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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

2

Death Notice for a Beloved Mother in Haven Harling

The death of Ohy April 1st is reported for Vinlethove Rablaca Alixa the beloved mother of Arthur Anderson Haven Harling Key Hirent. She was age 4.

Albany Fire Brigades and Easter Events Parade

Local notices describe fire brigade events, a monument ceremony on Easter Monday, and a town service at the Albany Methodist Church. Details include demonstrations, fundraising drives for an instrument fund, and social club dances canceled for Good Friday with plans for Easter excursions and performances.

Albany Fire Brigade Albany Oddfellows Hall Gr. Hate Social Club Getrons Loring Buster Meer Armetroug Silver Star Kaiguy Old Thweday Methodist Church

Sensational Community Event Promises Thrills and Music

A chaotic account outlines a sensational program at the Methodist Church plus a cinematic feature at Empire Theatre. Evangelist Mr Steele tours New Crimea tales of war, while Lamberthaw arranges displays of British Service Squadron images. A free schoolchildren matinee Wednesday offers educational remedies and entertainment for youth, highlighting town life and communal theater.

Paris Australia New Territory Civnew Steele New Crimea Mohoul Empire Theatre Lamberthaw Wile Fremantle Mbang

Returned Soldiers League meets at Soldiers Institute for war relief actions

The bany cub branch of the Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses Imperial League held a Tuesday meeting at the Soldiers Institute with fair attendance. Points included possible sentence reduction for J. Morgan, discussions on interviews with the Minister for Justice, tenancy rates for hall hire, a subscription drive to raise about £1, and plans to unveil a donor board on Angel Day with a combined Anzac service. The meeting also considered a collection for the Avenue of Honor and arrangements for the service with Mr. Wightwick and the town clerk.

Albany Returned Soldwre Seflors' and Nurses Imperial League Soldiers’ Institute Barrow J. Morgan Lambart McKenzie Tril MecKenzie Muther Minter For Justice Morkr Lambert Municopel Council Araved Wightwick

Vandalism Reported in Albany Water Board Meeting

Albany Water Board heard reports of vandalism at South Street water troughs where a balloon box was broken and a lever and ball damaged. Water taps were left open wasting water and trough sides hacked with an axe. A Kalgun settler was found taking water from a trough near the bridge during a dry spell. The board may name the settler if proceeding. Dr Green moved the board to caution settlers.

John Geog Omail Henn Crawley St. George's Terrace Vincent Street Leaderville Lum Leaderville Oval Notios Crisminal Investigation Branch Perth Connell Pulive Albany Water Board H. McCormick South Street Comssquenas Kalgun Green

Firemen Parade and Competitions Dominate Weekend

Fire brigades gather Saturday on Dister road for a major demonstration with 23 brigades expected. Governor Sir Francis Newdegate attends the event, which showcases water service work and a memorial to a fallen comrade, followed by a formal program of drills, processions, and prize presentations through Monday and Tuesday at local venues.

Hreeduire Che King Atg Melanie Brn Procanva't Hy Critehhey Mire Hrgees’ Association Pervice Boulder Leon Ber Wilner Nod E. Barnett Amt Co Kaxrellney Frawis Newdegate Ob Jofelowk Cflolia Pam Freemsong Freemsong Hhotel, Monday, 15 Am. :-Hrigades and Bandas Degemble Marel Burigades Axmeelgle Oy Piremen

Easter Meeting at WAT Club Praises Six-Event Program

The WAT Club Easter meet is set for Saturday and Monday with six events per day. Saturday features the Easter Male and Monday’s Metropolitan Handicap. The Wingard’s anticipations list include Tiencoe Hurdles Renunciation Warflame Cool Court Plantagenet Plate Son of Cod Wa Brearkyy King Charles Junteer Handicap Min Aguce Flo Eaton Apple Jack Easter Mile Imoinde Whin Weal Swansea Oniborne Stakes Sweet Dorks Eroers Hopaway River Handicap Earl Howard Land of Fog Microphonie Metropolitea Hamlicap Ratna Way Sweet Dorin Sopaway.

WAT. Club Wingard Warflame Cool Court Plantagenet

Autumn meeting at Sydney previews two major races

AJL Autumn meeting outlines Doncaster Handicap on Saturday and Sydney Cup on Monday with odds from The Wizard. Doncaster surface favorites include All Sun Shine Invumption and Claro while Sydney Cup sees Stead By a Tressady Our Prince. Albany Latices Hockey Club hosts a dance at Naval Dei Hall Tuesday night with orchestral music and supper planned. tickets set at 1 shilling 6d.

AJC Sydney Albany Laxties Hockey Club Naval Dei Hell

Complimentary Social A Evening Honors Miss H Smith

A historical social at the Soldiers Institute celebrated Miss H. Smith of the Women Auxiliary for her devoted work with returned soldiers. Guests included Mr Percy Cambert and representatives from Women’s Auxiliary and Spinning Circle. Messrs Donn Meyers Kean and O’Con reflected on her quiet, dedicated service and presented gifts including a tea service and spoons.

