Ward Vacancies and Naval Opportunity Highlighted
Ward vacancies noted with no candidates announced in Wort Ward while North Ward has one. Prime Minister cited 6F per cent of ALF officers rising from the ranks and urged similar Navy opportunities. Also an auction notice for 250 head cattle and 1000 sheep at Merara Hatch Bros stockyards Perth on Thursday October 9 at 2 pm. Earlier sale featured 400 cattle and horses auctioned at their yards on the 11th, with rapid truck-out by Wednesday. Buyers from across the state attended as dairy needs rise.
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Wort
Imperial
ALF
Navy
Merara
Hatch Bros
Sutherland
Street
Perth
Concert and Dance for Torbay Junction Hall Fund
A concert and dance is planned at Torbay Junction on Friday night to raise funds for the new hall. Subscriptions are listed from E G McKenzie Mies Tipping Merrifield H B Mile and Miles Tip me and Merrifield. Mr BE 0 McRouske will contest a West ward seat in the annual municipal election. Weather today issued from Perth foresees fine conditions with NE and southerly winds across the coast and inland frosty nights.
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Torbay Junction
Perth
N.E
Wight
Ocean
Bight
Torbay Junction Hall
Fund
E. G. McKenzie
Mies
Tipping
Menifeld
H. EB. Mile
Miles
Tipme
Merrifield
BE. 0. McRouske
Arrivals and Returns Highlight Albany Notices
The notice lists several individuals arriving home or in transit. F Touhey reached Albany by yesterday morning's train after visiting relatives in Katanning. Harold Pisesa of Katanning arrived by motor in Albany Saturday night. G Bagg of Earl Street arrived Friday by train via the Maar. Harris of JA Harris family arrived Fremantle by troopship Barambe, en route to Albany. M Janek Haweson, from Vancouver Street, is home by transport due Melbourne November 6 after four absences. A June 30 1917 arrival in France is noted for service.
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F. Touhey
Ee Coe
Harold Pisesa
Katunning
Albany
Guer
G. Bagg
Earletrest
Harris
JA. Harris
Fremantle
Barambeh
We. Borda
France
W. Howson
Vancouver Street
Bose Records Office
Melbourne
Janek) Haweon
Transport
Mount Barker Notes Show Tourists and Local Events
Mount Barker notes describe a Thursday curling tournament at Slencer's Hall in Carbarop to aid the Mount Barker Repatriation Fund. Prizes went to A. Moir Jr and Mrs. A. Reddin. American Boys on tour were welcomed by locals, with social dancing, tea, and football demonstrations. A new act drew mixed reception but progress expected as tour proceeds east. Ochre deposit near Mount Barker attracts Melbourne interest along with a distinct potash prospect, signaling potential township impact.
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Carbarop
Slencer
Mount Barker
Forrest Hill
A. Moir
Jnr
A. Reddin
Madina
Purtratt
Carharup
Beier
Mount Harker
Melbourne
J A Swain Marries Mire Bodstone in Christchurch Church
Wed evening ceremony at St. John's Church united J A Swain of RLFC with Mire Bodstone formerly of Albay. Bride Mire wore a white tulle gown with silver embroidery and pink roses. she carried a banquet of sweetpeas and white rosebuds. Attendants included a maid of honor in pink tuile and the bridegroom was aided by best man T S Barnett. After the ceremony, guests gathered at the Normans' home for refreshments as the couple planned their move to Katanning where Mr Swain will work in a National Bank.
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RLFC
Andy
Swain
Mire Boodstone
Albay
Mise Rims Young
Young
Christchurch
St. John's Church
Oscar Novian
Farnhead
Norman
Barnett
Moon
Katanning
National Bank
Rife Club Captain Debate Cited At Dinner
The Onlooker letter to the editor recounts a dinner of the Burker Rifle Club where speakers argued over the club’s history. It notes that Muir was not the first captain, Walter Beott held the role, and Beott helped establish the range and mounds. It adds A B Clarke and W Scott aided early range work and that Scott’s daughter fired the first shot at 400 yards.
