Dearer Boots and Shoes Warn of Leather Shortage
An Australian discussion on leather prices and export controls details how global demand, local tanners, and international buyers push up costs for footwear. Calls are made for government action to curb exports, reduce duties, and protect Australian consumers from barefooted hardship. A note ends with a child's story about a boy found asleep beside a dog near Kurraweng.
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Publc
Australia
England
France
Germany
Wallaby
Ausetrilia
Perth Club visits Al-Hany in historic football match
Perth Football Club played Albany in Al-Hany after weeks of effort led by C F Brown. Perth won by 36 points, 11 18 to 7 18, with standout efforts from Wimbridge, McDonald, and Angove. Albany's Angove and Fitzpatrick starred for the locals.
Social and Dance at Masunte Hall for Albany visitors
A complimentary social and dance at Masunte Hall welcomed Albany visitors. About 17 dancers enjoyed the evening with vocal and instrumental performances by local artists while a late supper was served. Mr W McLeon thanked hosts and the Albany Football Association for hospitality, and dancing continued to midnight with good entertainment.
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Perth
A. &. Young
W. Thomas
Abell Tod L
Meensie
Soma
W. McLeon
Felocsseoriation
Albany
W Leseon
McKengin
Thas
Misa Jows
Mesers
Dewar
Wilson
Runmussen
Horst
Dengulation
Muaicums
Dao
EB. Neahitt
M. Kennedy
C. Milne
Aranging
Looling
Mayoral Reception for Perth Football Club in Albany
The Perth Football Club team visits Albany for a historic league match. Mayor W. J. Day presides at Town Hall as Dr. Boyle and manager H Hewron greet the visitors. Speakers pledge good sportsmanship and emphasize hospitality and future relations between Albany and Perth.
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W. J. Day
H. Hewron
Manoger
Dr. Boyle
He Inend Association
C. McKengie
M.L.C
Perth
Albany
Andi
Wear Club
Perth Football Club
Hewson
Boyle
Wil
Nont
Australia
Muiteh
Awntewtin
Murphy
Day
The Match Between Perth Club and Albany Fifteen
A weather friendly afternoon saw Perth Club versus Albany Fifteen play at Parade Street ground. Umpire Stirling altered rules interpretation causing a tense, wind influenced contest with players swapping in emergencies as three were absent.
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Parade Street
Perth
Albany
Stirling
Marine Excursion Delights Visitors at Middleton Beach
Sunday morning visitors praised King River and Middleton beach during resort visits. In the afternoon they joined a Silver Star excursion around the harbor, enjoying smooth seas and a pleasant outing. Most visitors left on the last trains, while local players and supporters bid them farewell with cheers as the train departed.
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King River
Middleton Beach
North defeats East in first-rate clash before Perth Albany match
The East and North first rates disposed of their fixture with North winning easily by four goals eight behinds to two goals six behinds. The result totaled 32 points for North and 18 for East.
Benefit Match For Mr J Firepatrick From North Club
A benefit match will be held next Saturday in aid of Mr J Firepatrick of the North Club after he broke his ankle in the premiership final. Teams include Mayed versus Perth and the next best fifteen. Play starts at 3 pm.
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J. Firepatrick
North
Milstune
Perth
Albions Premiers In Cup Final Draw Ends Title Race
In the British Association cup final the Albion eleven share the title after a 3 3 draw with the Wanderers. Burnleys had defeated Albion to force the extra round but the overall standings leave Albion top by one point. The report and season review appear Thursday.
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Albion
Albions
Wanderer
Burnleys
PW Dm OL Pt Albiong
Wanderers
Albiona
Durnleys
Australian Merchants Association faults and calls for local manufacturing
The author rails against the Australian Merchants Association dominated by London interests exporting to Australia. He urges shifting to home production, recalls wartime wool trade losses, and argues for developing local industry from wool, steel, and dairy to prevent further dependence and price manipulation. The piece cites figures, laments labor conditions, and notes cultural critiques while warning of foreign dominance.
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London
Australia
Perhain
Australian Merchants Association
Austratia
Assortation
Aerony Om
England
Busi | ‘Ees
Collie
Wapelves
The
Inpowners
Shipping Notes Arrivals and Departures
The note lists ships arriving and departing for Melbourne and Durban ports, including the Dessau, Croatafela, Javary, Valencia, Ashridge, Chemnite, Schwaben, Evel, Mollinn, and others. It mentions cargoes of coal and German departees, and outlines schedules with agents Henry Wille and Co. and McEarcharm and Co. Shipping delays due to wet wool shearings are noted, urging patience to avoid value loss in damp wool.
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Dessau
Melbourne
Henry Willk and Co
Croatafela
Durban
Henry Wills’ and Co
Javary
Commonwealth-Dominion Line
Henry Wille and Co
Valencia
Canund Line
Sydney
Adelaide
Mellernith, McEarham and Co
Carlier Ashridge
Port Kembla
Chemnite
Aberdeen White Star Line
Talerty and Co
Schwaben
Otters
Evel
Albany
Bonday
Tenve
Freementie
Railway Department
At.s.n. Co
Mollinn
McTlwraith
McEacharf and Co
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Wis
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Tunn- Lerth
Traynor Teaptt
Wiebridge
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McKenzie
Aorft
Watts
Geise
McComish
Price
Mettum
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T. Anya
Te Angove
Mouchemart Rolph
Potter Verran
McDonald
W. Fitpeatrick
Cooner
Wilkinson
Luet
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Bruce
W. Green
C. Wheeler
Chapel
Wimbridge
Geis
Nivel
Geer
MyKennie
Gelsobaexeh
McDonall
Vertan
Bert Angove
W. Fitzpatrick
Hod
McKende
Cavnorleo
Altir
Albany Syain
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T. Angove
Qayner
McComiah
Thik Waa
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Fitspatrick
Ali
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Angora
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Potter
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Teme
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Hewen
Wait
McGomish
Matthawa
Angove
Fitzpatrick
B. Angoyne
Kickig Whiel
Mois
Loral
McCominh
Hewhou
J. McKengie
B. Angove
Ferrin
McDoneld
Mourhemore
Social and Dance
National Library of Australia
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British Association
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New Zealand
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Weetral
Pollard
Pedlyeer
Maxim Gorki
Ponce
Europe
Gabrielle
Wileon
Torbay
Chockarup
R. M. Pitt
Shipping Notes
Crostutels
Dhirhan
Deer, Om
TEL
W. R. Nott
Dean, Robinson and Co
York Street
H.k.corry & Co
Corner Frederick and Spenser Sercate
Australian Alliance Auetrsiery Fire Company
Aow, Dobbie, and Co
Taylorite
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Department of Public Health
May
Jora
W. Brown
Ulster Road
W. Gent
Aberdeen Street
M. L Lambert
Parth Road
York Hotel
Todd
Bob Lechmere
ATF
Beyup
Mount Barker
Sim Grahen
Marlen
Dem
Heria
Pattinson
W. R. Smith
Foster's
Foriverfool
ANG Globe Insurance Coy
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
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