Co
Bydeey
Noxious trade license sought for premises on Fort road
City board chaired by Mayor Lambert grants formal application from Charles Bormann and Co for a noxious trade license for premises on Fort road advertised notice. Discussion on appointing a health inspector yields no new report while cross district cooperation is urged with Wagin Narrogin Katanning Denmark and M Barker. A ministerial communication is anticipated and the clerk is instructed. The Port Pirie steamer is due to call at Albany to lift a parcel of wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Denmark
Detroit
J. W. Bamley
Abany
Fred Wells
Reo
Wells
Katoomba
Albany
Ubesg
FP Lambert
Charles Bormann and Co, Wrat
Fporth Road
Cr. Green
Joins
Scanlon
Lylae
Port Pirlele
Barker
Boonah
Albay
Charred Embers SS Albany and Port Lincoln
A comparative article traces Albany and Geelong history to Portland, noting Port Lincoln and Albany as naval and harbor centers. It discusses development bias, coastal infrastructure, and the role of Eyre Peninsula towns in Commonwealth defense and inland trade.
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Notamac
Albany
Geelong
Cor Hay
Great Western
Victoria
Melbourne
Portland
Bat
iMiany
Whittie
Flinders
King Qeorge's Sound
Bight
Port Lincoln
Boston Ts
Plac
Old England
Avbany
Sydney
Aml
South Australian
Orloining Company
Mbany
Princesses Royal Harbor
Ydoneer
South Austresia
Adelaidg
Eyre'a
Albany Wis
Terr
Admiralty
Great Rick
Kibeny
Albanr
South Australia
Western Australi
Mercantile Marine
Eyre
Port Lineola
South Austration Centre
Adalaide
Peninsuf
Mt Barker Rifle Club and Football Notes
The Mt Barker Rifle Club met Sunday for a shoot won by ONeill with 103. Clarke and Pickton scored high with six shots on the rise. Upcoming events include the rifle club annual meeting May 16 at the Pork Elotel and football fixtures Norths vs Souths at Viange nst Park, with Pineea assisting as officials. There is also progress on telephone construction and local club meetings, plus remarks on local pastoral and transport matters.
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Oal Rifly Club
Heddin Gophy
E. Thamar Aml
G. Clarke
T | Pickton
Thomas
Vaneuilecom
J Q'’Neil Shed
O'Neill
A. Bawver
EB. Thomas
J. Markim
J. O'Neill
T. Mickens
Clarke
C. Vaneullecom
Rifle Club
Pork Elotell
Bazaar and games to fund debt repayment event announced
A May ap hon bidding fund raiser for debt on the bend instruments features a bazaar jumble sale with competitions. Prizes include articles made from 2 jarvenee tin. Children’s contests and sidelines such as a fish pond and past office are planned for the day.
Albany School Announces May Start for Second Term
Notices indicate the second term begins Monday May in Albany, with conflicting garbled details and a reference to a shorthand arithmetic book and Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for coughs. The readable items describe a school schedule and a medical product mention amidst unclear wording.
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Fac
Albany Ae
Ee al
Racing race WAT.C Meeting Set for Saturday
Five entries have been drawn for the WAT.C meeting to be held on Saturday. The program features several notable races including the Reebourng Hurdles and the Dudley Handicap. Notable runners listed include Court Sarty Boy, His Nibs, Hockingham Handicap contenders, and others such as Les Migereen, Mountstone, Cornme HareliespsRuriig, Thurville, Malilean Y, Eaton Youth, Sanglean, Duron, Mirniga, Australia Handicap entries Imoinda and Rainbowt.
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Wat.c
Hockingham
Migereen
Mountstone
Cornme HareliespsRuriig
Alanos
Thurville
Dudley
Ceolah
Malilean
Adelaide Cup Result Narrow Victory for Stealio
The Adelaide Cup race valued at £2500 finished with Stealio narrowly beating Arat by a half head, with The Tyrans09 and Dependence close behind in the field. Dependence finished two lengths back in third.
