Water supply crisis prompts regional debate in Katanning
A fragmented report discusses drought stress and water delivery failures affecting Katanning and the Great Southern district. It covers proposed reserves, cooperative actions, and potential wool industry impacts on farmers, with reference to local newspaper editorial responses and election context.
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Alhaw Advertiser
Legislative Council
Athans
Igeresty
Puort
Ellectors
Hony
Stewart
Pierse
Local Chorul Society Sees Strong Attendance At Meeting
The rare attendance at the Local and General Audzing signals strong support for the Chorul Society as its future meetings are set for every Monday at 7 30 in Beot Chareh Hall. Dalgety and Company report wool market conditions with steady prices and ongoing demand for merino wool types.
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Down
von Wietar
Wightwick
Triw
Beot
Chareh Hall
Mesar, Dalgety and Company
Limited
Fave
London
Parliament Interlude and Local Court Report
A mixed page reports a political interlude and local crime. Mrs Watt wins a prize, Michael Aukerman and Margaret Ankinon face trial for stealing clothing and silver, with sentences from Fremantle prison. Emergency notices urge community support for football, fire brigade meetings, and a large Ugly Men’s Cup event with substantial cash prizes.
Stewart Re-Elected in South East Province by 208 Majority
In the South East Province election the sitting member Hector Stewart won re election with a 208 majority. All electorates except Albany supported Stewart with large margins in Katanning Pingelly Wagin Narrogin and Williana. The count was declared at noon at Albany Town Hall by A K Burt with thanks to the returning officer and staff.
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Hector Stewart
Assembly
Albany
Stewart
Pionse Stewart
Katanning
Pingelly
Williana
Alheny
A K Burt
Seaplane Flight Around Australia Reaches Albany Ocean Port
A Flight Lieutenant J B McIntyre piloted a Kilrey DG seaplane on a coast round trip arrival at Albany. Crowds gathered as the craft landed off York Street then departed for Adelaide after restocking fuel and crew stayed for a showcase.
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Coromander S
J.B. McIntyre
Ile Eye
Australnd
Melbourne
Kilrey
Australia
Mbuny
Albery
Munday Riemains
Drew
Albany
York-street
Fornthe
Mills
Hobda Son Dumb
Adelaide
Teraelite Bay
Enoela
Esqeeunee
Alhuny
Resteney Point
Experance
Was
Nline
Bremer Bay
Hopetoon
Esperance
Israelite Bay
Albany Council Divides Over Private Streets Takeover Plan
At Monday's Albany Council meeting Dr Ingham tabled a motion to take over private streets by yearly instalments starting November. Property owners would pay half the construction cost for streets adopted by residents paying rates but lacking maintenance. Dr Crean argued many private streets are poor and residents will not fund them alone. Dr Fletcher noted a belief private streets may have funds for takeover. The motion passed with Dr Wittenoom dissenting.
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Albany Council
Ingham
Amon
Dr. Crean
Trevile
Fletcher
Seatlow
Tngham
Wittenoom
Municipal Library to Undergo Repairs and Painting
A report from the town council committee urged repairs to the municipal library building which has been neglected for years and described it as a disgrace. Dr Scanlon and Dr Wittenoom backed the plan, noting health concerns, and the committee was authorized to call tenders for the works and painting.
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Vary Committee
Towg
Congweil
Seamlon
Wittenoom
Scanlon
Piotas
Anton
Racing WA.T.G. RACES May meeting at W.A.T.U.
The May meeting of the W A T U will be held Saturday with a set programme of events. The Wisard of Rovbourny Hardles offers fanciful placings including Orienthean Worthywink and Rainaway in various handicaps.