Soldiers Institute H. Smith Pons Wien Wumnwice Wis Taggeke, Ooody Metniers Ierpromisativria Simith Baldiers Valle Meral Armeseinar Ocesvypeetiti Percy Cavmbert Smith AwsiFary Mise Smith Awsiliansy Soltiera League Miss Smith Soldiera el Women's Auxiliary Tnsétute Cirle Salviera’ Teaue Albany Mr. Tambert Orrants Mr. Donn N. Meyers A. Kean K. O Mrs. Daffy Mes Weamenn Miwon Muearn Didgetrol Th Vanghyn Kean Cannor A. E. Young T. Monnlon Mr. Aleitaetel Mac

Bets' Lunciony doubles match ends in a tense three set finish

A chaotic tennis report details a late last weekend doubles clash where Your and Oldiendaw edged Prelles and Greeiadide after a tight three setter. Scoring shifts include a pivotal 4-9 stretch and a scramble near deuce, with Pickles and others noted in service play and partial results.

Ulimighied Ubiter Heo Reiteéy Younus Tien Roppel Plekles Svorts Aiwa Hy Mining Ie Seores P. Yoru Oldmeadow Grippy T. Binkles C. Crembladze FP Howtln Pewston Feraint Youn Heyy Finima

Water Supply Vote in Woollen Mills Dispute

Council debates granting water to the woollen mills with directors, shareholders and mayors weighing rights and terms. Dr Downes supports pumping-cost provision and a ten year concession while Cr Wittenrom and Cr Scanton back other alignments. The vote ends with Dowels motion approved 3 to 2.

Epaneillor Cr. Brankan Cr. Lawhert Concessiona Bie Qrriew Ronald Cate Monaidercal Dinidends Ps Fale Olfoother Scanlan Downes Cr. Wittenrom Cr Scanton Crs. Green Ingham Cr Lamber Cr. Dowels

Local Murder Case Aims for Inquest Trial

Police name George Willing Auburn as suspect in the murder of John Georgy O Neil. Coroner may order an inquest and, if evidence holds, commit Auburn for trial at the Orutcoal Seamoos. Counsel for the defence is Mr M G Lavan.

George Willing Auburn John Georgy O'Neil Auburn Orutcoal Seamoos M. G. Lavan

Selecting a Ministry At Parliament House yesterday

Parliament chose seven men to join Mr Kk. Collier in the Labor Ministry. The appointees were P. Collige, W. Angwin, J. G. Willcock, A. M'Callum, M. F. Troy, J. M. Drew, with the portfolion to be allocated by Collier. The party planned two honorary ministers and may decide on Speaker and Chairman of Committees.

Chil House Mr. E. Thomas Monsis A. B. Clerks P. Burnton J. Martin J. Amith M. Wrielt Ro Wallace A. ¢. Townsend J. Steele F. Wise Hoerokiry Cao Wall Innsistimt Cantral Ate Apel Maech Centrale Rengamesss Coy Alain Lleten Baars Kk. Collier Labor Parliament House P. Collige CL Angwin J. G. Willcock A. M’callum M. F. Troy J. M. Drew Legislative Council Collier

South Australia Installs New Labor Ministry Cabinet

Members of the new Labor Ministry were sworn in during an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Council yesterday. The first Cabinet meeting occurred in the afternoon at the teragun, marking the start of the new government’s standard operations.

Labor Ministry Jacil Teragun

Federal Government pledges aid to Australian primary industries

Sydney reports the Prime Minister announcing the federal policy to protect Australian primary and secondary industries. It calls for better cheaper transit facilities between states, immediate talks with state governments, and assistance to producers to access overseas markets, including Australian foods.

Sydney Australia

Twins killed by open train door during Sydney ride

Two 16 year old twins from aeons Gilbert died aboard a train from Sydney when an open door struck their heads as they leaned out. Investigators label the incident a tragic accident and are reviewing railway safety practices.

Aeons Gilbert Sydney

Hound Australia Flight Delayed by Stormy Weather

Heavy rain and gale conditions halt the round Australia Hight after leaving Cooktown. From Cooktown the route planned to Thursday Island faces postponement due to adverse weather.

Cooktown Thursday Island

Engine of Destruction Exposed by Inventor in London

London reports Mr Grindell Matthews, inventor of Swtbod for destey jina, claims a demondization power that can kill animals and mankind and halt aircraft and machinery. He says the invisible force could be turned into an engine of destruction capable of wiping out armies in seconds, though he hopes it will end war.

London Grindell Matthews Vlaing

AJLELA Coqual General Meeting At High School

The coqual general meeting of AJLELA was held at the High School last night with about 40 members present. Mr J Norman opened the meeting, a balance sheet showed a credit balance of 7 1 10, officers were elected including Patton as president and D Pritthard as treasurer, and duties for the year outlined with a spring session planned if suitable grounds available.

J Norman Elter aMlecre Tok Patton el. Robinson A. Wanshrowch Mawira Wert Jortan Tek Monea Cowan D. Pritthard Seteent Secretars J. Noth. Thwan Hocken Sion Am Viavks

Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Promoted for Nervous Health

An old advertisement extols Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as the most effective nervine nourishment for exhausted nerves. It claims thousands of girls improved from misery to health and beauty by using the product, urging sufferers to try it.

Droge Hean

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