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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1924

Page

2

Tenders for works to be received by noon April 15

Tenders must accompany the substantial question and be in the proper form as prescribed. The tender documents are to be sent to the Main Works office in Albany with the particulars as listed. The Albany School and Denmark Cottage Hospital sections include descriptions of labor and police bundles required.

Department of Works and Railways Ira Ahe Pusch Abe Weather Board Gounder Hattery Albany

Spirit of settlement and immigration debates in Australia

A fragment discusses the spirit of settlement, urging population and opportunity in Australia. It references Britain Germany and the United States as models, argues for land settlement and immigration, and questions current policies and the Western Australia ministry's approach amid unemployment. It mentions Horace, colonial figures, and the need to populate the eastern half of the continent.

Deneb Ileail Horas Bhatt Bio Lawrence Rolly Canada Murray Britain Germany United States of America Great Britain Ernest Telestate Joritdian Australia Western Australia Sir James Mitchell Monk Wa

Albany News in Brief on Elections and Local Events

The Albany area reports several political moves and civic happenings. Highlights include candidates for South-East Province and Central Ward elections, retirements from politics, and a defining shift in government mood. Community notices cover a testimonial for J Scaddan, fire brigade and bowling club activities, an upcoming auction, and sailing club race nominations.

Noted Longing for Duty to Commonwealth in Ravlern Remarks

The passage reflects a speaker’s view that Ravlern Australia holds a more pronounced sense of economic and imperial duty than the U S state. It expresses Jimmy’s longing to witness settlement and to acknowledge responsibility to the Commonwealth and the Empire.

Australia Jimmy Commonwealth

Local Election Campaigns Mix With Community Activities

Voters face standings for the trophy on Saturday with Pearl, Seashell, Pirate and other teams in contention. Albany events include a Sultryment athletic programme at the recreation ground, a university extension lecture series, and the Albany Fire Brigade Band fundraiser. Community meetings, dances, and candidate support events unfold as campaigns continue.

Pirate Seashell Chrepd Southern Railway Ciirade-inwet Uddealtes Jiniel Eidren Seapence Pont Speviell Beverlay Alans Albany Aswerin - Hon Enatent School Wd Temphers Association Mir Beasley Wylabos Albany Fire Brigade Mexicw Barneld A. Hill xIy Athletic Club N Gonnishe R. Ft. Pram

Albany Football Association elects officers and plans season

The Albany Football Association met at the fire station with Mr B Mockfield presiding. Elected: secretary J E Angove. central umpire seniors B Angove. foundery umpires A Boonhall EB Prior A Hagg. first rates umpire C Milne. seniors' umpire M B Downes. Bank funds to be arranged. holes on Parade Street ground to be filled for safety.

Albany Football Association B. Mockfield Messrs A Bruce West A Martin F Jacke North EF Harding J Manes Eaet J E Angore Hagg B Angove Parade Street Tiim C Milne Firetcates M B Downes

Hast firstrates club annual meeting set at Nesbitt residence

AU members and detending mem bers of the Hast firstrates football club are reminded that the annual meeting will take place at the residence of Mr. T. H. Nesbitt in Bark street to midst Thursday when attendance is requested. The West first-rates will be at the Bowling Club pavilion tomorrow Friday night with a good attendance expected. A meeting of the West seniors will also be held at the pavilion tomorrow Friday evening.

Albany Volunteer Fire Brigades W. Wheeldon Mart Hast Firstrates T. H. Nesbitt Bark Street West Bowling Club Reavetien Dumorrow

University Extension Centre syllabus and lecturer list

A provisional syllabus and lecturer selections are presented by the University Extension Centre. Dr J Battys The Tow er of London Profesor Shunn The Peace Its Succeses and Its Bailurvs Rev AJ Leckie Songs and Bi a Prof Hoss Worlds in the drug and Prof Nicholls Puepa Hinto the Fast are proposed with alternative subjects. An executive group including the chairman treasurer and Parents Miles Senior and 8 i will meet at the central school to discuss cooperation with the Katanning centre and finalise arrangements next day at 8 pm.