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W.A.T.U
Wisard
Rovbourny Hardles
Julden Camblor
Barlowerie
Borkniyhwi
King Charles
Ape Way
Der
al Cocilagu Carnac
Orienthean
Worthywink
Masked Ball
Daley
Rainaway
White Thorn
Eracre
Imoinda
Poppyhand
Weller
Microphone
Fernstein
Earl Howard
Albany Football Association Round Two Preview
The Albany Football Association resumes with second round matches at Parade Street recreation ground. Senior and first rates games feature North and East teams. Eustis, Vesta, Northa wainly, and Hie Euists all eye sem final clashes. Lineups list Rast Dickenson Withnell Mann Haggarty Turnbull Haresld Langdon and others for Rast while East and North field Milne Merri Geld Milne Molnids and more for their clubs.
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Albany
Shousen
Seung
Paradeslrnet Recreation
Ami
Eustis
Vesta
Northa Wainly
Yellow Wat Blacks
Nott
Young North
West
Teamen
Rast
Dickenson
Withnell
Mann Haggarty
Turnbull
Haresld
Langdon
Boothey
Saunders
Easthor
McBride
Jones
Herbert
Turner Holloway
Kennedy
Stevens
Virotrates
L. Milne Feapt
J. Merri- Geld
S. Milne
Molnids
Waters
O'Grady
Henson
Mudgen
Atkins
Davies
Menghini
Hardingham
Connors
Caskey
Garside
Caplin
North
A. Retell
J. Brown
Martin
C. Furlong
Nelson
Fitspietrick
J. Hanson
J. Milne
D. Baeajou
EK. Wear
N. Potter
F. Lambert
Nott and Bracknell
Energeneies
Green
W. Martin
H. Davis
C. Harvey
Hockey match at Ulster road recreation ground
Under the Mbang Laidien Hockey Association the High Kehel team will face Checkers and Wanderers on Saturday at 2 30 pm at Ulster road recreation ground. Players should arrive on time for an early start and a post match practice session is planned with Imperialy encouraging strong turnout.
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Heciium
Mbang Laidien Hockey Association
High Kehel
Checkers
Wanderers
Ulster Road Recreation Ground
Albany Politicians Plan Visit To Denmark With Railways Minister
The Member for Albany Mr Au Waenebrough arranges a Perth led visit by Premier Hon P Collier and Laws Minister Hon W C Angwin to Denmark. They expect to travel with Hon Mex McQuilum Minister for Railways, arriving May 30. Mona Merrifeld leaves Fremantle for Bendigo and Melbourne then Adelaide to stay with uncle MLA H Knesbane. Mrs W H Cooper of Albany departs for Fremantle to join the Large Bay Empire Exhibition Wembley and to gather Christmas novelties.
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Albany
Au Waenebrough
P. Collier
Laws
W. C. Angwin
Denmark
Mex McQuilum
Railways
Misa Mona Merrifeld
Fremantle
Bendigo
Melbourne
Adelaide
Wembley
Mt Barker Notes Heavy Weekend Cricket and Shooting Reports
Local notes detail a weekend with heavy rainfall and a 29 points single day total at Mt Barker, plus 11 points on Sunday, totaling 42 across two days. Reports cover shooting trophies at Grorman and Wallace with C J Vanauivilcom leading, and local cricket preparations for 1024 season at Sounness Park with North and South teams named and fan expectations noted.
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Avery Handy
Weven
Kendenup
Forrest Hill
Grorman
Wallace
C.J. Vanauilvoom
Partivu
Germany
O J. Vunzuilecom
A. Pickles
Ds E. Thouins
Liz
G. Clarke
A. B. Clarke
Gi. Sanich
C. Chester
A. Sawyer
T. Binkles
Wallace Inoer Bulle
Vangnijecom
E. Thomas
C. Cheater
A. Smith
T. Pickles
Sundoes
Focal
Will Vinie Kojonupty
Trey Comebussors
Ounvite
Flit Car
Fork Hotel
Mr. Barker
J. Thoms
Oapt
Smith
C.J. Vanzuilveom
J. O'Neill
J. Martin
A. and
Mt. Barker
Sounnesa Park
Copire F. Willman
Mreddie
Nurrikup
Les Riches
von As Sabinco
Perth
Newies
Marrowville
Hiches
North
Mt. Barkers
Ruby
Flip Wear
Norrikup
Tom
Peb Richen
Smiths
South
A. T Booth
G. Hambley
H. Drage
F. E. Sounness
J. Smith
M. Hoops
G. Young
F. Hubley
E. Wailes
C. Wulllemin
C. Drage
H. Skinner
0. Smith
W. Humphries
T. Thwaites
K. Sounnsas
P. Beer
N. Carter
P. Riches
Albany Clerk Chosen for Migration Scheme Post
Albany's town clerk W Fr Stockdale elected to secretary position at Perth Howls Board. Large sum involved. London May 1 Australon Press Adaviaton notes Senator KH V Wilson's migration scheme aims at substantial provision.
