Albany Show Reflects Strain in Dated Exhibition
Albany A and H Society hosted the annual show at Town Hall on Thursday. Entries matched last year’s level but overall quality lagged due to late timing, with roses fair, carnations scarce, vegetables affected by drought, and school exhibits fewer than previous years. Despite strong public attendance early, evening crowds fell. proceeds trailed behind last year. Committee, led by secretary A J Collins, pledges renewed effort to boost interest citywide next year.
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Albany A
H. Boaiety
Myre Catling
JH H Fairchild
A J Collina
Mra Catling
Misa Teachner
Mrs Catling
Rosen
Mra
Catling
O. T. Watkin
Jack McKensie
Mrs Gribble
Mrs Howson
Coll McDougall
CT Watkine
Misa P
Howson
Goll ‘McDougall
Misa Roberts
Miss Roberts
MT Vaughan
Gribble
Miss Teschner
M T Vaughan
Frank Vaughan
Keith Collins
Forte
Crows
Anto Collins
Eric Collins
Enn
Coombes
Dixon
C H Smith
Hawes
Dizon
Jarman Ab Sim
Slaan
P Davey
F Ledwith
O Nelson
E Collins
Ledwith
Hadi Long
W. G. Hawkes
A. J
R. Geake
J. Smith
J.B. Warreny
Mira M. Nettle
Ki Ober
Mre
J. Norman
Ama
W.J. Morgan
H. North
Datalla
Mewsra Rickey
Pember
Pashley
Farrand H. Walters
Callaghan
Forder
Mesera Pember
Rick- 7
Farewell supper for Mr A Bathgate at Messia Drew, Robinson
Officials and staff of Messia Drew Robinson and Co gathered at the main store on Thursday evening to bid farewell to Mr A Bathgate as he leaves the firm. Seepothaneehh T Mills presented gifts including a silver cake basket and a wristlet watch, followed by a farewell dinner at the Freemasons Hotel. Mr Mills praised Bathgate’s high esteem among principals and staff and welcomed Mr D J Scott, Bathgate’s successor. On Friday afternoon Bathgate departed for Perth to begin a new venture in Ripley as a partner with the firm’s merchants.
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Messia Drew, Robinson and Co
A'B
Bathgate
Seepothaneehh T Mills
Ba’ Wito
Freemagena Hotel
Mills
Bath
D J Scott
Perth
Riptley
Firmity and Co, Merchants of Chat ci
Mail Time Table Closes For UK South Africa and More
Information bulletin lists mail closing times for the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Eastern States. Odd phrasing mentions Xmas Cakes and wedding cakes with times 2.20 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Saturday, reflecting a quirky old newspaper description.
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United Kingdom
South Africa
Kustom
Albany Road board meeting notes pace road repairs and finances
The Albany Road rdt held its monthly office meeting on a Tuesday with chairman Mr A Bur vill and members E Greatrex D EF Smith R Wolfe R Newton W Mawson and secretary Mr J BE Angove. They reviewed correspondence on road works at Winchester's Corner Wilson's Inlet Woolser's Hill and Napier Creek, discussed funding for repairs, planned graveling and a subdivision plan, and noted arrears and subscriptions. The next meeting date was set for January 14.
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Albany Road Rdt
A Burvill
Mesers E Greatrex
D EF Smith
R Wolfe
R Newton
W Mawson
J BE Angove
T W Palfrey
Wilson's Inlet
Young's Corner
Wheeler's Block
Mr Smith
Inapeat
Atree
Mond Townslie
Rural Association
Engineer Water Supply
Young Sidina
Lower Kalgan
Woolser's Hill
Lower King Road
Greatrex
Public Works
Parkerville
Erom
Erom Kalgan Branch, Primary Producers’ Association
Newton
Crawford
Plana
Fenton
Pontine
Albany Land Office
Sharpe
F. H. Wallace
Napier Creek
Mawson
War Service Homea Board
Blackburne
T. Fennell
Ruadeard
Albany-Denmark
Wolfe
Bornholm
Me Greatrez
Arthur Johnston
Ogfin
Spencer Te
Mawoon
Porongerup
Losimneten
Mitchell
Kronseanep
Torbay
Mt Barker Rifle Club Meets Amid Trophy Shoot Results
Mt Barker Rifle Club reported trophy shoot results with multiple entrants. Winners include A Gra Boven and Hop TI in stage events, A Martin and Walker top the Collins Trophy rounds, and novice D Trophy contenders. An upcoming New Year meeting was arranged with committee appointments and open events planned.
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Mt Barker Rifle Club
Mra
Staicks
Pointe—Williama
Walker
Laurie
Farr
Novelty
A. Martin Clarka
Elintworth
Clothier
Thomas
O'Neil
Williams
Vanzuilecom
BNJ
Martin
Steicke
A. Martin
A. B. Clarke
Morgan
Bawyer
Sawyer
Williama
A. Martin Read
Steinke
World’s Largest Cemeteries and Sydney Landmarks
Smith's Weekly highlights NSW sites from Rookwood Cemetery to the world’s largest civilian cemetery with 792 sores, Sydney Town Hall organ once the largest, Queen Victoria Markets as the Empire’s biggest building under one roof, the fastest tram ride from Circular Quay to Central, and the longest straight railroad stretch between Nevertire and Bourke.
