Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Albany Despatch in Albany, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

2

Public Notice on Albany Office and Policy Changes

A garbled public notice discusses shifts in governance and leadership in Albany. It mentions Urevo and Lagisdation of the Keres, a central office in NM Dovel and Cita Kelnesn, with Mr Walwiy cited as a forwarding agent. It notes retention of offices by Ketmlenup House in York and hints at recommendations for new appointees. The document is dated Albany on the tet day of March ca.

Urevo Alban NM Dovel Walwiy Few AL Ts AET and Co Albay Han Wow York Albany Lay

Albany Municipality Notice on Water Race Lease Bids

The Town Clerk announces a call for proposals for fencing and refreshment concession rights at the water race. Proposals must be filed by April with forms available from the Traffic Superintendent. Highest bid or any bid may be rejected. conditions emphasize experience and character.

Weveptac Bert Cam Qualia Catton

Albany Faces Naval Dock Debate In Fremantle Harbour Plan

A 1923 Albany news column debates transforming the Fremantle naval base into a port facility. Officials discuss using surplus funds, private investment, and a potential shipdock to support West Australia while weighing harbor depth and strategic value.

Albany Club Reopens for Winter Drills at Drill Hall

The Albany Boys' Club reopened for the winter season at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening with Mr. Hayles directing exercises. The club will operate two evenings weekly, despite a typographical error in the Deepateh advertisement. A train will depart Albany for Mt Harker on Sunday at 4 30 am to join friendly matches with Mt Harker teams, returning at 7 30 pm. Jean Playne, soon returning from Perth, is to be honored with a tea at St James Hall next Saturday afternoon by friends, marking her many years of local service. The State steamer Karla, under repair in Fremantle, suffered more damage than estimated, with sailing plans now unclear and a likely April 18 return to sea from Fremantle, then to Albany three days later, as authorities coordinate South Coast service.

Albany Boys' Club Bienval Hayles Deepateh Drew Robinson Albany Mt Harker Albany Tennis Club Miss Playne Hee Miss Playme Karla Fremantle Chvef Railway Department A. Bruges State Shipping Service Department Yeano Flinders

Silver wedding and village notices in Bay vn

Residents celebrate Mr and Mrs H Penter’s 25th anniversary at their Vimé street home with cards and games as neighbors toast. A Women's Auxiliary meeting at Soldier’s Heath reports hospital aid for an injured man, plans a children’s dance on April 21, and ongoing cribbage tournaments. Nurse Bart resigns, but the group continues duties. Miss Quartermaine wins the popular girl derby with a prize amount of £TA/TO/L.

Women's Auxiliary Soldier's Heathat Mins R. Smith Perth Public Hospital Bart Waa Mins Quartermaine

Visit to Ravensthorpe By A Boomer

The piece reflects on travel from Albany to Hopetoun via Kurnalpi and Ravensthorpe, praising pioneering hardship and potential in Western Australia. It notes Hopetoun as quiet, mine activity waning, and copper prospects, with rainfall around 22 inches at Hopetoun and 17.3 at Ravensthorpe. A butter factory plan at Ravensthorpe and Henderson’s support are highlighted, urging broader local factory effort and regional aid.

Albany Hopetoun Wade Cape Biebe Brenanet Hopetown Ravensthorpe Rundip Western Australia Stidents Havensthorpe Ravenethorpe J. W. Henderson Sheen West Australia Geraldson Mr. Henderson Elewhere Commonwealth Henderson Commonwealth of Aus

Albany Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting

The Albany Chamber of Commerce met at the Soldier's Institute with President F. L. Williams presiding. Attendees included J. Brayshaw J. Mille T. C. Evans L. Burnett P. W. Smart and W. T. Forte as secretary due to G. Everett's absence. Discussions covered shipping facilities harbor dredging White Star arrivals and Prime Minister visit plans.

