Albany Despatch Highlights Local Meetings And Events
Albany notices report the Albany Cricket Association annual meeting postponed and other social items including a Monday night dance at Leisure Hour, a successful Saturday cribbage and dance, a peace loan committee meeting led by Mayor Day with about seven thousand pounds in sight, and plans for memorials to fallen soldiers. The fire brigade euchre tournament is set for tomorrow with prizes, a St Joseph’s Hall ball drew crowds and praise for organizers, and police caution lists grocery items regulated by the Licensing Act. A committee for a memorial to Albany soldiers met to appoint collectors and arrange weekly or monthly donations. Local students prepare for exams, including Ida Gordon, now a junior clerk with certificates in shorthand and books keeping.
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Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade
Lower Town Hall
St. Joseph's Hall
Neblemen
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Mons
Albany
T. Palmer
Moesars
J. T. Mills
Messrs. Drew, Robinson and Co
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Deaths and Local News From Fremantle and Albany
A Perth area driver John Sullivan and family left Fremantle on Wednesday and arrived back by Sunday. Mrs. Carlen’s eldest son Melliven has four years of service in the Fish Goods trade. George Duffull, head of the Port Department in Albany and former local football figure, died Thursday afternoon at Or Randy after a pneumonic influenza attack. He was the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Welteh of Albany and leaves a widow and three children ill with the same illness.
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John Sullivan
Petie
Fremantle
Bomen
Dryer
Melliven
S. Carlen
Servier
George Duffull
Poxtul
Foothel Elreles
Albany
Or Randy
R. H. Welteh
Death of Mrs. Rust After Painful Illness
This obituary reports the death of Mrs. Rust wife of Mr. F. W. Rust after a brief illness. It notes a lip infection treated late, hospital transfer, and her passing at 11 30 p m. She leaves a husband and three young children, with a large circle of friends sharing in the sorrow.
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Rust
F. W. Rust
Farewell to Mrs. Buttheld from Albany High School staff
At Albany High School a farewell event honored Mrs. Buttfield who leaves after 38 months as seventh class teacher to join her husband returning from the front. Headmaster M Little presented a framed panorama of Albany as a keepsake. Mrs. Buttfield expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gift. She plans to visit Kalgoorlie then return to Perth to resume duties in the Lands Department.
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Selby Lowndes
Buttfeld
M. Little
Albany
Torbay Junction Plans Public Hall at the Junction
A large public meeting on the 13th discussed building a hall at Torbay Junction. W Tregom presided and A McInnes reported gifts and subscriptions totaling £60 plus monthly pledges totaling £17 8. The committee was elected to pursue a Crown grant and hire, with a rough material quote of £120 and a plan for a 22 by 40 by 10 foot hall.Participants urged to contribute to the effort.
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W. Tregomr
A. McInnes
Tory
Joan
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J. Brigton
Mowfourth
W. Tregear
Mexdamen McInnes
C. Leslie
Mins McKay
Mesdames L. Caimonos
Dennehey
Mess
J. Mowforth
Department
Melypes
Torbay Junction
Messrs
Tregesr
McIn‘oes
Shirley
Monforth
Perth Weather Forecast Delicate Showers Likely South Coast
Perth forecast for Monday predicts fine conditions overall with light showers along the south coast. Inland will turn cold at night. Expect northeast winds and smooth seas near Kangaroo Island.
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Perth
N.E
Kangaroo
Repatriation Committee Proceedings in Denmark District
The Local Repatriation Committee met Saturday with Sr. Fisy chairing and members Monare Bay Iry Marwink H Kunbton Staker and secretary on Binaltony. They considered applications for aids and discussed tree planting and cost reductions through a tree puller. A meeting report to Minister for Repatriation and measures to aid retired settlers were proposed, with emphasis on orderly implementation and avoiding costly or reckless methods.
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Misa
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Chote
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Barrie
Keogh
Mount Barker Euchre Tournament Aids Church Fund Drive
Mesdames Colling and Mulkerin organized a successful euchre tournament in Mount Barker to raise funds for the local Roman Catholic Church. Seventy two players competed, prizes were awarded, and a dance followed with refreshments and music. Also noted was the sorrow over motor cycle accident involving Mr Wickens near Midland.
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Mulkerin
Funda
Airs
O'Neill
Snr
Mr. E. Dock
Miaw Stella Hickling Fufter
Roy Clothier
W. J. Thomas
Lormon
Gorman
John Morgan
Eck
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Art Union
Wickens
Midland
Meat shortage relief efforts delayed by duty free cask dispute
Government arranged a meat shortage relief transport from Wyndham by the Kwinfua to the metropolitan area. A consignment of corned beef was sent in empty liquor casks for handling, but Wyndham coopers refused to touch them claiming duty free import status. The Coopers' Union in Perdhhaw also declined aid in the effort.
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Perth
Wyndham
Kwinfua
Wyndham Coopers
Coopers’ Union
Perdhhaw
Influenza Epidemic Reports Mixed Weekend Toll
Melbourne area reports 57 new influenza cases and two deaths over the weekend. Colsie notes rapid improvement, while Hobart records a single influenza death for the period. The nationwide outbreak continues with varied regional impact and ongoing health warnings.
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Perth
Colsie
Hobart
Defiant MLA Jones Defends Free Speech at Parliament
Perth report notes Labor member Mr W L Jones defied Fremantle Council on free speech, sought refuge at Parliament House. He later stated MPs enjoy immunity from arrest only when the House is sitting and spoke at an Explinade meeting yesterday.
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Perth
Monihly
W. L. Jones
Labor
Legislative Assembly
Fremantle Council
Parliament House
Hampton Plains Find: Kalgoorlif Discovery Reported
A new find at Hampton Plains yields an extensive survey with over 300 levees pegged within the locality. The report notes the site lies in the low-lying area, highlighting the scale of the levee work and prospects for future exploration.
