Postal charges and rates across the British Empire
A fragmented listing details postal rates within the Commonwealth and across the British Empire. It specifies charges for letters, packets, and parcels to various regions, including New Zealand, Fiji, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other territories, with per-ounce and minimum charges and regional variations. The document reads like a tariff schedule with scattered abbreviations and country names.
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Zealand
Fiji
Commonwealth
Road map update to new sections and routes
New street map notes announce opening of Section To Carmamah and Woolees and Geraldton to Bandstone. Additional sections include Carmabdale to Carsamah Fre mantle to Westorns Keys Brook to Albany and Bunbury to Oo Prien with postage details from Newspapers Ltd Box 131.
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New Stork
Carmamah
Woolees
Geraldton
Bandstone
Carmabdale
Carsamah
Fremantle
Westorns
Keys Brook
Albany
Bunbury
Oo- Prien
Newspapers Ltd
State Savings Bank opens new Bates and Mitchell building
The State Savings Bank new building at the corner of Bates and Mitchell Streets was opened for business by local officers led by Mr. P. L. McCaw. The bank space is more roomy and furnished with fittings. Merredin Mercury reports the opening.
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State Savings Beuk
Bates and
Mitchell Streets
Ulliees
PL . McCaw
Tha Hanka
Merredin Mercury
Albany Council Considers Memorial Tablet Donation
At a council meeting a letter from the W A Historical Society offered five pounds for a memorial tablet at Mesidesey Point Albany marking Major Lothyer landing in 1826 the first settlement of the colony. The council suggested supplementing the amount but noted no public access to the site as the area is under the Mail Way Department. Dr Watkins moved to ask the Society to withhold its offer until access to the site is made public.
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Albany Municipal Council
W.A. Historical Reelery
Mesidesey Point
Albany
Major Lothyer
Mailway Department
Watkins
Secem
Folkard
Yallingup Golf Club Opens With Mixed Doubles Win
The Yallingup Golf Club opened on Sunday May 18 with 20 to 30 golfers from Baselton Club. Ideal weather and superb links greeted players. Mrs HE Fea Wick and Mr Fea Wick led arranging efforts at Cave House. A mixed doubles event crowned Mr and Mrs RT Pack as champions.
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Yallingup
Baselton Club
HE. Fea- Wick
Cave House
RT. Packand
Rain breaks late dry spell for Kataazing farmers
The Kataazing district finally received rain Tuesday night after a long dry spell. Through 4 PM Wednesday 170 points had been recorded at the local post office, with feed dying off and sheep hand fed as conditions grew alarming. East of the Great Southern line, rains boosted early growth, aiding seeding and cropping, signaling a hopeful, though late, season.
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Kataazing
Marek No Ap
Karnest
A Fragmentary Note From A Historic Local Column
Readable bits discuss humility born of knowledge of great honor. Mentions California related tone and a location tag. Lacks clear names, dates, or events, making precise summary difficult.
Happy Jack the Cornishman who shaped a career in Western Australia
A long portrait of Seaddan from Cornwall, born in Mounta, who left school at thirteen to work as a miner and battery hand, later rising in Western Australian politics. He reflects on a tough rise from Bendigo fields to Labour and Nationalist roles, and his nickname Happy Jack becoming a lasting public moniker amid tumultuous campaigns and ministerial service.
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Cormwall
Australia
Jack
Britain
Mounta
Bendigo
Bowdiga
Beuhinn
Kalgoesli
Guldichis
Ince
Mitchell
Kihany
Eather Srminn
Ron
Repuinten
Labour Party
Itn
Western Australia
Am Didate
Albany
Seaddan
Mae
Westerm Australia
Fremirr
Moncax
Lucky Escapes as Hotel Is Razed in Blaze
Two sisters and other guests escaped a hotel fire on the Queensinm border after a morning blaze gutted the motel and cottages. Owner Jules Ajax was injured in the incident, which caused extensive smoke and damage estimated at over 10,000. emergency crews evacuated residents as the flames spread through the building.
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Rydney
Queensinm
Prictor
Jules Ajax
Aml
Pen Et de Grace
Ajax
Beatrice
French Championships Aussies Defeated in Quarters
In Antieuil on May 31, De Morpurgo of Italy defeated Mon of Australia in straight sets 2 24 0 25 63. Docket of Prunes beat Hop mam of Australia 1 1 24 65 3. Moun initially led De Morpurgo but faded as the match progressed.
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Antieuil
de Morpurgo
Italy
Mon
Australia
Docket
Prunes
Hopmam
Moun
de Mor Purgn
Niecle
State finances show May deficit of 72278 pounds
Perth reports the State Government for May ran a deficit of 72 278 pounds. The monthly transactions indicate shortfall across receipts and expenses, prompting updated budget notes and fiscal planning. The notice lists no further creditor details in the readable portion.
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Perth
Street Lighting Debate at Thuralay Meeting
Town ratepayers discussed failing street lighting affecting night workers and railway passengers. Council plans to keep lights on later raised questions about revenue reforms and railway station staff duties during winter months, with officials noting a late train arrivals schedule.
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Treian
C. O'Reil
Pegs A. Houston
Fatal Airplane Crash Kills Doctor and Pilot in Minneapolis
A May 29 Minneapolis report says a physician and the pilot of an aerial ambulance perished when their plane crashed during a mercy flight. Weather and rough roads hindered urgent arrival as the aircraft failed to reach its destination.
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Minneapolis
Sherrill
Ifstant
Toc H Albany branch hosts first post‑status meeting
The Albany Adver tier reports Toc H Albany branch marked its elevation with a large gathering at Campion Heuer. Guests enjoyed a generous tea, read telegrams about a Lamp achievement, and heard a Padre address on Toc H aims, followed by songs and monologues.
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Alvany
Toc H
Albany ‘ Advertier
Ifty
Campion Heuer
Adelaide
Mal John
Hell
Mike Finnigan
King Cole” Pipperary
Clayton
Geraldton Guardian Express Classified Ad Rates and Notices
The fragment lists advertising rates for display and small print items in the Geraldton Guardian, including per inch charges for wedding wreaths and presents, with a note on heading usage and eligibility. It mentions historical editorial context and hints at former President Coolidge handling various official papers.
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Guardian
Singh
Lina
Amin Mum
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Victoria Insurance Co., Ltd
B. Joseph
Chas
H. Curlewis
T. P. Crothers
Hood
Boulaytreet
Geraktrow
Crothers’ Yard
Northampton
Galion Ein Tok
British Empire
Ralf
Eanees
Vestralia
Aurela
Arco
United Kingdom
United Beaten Af
Americ
Western Australis
Ban Ia
Tui Marine Terrace Pharmacy
THE
Elston Studios
Matt Reid
Marine Terrace
News OF the
Iredin Savings Bank
Ing
Embro Lightwing
Lintmext Toe Marife Terrace
Pharliag
Lucky
Queensland
Irwin Index
Geraldton Newspapers Limited
Rock & Dineen
W. H. G. Howard
Mingenew
A. E. Anderson
Australasia
Limited Capital
Ste John Gries
Chatman
Izwan Barker
Chaieman
Prat Gore
WLC
Ribers Bret Oc Mars
Mananee Ht Wreford
James Wilson
MEAD
Melbourne
Collins Kraxey
Victoria
Routh Hess Cotern Atrtreln
Dew South Wel ' Mart
Avian
United Kintdon
London
Lothiary
Howe
Asante
Perretty
Io Zeeneen
Albany Branch
Guardian& Express
Coolidge
Pharmecy
Ceraldion
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