Javella H Beasley J . Battys Tower of London AJ Leckie Nicholls Puepa Hinto Katanning Miles Echool

Local School Board Plans Community Welfare Drive

A meeting led by Mr Barker outlines monthly evening gatherings at the school for social welfare. Committees headed by Messrs James Jenkins Ryan and Chiely will push a lecture series and support for local families while awaiting cabinet approval for education measures.

Lael Wendy Eelool Ngati Apul Ll Fernwon James Jenkins Ryan Chiely Pha Hadman Barker Egat An Raweaml Gladman Anders Tiv Elissrom Central Bar School Antae Sim Fritiy Phia

Racing The Aged At Cuan nae Voki 4S Meet

Racing The Aged win at the Cuan nae Voki 4S event. Horse owners plan a fee for the mehr prain and premiere of events set dueision. Names and items appear in jumbled OCR text with unclear details and standings.

Walt Winaland Maries Turin Ghaer‘im Cudlesia Walter Carulle Kime Charles Sirearley

Triangular Shoot Stirs Controversy at Albany Meet

Unclear OCR fragment suggests a triangular shooting incident or dispute at an Albany event. Names and roles are garbled. key figures and exact details remain unreadable. further legible context needed to identify participants and outcome.

Arrests Near Callie Highlight Midweek Detentions

Reported late news from Perth details arrests tied to a local employer investigation. Aion, Fyallel, and Witter were detained yesterday afternoon about 24 miles from Callie, with proceedings expected at the Colle court later today.

Perth Callie iFriday Aion Leumien Fyallel Geod Ph Witter Edict Te Weatrolin Serean Orloe

License Approved for Nedlands Hotel Restoration

Executive Council approves license restoration for Nedlands hotel after evidence and a large petition. The decision follows a prior hearing on the petition and licensing bond.

Nediamls Ja Hove Ile

Industrial Beets Spark Printing Trade Strike Tie Up

Industrial topics describe a large dispute in the printing trade. A proposal to pool orders at Perth Wy to allocate work among printers is set to be tested by tradesmen in a rotating scheme.

Perth

Unclear Heavy Damages Case Reaches Supreme Court

A garbled report describes a major damages dispute progressing to the Supreme Court. It mentions a commission responsible for roadways, a firework incident, and a weapon dispute tied to rolling stock and weed linkage.

Aula Tor Alice

Parliament debates pensions and telephone connections

In the House of Representatives Mr Earle Page dismisses handing over the Invalid and Old Age Pensions Department to a Repatriation Board. The Treasury would stay in control. The Attorney General notes 12,400 telephone applicants awaiting attention. Telegraph connection rates rose from LMU per month in 1921-22 to 4Q per month the next year.

House of Representatives Earle Page Mahony Invalid Old A Pensions Department Repatriatio Board Western Australia Treasury

Proposal approved for state aid to Melbourne hospital

Melbourne officials report Dr Argyle minister for health agreed to the proposal to provide state aid beds at Melbourne Hospital to sustain insulin supply and support patient care amid shortages.

Melagurne Thureday Argyle Solth Melbourne

Imperial Band Leaves for Tour From Melbourne to Brisbane

An Imperial Band will depart Melbourne on April 28 for a tour of Australia. Stops include Brisbane on April 22, with further dates in Adelaide, Fremantle, and Victoria. The band aims to perform in capital cities and major towns, with strong support from the Seag Attest Music Society and local councils.

Deine News Melbourne Joonpee Roburies Appeal Moensts Boosey Anil Co London Brisbane Commonwealth Lane Bay Agmil Sdyfey Trobart Adelaide Fremantle Bribane Australia Society of the Ballarat Vactorian Haji Assuclation AVSW Ani Vietori Warkington Alvereen Sevan Ot Eipht Sydney Lene Naseed Lid Elcht Nsw Vinlurin Fone B.A Tasmania

Resources train to visit Coppsland with wireless setup

A country resources train departs Melhiuene on Monday. It will be equipped with wireless gear in Coppsland, and the party will include leading business figures along with daily news for the trip.

