City Council Talks Purchase of Power Plant
An intense council meeting discussed adopting Kinerr’s report and the sale of a power device to supply the town. Debate centered on referendum costs, the future of municipal power, and whether the purchase would raise current prices or secure constant supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
En- Kinerr
Ton Company
Anderson
Smith
Oe Reault
Connecttor
Downes
Waa
Wight and
Day
Owell
Albany Considers Purchase of Electric Lighting Undertaking
After a petition by about 20 ratepayers, Albany’s council aired the case to buy the electric lighting works from Drew Hobinson and Co for £7,750. Proponents argued ownership would improve town finances and utility reliability. opponents warned of costs and potential litigation. The meeting also discussed gas-works, town revenue, and a proposed mental hospital ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew, Hobinson and Co
Tlace
Wael
Axki
Day
Electric Hight
Frve
Jubby Robinson
Ascomb
Cecil
Conwell
Lenin
Jentlensian
Mr. Halli
Tie Chauneil
Perth
Wwe
Bourdon
Mayer
Connelllen
Cneil
Norkatah
Cornwall
Old Owl Workshop
Electereal Generwelin
Enya Tims
South Perth
Yaa
Tans
Jane Naion
Vane
Orie
Inoue
Yitiremeenta
Tewin Ory
Mormoor
Peel
Connell
Gordon
Collinson
Mc Bintth
M. Develo
Subinon
Boyle
Culbinson
Heston
Poole
Albany
Fae AD Mare
Centrals win tight opener at Mount Barker
Mount Barker cricket season opened with Centrals edging Hackwood-road by one wicket after a 71 not out by Botton. Blackwood-road totalled 114 with strong scores from A Martin and T G Sounness, as Burston starred with 8 for 20 in bowling. Next Saturday Carburup and Blackwood round clash. Christmas Cakes promotion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Recreation Ground
Centrals
Hackwood-road
Blackwood-road
Meon
A. Martin
T. G
F. A. Sommess
T. G. Bounnesa
Percy Borston
Wcare
Botton
Batten
F. H. Sounners
Blackwood Road
Burston
J. .Martin
Bareton
F. A. Sounness
Uhon
T. G. Sownness
Davey
Button
Smith
Sounness
Soun Ness
Bennet
J. Martin
T. (. Bownneas
Young
F. Sounnoxe
Scott
Bounneas
Second round fixtures set for Saturday across Albions and Wanderers grounds
The association competition resumes with opening matches of the second round on Saturday. Woolliee hosts Ratford at Porse Street ground, Wanderers face Corinthians on Ulster Road reserve, with team selections listed for Woolliee Wanderers Albions and Corinthians.
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Association
Albions
Woolies
Porsce Street
Wanderers and
Corinthians
Ulstor Road
Woolliee
Ratorday
Noble
Moote
Barwick
Willinma
Wirth
Catling
Deykin
Davidson
Cooper
Fletcher
Burling
Marshill
Horsley
Mullins
Wilson
Tdioggrett
Wanderers
Roberts
Eley
Kit
Johns
Davey
Quartermaine
Jibert Shonhan
Page
Pember
Phillipa
Eittergenciés
Henson
A. Bailey
Sian
B. Angove
McDonald
Verran
Gripdrod
Tomlinson
Michell
Hruce
Bower
Potts
Olding
Barnett
Davia
Heeves
Hhenfield
Monaghan
T. Anrove
Lloyd
Sangster
Jicka
O Sormon
Prifeaux
Tuohy
Hage
Hrown
Green
Darman
Albany Water Guard Seeks Repairs and Controller Actions
The council approved water for market gardening at the set rate and ordered reticulation pipes for Middleton Beach by December. Two defective Black Cat Creek main valves, stuck in a swamp, may be removed or relocated after an inspection. Water use totaled 3,100,274 gallons for the month over 117 pumping hours. Four accounts totaling £810 5/5 were approved. Entries for the Albany commercial examination close tomorrow.
