Fancy dress ball lights Mt Barker hall crowd
Mt Barker enjoyed a packed Monday Fancy dress ball arranged by the Joel RC Church ladies. The evening featured three fancy sets Waybacks Sunflowers and Good Luck with standout costumes and a ballot vote tally, culminating in the Good Luck set winning by a comfortable margin.
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Wight
Joe
Mt. Barker
Joel RC
E. J. Gorman
Bracknell
M.C
J. Adamy
Dad
Miss Lawson
Mom
T Cloven
Dan
Mit Snawin
Nora
J. Smith
Dave
Mita G. Young
Lil
W. Young
Jos
Mies Leah Avenue
Sal
C. Collins
Carlson
Albany
K. Goblins
Kilburn
C. Collin
J. Cuddiley
J. Inge
PL Hawley
Abe
Denmark Notes Review of Local Meeting and Events
May 22 Denmark notes describe a hesitant auction start and Corry and Co optimism for future sales. A public meeting chaired by Mr Paterson formed committees with residents and local officials to advance hospital movement alongside a referendum idea. Denmark Farmers and Settlers Association held a successful euchre and whist event at the Agricultural Hall with prizes awarded and dancing to Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Meanie
Corry Aod Co
Oo 'Keiduylas
Corry Ia
Myre Rankine
Iqhoal
Dup
Paterson Wae
Erie Johnson
Mathers
Mosars Love
Johnson
Monttur
House of
Farmers Mo] Settler Association
James
G. H. Nowkolds
EB. Tome
W. Kingston
Darragh
Buckley
Mes Nockold
Nourse
W%. Redman
Tr. Marshall
Stoker
G. H. Morgan
Community Fund Drive To Save Government Grant Home
Letter to the editor commends the Jural Health Hoard and Women’s Progressive Club for raising funds to keep the government grant for the home. District tours, meetings, and appeals to the La fe Guild and community donors are described as the drive intensifies, with Albany and Den mark cited as nearby hubs. The writer, OLD FRANK, stresses fraternal community spirit and urges support to ensure the home remains open. Hungerian delegates within the Devoe Treaty are mentioned briefly.
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Jural Health
Women's Progressive Club
Instituton
Fineneca
Perhope
Albany
Denmark
Australia
Hoh Nockelda
Minty 9 Narse
Old Frank
Albany Town Council Semi Monthly Meeting Minutes
The Albany Town Council met in the Coones Chamber on Monday night with Mr W d Day presiding. Items covered include correspondence on Stage organiser for Prince of Wales visit, boundary shed nuisance, subdivision of state land for public utility, use of road reserve, and a mental ward at Government Hospital. Debate over Torbay drainage funding and government flood gate scheme continued, with council backing Chamber of Commerce efforts. Auditors seek higher fees due to electric light works, and a damages claim by Bishop and Rees was rejected per solicitors’ opinion. The town clerk outlined loan procedures for electric lighting works awaiting Governor’s consent before presenting to the Executive Council.
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Prince of Wales
G. Clayton
Cotnell
Balston
Abeoney
Forte
Downes
E. Broog
Uletor Road
British Football Association
Colonial Secretary's Department
Government Hospital
Albany Chamber of Commerce
B. H. Pember
Torbay
Albany
J. Benddan
C. McKensie
Tipping
Chamber of
Commarea
Dr. Hill Thowgat
Chamber of Commerce
Myor
Hill
Finance Committee
L. A. Elsegood
Messra Bishop
Rees
Ross
Moxsry Haynes
Notico
Cr. Downes
Executive Council
Albany Council Seeks Debenture Financing for Power Plant
The council adopts a plan to raise funds by debentures at 6 percent repayable in 30 years. The National engine is expected soon, enabling scowm ator room work and battery removal at the old power house. Traffic inspector's report notes fines go to the State Treasurer, and council discussion covers roadways, illumination for the Prince of Wales visit, and bridge and footway repairs. Water Board reports pumping 3,173,901 gallons in four weeks, with 113,000 daily, and notes the town jetty main piping needs renewal.
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Trafflc
Traflc
Attor ‘ney-General
Treasumer
Cre
Blackhome
Forte
Albany
Prince of Waleag Os
Perth
Princ of Wales
Porsche-street
de Downes
Ulater
Yorkstree
Anginger
Bies
South Australia
Arey
Arney
Furither
Kes Scout Movement Proposal for Western Australia
HAL McKAIL of Perth proposes forming a "one patrol" of three Bea Scouts at every port in Western Australia to boost Scouting. He invites any boy connected with current Scout troops to become honorary members as "Tone segnta" of the Ls Wey Auptentina "dey Acouts."
