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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
2
Fragments report a lull in a death notice with names including Agel Deedee Atay Kathleen Hibs and Mir, noting grieving periods and a somber tribute. The text appears as damaged OCR with incomplete phrases and date gaps.
A noisy program from the town band features Master J vey Bong and Master A Palmer with a series of instrumental items including Wiener Luft and Cakety eho. The audience enjoys solos and choral pieces amid brisk tempo and lively ensemble performances.
Albany reports a Monday meeting for the East Ward First-rate FC with full attendance urged. A Thursday evening progressive tournament is planned at the Butchery Institute under Mire Shenfield. Mary Hamlin and daughter Patricia arrived back in Zealandia after a birth. A fatal accident and inquest discuss vehicle risks, urging walkers on footpaths. A Fordson tractor demonstration is set for Kendenup with Mr. George Munley, the local agent, providing cost details.
The Albany festival features two days of racing and a lantern procession. Mayor and council figures will attend a visit by Mr J Neill, with concerts at Clute Town Hall on Monday April 9. A reception for 30 boys and a varied program of music and vocal acts are planned, with rehearsals and selections announced by committees.
The committee meeting discussed forming a branch at the Lower Kalgan centre and arranging a speaker tour. Delegates and officials will attend events in Kalgan and Denmark, with plans to publish literature and arrange lectures and a conference, while Dr Earle Page foresees visits across the Great Southern.
A fatal road collision near Perth road left 10 year old Virtew Howsall dead after being struck by a lorry driven by Mr Patter. The incident occurred as children were walking home from the infinte school. Mr Edwards conveyed the injured boy to hospital where death followed from head and left side injuries. An inquest was opened and adjourned. The funeral occurred Friday afternoon.
The inquest at the courthouse heard witnesses describe how a lorry on the Perth road near Deakin's farm struck a child among a group of schoolchildren. Drivers and bystanders testified the car attempted to stop, with the child bleeding, later taken to hospital. cause of death cited as chest injuries and lung damage.
Saturday results confirmed by Perth reporters show the elected board members including T. J. Keandon and W. Walsh along with listed deputies. The Pastoral Association decided not to join the new shearing plan, signaling potential dockyard departure if refused.
Dr Taafe, long time resident and figure in Western Australia for 25 years, died Saturday night in Perth. The obituary notes his local involvement and career, honoring his contributions to the medical community.
Labor wins in Kimberley as election results show Commish 102 to 47 for Durack with Willese listed at 18 in early figures. Strong returns indicate a shift toward Labor influence in regional governance.
South Australian elections held Saturday produced Liberal triumphs with all ministers returning. Speaker Coneybeer was defeated after 27 years of service in his electorate in a result that signals a major political shift.
Heavy weather continues along the Victorian and New South Wales coasts on Monday with no shipping casualties reported so far.
Sydney dispatch reports Ernest Lyneham a railway fetter was struck and killed at St Marys Sydney. The fatal accident occurred on a weekday with authorities investigating the line of duty and cause of death not disclosed.
Police arrested William Henry Frederick Nichol after a Mt Barker robbery at Squire and Young’s premises. He admitted the theft and led authorities to £71 17s 4d in cash, jewellery, and other items buried near Kendenup siding. Nichol, who arrived from Albany, faced Mt Barker magistrates and awaits sentence. a second theft charge against him will proceed. The article also notes the Price Regulation Commissioner’s warning that chaff prices may trigger a minimum price if prices rise further.
A car incident left the driver unable to avert collision. Investigators recorded the event near the roadside bank and reached a verdict of neutral death based on initial findings.
London reports a definite uptick in tension as the Triple Alliance seeks to expel a tribe and reopen negotiations between mine owners and miners unions amid a looming strike. Railway delegates urge workers to pursue settlement opportunities through talks at Burlington.
The army and navy begin reassembly to sustain essential services following parliamentary talks. Commanders cite the need to uphold national security and public order amid ongoing restolnge discussions.
A compressed report notes a large wave of workers, numbering in the millions, engaging in mass action amid a broad labor dispute. Details of specific parties and outcomes remain unclear in the fragment.
Drop in sugar prices linked to alleged Hank Nationale de Cuba failure with liabilities around 26 million dollars. Report states bank troubles may affect other banks and markets in New York.
A fragmented text discusses the rejection of proportional representation by the House of Commons. The passage appears to reference a debate on voting reform and potential parliamentary action. The source is garbled, lacking clear dates or names.
Tex Hickard confirms the Dempsey versus Carpentier fight will be held in New Jersey on July and consist of 12 rounds.
A wandering figure dubbed the King of Tramps, Maurice Voncam, continues his 43 000 mile world walk begun in Vancouver on November 20 1911. He has traversed 42 830 miles facing wars and hardships, and notes five countries in conflict. An Australian railway booking innovation is described, along with liquor campaign events led by Rev. F E Harry in Albany with open air talks and town hall addresses.
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