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Snt
F. R. Swarbrick
Middleton Beach
Inet
Black Cat Creek
Nationalist Campaign Appeals in Federal Elections Referenda
Nationalist party voices guidance for Senate and House ballots with ordered preferences. Official Labor and Country Party candidates listed with specified voting sequence across divisions. Referenda on two questions included. Campaign Council urges voters to follow the official order.
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Beven
Urawpfurd
Onimtry
Nathoeliet
Order
Drake-Breckman
Horman
Ghaham
Lynch
Needham
Labor
the Pearce
Oteral Zaber
Riseley
Marty
Mouse OF Representatives
Swan Imvirion
Cornoy Chibelalee Hedges
Prowre
Country Party of Wote
Perth
Amandi- Hartrey
Fremantle Divixion
Achell
Nationallat
Kalguurlie
Laed
Sacroti Nuth
Ae Te Campbell Stony Mary Wool Campaign Council
Shipping Notes Arrivals and Departures November 26 1900s
Shipping notes list arrivals from Melbourne and Port Pirie including the Euripides and Treloake. Steamer Stolberg arrives from Melbourne to take on coal, depart for Fremantle, while Euripides loads wool water and coal for London and Durban. Departures include Koeln for appearance and Multina for Fremantle with cargo.
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Stollery
Melbourne
Ak Euripires, Co
Treloske
Port Pirie
Fremantle
Koeln
Eaperance
Euripires
London
Awb.n. Co
Multina
Freemantle
Mellwraith, McEacham and Co
Kueli
Porte
Stinluv
Stolberg
BIS. Co
Mig
MeIlwraith, McEacharn and Co
Treloake
McIlwraith
McEacharn and Co
Aberdeen
Euripides
Malbourne
Durban
Community notes on Torbay Junction hall expansion and village events
The Torbay Junction committee approves adding extra feet to the public hall making it 40 by 22 feet. Donations include £38 from J. Brighton and £23 from C. Mowforth plus smaller sums. Mrs Smith farewelled with thanks, umbrella gift, and songs. Station plans cite T. Angus opening the station and Botfield likely stationmaster with Stevens as assistant. drainage work continues at Grasemere with surveys underway.
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3. M
Brighton
C. Mowforth
C. Page
Mowforth
Mm. Eaton
Mra. Smith
Starh
Bob
T. Angus
Botfield
Stevens
M. L
Grasemere
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Albany Town Council
W. J. Day
Cre
A. E. Bailey
A. Catling
Alm
J.D. Boyle
A. J. Collins
M. A. Downes
H. C. Poole
Pearce
F. Bradshaw
Serpentine Road
Bishop and Ree
Railway Department
Wruce Tinny
Albany Fire Brigade
Hoote
Finance Committee
Ls. Wade
Moyer
J. Cassidy
Parks and Gardens Committee
R. T Tohinwan
Mesars
Bailey
Colline
Collins
8. Minchin
York and
Duke Streets
Mount Barker
Kdfield
National Library of Australia
Albany Water Guard
Commercia E Zamination
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Peorentary
Dan Rose
Nogn
Senate
Val
Malina
Vis
Torbay Junction
Idea
Constreets
Branton 2
Craigie & Blake
Ifr
Lake
Rofeemor Parakos
Awimmi
Meula
Esac Hrobertson
Rowntres's
York Street
Eivery
Carters
McCallum
Soller
Dalgety & Co
Pattinson
Peliot Fae
Jason
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Grand Central Coffee Palace
Mus
Edgar
Airona
Motor Garage
Drew, Robinson & CO
Pittsburg
TEL
General Stoneaeevat
Faut
Rent Merghart
Foster's Reliable Seeds
Merriup Pure Hovey
LOGAL
Liverpool
Lowdon
AMD Clobe Insurance Coy
H.k.corry & Co
Frederick and
Spencer Streeta
Alsary
Australian Alliances Assurance Fire
A. W. Dobbie and Co
Eeschines
Taylorite” Paints
Dee
Wea
A. W. Debbie
Lid, Pert, Mach. Jobee
Prt
Singer Sewing Machine
LAM@ERT, Proprieter
Perth Road
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