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Sir
Bea
W.A
Hal McKail
Pierst
Perth
Seoutma
Kalgoorlie Market Report May 26 Prices and Supplies
Kalgoorlie market notes a moderate apple supply with limited demand and generally higher prices for fruit. Vegetables are scarce with onions, potatoes, cabbage, and greens facing rising costs. oranges, lemons, grapes, tomatoes, and cauliflowers show varied pricing across assorted grades and sizes.
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Kalgoorlie
Orang
Romes
Abas Albany Municipal Half Yearly Rate Payers Meeting
The half yearly rate payers meeting of the Municipality of Albany was held in the lower Town Hall with Mayor W. Dey presiding. Presenters included M. B. Downes B. E. Hill L. G. Barnett G. Blackburne W. H. Weight J. McGovern A. Davey E. G. Everett Colbenson M. A. O Grady and town clerk H. C. Poole. The Mayor noted low attendance and reviewed the financial statement ending April 30 1920 showing receipts and expenditures, a general account balance of £1602 1/10 and rate collection of £1497, up from £104 the previous year. He warned defaulters and praised new executives for efficiency. The electric lighting accounts showed a debit of £908 12/7 with ongoing installations. The library was said to be paying its way with minor added expenditures and staff. A loan of £1500 was discussed for storm drains and street works. The meeting adjourned after accounts were adopted. A separate notice reported a dead female child found under a Waterloo Street home back verandah and inquiries by police.
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Municipality of
Albany
W. d. Dey
M. B. Downes
B. E. Hill
L. G. Barnett
G. Blackburne
W. H. Weight
Messie J. McGovern
A. Davey
E. G. Everett. Colbenson
M. A. O'Grady
H. C. Poole
Stoakedale
Iitend
Inelud
Grady and
Colbinson
Hichardson
Bhoest
Cie
Admitietre Tien
Electrie Hght
O'Grady
Perth
Drew, Robinson and Co
Aoll
Previon
Gooda Bad
Shipping notes from Adelaide and Fremantle ports
Shipping notices show vessels including Kuclo Lammeroo War Krishna Kooringa Tuscan Prince and Tenown bound for Fremantle Albany Sydney Melbourne Adelaide. Goods listed: wool bark oil coal cargoes with dates from June to week ahead. Dalgety agents note Aberdeen White Star Hae liner may call at Albany on homeward trip.
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Kuclo
Espetranco
Parts
Ergo
pAkeNgere
Malls
Railway Department
Mgentr
Adelaide
Lammeroo
Dive
Bunbury
Sydney
Melborimme
Albany
Langern
Apenta
McTiwraith
McEachern and Co
Kooringa
Fremantle
Bt Kil- In
Visling
Tasmania
Tenown
Royal
Ward
Melbourne
Bydney
Dalgety and Co
Aberdeen
Plantain Growing A Profitable Albany Industry
An early Albany column touts plantain as a profitable swamp land crop for the district. Citing J McGovern of South Street, it notes quick maturity and strong fruit quality, with tubers ready in under three years. Growers are urged to invest, as local swamp lands near Denmark, Kolgam, and Albany appear suitable for affordable cultivation and potential staggered yields.
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Poime
Wen
Albany
J. McGrovern
South-street
Mr. McGovern
Moflovern
Lioon
Denmarkne
Kolgam
Cho
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Keboo Itl
Mrs Hinkling
Colleen
T. Heatt
Cathy Narrikup
Antrill
Warn
Haywood
J. Harvey
Q. Arbor
8. Northey
H. Stewart
Seta
Winters Ware
Gen
Feenk
Mantor XN
Wall
Durie
Ioy
Father Gilroy
Afl
Mesdamey Colling
Clarke
Mulkerrin
Donohoe
Jnathy
Denmark Nursing Home
Devoe
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Albany Town Council
Coones
W. d. Day
Poeseng Cre
N. G. Forte
E Hill
M. BH. Downes
L. 8
Burnett
F. Blackbarmie
Wo AL Weight
H. Poole
Albany Water Board
SEA Scout Movement
Kalgoorlie Market
Abas
McGovern
Olbinson
Bridges-street
Abardesn-street
Norfolk-street
Shiort-street
Joan
Shad
Waterloo-erécent
Porth
T. A. Bays Wan
Bohomian Hotel
Ote
Teria
Plantain
Albany Fish
Stirling ‘Terrace
H. Jogln
the Strand
Manka Bos
Reper
Seppe
Bellinger
Pattinson’s Specialty House
Raglan
Pattinson
Top OF
York Street
H. FB. Timewell
Drew, Robinson & Co
and Sports Depot
Quality House
Drew Robinson & CO
Calyx Paint & Pottery Co
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Cart
Growers
Kalgoorlie Brandit
Mr. Scanlan
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