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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
3
The article describes a prolonged dry spell harming growers and sheep farmers, calls for rain to sustain feed, and notes preparations for a May fruit show with prizes donated by local patrons. It also reports on cricket and shooting schedules, financials, and club remarks.
In a disputed decision at Narrikap after a 10 all draw with Corkorus, the meeting on May 5 considered protest and potential replay. Officials and players including Thurston Colling and Wilson faced questions as the association weighs whether the outcome stood or required action.
The Aberdeen liner Diewpenes from London brings 279 new settlers to Albany under the immigration scheme. Among them are 19 Cornish families totaling 112 souls bound for Denmark and 80 Leeds families. Government Immigration Officer Mr Crowcour reports employment for many and notes billeting in a boarding house after arrival. A motor coach runs to Mt Barker weekly, and Empire Theatre offers nightly changing programs with admission 1 shilling 7 pence plus teetotal tax on most days.
Shipping news reports multiple liners sailing and arriving, with details on departures from Cape, Liverpool, and Lander ports. Vessels including Aberteen liner Degorthenes, Themise, Snevie, Diogenes, Bea, TL 1 Asquith, Hendigy, and Seuvin among others, plus cargoes of passengers, mail, and oils. Dalgety and Co., agents, track arrivals at Albany, Fremantle, and Cape ports with dates in March to May.
A miscellaneous sale list offers Batter Linen Hats in wool at 22/0 each and 10/6 to 27/6 for various hats. Women’s Kid Gloves black sets at 0/6 to 11/8 with specials 4/11 ard, Storm Flanneletts 1/ yard, Black Thalian Cloth 2d to 3/11, Tee Pattern Damask 2/6, White Damask from 2/2, Pwillinta 1/8 yard, DAV Wincette creas 16 yard, Bush Hogs 11 6 and 19 6, Java Down eluilta two units.
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