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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1922
Page
2
A garbled catalog note lists fabrics and yardages including Grey Flannel Shadow Time White Fismellecte Harvard Shirtings and Odin White Damask with prices per yard. Mentions heavy weights and various brands with inconsistent spellings and quantities.
Mr Burvill, selected candidate for the Primary Producers, was in Albany over the weekend amid debate on abolishing the Legislative Council. The piece argues the Council serves as a conservative, wealth‑driven chamber, and critiques the Primary Producers for seeming party‑driven and restrictive in their methods while contesting the seat.
A fragmentary notice praises Mrs W H Bristow for her assistance and names contributors including De Bye Johan J Mutton Albany First BEL and Albany Waterside Winion for their kindness during her recent hardship.
Classified brief notes a sale advert with unclear text and partial street name. Listed items are illegible but indicate real estate or property sale in Cary and street Allan with contact shorthand PP Apply.
Owing to Easter Monday being a holiday the Albany Despatch will not be published until the following Thursday. A united church service will be held on Good Friday forenoon at the Septe Church with pastors from the Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist Churches officiating. Members of the West Albany Football Club are reminded that the annual meeting occurs tonight at the Bowling Club pavilion at o'clock and a good attendance is requested. A message states the steamer Woolgar will leave Sydney May 10 Melbourne May 13 and Adelaide May 16 arriving Albany about May 20. Pedestrians aiming to compete at the Easter Monday sports are advised that nominations for the handicaps are open.
A district report notes optician Mr Holman will visit Ken shen on Monday and Tuesday, travel to Albany on Wednesday, and may stay several weeks or be contacted at the Royal Victoria Hotel. A public meeting at Town Hall tonight will discuss future direction and operations of the Reform Pilgration Picture.
Police arrested two men, Thomas Brady and Harry Holland Sr., after finding missing items from Drew, Robinson and Co. in their tent near the novel drill hall. They faced charges of breaking and entering and unlawful possession with remand for eight days. Other stolen goods linked to towns along the Great Southern were also found.
A Mt Barker concert presented by Randy Kempany at Mt Parker Mall featured lively items by Mins M Atotin and M. oule plus soloists Miss Ve Austin Mr Tate and Miss Geddes. The show included recitations, duets, and a lively ukulele ensemble. an encore was demanded for several numbers. The event closed with dancing after a supper by the tennis club ladies.
The funeral for W. H. Bristow proceeded Thursday afternoon with a semi military cortege. Albany Fire Brigade Band and Returned Soldiers detachment led, followed by Water side Workers’ Union members, with the widow Mrs Bristow and family among mourners. The service at graveside was conducted by Heyton Maloy and the band later played Abide With Me amid numerous floral tributes.
The recently formed Friendly Societies Council met at the Town Hall on Friday night. T B Wirth was elected president, with W Armstrong as vice president J J Murphy as secretary and S Munea as treasurer. Delegates from ANA 10CF TABS ALOF and ALLO attended. The council plans a cribbage tournament for a shield donated by Mayor F E Dalston and set rules for play. Also discussed were initiation fees and a future meeting set for May 1.
Report describes a man found in the harbor with his feet bound by a clothes line and a canvas bag, suggesting drowning as the cause. A silver coin and a taxation instrument were found on the body, raising questions about the death.
The article reports a captain's defiant stance aboard a Commonwealth Line vessel as tensions rise with the crew and union representatives. Details are garbled but indicate discontent over duties and orders while at sea, with crew anxiety and potential actions forming the core of the brief.
The Labor Party fractures into a new grouping as leaders debate principles and direction. The split follows internal disagreements over policy and leadership, with factions reorganizing under a separate banner amid rising tensions within the party.
A correspondence letter argues in favor of establishing a karri pulp mill near Denmark, noting extensive regrowth after tree-cutting, ample lime deposits, water supply, and local timber potential. It cites 2000 hectares of regrowth and 10,000 more for expansion, with costs and technical points debated.
The Aberdeen line steamer Sopharles arrived from London on her maiden voyage to Albany in calm weather. Passengers included new settlers and about 500 on board for other Commonwealth ports. Mayor E Halstur, Cra F Lambert, T Mooney, H E Miles, Stockdaly, and Under Secretary HL Trethowan inspected the ship.
A garbled text fragment mentions legal action involving a person or party identified as Terrifying and PS Lars DMs. The passage references dates, locations, and possible protests or confrontations, with scattered names such as Creston Claeys and Hoar. The meaning is unclear due to OCR damage.
A fragmentary item notes ongoing events at a distant location. It mentions individuals and groups in a distant setting with unclear details and no definite outcome or date. The readable text hints at a social or political thread but lacks concrete facts.
A fragmentary account describes rural communities under assault amid rebel activity and reported movements by opposing factions. The text references local leaders and shifting control, with unclear dates and places due to damaged copy.
A French political tragedy headlines a shocking incident as a successful candidate is shot during or shortly after the election period. Reports mention a wife of a military figure and imply a high political tension with repercussions for the post election period.
A meeting of the Albany Dog and Poultry Society committee discussed show preparations and business. The draft schedule for the forthcoming show included increased prize money and breeding pen standards, with Mr. W. Jarman resigning from the committee.
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