Leeds considers American style admin for city affairs
A Leeds committee proposes adopting an American plan of fonc oman administration for city management with an executive officer to handle labour and staffing. The report outlines a new structure, appointing an executive at 1500 pounds a year, shifting responsibility to the execution officer and a central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
Britain
Mle
Commeil Ays. Vem
Leeds Corporation
Fonc Oman
Gionomml
Leet
Late Mrs Denton and local life notes in era record
A fragmented chronicle recalls Mrs Denton’s age at death and mentions workers clearing and deepening a mulitich from Locks to Brevetwacer, with heavy rain hindering progress. It describes race reports, local trades, and notes on families and rural life in the district, including memories of industrial changes and prominent local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Wit
Bridgetown Hospital Ball Brightens Bridgetown Night
The Bridgetown Hospital Ball held Thursday at the Bridgetown Mowhanign venue drew a large crowd with about two hundred attendees. The hall glowed with foliage and decorations, featuring a live performance by Mr Hunter the blind musician from Donnybrook and a notable supper. prizes or formal awards were not listed. The event showcased a decorative parade of costumes and outfits among attendees, with many prominent names mentioned among the organizers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Tharmisy
Gina
Hunter
Donnybrook
Mario
Traian Net
Bret
J. O. Trayer
Nick
Mr. Wilin
Milam Wien
Winnie
Doreen William
E. Bentt
Marke
A. Thehy
R. Wallance
Dean
Ant B Snarkes
Sileer
Bart Rides
Wall
AM. Jenomr
F. Abbotts
ASA Mann
Eiien Ant Varma
Menderson
Mdweer
Mies
Mwran
GM Maloney
FF Rent
Alan
Ted Crome Marmont
Leanne
Aorenee
Ponte
Chanman
Mine V. Summers
Carter Mesara
O 'Dey
Rt Row
Baker
Cummings
Panev
Evenne Aresnos
Sherwned
Win Cork
Mlechynden
Mra. R. Marriott
Champorne
Mra. Leonard
Mastin
Rees
Dree Mina
Ruherfard
Holt
Wi R
Medwell
Connell
Quewny
A. A. Pearce
Early Wierrring
Mr Othe
Himbre Vent Ares Wigwry
Faidy Wise
Enirig
Everingham
Choke
Beldee Meanie
D Walter
Jo Martin
Fowelty
Friarrte
My. Lns
Wipeon
Bel
Dorothy Culmnne
Mitton Mureyret Warbuefon
Orel Breen Buin Cowan
Robert Migelott
Hirai’ Tomety
Lowel Wrewn
Ftene Brown
Kent
Fitie Veale
Annie Mutpher
I. Armelromz
Local Child Beauty Pageant Dazzles Nearly 100 Spectators
The annual children’s pageant drew about 100 attendees who filled the hall to watch the event. Judges led a lively contest with costumes and prizes, including a crown for the best dressed girl and a “Good Night” prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mompeey
Gwen Hit
Moster Hubbard
Gwenda
Lord Pounternoy
Ken Bill
Shiv Wow
King of
Fragmentary obituary recounts funeral for Benry and Frank at cemetery
An uneven reminiscence describes a burial procession with ministers and funeral rites of two men, Benny and a companion, carried to a rural cemetery. The text laments religious hypocrisy and reflects on Christian duty as pallbearers accompany the remains to their graves.
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Sami Rade
Helle
Finenel
Nesordonne
Bridgetown and Warriors Clash in Tight Bridgetown AFL Match
Bridgetown and Warriors played a spirited game with exchanges in all quarters. Final score Warriors 9 goals 1 behind to Bridgetown 8 goals 1 behind, with strong performances from Moberry Parfitt and Newsport for Bridgetown and Wicking for Bridgetown praised by supporters.
