Albany railway league urged at town hall meeting
A public meeting in Albany aims to form a comprehensive railway league to back finishing lines and improve haulage from hinterland to the port. Delegates will discuss cross-country loop lines, new northward routes, and connections to Frankland Valley and Bunbury, with aim to boost wheat and wool shipments.
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Albany
Fu Comprehensive Railway League
Medue
Rilwas Ue
O Mides
Mr. Lambert
Mbang
Denmark
Frankfan
Bunwry
Gwee
Phillips River
Albany Carnival brings locals to celebrate town pride
The carnival team earned praise for bringing visitors and funds to Albany. The town hall events feature Voudelis and the Vanda troupe with laughter and entertainment. Proceeds support local finances as the season markets and prizes attract attendees.
Mt Barker Notes Show Next Wednesday Motor Cycle Meeting
Local notes discuss a motor cycle meeting for owners and the public at a large sports ground. Jack and Waller Equita imported new cycles from the Old Country capable of high speeds. A serious accident at Narrogin affected Palacute shoulder injuries. Police and club alterations noted, with donations sought to cover overdue subscriptions. Football fixtures and premiership decisions highlighted amid carnival preparations.
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Mose Jack
Waller Equita
Old Country
Conain
Plac
Nertha
Cranknook
Jance
Aganon
Dhaxia
Albany
Eam
Local and General Notes From Albany and Surrounds
Local and General notices recount attendees and movements in Albany including Mr C. Rhea and Hunley, with Parish and Presbyterian church committee plans. Council considers health officer appointment, meat inspector qualification, and Secretary Anthar White. police court hears case against Wheeler for a alleged serial offense.
Centenary of British Railways Celebrated in Australia
The article recounts a Stockton on Tees centenary celebration of Britain's railway system. It notes Britain's vast network of track and rolling stock, including locomotives, carriages, freight waggons, and the scale of passenger and freight mileage. It contrasts early rail beginnings with modern advances, highlighting a procession featuring historic engines and a display of railway evolution attended by crowds and headed by figures such as the Duke and Duchess of York.
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Railway era and Stephenson's engine spark a transport revolution
The article traces early railway development led by George Stephenson, detailing trials of wheel and rail design, Draught innovations, and the 1825 Stockton and Darlington opening. It notes prior traction methods, the shift to steam power, and the impact on mileage and passenger capacity, with references to royal remarks and regional railway mentions.
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Albany
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Queensland
Great Peppermint Cure Promises Relief Through Ages
Fragmentary historical notice extolls a balm labeled Great Peppermint Cure as a universal remedy. The archaic prose hints at long searches for an antidote to ailments, praising the product as a remedy admired across ages and believed to aid humanity.
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Electric Light System Enginer's Report Summary
A municipal council discusses ongoing failures in the Electric Light System. The engineer cites No 2 engine wear and a damaged pipe as key issues. The Mayor seeks a formal report on engine failures and power house testing planned for Wednesday.
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Fragrant Court Hears Strike Seamen Sentences
Public gallery crowded as Framant Pollen Court hears a verdict for seamen from the steamer Orsovm and from the Burdaees. Those found guilty of refusal of duty receive fourteen days in prison, with seven others given similar terms.
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Framant Pollen Court
HJ Craig
Orsovm
Question of Costs in Merchant Shipping Act Proceedings
Mr Jackson applied for costs and Mr Lang protested the application amid a lengthy argument over the Court authority to award costs under the Merchants' Shipping Act. The court reserved decision on costs.
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Howe
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Ison
More Summonses Issued Against Bordas Seamen
More summonses were issued yesterday against Bordas seamen. The cases are to be heard tomorrow, with proceedings expected to proceed in the usual manner at the court.
Reprisals On Steamers Cause Meal Disruptions
Fragmentary OCR describes stewards and cook preparing meals for passengers after reprisals aboard steamers. A mid day meal had been cooked for Burda passengers but others had to forage for themselves. Arrangements were made for over a hundred to dine at the immigrant home last eight.
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Jenmigrante
Sailings Curtailed At Lorton Amid Shipping Delays
Reported curtailment of deepwater sailings with shipowners acting to reduce departures from Lorton as delays disrupt freight movements. No specific dates or destinations provided.
