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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 07, 1924

Page

2

Albany Cricket Match Promises Saturday Showdown

A cricket match between Albany Colt Mirker and Albany teams will start shortly after 10 and continue through the day. In the evening visitors are invited to the Albany Hotel, followed by a church service and officials noting local civic matters.

Albany Colt Mirker Albany Albany Hubel Seute Chapeh Gertaridds H. Haml A. Crow Newt Britain Crow H. E. Miley T. H. Nea- Witt Bert Rigby Rigby Mills Cudéshy Mizeod Albany Railway A. Chajamn West Australian Land Company Bellway Department Mra Chapman Bendigo Vremantle England Birt Haw Codlien BAL Howor Vod Dia Perth Ir Vigilanca Association Tower Town Hall Middleton Busch Mbany

Albany notices mix transport plans and church farewell

A list of town affairs urges attention to motor transport road works and Middleton Beach improvements for Albany. A Perth survey update notes Lake Grace Newdegate railway work to start this week. Rev H J Morrell’s farewell service at Wesleyan Church featured a sermon on self denial bearing the cross and following the Savior.

Middleton Beach Nake Lake Grace Sendegato Ae Wall Newdegate Perth Chamberlain Lake Cruce-Newdegaty H. J. Morrell Weslyanm Duke-strest Belog Morrell

Accident on Denmark trip injures two officials

Returning from the Government Survey Camp near Hell's Hole a brake failure caused a crash. Surveyor Ewing aided victims from Group 102 and the government motor truck helped reach Denmark. Injured men were sent to Albany by train. G. Dobbs suffered chest bruises and possible internal injuries. the other occupant, a woman, was badly hurt.

Denmark Sanceiey Sheree 5 Iregor Ewing Dobbs Hell's Hole Surveyor Ewing Socident Albany Sid Sur Ewing Gomm

East Firstrates Football Club Holds Meeting at Spencer Inn

A meeting of the East Firstrates Football Club convened at Spencer Innhouse on Thursday night with President T H Nesbitt in the chair. Minutes were confirmed, balance sheet shown sound, officers elected including Patron Gov Waters senr president T H Meshitt and secretary treasurer S Milne. Captain L Milne, vice captains, committee members, selection and coaches named. Subscriptions set at 1 shilling for all members.

East Firstrates Spencer Innhouse T. H. Nesbitt T. HB. Nesbitt A. Hage A. Hagg

Fire Brigade Demonstration Governor To Be Present

Announcement from the Fire Brigades Demonstration Committee notes Governor to attend the opening ceremony at Ulster Road reserve on April 19. Medal to Mrs White will honor Fireman White for heroism in the Fremantle electrocution incident. Public sale of booths and luncheon rights advertised for April 19 to 23 at Walter Wheeldon’s mart.

Alley Football Association Centol Empire Central School Parente and Teachers’ Association University Extension Lectures Centre B. J. Smith Wire Brigades Asaiui UN Naval Women's Women's Institute Soldiers’ Loxtitute Toonday Women's Auxiliary Institute Albany Fire Brgades Demonstration Committee Ed, Smith Hoard Perth Si Frans Newdegare Preewni Dhemonstre Fon Ulterrodl Gutuntay Tia Bucellenny White Greman Fremantle East Fremantle Callumnes Uuter-road

Pearl wins 18 footers trophy after season finale

In a tight finish at the Princess Ri Sailing Club race, Pearl led by 13 minutes to claim the season trophy with 10 points, Seashell and Pirate tying for second on 15 but Pearls’ victory seals the title. Pirate capsized mid race, crews aided by Stephenn and Retell.

Maree Galmig Seashell Oor Satunday Allongting Lenitu Messrs Stephenn and Retell Wren Pearl Weed Bwallow Swallow West Moor Widhone Hamill G. Pannell J. McHride Evith

Mitchell death in Mt Barker district noted

Funeral held for Mr. Andrew P. Mitchell aged 61 born Albany long involved in orcharding and local sport bodies. Widow and three children mourn his passing after a long illness. service at All Saints Church Mt Barker and burial in Mount Barker cemetery with local dignitaries and community members in attendance.

Bendigo Albany Thorsday Wendley Fark Mt Banker Minnus Thouands Western Australia A. F. Mitchall Dow Mt Barker Andrew P. T. Mitchell Semen Mitchell Old Point King Duatehell Harker Messrs Drew Robingon and Co Wearin Jntow HL Wright Narpin F. E. Milne Mt. Barker Mit. Barker EK. Peniston All Saint's Church Messra E. E. Warburton J. West W. Pickles E. Enwright Williams W. Sounness

Bowling Notes and Player Scoring Fragments

Late news shows partial cricket style bowling figures with names such as Collins Bennett and Williams. Scoring mentions includes five for 32 and figures like nil for 20 and two for 34 amid terse, fragmentary lineups.

Vane C. Collins Ove Bennett

Perth Brutal Murder Probed by Detectives After Body Found

Police investigate a brutal murder of a motor man named John Williams in Perth. Detectives probe the scene at Crawley near the river, finding the head battered and body mutilated with the ear removed, while locating witnesses and uncertain motives amid a citywide inquiry.