Albany Chamber of Commerce Soldier's Institute Mewim F. L. Willams J. Brayshaw J. T. Mille T.C. Evans L. Burnett P. W. Smart W. T. Forte Albany G. Everett Waa Esperance Bowls Board Theyaus Wlew Milluna Lyndey Melbourne Wagin Balaton Chamber of Commer +e Katoomba Karoola Nice Woolgar Yonkolilla Eastorm Staley Primce Congo Taylor Fletscher 9 West Australia Halston Bruce Prowse Mele Mr. Brace Admiral Everett Perth Albury Katanning Denmark

Saturday Race Near for 18ft and Under Class

The Princess Royal Sailing Club to hold a final 18ft and under race at home. Enthusiasm runs high after a successful season with owners urged to enter boats. Entries close at Norman Bros at 6 p.m. today.

Princess Royal Bailing Club Norman Bros

Albany Screenings and Political Visit Mentioned

Mr J H Prowse and Mr P G Stewart travel plans are noted with a possible Albany stop if the Prime Minister visits. Tonight at Empire Theatre Albany patrons can watch the Pauline Frederick starring Madame X, a title drawing crowded houses. Admission is 1/6 or 9/8 with reservations at Fields.

J. H. Prowse MLELR P. G. Stewart Albany Perth Bruce Prowse Madame X Empire Theatre Thoreday

Royal Commission on Soldier Settlement Arrives in Denmark

Local witnesses complain the commission left before evening meetings, protesters urge direct submission to the Premier. Weather remains dry and stock feed needs improvement while a new United Churches Mission representative begins duties suggesting a lively period ahead.

Euster Denmark Cunxiem Alany Albany United Churches Mission

Albany and Industry Vi Of The Western Australian Province

The piece discusses Albany's economic prospects against a backdrop of Western Australia’s development. It argues industrial growth hinges on fair power pricing, discouraging dumping, and leveraging local resources. It notes butter production in Narrogin and expansion plans in Ravensthorpe and Kütiniing, with broader concerns about state influence and regional industrial policy.

Itulir Valley Fronce Germany Corman France Deespatch Western Australia Albany Pal Brotherhood of Man England Lambert West Australia Htix Perth Narrogin Ravensthorpe Kutiniing

West Australian Premier to Attend May Conference

Perth reports Prime Minister Brace announced May 2 as suitable for a premiers conference with all states except Tasmania agreeing. Sir James Mitchell, Premier of West Australia, said he advised the date and would attend. Agenda to be fixed by the premiers, with focus on home affairs.

Perth Brace Tasmania James Mitchell West Australia Weel Inustralia James Previers

Easter Cricket Echoes at Woogenellup Porongorup Match

Easter eggs and cricket on a Mount Barker ground as Woogenellup and Porongorup players contest a lively match. Woogenellup wins by 15 runs in a free innings with notable scores from Laddie Bt and Meehram. Porongorup replies with a 91 total. Afternoon tea for about 150 locals. a dancing event closes the day.

Mount Barker Woogenelluy Porongorup Betyg Laddie Bt Jack Porongor Woogenellup Knights Jacks Sentta Aaesjoun Adame Willis Jr Ferry Trent's Pearce Agricutures Kester Woogie

Great Boulder man found guilty of armed robbery

Alfred Chorley Collation was found guilty in the Criminal Court for a November 17 Boulder crime. He assaulted Willan, Stewart Ede, and stole £520 14s from the Great Boulder Proprietory Gold Mining Co. Ltd while armed with a loaded revolver. Sentence was deferred.

Alfred Chorley Wis Lust Boulder Elulen Crem

Search for Douglas Mawson vessel continues from Mackay

There is still no word of the rurs ing vessel the Douglas Mawson. It is hoped the Marine Department steamer will depart Mackay on Friday to join the search. An adviser stated that Mr Willett, his wife and five children joined the unising Venwelut Normanton.

