Memorial of Africa's Pioneers Milner and Haggard
Obituaries note the deaths of Sir Rider Haggard and Lord Milner, two figures who shaped imperial policy in Africa through conquest, governance, and literature. The pieces trace Haggard's early staff work, Cetewayo, Zulu War, Transvaal annexation, Majuba outcome, and his later romance writings. Milner’s era is linked as a continuation of imperial policy, leading to the South African Union’s creation despite resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lord Milnee
Sir Rider
Haggard
Empire
Cape
Sage Corey
Ider Haggard
Cetewayo
Transvaal
Great Britain
England
Majuba
Africa
King Solomon's Mines
Lord Milner
Rider Haggard
South African Union
South Africa Debate Echoes Past Leaders and Independence
A discussion on the future role of whites in South Africa follows remarks on nearly six million mauves and whites. The article from the Volksblad notes nationalist aims for sovereignty and questions Britain’s role, arguing Afrikanders seek real independence and reject Britain as ally or enemy framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Britain
England
Local and General News From Albany District
Dr Heme recovering from operation for splendicatrs leaves for Perth by last night’s train on a holiday trip. Sergeant R Anderson confined to bed since Wednesday. improving. Mr Nesbitt from Government Hospital to be moved to verandah then likely to be up soon. Imperial Bancwaic Committee in England studies Empire fruit identification with witnesses A T Wouth and Attwood. Boonjah crewmember arrested for disturbance, bail set at 10 shillings. case heard with no appearance. Public holiday June 1 Foundation Day to close shops except essential. Fran White appointed Sea Scout Commissioner at Albany. local association formed with noted community support. Mist Dymes aids Scouts with headquarters facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Anderson
Ronny
Ben
Nesbitt
Government Hospital
Imperial Bconwaic Committee
England
A. T. Wouth
Mt. Barker
Western Australia
Attwood
New Zealand
Thurnlay Stlergeon
Ntme
Boy Scouts
Fran White
Albany
Scouta
Mist Dymes
LAND SETTLEMENT AND DECENTRALISATION
Hon W M Hughey discusses decentralization and home production policies in the United States. He argues cities grow at the countryside’s expense and cites the American Federation of Manufactures and migrant policies, urging opportunities in home towns for young men and reducing the need to move to New York or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hughey
American Federation of Manufactures
United States
America
Mfe
New York
Chicago
Scarlet Ball Night Delights Albany Social Set
A vivid report from Friday night at the Naval Drill Hall describes a successful scarlet ball organized by the Waaen's mission volunteers to raise funds for school debts. Decorations in scarlet with electric lights, elaborate costumes, and a grand march led to a supper and dance that lasted until midnight. Prizes honored top costumes while guests praised the committee's efforts and refreshments. The event featured music by the band and Strai Orchestra, with Miss Dowtas and Mr. St. Gray winning the spot prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svark
Albany
T. Mannion
Pire
Minse
M. Webb
J. Jackson
M Fiepatrick
J. Qlewister
Fitzpatriek
G. Krdoks
A. Hepat
Stoken
HW. Martin
Misaff
Vickers
Perette Mest
Mrs Monte
Mita M
Hiartermaine
Maueries
Bert Famney
Mrs A
Mini J
Moyer
Hindy
Mise
Edward
Hughiear
Frills
Quilla
Miss Dowtas
Mrsl. Gray
R. Pike
Mist Lambert
Ture
Pupper
Mr. J
Max O'Neill
Strai
Chargy
Norrish Om
Medit
Charg
H. Lambert
Ll Than
University Extension Lecture on Friday at Albany Town Hall
Professor Nichola Dh Sc of Perth University delivered the winter lecture titled Ani tonal Mesemates. Attendance was disappointing, despite mayoral remarks on course advantages. The talk covered insect and animal life, including ants, sea anemones, mollusks, crabs, and reproductive themes, with visual slides and comparisons to human behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Nichola
Dh Sc
Perth University
Lamr
Nichols
Howell
Possesor Wicheling
Seamon
Thin
Meat export shifts alter world beef supplies in 1924
Weddell and Co. discuss a market shift in 1924 as beef prices rise in Argentina and continental demand grows. The change reduces overproduction and expands imports from Argentina Uruguay Brazil Australia New Zealand and South Africa to Britain. The effect raises beef prices, aiding cattle raisers while Britain’s consumers face diverted supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Darwin
W. Weddel and Co
Argentine Republic
Peru
Wiockravers
Britain
Tandy
Great Britain
Ina
Uruguay
Brasil
New Zealand
Sani
Africa
Ani
London
Vrely
Smithfield
Renton
Bovril, Limited
Sir George Fohtgion