Melhiuene

Samoan sprinter Biules by Howley dies after long illness

Sydney report notes the Samoan sprinter Biules in poor health for some time before dying. Kewley is praised for past performances and notable bowl showings, while references to Daily and other top sprinters hint at a sensational out of the world sprint scene. A separate item mentions a reported gold find near Bodungorn mines and Mong reef, with significant land taken up across three quarters of a mile.

Sydney Howley Kewley Hme Bodungorn

Paddington Mandal Details Execution of Edwinl Willimes

The Cubicvitus court sentenced Edwinl Willimes to death for the murder of his three children at Paddington. Local records show the ruling followed a full trial with testimony from witnesses and officials.

Edwinl Willimes Paddington

Radium Purchase Supply Pol in Wellington Oversubscribed

Wellington April 2 officials report a radium supply effort for hospital use greatly exceeding needs. The campaign raised over 10 000 pounds toward the project, surpassing the required 500 pounds by a wide margin.

Wellington Abelor Hoepitula

Co-op Leaders Vie for Prizes in Ros Making and Packing

Wooley and Ga a Co op led by secretary W J Howley challenge Mr A B Clarke acting pro tem for top prizes. The Co op donated the first prize for the ros making contest while Mr fr Thomas provides the first prize for the packing competition in the men’s section.

Wooley and Ga'a W. J. Howley A. B. Clarke Fr. Thomas

Hean Tonic Nerve Note Promises Revival for Health

A fragmented ad copy urges readers to restore vitality by using Hean Tonic Nerve Note. It claims nerves cause headaches indigestion insomnia and general malaise and warns against drugs. The piece promotes a simple tonic as the cure for the “good for nothing feeling” and life worth living.

Herve Droga Phil

Steamer Kranges Fan Fire Spreads Aboard From Boma

Report from Lusidon dated April 2 describes a fire aboard the British steamer Kranges fan, from Boma, in No. 2 hold. Twelve Wuideed pigeons for Jed lich are mentioned, and the fire is spreading in the hold as crew and officers work to control the blaze.

Lusidon Jedlich Mienem Boma Bre

Wembley Exhibition Strikers Press Workers at Grounds

Report from the Wembley Exhibition notes workers at the site split between those engaged and those on strike. Strikers reportedly confronted supervisors and even threatened female workers and students on site, forcing some to stop work. In Parliament, Secretary Thoms opposed the idea the exhibition would open on schedule.

Tt Ja House of Commons 4. H. Thoms Helini Wenbles

Prince of Wales Travels to France for Recuperation

Reported voyage of the Prince of Wales to France to seek recuperation after illness. Royals and officials confirm extended stay with medical oversight and royal aides accompanying the trip.

Anglo American Relations Settlement Ends Trade Tension

Settlement of the long standing Anglo American dispute over the American consuls at Newcastle removes friction. Two consuls lost exequatures for using their positions to aid American trade. Details remain unreleased but consuls are expected to resume moving as directed by their government.

Newcastle Teu

Stromboli Eruption Wreaks Destruction Amid Tremors

Report from Rome on Stromboli volcano eruption describing lava flows, mud debris destroying vineyards, shaking houses, and pervasive smoke lighting the night. Inhabitants prepare evacuation by boat if needed.

Rome

Floods at Warsaw Reach Submerged Royal Palace

Warsaw April 2 floods submerge a Polish king palace with only five storey roofs visible as river ice floes drift. Robber gangs loot deserted houses while bombers in planes fail to blow up the floes. Citizens face distress in the flooded districts.

Warsaw

Picture Theatre Fire Tragedy Kills 16 in Mexbco City

A disastrous fire at a picture theatre in Mexbco City on April 2 killed 16 and injured 55 as panicked patrons trampled and one or more wires in the main aisle electrified the crowd. In Dawnport a separate report notes four men executed in a conspiracy case. Albany Ladies’ Turkey Ball promises music and supper with tickets priced 1 shilling 6 pence, Empire Theatre continues nightly programs with admission 1 shilling to stalls and 1 shilling 7 pence to trees circle, excluding Thursdays. Box plan at Field’s for seating.

Mexbco City Panin al Audienee, Eet Naval Dell Hall Albany Ladies' Torkey Club Field

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