Empire politics and unrest shadow October election
Fragment from a 20th century Albany page discusses Great Britain, Labour and Conservative shifts, imperial defence, trade policy, and the impact of wartime empires on domestic politics. It notes the Singapore naval lane issues and broad concerns over employment, production, and empire stability amid party changes and global tensions.
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Macdonaly
Communist Inernationale
Singapore
Britain
Admiralty
Labor
Great Britain
Empire
Aulin
Albany church services taught by visiting minister
The Rev. Hanlin, locum tenens at Beets Church Albany, will conduct Sunday morning and evening services at Union Church Denmark. The Rev E C Day M A B D of North Perth, joint convener of the Home Mission Committee of the Presbyterian Church, has been paying an official visit to Denmark and nearby groups, leaving yesterday for Perth.
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Hanlin
Beets Church
Albany
Union
The
Salvation Anny
W. G. Drew
Katanning
Tambellyp Hotel
Promister
T. C. Hoskings
Hosking
Freemason
Barnett
Chamber of Commeres
Tariff Board
Albany News Briefs on Local School Meet and Show Plans
Reports from a recent sports meet note scoring confusion and team results with Northam, Perth, Bunbury leading senior and junior sections. The article covers examination training, ambulance drill, and mentions a November 4 retail butter sale, town committee planning, and an upcoming Aubury show with floral and culinary entries.
Council meeting mulls scrub, road, and license issues
At a Monday Geuneil meeting Dr Ingham urged action on overgrown scrub blocking Gandford road between Penh-rmod and Spencer-road and on Perth road near Johnston Street. He questioned private work while council staff were underused and moved to refer scrub and sand removal to the works committee. He also proposed a license crackdown on unlicensed vehicles and a press notice warning that nonpayment by November 16 would trigger proceedings.
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Geuneil
Ingham
Iitendance
Forkson
Gandford-road
Penh-rmod
Spencer-road
Dr. Maslin
Ia Reyalry
Perth-rond
Masslin
Inghem
Maslin
Improvements Required At the Round Viewing on Monday
Fragmented minutes recount a Works Committee debate on placing funds for road repairs in Brunswick Road Burgoyne Road and Vrederick Street onto next year’s estimates. Councillors argued about timing costs and whether to reveal exact figures, with criticism of past neglect and calls for immediate but properly planned action.
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I Dolinn
Brunswick Road
Burgoyne Rod
Vrederek
Cr. Litho
John Neem Graneithie
Jobo
Cr. Downes
Cr. Johns
Lawiberi Sig
Johny
Seunlon
Eschinelos
Amanecer Conunitter Wis
Dr. Jolng
Far North lecture thrills Albany crowd in bad weather
At the Albany Town Hall Monday evening Mr Price Conigeure, famed explorer and lecturer, delivered a vivid account on the romance of western Australia’s coast. He praised early Dutch navigators, cited Kas India trade, and recounted voyages of Dawpier, Binders and King including Melville Island’s discovery. He spoke onNorth West settlement growth and prospects for cotton, cattle, and penne growth, praising the lecture as worthy of all ages.
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Albany
Price Conigeure
Australia
India
Olf
Young
Returned Soldiers League meeting at Soldiers Institute Albany
The Returned Soldiers League branch at Albany held a gathering in the Soldiers Institute on Tuesday with Mr. G. W. Senior presiding. Talks covered social functions, offers of help from Messrs Herliner and Payne, and a social committee reshuffle. A social in two weeks was planned, and a fund-raising collection yielded 25. Parents and friends of fallen Albany servicemen were asked to send photos for a deceased soldiers gallery. Mr. Minn tendered resignation as secretary due to distance. members urged reconsideration and a successor to be chosen by next meeting set for November 11.