Railwaymen's Attitude Behind the Seamen Rally Speech
Melbourne rally speech by R V Keane of the Australian Labor Union cites 40,000 railway workers behind British workers and calls for concrete action rather than talk. He promotes sugar as a needed incentive and names Sam Walsh as a counterweight in the industry context.
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Australia
R. V. Keane
Fedora Becsary
Eclvctil Labor
Hunate
Geelgug Laboe
Austrelia Wauls
Nike
Sam Walsh
Idle Linens Direct Result of Strike on British Ships
The strike idled 43 vessels across Commonwealth ports, each ship carrying about 4,000 tons of cargo, with total shipments valued near 21 million. Much of the cargo is perishable goods, and crews average 40 men per ship, totaling around 404 workers weekly, drawing nearly £600 in wages.
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Ae Ae
Commonwealth
Weyuw
Shipowners refuse negotiations in Sydney dispute
In Sydney the proposed conference to end the dispute collapsed as shipowners refused talks. The only settlement offered is the unconditional return of the workers to the ships, ending the chance of an accepted compromise.
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Sydney
Union Conference makes deportation issue political
The Interstate Union Conference failed to push its seamen plan and shifted to deportation policy. The Goustiste victory over general strike advocates led to turning labor's actions into a political fight and influencing elections.
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Wonferenes
Mke
Mecnees
Peditus
Hockey matches set under Albini Association on Saturday
Two hockey matches are scheduled this Saturday under the Albini Association with High School Howl facing Wierllen Mills at 205. High Sebold A will meet Checkers, starting at 50 pounds, featuring players Wear Webb Korky TL Muir Omom Pannet Edward A Fonson Mo Mine B Corry and A Bimmons.
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Public Meeting Set Over 1979 Town Hall Notice
Reply to Mr Wansbrough in the Assembly cites minister Wil cork noting trace changes for Narrikon siting during 1923 14 and 10M 25 with counts 1085 and WHS inward rates for AN residents 628 and 617 at Albany hearts interest. The meeting at 184-28 on Saturday is postponed to 025 in 1979 24 with £2680 budget.
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Toonday
Hadways
Wilcork
Narrikcun
Albany
Deportation Proceedings Raise Questions in Legislative Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly a question was raised by Mr Bechmert regarding proposed action and the validity of deportation proceedings. The Attateg-lituenal told Mr Murray that the prosecution of strikers was purely a matter of state policy and tied to the Men chant Service Act.
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English cricket report from Luntmis dated September 11
Fragmentary English cricket note records a match between Yorksh ire and another side with Kilner balling and 144 runs for the first innings. The other team reached 254 for four declared, long innings and notable batting by Holla and others are mentioned amid garbled names and phrases.
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Tennis Unue Son Uat. September Round At National Bingglis Chivinpladsip
The fragmentary report outlines a tennis event during the national round at Bingglis Chivinpladsip with names like Lehrer and Maghy Kell...
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Il Bingglis Chivinpladsip
P.O
Ambulance Competition WOS By ALi Y MH Vuesdar
The Albany Brigade team and officials gathered for an ambulance competition to assess practical first aid and evacuation skills. Volunteers faced a demanding trek, losing points yet earning a winning position, with judges and local reps praising the effort and safety focus.
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Ri Gosling
J Gure
Norrym Hosts Evening With Mayor and Councillors
Town officials in Norrym entertained at a social in the evening with Mayor and councillors present. Proceedings included the mentioning of competition results among Albany Narrogin Kuaning York and Severn with toasts and vocal performances. Train transport carried attendees home by Wednesday morning with ambulance members and the public noting a calm and orderly event.
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Norrym
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Albany
Narrogin
York
Severn
Nervy Anemic Or Run Down Nerve Tonic Offered
Ad offers Astrenoid nerve tonic claiming to strengthen nerves enrich blood and boost energy. Promotes a course of eight pills per box or six boxes for 17/31 in’s chemists and stores. Indicates improved sleep and wellbeing for a happier life.
Albany resident dies in Government Hospital
An elderly resident of Albany died last night at Government Hospital after a long illness. He leaves behind a grown up family who mourn his loss.
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Albany
H Hartnop
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