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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
2
The document records Buckley secretary noting repeated inquiries at the offices regarding a ceremony or committee matter. It presents a formal inquiry stance and references a specific office context. The legible text hints at a procedural note or directive from an official source.
Tenders accompanied by a suitable scheme must be received by the Minister for Weeks at 1 Albany Street by April 1. Proposals cover the removal and relocation from Carrelup and related works. Details include specific contract names and participating councils and districts.
A government works contract invites tenders for the restoration and related works at the Old Police Station and Quartermaster facilities. Submissions close April 17 and must include price, quantities, and preseritive plans as required by the Minister for Works.
The writer argues Albany should be given careful consideration for defence, land settlement, industry, and export facilities. Citing defence history and its deep-sea shipping position, the piece urges federal action and praises local leaders and parliament members who know Albany well and would back progress.
Local and general notices report leases in the southwest, dances at Muneuse Hall and Soldier Institute activities, a mayoral reception for Minister B C Stewart, and a Western Australian Fire Brigade demonstration with Albany team results. Also mentions class resumes, enrolment vacancies, and a presentation to Sergeant Major Harriott by the AGA.
Police report a crew member missing after an accident at the Deepwater jetty on Monday the 26th last. William Steading and John Blythe later found dead, others rescued or missing. heavy seas and a south east wind hindered search efforts.
Easter holidays in Albany featured church services at Baptist and Anglican churches, lantern and benevolent society fundraiser at the Town Hall, and a busy weekend of sport. District Cricket Association defeated Albany 103 to 60, bowling matches with Albany prevailing, and tours and tennis matches outcomes noted. Families enjoyed picnics at Middleton Beach and a Warner race meeting with other activities. A dance concluded festivities at the Masonic Hall.
Albany entrants P Richardson M Beres one od P Hanrahan and H Shagnoo L Forte featured as Perth players compete Monday and Tuesday at King Park. Whitfield defeats Richardson in City of Perth Ladies singles 6 2 4 6 4 Miss Beresford notes in doubles and mixed results with Beresford beating Dodd and Couche over Mason ties. Australia team selections set with Meadama Howe Richbeith Milnes Kay Lawrence and Whitfield Beresford Richardson and Officer listed for forthcoming matches.
Readable fragments indicate Jan Valentino presented at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday April 10. The text references ticketing or pricing with numeric codes 2/6 and 1/6 and a contact line Dook at Field's telephone 102. Entities include Jan Valentino Empire Theatre Field's.
Mt Barker Club hosted Katanning with mixed results as Mt Barker trailed by two sets at dusk, and after a stronger afternoon showing were only 24 games behind. Doubles featured many matches and a final set saw Koehne win 3 0 6 3, while Katanning players praised Mt Barker’s effort and interclub friendliness continued at Royal Exchange Hotel.
Denmark notes report weather easing with good fruit export activity and rising livestock movement. Local injuries include Kingston and Pritchard cases. premier Mitchell visits, endorsing Denmark groups as promising. A wedding at the Iqsa Mission Church unites W. J. Kingston and D. M. Brooks. reception follows at Kingston home.
The Narrikup district held a Monday lake event with picnics and varied races. Ladies in bright dresses, horse and foot races, and a Narrikup Cup thriller topped the day, followed by a social dance and prize distribution.
A feature of Easter services in St John’s Church Albany was the re-robing of the choir. Women wore academical attire similar to female students while men and women both dressed in robes. Red robes brighten the church, though red has no ecclesiastical signification.
Railway official Mr Wk Stewart of the Commonwealth Government Low Works of Mailways announces an evening train to Melbourne. The voyage includes the steamer Katoomba for the return trip, scheduled for Sunday. The notice appears in a late Saturday edition with regional travel details.
The report notes a cargo valued at £50,000 aboard the Diamantled Burge, with distress as the vessel N in southerly seas near New South Wales. Zeal Zealandia aided by throwing lines and towing to safety at Ey. Recovery and halvaage likely as the cargo value attracts salvage interest.
Melbourne police describe experimental night patrols using one dog per patrol. Leaders report dogs shown striking intelligence and potential future usefulness in assisting the police.
Sydney jurors deliberate over ten hours in the Jihel revien Myerson Smith's Weekly case and return a majority verdict for the defendants by ten to two. A mistrial or further action at the proceedings has been granted.
Police discover a third infant corpse at Newlands on the Wellington property as Daniel Richard Cooper and wife face charges of child murder. The case unfolds amid druggery raids and upcoming premiere promotions for Blood and Sand at Paramount.
The report on Commonwealth trade shows import growth continues while export values fall in the first half of 1931 32. Imports reached £50 040 10 while overseas shipments declined. experts link the shift to easier import financing and renewed business confidence. Valentino film Blood and Sand advertised with show details and prices.
The event featured welcome remarks and speeches honored by the crowd. A prominent male figure praised fort efforts and Western Australia’s import policy, arguing for local employment while criticizing reliance on Eastern States goods. The scene showed patriotic fervor amid social drink and hospitality.
London April 4 reports bitter tensions as over 200 strikers in Norfolk move through the northern area with sticks while farmers receive police protection. Volunteers guard properties as confrontations erupt and a cash box for children’s relief is noted, with no resolve reached.
The Paris correspondent to the Daily Chronicle describes a German rail accident near Wesel where nine trains derailed at Friedrichfeld and many wagons burned. It suggests a deliberate attempt to block a junction and notes deaths and injuries among workers, with Krupp denying armed workers and police concerns.
NSW Premier Sir George Fuller and High Commissioner Sir Joseph Cook lead a group including South Australia Agent-General Sir Edward Lucas Tasmanian Agent-General Mr A J Ashbolt and Western Australia MP Miles travel to Hull Mer Miles to press Sir James Connolly on settling the North West as the weakest and richest part of Australia. They say keeping Australia white is impossible without rapid British settlement.
The April 4 report from New York states the Soviet execution of Budkevitch the Vicar General triggered protest across society. Critics condemn the act as undermining Church separation and religious liberty while the Vatican and others decry the move as a civilised world rebuke. Budkevitch was charged with opposing the decree separating church and state regulating church treasures and organizing agitation to close churches.
April 4 appeal filed by Princess Rome challenges a decision to dismiss all women employees. The case centers on royal employment policy and the status of the king's eldest daughter within the realm.
Prohibition in Constantinople is described with muddy provisions for Allied troops to buy drinks at saloons. Regulations appear unclear for food and drink sales and enforcement.
Personal Miss Phyllis Richard won at the Kings Park Roster Tournament in Perth. Western Australia selection is anticipated for interstate play. Mr A E Young and two sons sail Sunday for a four month East holiday. arrivals include BG McCutcheon, trustee for Kendenup Estate debentures, met by C J DeGaris and B Johnson. They travel to Kendenup by motor with Blay and his son in the afternoon.
The Melbourne tramway men will gain a fourpence daily rise to the minimum wage, creating an annual increment around £70,000. The feature by Rodolfo Valentiny titled Blog? AAD SAND will be at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday April 10. Tickets at Field's, Cirche, and Tel 102.
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