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Kalgoorlif
Hampton Plains
Reflections on the King Surrenders to Authorities
Federal legislator Melbourne Mansday Mr Considine member for the Barrier in the House of Representatives, who had been sentenced to fuel for three weeks for foul mouthed reflections on the King, surrendered himself on Saturday evening to the authorities.
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Melbourne
Mansday
Considine
Barrier
House of Representatives
Ihg
King
Sydney Bakers Strike Over Bread Shortage Metropolis Wide
Sydney bakers strike halting bread supply across the metropolitan area. About two weeks earlier members warned they would walk out if a return to night baking was demanded. Employers promised no night shifts, yet workers refused to continue, seeking higher wages and better conditions. More than a thousand men have quit work.
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Sydney
Unio
Baking Trades Employees’ Federation
Emloyers
Forest Hill petition urges survey of Mount Barker to Bridgetown railway
Residents of Forrest Hill and surrounding areas push for a permanent survey of a railway from Mount Barker toward Bridgetown. The proposal, now sent to the district’s MP, aims to restore promised facilities after years of delays. The advisory board previously backed a line joining with Bridgetown, with hoped land development and timber and fruit potential nearby.
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Forrest Mill
Mount Barker
Bridgetown
John Seaddan
Fe Enountry
Railway West
Mt. Barker
Forrent Hill
Kent
Pranklin
Heanfoch
Gettiers
Racing results from metropolitan meeting at Canning Park
Saturday attendance strong as horses contested 2 mile Gosnells Hurdle with Shearwater and Remus among early contenders. First Class Plate at six furlongs listed Lochmanter and Wattle Leaf with multiple other starters and Totalisator dividends noted for several races including Armada leant and Third Class Plate events.
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Shearwater
Remus
Amiens
Reed Warbler
Stamp Boy
Tafalivator
Lochmanter
Polisodey
Arcrowfield
Down Town
Bott Ng
Carcawindy
Lovd Vie
Proud
Laval
A. Ih
Brigand Chief
Cngnue
Jerilderis
Golden Pledge
Frog Reng
Semper Parotos
Rowena
Aly
RACING IN SYDNEY AT Tattersallaa Club Races
In Sydney on Saturday Tattersalla Racing Club held annual events with results from two municipal races. Tramway Handicap saw Seven Carbon Woloros and Laddie Blue compete with betting around 20 to 1 for the winner. Chelmsford Stakes listed nine entries with Manin favored and Cetinas as a noted participant.
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Tattersalla Racing Club
Seven Carbon
Woloros
Ngst
R S A and Old Metals Collecting for War Orphans
The old metal branch of the R S A collects junk to aid blind and incapacitated soldiers and their widows and orphans. Metals sent to Perth weekly are sorted into useful items, profits fund the trust for veterans families, and the High School backs a bottle week led by Headmaster Mr Little and Secretary Mr Meeks to aid the cause.
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R.S.A
Perth
Codiera
Behoc
Tt Children
Little
E.S
Meeks
Henderson elected to lament at Trades Union Congress
London September 14. Arthur Henderson, defeated in the last general election, wins Widnes seat 11 404 to 10 417 over Fisher. In Glasgow Congress Henderson urges unions to press for ending the Government's life soon. Henderson, about 65, ironmoulder by trade, Wesleyan, total abstainer, Labour Pure, Privy Councillor, joined Coalition Government, first Labour member in England to reach Cabinet.
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London
Arthur Henderson
Widnes
Bis
Fisher
Henderson
Brent
Trades Union Congress
Clasgow
Om Addrens
Wesleyan Church
J Total
Labor Purity
England
Conscription Repeal Advocated by Union Congress
The Tras Union Congress, with two dissentients, adopted Mr. Thomas's resolution demanding repeal of conscription and withdrawal of forces from Russia. If the government disapproves, a special trade union congress will be convened to decide future action.
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Glasgow
Tras Union Congress
Mr. Thomas
Russia
Thear
Balfour resigns as Chief British Peace delegate in Paris
The Hon A J Halfour resigns from the role, expected replacement by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. Halfour, noted as a capable Briton, entered Parliament at 26, served as Chief Secretary for Ireland, and went to America for the British Government when the U S entered the war. Curzon, age 60, former Viceroy of India, previously defeated Lloyd George for Glasgow University rector by 12 votes.
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A. J. Halfour
Hrntiah
Lord Curron
Kedlestom
Halfour
Ireland
Heia
America
United States
Lord Salisbury
Lorn Curzon
India
Llnyd George
Glasgow University
Municipal Strike Settled in Paris After Labor Dispute
Paris officials report the Seine municipal workers strike that began September 4 has ended after 100 days of stoppage. Workers sought a wage increase to 14 francs per day and have resumed duties.
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Seine
Aftee
New Steamer Service Between America and Australia
New Boston to Australia steamship line to begin around September 17 with monthly sailings via Cape Town. The Canard Steamship Co announces this service linking Boston and Australia, ending the long discontinued former route via Heston. Albany Chamber of Commerce urged to connect with the new service.
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Boston
New York “Times
Canard Steamahip Co
Maan
Australia
Capetown
Heston
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Albany Club Chess Tourney Produces Tight Results
The Albany-Chess Club handicap tournament yields several close games with Felton Rast, Peake, Talion, and Lindsay Jones among the players noted. Later, the Methodist Ladies Guild held a successful manual sale at Albert Hall with stalls busy and well stocked.
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O P
Peake
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Talion
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Bill
But Lower P
Lewek
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Miner
Haywood
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Methodist Ladies’ Guild
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