Albany Despatch at Monday Town Council Meeting
The Albany Town Council discussed municipal finances and upcoming projects. Concerns included liquidation of a loan, anticipated interest increases, York Street and Safe Terrace undergrounding, quarry work at Rowley Road, street improvements, and expanding the Municipal Library with a focus on modern and diverse works.
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Albany
Crome
Tomas
York Stroet
Safi Terrace
Rowley Road
Han Dea
Commonwealth
Reo
Katanning
Bunbury
Municipal Library Upgrade Debate Seeks Community Support
Citizens discuss the future of the library citing limited volumes and the desire to keep local reading alive. The Wheary Committee is urged to consider combining readers from the town to improve access and preserve the library as a repository of local information and magazines.
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Shirl
Weshiumu Hilee
Bee Pyar
York-street
Local Volunteer Fire Drill and Social Event Notes
The Albiny Volunteer Fire Brigade holds its weekly drill at the fire station with all members urged to attend. A social gathering at Oddthllow Hall follows, featuring a dance program by The Empire Theetme and performances by local acts. tickets cost 1/6 for Gent y and modest rates for Wien.
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Clemens
Austrativa Eleven
Whitehaven
Geenenth
Dunhar
Cleirell Greheston
Wnapdees
Putne
Welrebla
Ae Enjoyalle
Danis
Genty
Wien
Woman 13 Coming Chamber of Commerce Meeting
A Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Torna Earl on Wednesday evening, led by President Mr. W. Ponte, discussed urgent matters including a letter to the Minister for Works about Albany jetty low water berthing and rail siding proposals for local land deposits. Delegates to inter-district meetings were left to the president and vice president.
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Torn Earl
Mr. W. Ponte
Bela
J. Seaddan
Albany
Harkness
Ehalmowie
Chamber
Lake Clifton
Tipping
Markness
Ae Finn
Albany and North West clash in decisive Australian football match
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines an Australian football event between Albany and a visiting association, with mention of weather, umpire Shenfeld, player lists, and social events at the Royal George Hotel. It notes the major premiership race tightness and potential shifts in leadership after Saturday's game.
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Warde
Aleel Heerwation
Kaige
al Funy Association
Rome
Albany
Champlon
Bose
Yowelook
Shenfeld
Wilkinson Haw
Phil— Dogwet
Mouton
Wil Yonen
Pavnepy
Vernin
Wheeler Bruce
Deykin
Muuchemere Terbert
Amove
Ch Dewey
Walter
Rowd
Witwed
Savers Veneis
Davy
Kaestner
Lunt
Visihijg
Lea
Royal George Hotel
Wnd
Social
Ramet
Muscate
Bhp Motel
Vest
Eveuned
Jorendershy
Yung North
Smithhey
Albany Footballers Visit Sparks Travel Arrangements
The station master outlines side door carriages for the trip with eight in reserve and special trains from Albany at 0.45 am. Return trains reach Allmany by 7.40 pm, hot water and tea arranged, and fares set for adults children and infants. Supporters urged to respond and security details finalized for inter-town votes and team selection.
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AkebeRion
Sperritory
Ewr
Enery
Allmany
Irvin
Albany
Elleker
Jim Trons
Perth
Rifle Shooting Competition At Albany Meet
The National Rifle Association held a match at Albany with visiting shooters. In the preliminary seven and a half at 90 yards five competitors tied with 34 each. W Garrity won the shoot off. A Bruce and F Jackson of Plantagnet Rifle Club each scored 31. Gi Parr led the second King’s Prize round with 69 of 106. Gilbert Farr posted 603 in the first stage.