Brisbane Douglas Mawson Marine Department Mackay Willett Uinising Venwelut Normanton

World Court debate and local factory notes mixed in report

The report links a U S stance on the World Court with criticism of British Dominions votes, while noting mixed factory shifts and rumors in Albany and Perth. It highlights tensions over secrecy damaging local industry and urges rational dairy and agricultural practices supported by analysis, herd testing, and controlled production.

De Valera Captured In Irish Rebel Split

Report from London states De Valera and other leaders were encircled at Clontiel during a rebel conference with Liam Lynch. Lynch was wounded at Knockfallen and later died at Clonmel. A pitched battle followed as troops moved to capture the leaders amid secrecy and heavy firing.

London le Velen Mickievies Clontiel Liam Lynch Lynch Olbergus Knockfallen Clonmel Newcastle Kagekmenldown de Valera Dr. Breen Blu Wbandom Wan Clonitie Hospital

Burial of Lord Siddulph in Family Vault

Remains of Lord Siddulph laid to rest in a family vault on his farm near London following his expressed wishes. The youth died at eight years old? He had been a member of the House of Commons for 35 years and spoke only twice in 1872 and 1802.

London Scwurdance Lord Biddulph House of Commons

Betting Tax Proposal Targets All Bets with Bookmaker Licences

The Lowdon Daily Telegraph reports the government plans a ten percent betting tax on all bets and requires bookmakers to display liveries. The notice frames licensed betting as subject to the new levy and regulation.

Lowdon “Daily Telegraph

London Gazette Delayed by 360 Year First Time Strike

The London Gazette suspends publication for the first time in 360 years due to a printing trades labor dispute. The delay is expected to be temporary and linked to the ongoing strike.

London Gazette

Unmanned Bombing Plane Flew With Two Passengers

In Paris on April 1 a successful flight occurred by a wire controlled aircraft carrying two passengers. The plane had no pilot onboard and was operated from the ground by a wheat operator manipulating wires. The craft reportedly moved up and down as directed.

Paris

National Assembly approves Chester scheme

The National Assembly approved the Chester scheme to employ Turkish labor only. The premier declares the project will bring Turkey and America into closer friendship and bonds.

Constantinople National Assembly Chester Turkey America

British government defeated in snap division on adjournment motion

The Bonar Law Government fell 145 to 138 after a snap division on adjourning the House amid protests over an inquiry into temporary clerks. Labor shouted resignations as Labour leader Hamany Macdonald queried the plan, and the Postmaster General spoke against moving the adjournment.

Bonar Law Labor Hamany Macdonald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Porus Esperance EUCLA Dougine Will Naj Fir Avent Mok Wobilius & Sons Fruit Trees Keener York Street Teebegiloanverm Bird and Hotchin Ulver Anil Mart Alotloners I Furniture Hanytit Fire and Lifes Albany Maetor Service Siathin Delaware Lawes Burling Terrace Western Australian Provincial Press Association I Way Street Uarol Buckley Hanare Lars Government Land Sale ATUL AML Albany Town Darsikup Powis Lloyd & Oo Alfred HK Municipality OF Albany Walter Rate W. Kk. Stockvale Town Hall Ibaa Western Australian Government Railways Joni H. Pope Rallwaya Juhtierery Auburn Bridges Alea Kendenup House St —_ Hale Inohwe Tamworth How Lloyd Ang Kendenup Mt. Barker Goett Mt Barkers H. Padley Middietom Whanse Norpyo Mu Barker Amatrala India Singapore Australia Defence Department Minter For Defense Ausiness Men's Association Herald Chereres Hlirhor Trust Mremantle Harbor Amy Sugresson Henderson Naval Base National Library of Australia Chamber of Commerce William Bay Albany and Industry Notamac Westhalia Wroogie Callanam the World Court Washington State Department Great Britain Dominions United States League of Nations Council Council Assembly Court of Justice Wolk Mathers New South Wales Knexy Riate LATE_NEWS Lord Siddulph Hook Makers The Nla.gov
Search Courier

Search the Albany Despatch Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Albany Despatch?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication