Another Statesman Succumbs to Politician’s Path
The piece laments Sir William Irvine leaving politics to accept Victoria’s chief office at a salary of 3000 pounds a year, arguing the move shows apathy in the public and predicting his judgeship may outshine his political record. The writer suggests Irvine’s era as a “White Hope” ends with a call for renewed public zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wiliam Irvine
Sir William Irvine
William Hughes
Penh
Commonwealth
William Irvines
Victoria
Sir John Adden
Mani
Sir William
William
Northam Council Debates Goats and Jobs at April Meeting
Northam Municipal Council held its fortnightly session on a Thursday in April. The mayor and ten members discussed Chrysanthemum Shaw arrangements, welcomed the State Governor, and agreed to assist with the Governor’s visit. They responded to the State Recruiting Committee, addressed safety concerns about the Northam Hotel brick wall, and reviewed minor correspondence. The “shocking condition” of the Avon bridge and quarry issues were noted. The council agreed to call for a Working Foreman at the Sanitary Depot, granted a wage raise to sanitary staff, and confirmed the Central Board of Health’s partial salary support for the Health Inspector. Accounts totalling 488s 8d were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Byfield
Stewart
Dathiey
Purslowe
Withnell
Edmondson
Moore
Mitchell
Stuater
Northam
Northam Club
Northam Hotel
Railway Institute
Central Board of Health
Hunter
Avon Bridge
Misunderstood Heroes on a Packed Train Compartment
A first class passenger recounts a crowded train journey where two women argue about wartime profiteering and male labor, while two men in the party reveal tension over khaki duty. The scene includes a ticket inspector, a cheeky note about shell shock, and a subtle social clash among travelers as voices fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Corelli
Ono
Flo
Mysquash
Jove
Aaid
France
Ypres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northam Municipal Council
Wa General Banking
Katiersset Credit Tna
Eatior Osinem
Reesith United Rilagtee
Seine
Nema Orm Savings Bank Department
Dank Poellitio
Depsty Severner
A. Broom
Labtes
Gnemsesk Hote
Choicest Selectiva
Wenkkmansey
the Avon Bakery
Russell
Barnett
District
Limited Produce Merchants
Wellington Street
Perth
Charies Mills
M. Lyon
Hotel
Nungarin
Mer
A. C. McCorry
Ligensee
KHPI
Tim Harnett
Nitzgeralds
Tatlersalls
Hobart
Byars
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!