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Rookwood
N.S.W
Sydney Town Hall
Queen Victoria Markets
Sydney
Circular Quay
Central Station
Nevertire
Bourke
Denmark Notes on rapid farming at E Rushton block
Report from Denmark recounts rapid early returns from land cultivated by Edger Snowy for Mr H Pember. A March ploughing followed by oats sowing and superphosphate yielded a dense six to seven foot hay crop of two to four tons per acre. Additional acres reveal four foot high annuals in full bloom with lucerne, field peas, and other crops on both old and new land.
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E Rushton
Edger
H Pember
Lucerne
Luverne
Shipping Notes Albany Port Calls and Departures
Shipping notes list upcoming port calls and departures for Albany. Harumas, Eucla, Euripides, Dimbaca, Marathon, Utera, Berrima, Ceramia and the White Star liner Ceramia are slated to call or depart with bunker supplies, wool, cargo, passengers, and mails. Agents Dalzery and Co., Dalgety and Co., and Henry Wills and Co. coordinate arrivals from Melbourne, Capetown, Liverpool, and England with dates in late November to December.
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Harumasup Maruin
Albany
Mo Lliwraith
Eacharn and Cos
Eucla
Hopetoun
Railway Department
Euripides
South Africa
London
Berrima
Henry Wills and Co
Ceramia
Liverpool
Australia
Dalgely and Co
Send-off for Rev H H Harper at Mt Barker social
A Wednesday send-off by the 2.5 League and Local Repatriation Committee honored Rev H H Harper for his service as secretary of the BSL and Repatriation Committee. Speakers praised him, a gift was presented, and plans were announced for a show day with a special train from Albany and a picnic at the apple centre.
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H. H. Harper
Harper
B.8.l
A . Martin
League
E Warburton
Padre Harper
Barker
R.B.L
T G Sounness
R.8
Moser Warburton
J Martin
Clarke
Collins and Webster
Mt Barker
R.G.L
E. B. Warburton
B.S. League
Masara Smith
Glover
Ivey
Elliot
Laforte
J. Pickles
Inge
Albar Fortes
Eastwood Estate Notice Prohibits Vain Rumor Removal
Eastwood Estate announces removal of defaming content and bans the spread of rumors. The notice, dated October, warns that those who publish or circulate unverified statements will be prosecuted. J. B. Angove signs the advisory.
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J. B
Angove
Woogenellup Notes And Local News Summary
Woogenellup notes extend sympathy to the families of Dr Blackhorng and Mr Fennell and to Albany residents for their losses. Winds brought light rain aiding vegetable crops, with seedbed work underway by local farmers. A local P P Association notice invites married couples newly arrived from the Homeland for farm work, via Mr W L East in Perth.
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Woogenellup
Blackhorng
Mr Fennell
Albany
Fennell
Blackboroe
Meesre I Willian & Sone
A. E. Baesjou & Son
T. St. Jack
Sesson
P. P Association
Ugly Mens Association
WL East
St George's Terrace
Perth
Gamaucker
Broke
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Albany A. and H. Society
W Edwards
A Waight
R Davie
D Johnson
D Bryant
R Palmer
C Price
J Ackland
J Glenister
F Wibber
A Hartman
Whitber
D Pannett
L Nichvnson
R Young
M Downes
Elsie Farr
Davia
P Day
J Newman
E Farr
T Lemen
Greenwood
Joan Mazollatti
Jida Monaghan
J Merrified
O Johnson
K Dempster
M Lannon N Robinson
Genoni
M Moen
Jean Lyall
L Greenwood
R Genoni
Ellen Campbell
F Farr
Miss Theaker
Jean Forsyth
H. Long
E. Dowdell
EB. Walker
Boya
J. McDougall
N. Martin
L. Morgan
Johnean
R. Evans
J. Lechmere
B. Farley
J Rorses
E. Cooper
R. Doggett Farley
Young Bros
Winchester's Corner
Son of the Road
Smith
Young
Grover
Staker
Costumieres
National Library of Australia
Denmark
Shipping Notes
Mr. Barker
Eastwood Estate
York Street
Church of England
Albany Co-Operative Butter Factory
AMD Trading G8. Ltd
Cold Stores
Rialto
A. Cooper
W. Moll
Absidesa-stree
Albany Furniture Mart
McIntosh
Mouchmore & CO
Work Street
Algany
Woogenellup Notes
Gamcuoker
Pattinson
Dorsets
H. B
Ae Cretonnes
Specialty House
Te Albany Bakery
Indie Nene
Ae Streety New Management
H. F
Alf
Slazenger
Dunlop
Drew. Robinson
Ironman Department
A. F. Cuddihy
Fione
H. T. Offord
Frederick Street
Albany Brewery
M. J. Brady
P.O. Box
Globe Motor Garage
York Hotel
Brade
Imperial Aerated Water
Perth Road
Albury
A &Peci Spection
P. Lambert
A. E. , Williamson, Mouchemore and Co
Od Plemheor
Fredésick
Strait
Byatt
OAS Plante
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