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A. B. Clarke
Icknese
T. G1
Sounnexs
W. Scott
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Scott
Indy
Bell
Tonra
Denmark Mourns Oldest Resident Mr Iles
The town of Denmark notes the death of Mr Iles, born 1830 in Fernagah County, after a long life in Hobart Victoria and Western Australia. He left a widow, two sons and six daughters. The district reports an influenza epidemic as a backdrop to his passing, with medical staff and local carers praised for service.
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Iles
County Fernagah
Tasmania
Hobart
Victoria
New South Wales
W.A
Murchison
Kalgoorlie
Boulder
Rifle Shooting and Farewells at Albany Club
The Plantagenet rifle competition concluded as Pr and Mrs Allen left Albany for Mount Barker after years here with Mr Allen taking a Mount Barker Park Hotel role. A farewell at the London Hotel and a Saturday mass gathering at St Johns Mall celebrated Mrs Allen with token gifts, tributes to her spinning circle wartime work, and thanks for lasting friendships.
Albany Chamber of Commerce Sees Council Joint Conference
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday night meeting in the Council Chamber. President T H Barrett and members including John Mormon Jr H Tip Ping W Fonte A F Dickson and secretary DG Roan discussed shipping and town welfare. A proposal urged a joint conference with the council to coordinate land development health resort and port needs and possibly a public deliberation. An annual scholastic exam plan was set with a committee Forte Norman Tippins to oversee. The annual meeting was moved to December upon the president’s suggestion. Additional correspondence from Hon Sendolan MLA and the WA Affiliated Traders Association was noted with actions decided.
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Council of the Chamber of Commerce
Jwne
Council Chamber
T. H. Barrett
John Mormon, Jr
H. Tip- Ping
W. Fonte
A. F. Dickson
W. Bt. Sith
Oses
Albany
Norman
A. H. Dickson
Werfar
W. W. Smith
Forte, Norman
Tippins
Faulkner
Sendolan
M.la
Anter
W.A
Tradera’ Association
Kenzie
P. W. Smart
Albany Spinning Circle Says Farewell To Mrs Allen
Members of the Spinning Circle gathered on Thursday afternoon in Albany to bid Mrs E Allen farewell as she moves to Mount Barker. A small tea followed and Mrs Gribble offered kind wishes and a token of appreciation. Mrs Allen, the secretary, was praised for her hard work. Exhibits of pun wool and knitted stockings for the Perth Royal Show arrived too late for judging and were marked too late for competition.
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B.J. Allen
Albany
Mount Barker
Allen
Park Hotel
Mien
Tondion Hote
Tim
BO. MeKensis
McKensie
Allen Warroing
Matter
All
Mount Burke
Mr. Allen
Bt. John's Mall
A. P
Quddihy
Mra. Allen
Spinning Circle
E. Allen
Perth
Kalgoorlie Market Report by The Associated Fruitgrowers
Kalgoorlie market notes show widespread fruit shortness and poor apple quality with strong demand for tomatoes and poultry. Details list prices for apples, oranges, mandarins, pears, berries, cabbage, gourds, beans, onions, pumpkins, and fowl, with heavy weights and varying quality categories noted for each item.
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Associated Fruitgrowers, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Yates
Boke
Woods
Statesman
Beng
Drastic Reforms Recommended by Royal Commission Report
The Royal Commission on economics tabled its progress report in Canberra, urging drastic reforms beyond defence. It calls for major reductions, especially in the Postmaster-General and Navy Departments, totaling about 650000 pounds yearly, with improved management across federal departments. The commission members include Gibbon as chair and Turton and Wadeen as associates.
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Melourne
Aird
Royal Commission On Economics
Federal Ministry
House of Representatives
Todax
Minbatrv
Amar
Defence
Commission
Mees Gihaon
Turton
Wedane
Federal election rampage nears formal opening in Melbourne
Melbourne reports that the Federal election rampage will not open until the Prime Minister delivers his speech. Campaign groundwork is underway with preliminary work in progress. Labor figures, including Mr C Bean, coordinate with federal members and party machines as control shifts appear.