Local orchards awaken as growers report strong fruit sale
Mit Barker notes steady demand for lave fruit at good prices while flood angles and markets sell well. Rarities include football match reports, rifle shooting slated for May 14, and remarks on players and officials amid a busy rural sporting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonah
Norker
Mallavia
Maletian
Dehiyeevar Bu
Salanbay
Crane van Benott
Agener
Goligy
Otte
RR. Muir
Eporis
Safuel
Gree Pax
Tiona Ace
Vananileenm
FE. Thomas
A. Pickles
Tom Pickles
Inter-District Conference agenda at Albany Town Hall
May 27 meeting at Swathorn Inter-District Conference gathers representatives from multiple districts. Agenda covers road grants road maintenance rail freight cost reductions, administration of federal funds and various local board motions including road openings and abolishing the Rabbi Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Swathorn
Kojonup Rould
Tate
Broomelill
Broowhill
Marcell
Broonehill Road Board
Cuballing Real Board
Denmark Road Board
Barker
Denmark
Woagit Council
Conerence
Lake Uitoen
Damnosa
Havensthorpy
Wagin Council
Confercice
Central District Producera’ Vion
W.A
Denmerk Road Board
Ihe Minister For Works
Dambleying Road Board
Bourda
P.W.D
Alowside Firma
Bourdy
Apwosivat
Adjourment Granted in Hotel and Restaurant Employees Case
In a State Arbitration Court on Saturday an adjournment was granted to deregister the Hotel Club Caterers Tearoom and Restaurant Employees Indu. The acting President Mr Acting Justice Davies reluctantly granted the adjournment until Wednesday next at 9 pm due to unavailable witnesses and incomplete proceedings.
Insurance Agent Charged With Series of Thefts From Society
A police case accuses Detective Parker of detailing thefts by Thom Josph Fitzpatrick against the Australasian Moral Society. The alleged sums include £12 on July 9 1924 and £7 on July 25 1924, with additional charges covering various dates through March 14 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pordve
Parker Arated Thom Josph Fitzpatrick
Insurances
Ongoml
AMLD
Fire destroys Busselton Electric Plant in 1900s town
A blaze razed Busselton's Electric Light and Power Plant, valued at 3250 pounds and insured for 2000 pounds. Local authorities report the facility was completely burned, disrupting power supply for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busselton
Fatal Shooting Affray at Carlton Hotel
A fatal disturbance outside a Carlton hotel left a man dead from head bullet wounds in Melbourne Hospital. Hotel keeper Jack Maxwell U'thea claims he repelled invaders climbing the cateen to the theses as a group fled. Police pursue leads as details remain unclear about the shooter and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Carlton
Jack Maxwell U'thea
Juba Henry Dodds
Fea
Wen Rap
Oaathy Ee
Fred
Melbourne tramway dispute tensions flare over extra work
Tram employees in Victoria begin a go slow protest against recalling workers for football traffic. The regulation string acts to disrupt service and may spread to other lines as a broader strike develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria Street
Australian labor constraints harm plant efficiency in Argentina trade
Shareholders at the onion discuss how labor limitations in Australia reduce use of Argentine and Australis contrivances in everyday ute. They cite moving chain and price relations of cattle as factors, noting potential relaxation could unlock currently unemployed plant capacity and ease interemployment, while authorities show willingness to adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onion
Meet
Argentina
Argentine
Australis
George m
Austrakian
Perth Markets Grain and Dairy Quotations Report
Perth markets note very small dairy herds and uneven milking capacity. Prices quoted for first class cows £17-£23, poor dairy £12-£16, ordinary £8-£10 10. chaff markets steady to high, cereals and fruits with mixed values. Fresh produce lines show variable demand. citrus steady with apples and stone fruit quoted. fruit and vegetables reports include Granny Smiths and Jonathan varieties with regional prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralion Fermons
Aml Thery
Messrs Dulgary and Co
Tomsters
Fru
Jonathans
Cleopatran
Prins
Granny Smiths
Yates
Barttlet Poors
Thuchel
Kéetfern
Bushel
Priven
Josephines
Mhuehel
Pershumpons Quinres
Hohet
Cape Wooreherries
Labor Broadcasting Plans Radio Station at Sydney Trades Hall
The Labor Count of New South Wales proposes a 2800 to 3000 yard main broadcasting station at Sydney Trades Hall with one receiving set for telephonic links to all Commonwealth stations and England and America. It will enable regular contact between union offices and branches and daily communication between state organisations. The station will carry parliamentary eccles propaganda along with working class education strike information and arbitration matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Sydney Trades Hall