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Sesner
Connertiog
Vin Kaalwy
Joho
Trease
Kenton
Tocal Rodtway
Pweying
Borrest
Aubiaco Oval
Uwe Lew
Meare J. Murphy
Capain
WL Pricohard
We Coding
Gareigan
T Hem Mi
Coupenens
Northam
Perth
Bunbury
Frementhe
Albina
Me. S. Barrow
York
Ff. Brown
FE. Warburton
J. Brown
J. Woole
Bunhury
Albany
Sucessful
Perch
Albany Hind
J. Ciarrigan
Innlividas
Drew Robinson and Co
E Harnett and Co
W. KR. Smith and Co
E. Stephens
Everett and Co
Japier Town
Thureday
H. Saebury
Town Hall
Do'rlock
Has Aes
A. J. Colline
Mtirling-terrace
Melvile Orchestra
Lt Way
Herliner
Burrow
Dorwett
Volle
Mr. Craigie
Ndt
Senior
Mate School
T. B. Carter
Yorkstreet
F. Minn
Lawmany
Ong
Mr. Minn
Winnie Andrewortha
J. Andrewamiba
Wesley Church
Hev. P
T. G. Sounnesy
Ove Messru
F. McNamara
F. Sounnea
P. Gillam
Central Cricket Club
Mr. Barker Cricket Asadcia Mon
A. T. Booth
T. Kearsley
Centra’s
Plantagenet Park
Cran‘ Brook
Barker Prevers
Association
Bolchairman
E. Thoman
Tnstuiuge
Barker
Lange
Norrikup
Rounnea Park
J. Martin
Last Chance for Free Prize in EU L Charity Art Union
Urgent appeal notes ticket sales end November 8 with a prize of £2000 to be drawn Armistice Night November 11. Past draws at Soldiers' Institute drew heavy crowds. many would be disappointed. Buy today from the nearest agent or send 2/6 to State Secretary RSL, Perth.
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E.U.L
Art Union
Soldiers’ Institute
Jhiy
RSL
Perth
Queer Foster Mother Cat Adopts Rat As Kitten
A Port Adelaide tale from the South Australian Farmer's Union reports a black cat nursing and caring for a partly grown grey rat as one of her litter. The rat shares meals and space with the three kittens, and the cat even retrieves it when it wanders. Union members marvel at the unusual attachment amid livestock and store duties.
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Port Adelaide
South Australian Farmer's Union
Black Cat
Fanner Union
Mt Barker notes and weddings in late autumn edition
Mt Barker notes cover postponed football due to anim- events, a wedding at Wesley Church unites Miss Haley Thomas to Mr. Frederick Pickles, with reception at home and honeymoon to the Caves. War Memorial Club snooker, social at Forest Hill, a Flora Clarke engagement, and Central Cricket Club talks on joining the Barker Cricket Association. Obituary for Winnie Andrewortha.
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Wesley Church
Haley Thomes
FP. McNamara
O'Neill
DO. Davies
E. J. Gorman
A. Jones
A. Crume
A. BS. Clarke
T. Soumness
V. Sivicke
A. Hamond
G. Hambley
E. Oldaker
Wd A. Hombley
Chester
T. Kearsley
Death of Mr H Bailey in Government Hospital
Mr Harry F Bailey aged 60 dies at Government Hospital after a period of painless illness. Born in England, he served in the Maori War in New Zealand, then droving in Queensland before settling in Albany. He worked as caretaker of the Town Hall and later town clerk, noted as a keen sportsman. Survived by a grown family including Mrs B Mason of Albany. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian cemetery.
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Harry F. Bailey
Government Hospital
England
New Zealand
Dominion
Queensland
Eighies
Albany
H. Prior
Asis
B.mason
Norrow
Presbyterian Cemetery
Perth Wool Sales Set Records At Western Australian Gates
Perth brokers reported record prices for greasy merino fleece and lambs wool as 20 000 bales were catalogued. Winners were Mesars Connor Deoberry and Durwck of Bednard Wagin who secured 1d for top fleece and 4d for lambs wool, beating last year’s marks.
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Perth
Sta‘en
Proposed airship link England to Australia in eight days
Sir Keith Smith submits an ambitious plan to the Federal Ministry for a regular passenger and mail airship service between England and Australia. The journey from England to Perth would take eight days, with the ministry asked to subsidise 260,000 annually.