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Adelaide
Stealio
Dependence
Albany Football Association Dremership Contests Set for Saturday
Recreation on Parade Street hosts Albany Football Association matches with Wee and North clubs contesting both seniors and first grades. Wests favored in seniors though North seniors expected strong showing. Ground events begin at 1 30 with finals to follow. A collection for the Aspirations charity is urged from attendees.
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Parade Street
Albany Football Association
Wee
North
Wests
Aretrate
Tore
Cooper
Angone
Buley
Hamer
McLeod
Morgan
Davey
Miller
Monchemors
Dewar Harinim
Bell
J. Ralph
Hardinghaw
Clarke
Norman
Pirsbates
Martin
Caty
Woi
Oreen
Nelon
W. Martin
W. Furlong
Miner
Webb
Rowe
Harvey
Lambert
Lawlers
Lewin
Ingham
Humphries Dawa
Lemin
Trades Hall Dispute Sparks Challenge in Perth
In Perth Trades Hall a scuffle led Tabor member Hughes to challenge Timber Workers' Union organiser W Mackenzie for a fight over £50. Mackenzie accepted and proposed the bout at Unity Theatre immediately with Hughes insisting a rematch by three months at Pemberton.
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Perth
Tabor
Me Hughes
W. Mackenzie
Timber Workers’ Union
Meshkensie
Unity Theatre
Hughey
Pemberton
Catering Dispute Moves Toward Union Deregistration
Yesterday and today bring further developments in the catering dispute. Next Saturday morning employers plan to apply for the deregistration of the union before the sitting president of the Arbitration Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Court
Seamen’s Union Claims Settlement of Dispute with Curtin
At Fremantle Thomsa Houghton union secretary said differences with Mr John Curtin, labeled black by the union during the shipping strike, had been settled. Curtin refused details, noting the union was asked to rescind the motion but unsure if it occurred.
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Fremantle
Thomsa Houghton
Seamen's Union
John Curtin
Cortin
Seaman's Union
Union fine cut after steamer blockade action
Secretary Mr F Rowe said the £1000 fine imposed on the union for blacking chartered steamers has been reduced to a smaller amount. The motion concerned future meetings of the repay Union and the executive use of sanctions.
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Peek
Repay
F. Rowe
Federal Politics Position of Rationalists in Melbourne
The Prime Minister urged national unity at the Seideberg branch of the National Federation. He denounced opponents of the Nationalist Party as virulent and venomous, claiming the party supports Labor’s welfare and defends Australia by aligning with Great Britain and other parts of the empire.
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Melbourne
Svenomous
Seideberg
National Federation
Australia
Labor
A United Australia
Greaeee
Em. A
Albany Ladies Hockey Association Opens Season With Showdown
The Albany Ladies Hockey Association premier Shieks competition headlines a Saturday clash at AL star road recreation ground. Imperial and Checker clubs meet at 2 15 pm with teams including Miss Pritchard Gren Parker Not Murray Nott Nicoon Bailey and Seanlon Barris. After the game a practice session will follow for all entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Ladies Hockey Association
Aprosdie
Imperils
Checker
Alstar-Road
Misseu
D. Pritchard
A Gren
L. Parker
D. Not
A. Murray
N. Nott
L. Nicoon
I. Bailey
Seanlon
F. Barris
Reading Glasses Hidden by Pestiferous Fowl Indicates Family Tension
In a chaotic scene, Georgy hides as Aunt Jane confronts a pestilent incident in the Howe household. The father frantically searches for broken reading glasses believed hidden by mischievous fowl, while Aunt Jane urges calm and respect.
Sale of Austral steamers to Italian buyers completed
The Commonwealth Shipping Board sold the Austral fleet of eleven steamers for about £99,000 to Italian interests, finalizing the transfer. Total receipts from the eleven ships reach £264,400, with notes listing prices paid by new owners and prior government cost around £126,000 in 1916.