England
America
Sta
Local Option Poll Reveals Wet Majorities in Queensland Districts
Queensland districts report widespread support for the wets in the Local Option Poll. In Brisbane and eight other districts, only three areas failed to back the option, while Darwin meat works resume operations with a plan to boil down unsalvageable cattle. The Worth Firstrate Football Club schedules another dance for May 8 at Naval Drill Hall with novel ties, prizes, and a lively orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queens
Areea
Darwin
Worth Firstrate Football Club
Ight Fantastic
Naval
Cib
Seiely_ommper
Nervell
G Fool
Late News On Kitchener Death and Russian Plot
An excerpt from Uelomin’s new book suggests Lord Kitchener’s death was a German plot aided by a betrayal from Russia. George Arthas, former private secretary to Kitchener, says the secret of his visit was betrayed by Russia or Germany as they prepared Spevinh actions. The text questions whether the aim was to prevent Kitchener from rallying the Russian Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchener
Russie
Germany
Louk Kitchener
Empire production plan urged by Prime Minister Baldwin
In a speech to the University Conservative Association in Bedford, Prime Minister Baldwin urged expanding Empire science work and integrated production across the Empire. He said the Empire must stop hazy, haphazard development and pursue coordinated advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Alka Beath
Habiwin
Lord Balfour
Othe Conneil
Hovermett
Tiene
The Moscow Menace Speech At Queen’s Hall Warns Of Communists
The Home Secretary Sir W Jyyason Wicks spoke at Queen’s Hall warning that Communist movements from Moscow threaten Britain. He said the country will not allow foreign interference with its Constitution and will arm itself to prevent a slide toward a Communist republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’ Hall
W Jyyason
Wicks
Moncow
Rumor of Austen Chamberlain Resigning Foreign Secretary Post
The Daily Chronicle reports persistent London Paris rumors that Austen Chamberlain may resign as Foreign Secretary due to cabinet divergences since the military pact with France. It notes Chamberlain favored the pact while Cabinet opposed, with Lord H irkenhead poised for possible succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Chronicle
London
Paris
Austen Chamberlian
bin Collegues
Chambrlain
Lord Hirkenhead
Zinovieff Letter Probed by Trades Union Council
The Daily Herald reports the Trades Union Council found evidence in the Communist Internationale archives supporting the Zinovieff section letter as genuine. The council vows further action, seeking facilities for a laboratory check and a public inquiry into related Furiga sud Home Cilicon matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Trades Union Council
Communist Internationale
Armory
Furiga Sud
Migration settlement in Australia linked to British Colonial Office
Mr William Harres Amery, CAE, Finance Officer of the British Colonial Office, will visit Australia to discuss the migration settlement agreement recently concluded with the Commonwealth Government. A WA Woollen Mill circular notes upcoming sales and shares, while a May fundraising event at the Town Hall includes a basket of goods, a fancy work stall, and a prime prize for best art from a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harres Amery
CAE
Versa Petilement Department
British Colonial Office
Australia
le Amery
Astralia
Woollen Milly
Penny Lambert
Oblock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forts of
Hopetoun
Keparance
Eucla
Captain Dowele Willams
Cape Wiche
Bremen Bay
Geods
Railiways
AL Hany
May Cress
Mra
P. Latchert
Chikina' Qirmpotden
Inpe
Adminion
Johnson
Kalgan
Tursia J
Foo
Haam
Wa. B
Freaman
City of
Toadon
MPAA
Upectache
Kye Wissees
Lie
Kryptoh
Permwent
Vandor
Bronswickmoot
Hill-atrect
Apel C. Millard
Ofo Ki Barnett
Co Ouensacks
Kagelrnndui
Hy ' Endl Gasathang
Dr. Heme
Perth
Olds Anid Mileanne
Diogenes
Privata
A. Wansbrough
M.L.A
JW Prowse
M.H.R
Gary
A. Wanabrough
M.I.A
Harewood
Inferza
Mit. Barker
D. Martin
Jett
Wiflind Co
Coo
Enright
Alhough
Bonth
Juan
Plantagenet Park
Shiey
Alin Bell
Omnes
Mayer
Warne
Jarky
Miter Hoops
Routhe
Bill Humphils
North
Previus
Fred Williams
Gus Erskins
Bert
Gus
Orme Smith
Wuillemin
Reony Ryan
Allan Wall
Withnell
Cranbrook
Norths
Soannes
Mearns T. Kearnley
Cemm Pires
G. Wall
A.M.P. Society Property
Melbourne Tramways
Labor Broadcasting
Queensland
Mondy
Kitchener
Produstion
Moscow
Austen Chamberlain
Zinovieff
Labour
Nla.gov.au
Nla
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!