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Federal Ministry
Keith Smith
England
Australis
Perth
Penny Postage Faces likely stiff opposition
Postal Department returns show low support for penny postage re introduction despite a rate reduction from two pence to half a penny. The advocacy faces strong opposition amid fiscal concerns and public reaction.
Australian Davis Cup Team Returns From Sydney
The Australian Davis Cup squad arrived by the Sonoma with Patterson praising the players for meeting or exceeding expectations. He noted Vincent Richards as a strong rival while recognizing that Tilden stands in a class of his own. The Sydney courts were soft after rain and Australia needed fast courts to win.
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Sydney
Sonoma
Patterson
Vincent Richards
Richarda
Tilden
Australia
Fire at Narromine devastates nine shops
A blaze swept Narromine destroying nine shops as residents faced a water shortage along the Menindee or Macquarie River area. The town struggled with supply issues and helplessness as the fast moving fire spread.
Amalgamation of Commonwealth Steel and English Vickers Finalised
Sesceea has been finalised for the amalgamation of Commonwealth Steel Products Limited with English Oreat Vickers Limited. The amount payable by Vickers Company is fixed at £50,000.
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Sesceea
Commonwealth Steel Products, Limited
Oreat Vickers, Limited
Vickers
Sompeny
Conservatives Expect Victory Amid Poll Estimates
A London Daily Express survey projects Conservatives leading in the forthcoming vote with estimates showing Conservatives around 191 to 291 seats, Labor about 195 to 255, Liberals near 45 to 124, and others filling remaining bounds. The fragment suggests fluctuating polling figures and party expectations ahead of the election.
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London
The
Daily Express
Othoes
Zinoviev Letter Declared Forcibly Fabricated
Moscow reports Zinoviev in a press statement says the alleged Zinoviev letter is a fabrication. He cites illness preventing signed letters and claims he will abide by the British Trade Union Commission's authenticity decision, stating the document was forged in Poland.
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Zinoviev
Moscow
Tis
Znoviev
British Trade Uion Commission
Polland
Official Blame Amid Zinoviev Letter Fallout Speech
The Evening Standard cites Foreign Office statements contradicting remarks by Mr Ramey Maacdon ald about Zinoviev's letter. During Marquis Carson's speech, he denounces Remnay Mordomsid for blaming the letters and directing blame at his subordinates in a dirty, shabby trick.
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Evening Standard
Foreign Office
Ramey
Marquis Carson
Remnay Mordomsidj
Sls
France Recognizes Soviet Government Telegraphic Note
A Paria telegraphic report states the French Government has announced official recognition of the Soviet Government. No further details are provided about the date or conditions of recognition.
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Paria
Irish Rebels Remains Handed to Relatives for Public Funerals
The remains of 75 irregular forces executed during the civil war are handed to relatives. Names include Brian, Cider, William Mellowen, and Rory O Connor. Public funerals planned for Thursday. Bodies lie in state at various centers in the interim.
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Brian
Cider
Willam Mellowen
Rory O’ Connor
Thoredey
Letter Box Debate Over Albany Letter Boxes
Albany readers discuss whether to place a new letter receiver in Brunswick road near the Naval Drill Hall. Officials report existing box density and reluctance to relocate or add boxes, noting limited demand from residents and ongoing postal costs. A. Muir Jr. forwards inquiries and Mr. Prowse conveys postal inspector’s findings, with editor’s note on dissatisfaction.
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Prowse
Brunswick Road
A. Wansbrough
Broadwick-roal
Uur
Naval Drill Hall
Albany
Ejo
A. Muir
Junr
J. Il. Prowse
M.P
Federal Verlinmwent House
Melbourne
Mr. Prowse
M.L.A
Brunnwhokrod
Naval
Ein
Middleton Beach
Greavon
Tom
J. I. Loyd
Dupaly Powtmester-Genera
Andrew Muir
Jonr
Druk
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