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Albany
Perth
Goard
London
Austraton Press
Adaviaton
KH. V. Wilson
Parliament Speaker Rules On No Cleaner Job Requests
In Melbourne the Federal Parliament debated job applications for Parliament House. The Speaker noted none had been finalized and one applicant claimed prior service in special police in Victoria. Preference was noted for returned soldiers while in office, prompting interruptions from Mr Blakely and a withdrawn remark by the Speaker.
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Melbourne
Lakely
Parliament House
Vietoria
Accerdanes
Mr. Blakely
Mr. Blikely
Shipping Trouble A Boycott Declared
Sydney reports the Federated Seamen's Union declares a boycott on Meriwraith McEacharn Co vessels after a union meeting at Communist Hall. Eight steamers idled, hearings denied, and the dispute may lead to a deregistration bid by the Commonwealth Arbitration Court.
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Sydney
Federated Seamen's Union
Union of Communist Hall
Katoomba
Meriwraith
McEacharn
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Orvieto Aground at Brisbane River Mouth
The Orient liner Orvieto ran aground yesterday evening at the river mouth while about to depart. Two tugs aided the steamer and she is expected to be refloated today.
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Brisbane
Orient
Orvieto
Brisbane Police Crisis Resolved After Conference
After a lengthy conference, Brisbane police crisis box been posed and an agreement was arrived at. The deal ends the standoff with police and city officials concluding talks.
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Brisbane
Albany Town Council Ends Meeting With Road Repair Plans
The Albany Town Council discussed water courses drainage and road repairs, noting limited funds and the need for more manpower. A two ton lorry was proposed to improve haulage and efficiency, with tenders to be invited for the vehicle and prices. A public dance event under St Joseph’s Society is planned for tomorrow night.
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Naval Weekly
St. Joseph's Social
World Flights and Distant Arrivals Reported
May 14 reports Avitur Maviaren hay arriving at Mithubod and bound for Cul vuttea. Lt Doisy, a French aviator, has arrived at Hanoi amid Indo China tensions.
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Hombay
Avitur Maviaren Hay
Mithubod
Culvuttea Todiy
London
Doisy
Tis
Hanoi
Indo- China
Death of Sunyat Sen Shocks Hong Kong
May 14 reports the death of Sun Yat-sen in Hong Kong. The veteran leader’s passing triggers widespread mourning and tributes as authorities note his pivotal role in modern Chinese history.
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Hong Kong
Winauneed of
Buanyal Sen
Returned Soldiers League meets. honor board dispute raised
Mbuniy sub-branch meeting at the Sadiers' Institute sees Jo Woollett acting as chair in absence of leaders. Discussion covers honor board omissions for W Hydes, potential joint meetings with the Women's Auxiliary, Hayes appeal fund query, and attendance at University Extension Lectures. The Sydney Bulletin excerpt critiques cabinet representation in WA ministry. The note advertises The Covered Waggan at the Moire Theatre on May 22 and 28 with a Wednesday matinee.
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Mbuniy
Returned Soldiers’, Sailors
Nurees
Hayes Appeal Fund
Advertiser
Whittingham
Mr. W. Hydes
Mr. Hyde
Hyde
England
Wen
Albany
Ron York
Jacko
Carter
Sydney “Bulletin
Fremont
Geraldton
Goldfields
Drew
Legislative Council
Rombh-Weat
Nohody
Nobndy
Wwidey
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