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Bridgetown
Ordindey U Emomisi
Warrior
Mess
G. H. Moberry
A. Doust
L. J. Doust
Mi. Sells
0. Selle
F. Selle
O. Maslin
G. Neda
A_ ina
Hostie
L. Klopper
Bigge
L. Wilekinson
Fuller
Dence
Baker
Walter
Curtain
O. Newsport
G. Farmer
J. Parktt
Boops
J. Scott
Byrne
M Burns
Butcher
J. Cummings
B. Wilkinson
C. Rankin W. Rankine
Moriarty
T. Watling
P Seaman
F. Veale
Tn Pointe
Cuma
Nookham Parfitt
Hlonekodr
Titcher
Warriors
Sur Vention
Doine
Ganla
Gmals
Zoo
Aumieroe
Deipive
Rob Bigs
Gea
Moheery
Tom Hasetig
Frank Selle
Davitt
Mo Barna
Wate Iting
Mivkr
Continuation Classes Amid Wartime News and Notices
Announcement of continuation classes and new pupil intake amid local wartime conditions. Includes notes on instructors, administration by Miss Cameron, and requests for students to contact the headmaster. Also reads as a poetic aside about a mother and baby, and ending with a memorandum on school events and staff.
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Bunbury
Theae Olsen
Phere
Miia Cameron
Telephone lines to be shared under party system proposed
A long discussion argues that the Post and Telegraph Department should not permit independent telephone lines but allow private erection of lines within towns. Proponents claim party lines reduce costs, with residents sharing one main line and paying proportional rentals, while single households would pay only a fraction for access.
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Parie
Austratia
Post and Telegraph Department
Themelves
Retriere
Hiner
Pny
Dietriote
Jendine Amt
Wally Wow
Neparnia
Osere
Local Board Meeting Sets Plans and Repairs
The fortnightly meeting of the board in Reed Pool Hall on Wednesday covered permits for shed erection near the bridge, river surveys and culvert repairs, safety concerns, and lighting for a church area. Secretary duties, tenders, and notices were discussed, with a next meeting set for June 30.
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Reade Poord
J. W. Blechigril
T. Smith
A. Waddington
2. Donat
A. Quilon
R. Dons
My Garnewsy
Scretary
A. Witkiness
Cymemslie
Bporta
Boset'e Permisien
Thodyay Finale Board
J.B. Bloxham
Prom F. Duong
Mani
Titeda
F. R.lode
Proposals on Pottery Production and Government Support
A letter from F J Hamilton discusses pottery production potential in the western states and the need for high interest in supply lines. The writer argues for government assistance to secure coal and power, enabling a wartime tramway for transport and better output overall.
Fragmentary note on party line telephone schemes
A damaged OCR fragment discusses individuals using personal devices on a party line and mentions potential government requirements. The text is incomplete but notes separate schemes and self management of telephones.
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Rome
Rachel Mark
Ball
Brdney
Vaderal
Nortulle Galand
Heine
Critier
Lewet
Russellnn
Newtown
Areecey
Berth
Guildford
Tate
Gregory Whale
Northam
Mr. Gregors
Nunbury
Gregory
Jumrtion
Bpencer'y Brook
Wr. Mente
Crane
Sim
Horn
Ford
Bridgetown Hospital Ball
G Warbarton
C. Armstrong
Covertey
Lucille Williams
Louie Wheatley
Mina Blechynden
Ando
Annie McKimman
B. C. Digby
Levi-Clarke
Tom Bayery
G. Butcher
Oltiyr Rete
Dorothy Gannaway
Doley Imms
Gwen Jama
Cilon Ene Hall
Jyadl Viniberd Oise
JA. Waddington
Estray Hin
Aridgntown
Julien
Sappen Rable
Ilpesenting Hall
Omaran
Benny
Gener
Mont
Buntury
Berton
Tna
Woods
Nelson Fostball Association
Cimel
TIE Electrical
Ingineer
Retina Baeluser
Ter
Americn
Telenhanes
Priny Telephone Tnes
Nelson Mead Beard
Nobwn
Price Wold
Pam
Uilegales Vleated Fou Ryads
Tunawena Suess
G. Stephen
Konpiay
Edmonds
Aliethol
Valawey
F. J. Hamilton
coMte
Baster States
Romulig
Taike
Proton
Fae
Oncy
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