Victoria land woes spark migratory debate in Parliament
An Albany dispatch recounts Victorian MPs lamenting land scarcity while noting Victoria’s 66 million acre area, only about 6.7 million acres cultivated. The piece discusses migration, prosperity icons like Melbourne, and criticism of Trades Hall figures amid land boom collapse.
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J. Mitchell
Goulburn
Victoria
West Australia
Hare
Oliver Goldsmith
Dendwes
Mebourne
Ed Hoors
Murray River
Melbourne
Bimin
Mitchell urges production growth for Australia in Victorian context
The text notes Mr Mitchell praising production and urging restraint in judging Australian industry against wealthy regions. He suggests Western Victoria’s conditions and rainfall compare favorably with Albany and Portarlington, arguing for improving imports and transferring agricultural insights. He predicts benefits from expanding butter factory business and farm employment through better opportunities.
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Mitchell
Australia
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Albany
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Victoria
Wining
Albany notices and club events update
Bi-monthly Albany sub-branch meeting set for Monday at 7 30 pm at the Soldiers Institute. Second charity concert tonight at the Soldiers Institute at eight. Government holidays June King’s Birthday and Foundation Day noted. Narrikup rail project advances with J H Prowes MHLR pursuing early completion. North Albany Football Club cribbage tournament and dance planned for Saturday. Half-year rate payer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at Town Hall with accounts statement to be presented. Albany reports news of M Boeneer Hayman Jr killed in Perth railway yards after war service and gas injuries. ALP delegates chosen for Melbourne conference to discuss industrial unrest under Prime Minister Hughes.
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Australian Industry Wins Licence for Imports from Former Enemies
The Federal Military panel decided that essential machinery and tools needed by Australian industry could only be obtained from Germany or other former enemy countries, and licences will be granted for their importation. A solar eclipse was observed starting at 1.51 pm, with the greatest phase near 3 pm, followed by a chilling drop in air and a dimmed sky as the shadow passed, lasting about one hour and fifteen minutes before the sun returned to normal.
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Germany
Australia
Fatal Accident In Kronkop Leaves Widow and Four Orphans
A man named Ernest Quintus Coombes, 27, was killed when a tree trunk fell on him near his home in Kronkop. Neighbors moved the log, found him dead, and police reported the incident. A coroner’s inquest was ordered, with Mrs Coombes left to mourn with four young children and a bereaved husband.
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Personal News From Denmark And Perth
Rev A C and Mrs Brice of Denmark are in Perth. Mr Brice is understood to be absent from the Presbyterian Synod. Dr and Mrs Ingoldby returned from Perth by way of York. Rumor says after the Judges Retirement Act package in Queensland T J Ryan may become Chief Justice. A marriage soon between W J Kingston and Miss C Bennett planned in Albany Australia.
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Albany
Road Board Election Irregularities Alleged Case In Court
A Police Court case discussed irregularities in the Denmark Road Board election held April 1. The controversy centers on ballot handling, returning officer practices, and disputed votes. The complainant, Thomas bys, alleged miscount and improper voting procedures, while James Simmons defended the process and disputed claims of irregularities. The judge reserved decision after testimony and evidence.
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Albany Poultry and Dog Society Show Plans Declares Growth
A local society reports funds of nine pounds shown for payment and notes officers J Ailend and C Paitehard elected. Twenty exhibitors’ materials planned for future shows and local procurement considered. Secretary tasked with arranging funds, while Mr. Couper cites a fee for obtaining capital to cover coops. Incubator prize features, anticipated loan 50 pounds, and collective donations cover most show costs. Annual show set for late July with wide support expected from Porthoig and statewide fanciers.
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Albany
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Albany Ladies' Hockey Association Week End Fixtures
The Albany Ladies' Hockey Association schedules two matches this weekend. Friday 3 pm at the Janta School ground features the fret match between High School clubs. Saturday 2.16 pm at the Whaster-road ground hosts the second match with Melville.
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Lecture on China by Rev Middleton at Methodist Church
Rev R W Middleton delivered an engaging China lecture at Duke Street Methodist Church. An electric fault forced a later start and the intended Abort Hall seating was unavailable. cables had been damaged in three spots. He traced early missionary hardship, China's vast population, railways, and the potential Western influence shaping future Chinese life and Christian ideals.
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Government plans new butter factory loans and wartime freight changes
The Minister for Industries Mr J Beaddan announced cabinet approval for cooperative butter factory advances in Albany Narrogin and Gnowangerup districts. Terms include 20 year loans with stepped interest and a sinking fund. Separate notes compare wartime and peacetime freight rates for Australian apples and critique election participation among property voters and taxpayers.
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Albany
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Rumor of Wheat Board Policy Shakeup in Perth
Perth reports a rumor that Mr Bangen, WA farmers’ representative on the Australian Wheat Board, has been terminated. Mr McGibbon confirms his own appointment was ended, suggesting it followed his stance at the Wheat Board’s Melbourne meeting opposing a West Australian government repudiation of the board.
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Broken Hill Sensation In Miner Pay Probe
A sensational report from Broken Hill reveals that George Kerr, president of the Amalgamated Mineral Association, secretary Barbet, and J Flynn, while on strike, drew seven pounds weekly for official services to a health inquiry into miners. The payments were secret and continued for ten weeks, drawing scrutiny after publication in the Barrier Miner. the trio declined to comment.
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Paper making in Australia and pulp potential discussed
A Sydney paper industry telegram notes growing interest in domestic pulp and paper manufacture. It cites scarce newsprint, rising prices, and attempts to revive mill projects near Barlow Forest and in Queensland. Centralised effort in Sydney and Perth is urged, with pulp from timber and blady grass eyed as feasible sources.
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Allied plan eyed for international indemnity loan
London May 14 The Evening Standard reports a proposed international loan to mobilise Germany's indemnity and fund reconstruction. It notes significant obstacles to securing a credible funding source and details the difficulties ahead for such a loan scheme.
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Railway Strike Signal Sparks Return to Work
Paria reports May 10 that railway workers and port staff are resuming duties as the general strike collapses. The broad labor action appears to be winding down with most coastal operations back in service.
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Polish Bolshevik Attack Repulsed in Kieff Region
A Warsaw communique states Bolshevik forces were repulsed in the Kieff region as they attacked Polish troops with five divisions between the Duna and Lepel rivers. The note calls for protests against the Polish offensive and urges a resumption of hostilities to be submitted to the League of Nations.
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Dockers Oppose Arms Exports Amid Polish Request
In a House of Commons reply, Bonar Law notes October 1910 Polish appeal for British military equipment relief. Britain offered surplus stores if Poland covered transport, making the material Polish property. France received no assistance beyond the UK offer.
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Anger at Fallen Soldiers Monument Plans
A correspondent criticizes a local committee for a granite monument, arguing funds and polishing on three faces wasteful. The writer warns the effort becomes money misused, while veterans seek to build homes with scarce funds.
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Mount Barker Fruit Exports Prices From London Representat
Mr A T Booth secretary of the cooperative reports a cable from London with Runic apples priced at 20/10 per candy and pears at about 30 per case. Cool stored Albany fruit ships well, fetching high prices, while pears from Fremantle in Shropshire arrive in poor condition and fail to realise fair prices.
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