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Wevithur
W. Garrity
Albany
A. Bruce
F. Jackson
The
Plantagnet Rifle Club
Gi. Parr
G. Farr
Seamen Union Pushes Higher Wages After Fleet Cutbacks
In Melbourne on Thursday the Federated Seamen's Union pressed for wage rises and concessions as steamship owners withdraw several large vessels from inter state cargo routes due to high operating costs and trade slump. The union says an agreement expiring December 20 could raise monthly running costs by about £400 for a 60‑register tonner.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Federation
Federated Seamen's Union
Gardiner Attacks Storey Government in Legislative Assembly
Independent Labor Member for Newcastle Mr Gardiner delivers a scathing indictment of the Storey Government during the Assembly debate on Mr Fuller’s censure motion. He criticizes nearly all aspects of the administration, arguing the government’s majority of one could vanish if he votes for the motion.
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Bydney
Fuller
Storey
Labor
Newcastle
Gardiner
Meeting of Primary Producers Association at Marwick home
A September gathering of the Primary Producers Association at Mr W Marwick's residence included many members and several ladies. Organizer W M Manners spoke on changing annual conference methods and cooperative trading of fruit and other produce. He urged local growers to prepare to handle produce collectively with support to reach suitable companies. The matter will be considered at the next branch meeting. Acknowledgments were given to the speaker and Mrs Marwick provided supper.
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W. Marwick
W. M. Manners
Wien
Guftelds
Denmark Branch Meeting Promotes Co operative Movement
Mr W M Manners and Mr J P Stratton addressed the Denmark branch of the Primary Producers Association and Western Australian Farmers Ltd. They urged uniting producers and consumers, reducing middlemen, and forming a strong cooperative system with monthly price lists and packing standards to guarantee quality. The session closed with thanks after a lengthy discussion on inter-district produce disposal and market expansion.
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W. M. Mannesa
Primary Producers Association
J. P. Stratton
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Denmark
Manners Deatt
P.R.A
Itamiaberu
Spook
Smuts and the Empire Interview Report
A Pretoria paper the Volkwbema quotes a London correspondent on General Smuts saying he is half satisfied with the Empire Conference results and warns the future holds uncertainty. He notes they were lucky to have only a fraction of views adopted.
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Volkwbema
London
Gener
South Africa
Sinn Fein Reply Expected on British Terms Friday
Sinn Fein definite acceptance or rejection of the British government terms is expected to be announced to Lloyd George on Friday in London. The anticipated reply follows ongoing negotiations and indicates potential progress in Irish affairs.
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London
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Honda
English customs weary speaker plans return to South Africa
General Louise expresses fatigue with English customs during a pre departure interview in England. He says he is glad to return to South Africa and contrasts English society with Boer life. The interview involved Harry Boland and Joseph McGrath with Mr. Lloyd-George.
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England
Louise
South Africa
Cates
Harry Boland
Joseph McGrath
Mr. Lloyd-George
Initiation Shield Final Round Looms in Association Competition
The Initiation Shield Competition enters its fourth and final round with Saturday afternoon matchups. The Ho binson Challenge Cup will also begin for the final round, awarding the team with the most points. Teams listed include Kin Avants, High School squads, Melvilles, and Emerren cica selections.
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Hockey Sonson Logan
Whch
Moat
Kin Avants
Quartermaine
Schumann
Albany News Briefs: Appointments and Deaths Across Town
Montague Wilson named Area Officer Albany and appointed Lieutenant in the 2th Infantry Battalion. D J Wilson arrives from Western for blind appeal launch. J J Bimons MLA accompanied YAL concert party to Albany and left with the boys. Robt Bell acquires Mears business. G McKenzie and Co. take over interests in Striling terrace. Death of J F Green a resident of 85 years. funeral held with many mourners and floral tributes. J P Scanlon begins four months service leave. Jefford will cover station master duties during absence.
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Montague Wilson
Albany
D. J. Wilson
A of the Blind
Western
J. J. Bimons
Y.al
Robt. Bell
Mears
Kr. G. McKenzie and Co
Strling Terrace
J. F. Green
Deccasd
J. P. Scanlon
Scnnson
Jefford
Merry Makers Hold Fancy Dress Parade in St John’s Mall
Under the auspices of the Merry Makers a children’s grandplain and fancy dress show will be held in St John’s Mall on Tuesday evening next. Gad prizes and good music are promised along with a good floor for dancing.
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St. John's Mall
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