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Sydney
Thurday
Commonwealth Shipping Bord
Austral Plain
Austra
Veessels
Governmena
Jinao
Auwrr
Twifons
Commonweath
Eurelig
Dongarra
University Extension Lectures Schedule Overview
A partial list shows a series of University Extension lectures with dates and speakers. Topics include Animal Verminities or similar, Havelock and the Indian, Light Bright and Color, and related talks by Wiehelle, Wallane Clabh ee, B D Thompson, and A O Vor.
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Sion Lessores
Movi Ike Sdae
Da‘en
Wiehelle
Wallane Clabhee “Havelock
B.D. ‘Thompson
A. 0
Vor
Mla
University
Exian
Milner Distinguished Statesman Passes Away in London
The obituary notes the death of Viscount Milner, a renowned statesman and former War Minister from 1918, born March 33, 1654, with education in Germany, London, and Oxford. He joined the bar in 1841, pursued journalism, and entered Parliament in 1885. He later served as private secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and as Commissioner of South Africa until 1904.
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London
Visecount Milner
Bar
Deveased
Germany
Usford
Gnacien
the Exchequar
South Africa
Movements in Gold by Bank of England
A Bank of England report notes bullion movements with 350,000 sovereigns set aside for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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Bank OF el of
England
Bank of England
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Vatican Bank Eyes British Deposits Amid Bank Competition
The Daily Telegraph reports the Vatican plans Verge deposits in Britain, with British banks vying for the business. Prewar the Vatican banked mainly in Germany but suffered losses from the depreciated mark after the war.
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Daily Telegraph
Vatican
Britain
Germany
Osaea
Hindenburg Takes Oath to German Republic
President Hindenburg swore to uphold the republican constitution in Berlin May 13. He pledged to devote his energies to uniting the German people and safeguarding government and laws as deputies cheered for the republic.
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Berlin
Hindenburg
German Republic
Buildings Destroyed by Fire at Kumagi
A large fire at Kumagi has destroyed about 2000 structures including the railway station, commercial college, town hall and silk factory. Casualties are reported in Rome and destha area, though totals are not yet confirmed.
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Tokeo
Kumagi
Rome
Returned Soldiers League Abbacy sub-branch meets at Soldiers’ Institute
The fortnightly Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League meeting at the Soldiers’ Institute was chaired by Mr A W Senior with a fair attendance. Discussions covered pension inquiries, expenses of a previous social, a 2/6 per member levy, a welcome to Mr King from the goldfields, and hopes for regular attendance to keep the returned men visible to the public. A card tournament with the Friendly Souls Council was proposed to boost interest.
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Returned Soldiers
Imperial League
Lostiute
A. W. Senior
Meters Barrow
Fowler
Carter
Hectary
King
Mie White
Soulelien Council
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EUCLA
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Raltwaye
J. Davies
Empire
W. A. Henson
Barney
H. T. Page
Witt
Yo . Mishtock
Maladess
Acbany
Tute
P. Labert
Koceene Tin
Alban Bazaab
Childres
Naval Drill
Dainty Bupper
Bam
Freeman
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B.c.a. Weatere Autralia
Ivenbos
Brunswick Road
LS One
Lowpetch
Hibany
Bespatey
T. H. Nesbitt
Mm. W. Sangster
Ha Katoomba
Tuenday
Lvsdins
Chamber of Commerce
Board OF Wealth
Port Lincolm
Vian‘egenst Park
Pineea
Ina
Sounness Park
Narrogin
Plantagenet Park
Piper
Meldrum
Duck Road
Woorra Lup
Clem Wall
Walter Scot
Fom ‘Bevan
Rigg
Memorial Club
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Ineal School
F. E. James
Mh Barks
Elf
Manjimaplas
Alua
Wool Group
Wood
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Stralua
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John Clatin
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Aunt Jane
Jane
George
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Austral Steamers
Viscount Milner
Commonwealth Bank
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