Perth A. Clarke E. Williama John Williams Neil C. Collins Be. Williams Bean Dinen J.a. Bennett The Swan W. Laforte bin Biindeigg Doron Nedlands Crawley Bannear Crowley

Triangular match reports close finish at Kronkup range

The Kronkup Albany Mt. Barker triangular contest ended tight with Kronkup 705 Albany 703 Mt. Barker 666. Scores across 300 500 and 600 yards featured Allen Riley and Ham Mitchell high for Albany and ONeill near top for Mt Barker amid difficult wind and light conditions.

Kronkup Hifle Range Albany Veekup Mt. Harker Mt. Barker Ellekerom Kronkup Allen and Riley Ham H. Mitchell O'Neill Mr. Barker Norton Toms F. Rerimmisees Smallwood Sevietes I. Fenguson Bownness i J. Bountiem F. Sounness A Steele Nv . Smith F. Bounness i KR. Nurton J. Sounnase F. Soummesy Townsend Sounnese Y. Wehr A. Martin Sounness A. Kenguson U. Mowen D. Paterson W. Braimbridge W. Farr Martin B. Clarke Chester Az T. Pickles la Lunt A. Sawyer Tolal

Labor Favored in South Australian Elections

South Australian voters show Labor gains over previous poll, with a strong likelihood Labor will return to power and become the largest party. The Monday report notes improved conte and shifting probabilities favoring Labor across the state.

Adelaide Labor

Canberra hostel construction limit urged by Public Works Committee

The Federal Public Works Committee report to Parliament says the Canberra hotel project should now be restricted to the central administration block and half of the previously proposed verandas. It notes a recent Canberra visit confirmed the aim, urging firm protest against disregarding the committee’s recommendation and any infringement of the committee’s view.

Meleawurne Federal Public Works Committee House of Representatives Hovtel Canberra Com Rere Public Worka

Ulster Road Ground Tender Accepted For Reserve Improvements

The tender by Mr. H Wiley for cleaning and preparing Ulster Road recreation reserve has been accepted. Work began last week with expected Easter readiness for pavilion dressing rooms. Packages include drainage, two main drains, 6 feet fencing, and six dressing rooms with potential future growth.

H. Wiley Ster-Road Fire Brigade Wade Perth-road Ulster-road

Progressive Returns In Kimberley And Pilbarra Votes

Kimberley results show W Brown N leading with 686 and A M Coverley L on 208 while G J Foley N trails 155 and A M Gregory 155, with eight boxes yet to be collected. Pilbarra tally lists A Brown O C P 46, A Lamond L 50, B R Underwood NL 132, and eight boxes remaining to be tallied.

Kimberley Pilbarra W. Brown W. Chalmers A. A. M. Coverley G. J. Foley A. M. Gregory

Cambridge Wins Great Boat Race at Henley

The Cambridge crew defeated Oxford in the annual boat race on a sunny April day. Cambridge won the toss, led from HammerSmith to Barnes Bridge, and finished four and a half lengths ahead in about one hour and forty-one minutes.

London University Rive Wan Saburdiy Cambridge Surrey Oxford Barnes Bridge

Steamer in Distress off Milbourne to Sydney

A Japanese steamer Honolula Maru on voyage from Milbourne to Sydney sent a wireless distress that the ship was heeling badly and in danger. The British light cruiser Dauntless picked up the signal and went to assist amid heavy seas and great danger to the vessel and crew.

Sydney Milbourne Dauntless Jurho Vespel Stentier

Earl of Binks Claiming Son Sentenced at Darlinghurst

At Darlinghurst sessions a man claiming to be the second son of the Earl of Binks was jailed for six months after taking an advance of 120 from Mrs Julia Ilirrin and failing to repay. He offered a 10 cheque that bounced with No Funds. The defendant, Francis Region ald Langton, aged 61, faced charges of deception.

Earl of Earl of Binks

Helping Hand Appeals Support for Returned Soldiers’ League

Reading like a fund drive appeal the text promotes support for the Returned Soldiers’ League in Australia. It describes incentives and prizes including large cash amounts and artwork to raise funds through ticket sales, encouraging public participation.

ALF Australia Aed Laague Ct Brass Gowt Sterting Ahaa Ponea Rake Nave Yoo Tee Lay Union

Albany Woollen Mills Aims to Open in Western Australia

The Western Australian Woollen Company plans a major Albany mill with a skilled staff. General manager Mr K Chambers to Ragland to hire 36 export workers, including female operatives with local trainees. Chambers expects return in August and milling to begin soon after. Local inquiries to Mr L K Markland at the Albany office. The construction and machinery erection by Mesere Hinks and God progresses, with first consignments due end of June and about 600 tons handled. A dance event for supporters of Mr R Payne, candidate for the “Happy Man” stunt, is announced in the Town Hall with Mr R Bower as Moser.

Albany K. Chambers Util Ragland Ceramic Old Country Chambers Western Australia Jobany L. K. Mark Vetoher Mesere Hinks God Ron Wil Beilling Athee Mills Nuvtratia

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