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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
2
All cango for this trip must be in the Coods Shed not later than 6 p.m. on April 16. Pull particulars in freight and fares on application to the Goods Clerk, Railways, Albany.
Tenders are invited for a timber permit under Mo 14 to cut and remove live and dead timber for firewood from a 1m sempent area near Marchap townsite on the Great Southern Railway. Upset royalty is 1d per ton, minimum 20 tons per month. Tender closes 5 pm Tuesday April 16. Deposit 10a with submission. Information from Conservator of Forests Perth or Forest Ranger Linton Albany.
The piece argues Albany must support its Municipal Library and avoid apathy that risks stalling a future educational hub. It compares to Melbourne’s art gallery space issues, warns that local indifference harms the town’s image, and calls for collective action to house and promote reading and learning.
The piece urges the town to view its library as a growing civic hub with reading rooms, a district museum, and recreation lawns. It argues that aligning with larger centers like Albury and Lismore will elevate the town’s status as a commercial and educational hub.
The report notes omissions from a saldista welcome programme listing Misses Hodge Leary Nesbitt and Kean, while Miaven V Pomber Angove were included by error. Edgar Parry licensed at the York Hotel faced a £24 fine with costs for disorderly conduct on March 24, defended by W. Monaxson and Monaghan. Fire Brigades meeting approved changes to train times and arranged officials for sports with Governor’s patronage sought.
Lady Macartney and Lady James toured the Public Hospital while Lady Jomea stays in Albany as a guest. Signaller Don Dewar of the RNLR is returning to Australia. L Cpl F P Costello sails home on the Anchises. City of Pena will transport Lord Forrest's remains to Fremantle. Captain Erle Everett transfers to command the 6th Australian Machine Gun Co.
Saturday afternoon an event of the season features a cricket match on the Red Ground Parade Street between teams E Barnett and Co and tree Behe and Co. Afternoon tea is provided and the public are invited to attend. Teams are drawn from H Barnett Edw ards Kerr Gan Dotries Black bra Allen ve Barnett Black Rigby McGovern King oe Hill Theaker. Play begins at 2 45 pm. Prices stiff the game at Albany.
The congregational meeting chaired by Rev. W F Turton reports improvements across Kirk Sessional Ladies Aid and Sunday School. The Ladies Aid raised £80 for the church fund and the children £20 through a budget scheme. Turton expressed gratitude, and the treasurer reported £373 10s 3d receipts and £360 15s 2d expenditure with £14 4s 1d carried forward.
A flood of coded missives arrive from Appleville figures and residents. The editor, town officials, and neighbors exchange confessions, denials, and requests amid rumors about elections, payments, and a punch delivery. Messages reveal local politics, social mischief, and a wary public voice.
J Hutchinson avoided serious damage when his horse bolted from a hill and ran toward North’s Bridge. He walked two miles home to find all safe after the near miss and the long dry season yields raise farmer spirits despite high prices.
Saturday night at Scotsdale the Settlers Association welcomed Lieut Lantske and Pte Onions back to the district. Mr Morton praised the hosts and residents, with Lieut Lantske and Pte Onions expressing thanks amid an accordion and general dancing. A Roads Board social at Nursing Home failed to attract board members, prompting criticism of organization. A later item notes a Katanning State School discipline inquiry exonerating a teacher after a cane disciplinary incident.
A Tuesday night Albany meeting chaired by the Mayor discussed peace treaty celebrations. Attendees debated commissions for church leaders, central committees, and a Monday program with a sub committee including Lampere Union RSA and Lieut Mutton to organize church services and decorations.
A keen Saturday match at Mount Barker oval pitted the reformed soldiers against the world team. World dismissed for 62, diggers reply to 105, with hopes the game will reunite players and restore Mount Barker to its sporting standing.
Mrs. John Wellstead nearly drowned when her boat swamped while boarding the Enela from a small craft off Bremer Bay. She kept hold of the Jacob's ladder as waves washed over her, was rescued by Carl Douglas and Gorman, and recovered with only a bruised arm. all belongings were lost.
At the Albany Town Hall on Monday Mr. Gifford Gordon spoke for the Strength of Empire movement with the Mayor presiding. After a brief dispute over questions, Gordon apologized for prior statements and argued the movement would curb drink to aid returning troops, citing Lloyd George and WWI austerity.
Sydney reports nineteen influenza deaths since Tuesday night and 147 new cases. Nine patients from outgoing wards placed in quarantine as authorities close all theatres and amusement venues and suspend races from Monday. All schools to close except higher classes. open air meetings in Cumberland County barred. mask rules enforced with a further inoculation drive planned.
A collier named Myola founder in heavy seas within a mile of Sydney Heads. Four men are missing while the others were rescued by a passing steamer. The vessel was born from Newcastle to Sydney.
George Taylor, a returned soldier, received six months in Brisbane jail after being convicted of carrying a red flag in the procession on the Sunday week prior.
The Controller of Shipping reports a 20 per cent concession for returned soldiers traveling to the Eastern States or for health reasons. An Entanning Repatriation Committee request for £50 to buy materials for a returned soldier’s house was approved. Voluntary Workers' Association to supply labor. A £40 grant was authorized and land held on lease will be converted to freehold at no cost to theowner. The Bosselton carnival drew over 100 visiting bowlers, boosting visitor expenditure to about £5 and benefiting the Bulleselian people by over £500. March treasury figures show a surplus of £8,187, with revenue £466,060 and expenditure £458,473. deficit to Feb 28 was £3,410.81. Proportional voting for 1920 Federal elections is being studied, with a report to the Minister for Home and Territories. A sheep breeders association meeting in Katanning formed The Great Southern Sheepbreeders Association, electing officers and setting foundation stock rules.
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