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Melbourne
Lex Nell Epeerh Ja Bendiro
Ewmantien
C. Bean
Canning Park Club Meeting Results at Perth
Racing at Canning Park on a wet Saturday produced several races with close finishes. Winners included Canning Hurdle Back about two times Barb Worie, and Park Handicap winner Hardy Noraeman with Clonahilty second in a tight field.
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Perth
Moody
Canning Park Club
Canning Hurdle
Barb Worie
Botting
Advance Toward Moscow and Eastern Front Reports
Jener Denikine claims further advance toward Moscow near Briansk with fierce fighting reported in the east. In London reporters note Moscow excitement, while Soviet authorities in Moscow impose drastic measures to quell rebellions among the people.
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London
Jener Denikine
Moscow
Briansk
Voroneah
Bolehevik
Melbourne
V.at.c
Mneon
Bir
Mnemon
Ae Ot Soma
Pesa
Capture of 9000 Bolsheviks Reported in Russia
London reports Don Cossacks in Voronezh region have captured about 9000 Bolsheviks in Southern Russia. The claim comes as fighting continues across the front, with authorities noting substantial enemy losses and ongoing mobile engagements near the Don and Voronezh fronts.
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London
Tt In
Voronech
Russia
Expatriate claims and quarrel amid Bolshevik tension
A fragmented wartime report notes Bolshevik moves and a referenced expat claim involving British authorities. It mentions Australians in North Russia and a private quarrel tied to a West Australian figure prominent in dispatches. The text reflects confusion over fighting aims and political alignments during the period.
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Cayn
Bsir
Auckland
Geddes
North
Roeeia
Hinod
War in Russia Capturing Germans and Ammunition
Cable report from London October 18 states Hugo and forces have advanced toward Danw mundo and Mylderne on the Dwinn and reached Dgwreth and Mt. Dwies. German prisoners and ammunition are reportedly captured in quantity. The advance has stirred great enthusiasm among the British public.
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London
Aml
Hugo
German gas shell Riga and Berlin reinforce daily
Germans escalate shelling of Riga city as reinforcements continue to arrive from Germany. The report notes ongoing German air and ground activity with persistent artillery and bombardment across the Riga front, impacting local defenses and civilian areas.
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London
Riga
Germany
Campaign of Terror in Courland Strikes Inhabitants
Descriptions report a German terror campaign in Courland with widespread robbery and plunder. Deserters from forces led by Colonel Bermond and Morebel Van der Goltx loot homes and businesses, shooting many residents.
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London
Courland
Bermond
Morebel van der Goltx
Dunamunde Fortress Captured By Riga Forces
Reported capture of the Dunamunde fortress at the Dwina river mouth. The Lotts with All worships reportedly gained control of the Dinos for trees near Riga and took private German assets.
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London
All
Riga
Outamunde
Dwina
Bolsheviks Abandon Gatchina as Artillery Moves North
An intercepted Bolshevik wireless message confirms the abandonment of Oitehive and reports an artillery shuttle moving north toward Krasnoe Selo, about 180 miles southeast of Petrograd. The note places the action to the north wards of Krasnoe Selo near Petrograd.
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London
Oitehive
Krasnoe Selo
Petrograd
General Fudensteh Captures Tearskoe Selo Near Petrograd
Reports from Helsingfors say General Fudensteh has captured Tearskoe Selo, a manufacturing town near Petrograd, marking another gain on the North Russia front. The announcement was dispatched from London on October 16.
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London
Helsingfors
Fudensteh
Tearskoe Selo
Petrograil
Kronstadt Captured by Huntieh Cannadrons
Kronstadt has fallen after capitulation as a Huntieh cannadrons unit reportedly entered Kronstadt harbor following the surrender, officials announce the seizure.
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New York
Kronstadt
Kronstadt Harbor
Denikine Advances With Armored Cars and Aircraft
New York dispatch reports General Denikin advancing in the armoured and aerial war theater. He moves with tanks and aeroplanes supported by armored units as French and Allied observers note progress in the Don region amid the evolving front.
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New York
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