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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1924

Page

2

Notice of Land Registration and Public Auction Albany

John Michele of Grey Street Albany seeks to be registered as proprietor of a fee simple estate in Lot 19 Albany Suburban, containing one acre with two roads and four-tenths of a perch. Public notice states adjoining boundaries and the auction to occur after April 1, with others warned to prove their claims or loss of right may occur. Albany Town Clerk W. KR Stuckdale certifies application details and deadlines.

Fiat John Michele Grey Street Albany Western Australia Mike Hubartan Ai Liu Young Reg Smith Peru Raat Fk Anid Albany Remeio Baing Jom Jor Rohge O'Neeil Crawecy Koaeh-West St. George’ Terrace William Street Porth Airoil Perma Cybernor Pareon Criminal Investigation Branch Perth R. Connell

Fire Brigade Demonstration in Albany Attends Governor and Board

The Albany Fire Brigade demonstration drew attendance from officials including Mr. Davideon, Mr. Liggian, and Mr. Irvine, with praise for organization. The Governor presented bravery medals, while donations and tickets featured in the event. The WA Fire Brigades Board thanked local committee members notably J. Anderson for help with ground arrangements and water supply.

W.A. Fire Brigades E. Barnett Happy Man S. Froote McDonald Yorketrest Fire Brigade Timmonstration Davideon Ncting WA. ‘Fire Brigades Liggian Towerance Companies Irvine Medhles Ot. Bregnan L. Gthy Mesars J. Seeman Farreth A. Arcus L. Carey Moyle Oriichley J. Anderson Rondepad Momers Desmond Holland

Twenty Fourth Annual Demonstration Of Volunteer Firemen

The twenty fourth annual Bee pro files demonstration by volunteer firemen showcased 29 brigades with over 300 attending in Albany. Weather improved after Saturday's start, but water pressure caused hoses to burst on Monday. Governors, officials, and fire service leaders attended, praising performances and noting Albany's growing prominence aided by woollen industry expansion.

Albany Board and Association Hono J. Rickes A. Grier A. Burvill M'S.l Vietorhs Square Wallaes

Mayor hosts reception for Parliamentarians and volunteer brigades

The Mayor E Bodwton presided at a Saturday morning reception for Parliamentarians, Vice Belagades' Board members, Apsonisi tions, and brigades captains. W J Day toasted the Fire Brigades Board and praised its work, noting improved efficiency and calling for more funding. Mr. Davidson replied apologizing for the chairman's absence due to his father's illness. The gathering lauded the volunteers and urged government support to sustain fire brigade operations.

Belagades E. Bodwton Kisg Boying W. J. Day Dong So Soxd Davidson Brennan Associatum Fie Mr. Critching Chatran Association Dewideon Bhone Codneiflora

Spectacular Display Thrills Albany Crowd

A large crowd lined York Street and the terrace as the Albany and Canningr bands led a procession from the monument to the Empire Theatre. Firemen with torches marched past, lighting the night while the procession featured a shining archlight and vibrant demonstrations that spectators praise as memorable.

Thoes Monument York Street Empire Theatre Albany Canningr

Captains Meeting Discusses Demonstration at Lotena Park

The monthly captains meeting at the Lower Town Hall heard the balance sheet and secretary’s report read and adopted with little discussion. A demonstration was planned at Lotena Park Perth run by the Guildford brigade. News reached of Lieut Colonel Campbell’s death, condolence motions were passed, and Mr Mann was welcomed as a Bus Wilton fireman newly elected to Parliament members with attendance.

Lotena Park Perth Guildford Brigide South Kalgoorlie Campbell J. R. Campbell Mann

Volunteer Fire Brigade Officers Promoted and Meet Summary

A lengthy report details promotions within the volunteer fire brigade led by Mr Hokey and others as they celebrate officer appointments and commendations. The narrative covers competition results, drill discipline, boot requirements, and thanks to officials, with event results across Meekatharra, Guildford, Kellerberrin, and Kalgoorlie, highlighting Kellerberrin as overall champion.

Local Demonstation draws crowd despite water outage

A Monday event in Caracetus attracted about a thousand spectators despite low water pressure. The program featured ladder races and hydrant drills with Meekatharra and Kellerberrin delivering top times as organizers praised enthusiastic participation under difficult conditions.

Meekatharra Keller- Vern Coolzardie Tin Oerard Hose Kellerberrip Collie Qeralten Moekathorra Kellerberrin Seve Moakatharra Ceca

Water supply demonstration boosts trust in Fire Brigade work

The Fire Brigades' Association held a water supply demonstration led by Mr McCormick to test a check valve setup. Officials found earlier plans risky, but repairs completed morning of Tuesday ensured smooth water flow all day with no outages. Attendance was small but participants reported strong results.

McQorm Bisa McCormick Representabies Water Board McCormank McCormack Hall Fire Brigade Empire Theatre Ben Smith Seach

Empire Exhibition Opens at Wembley Park Amid Enthusiasm

London reports the Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park opened by King George with a Prince of Wales address. Crowds swarmed from Wolock to Wembley despite damp weather and praised the displays of city and bush scenes, immigrant call and new flora additions. Sir James Steven, chairman, has been created a baron.

London Wemtley Park Leorge Wercast Ais Wolock Roote Wembley Prince of Wales Morrow James Steven Han

Lloyd George attacks Macdonald at Llanfairfechan

At Llanfairfechan Lloyd George sharply attacked Hullisay Macdonald. He urged Macdonald to cover his head with a towel and warned that the Conservatives seek his removal while the Liberals would help him. He insisted no lunatic makes enemies of friends.

Llanfairfechan Lloyd George Hullisay Macdonald Macdonall Macdonald

Queenland Premier to Dine at Windsor Castle

The King and Queen will entertain Mr. E G Theodore Premier of Queensland and Mrs Theodore at a luncheon at Windsor Castle on Thursday.

King E.G. Theodore Queensland Mrs. Theodore Limeheon Windsor Castle

World Flight Update from Bombay to Bushire

Squadron Leader Maclaren continued to Bushire after lunch at dusrab but was delayed in the Persian Gulf all night. He reached Bushira at dawn Tuesday and arrived at Bender Airbase the following evening.

Bombay Apel Dusrab Maclaren Bushire Persian Gulf Bushira Bender

Cattle Disease Sparks Alarm as Quarantine Spreads

Reports from New York warn of foot and mouth disease in cattle prompting quarantine restorations in California and neighbor states. The article pivots to public health tips on nerves and headaches, promoting Hean's Tonis Nerve Nuts as a restorative option amid the outbreak.

New York California

Local Fire Brigade Demonstration Concludes With Trophies

Mayor E Baiston presided as Dr Wittencom and volunteers handed trophies to winning teams. Mr Brennan thanked the Mayor and secretary Ben Smith for organizing help. Despite Monday hiccups the event ran smoothly Tuesday with a post demonstration supper and dancing. Funds raised benefited a good cause and thanks were given to Anderson Namara Milne Nesbitt Kennedy and Reddin for supper support.

E. Baiston Wittencom Brennan Thone J Anderson Ben Smith Namara Milne Nesbitt Kennedy Reddin

Station Manager Killed Falls From a Bray

Perth reports a station manager Lawrence John Martin of Li jana Station near the Northern Territory border was killed yesterday after falling from a drag. A wheel of the vehicle passed over him a distance about LT miles from Wyndham.

Perth Wyndham Ftatea That Lawrence John Martin Lijana Terriory Miles Wyndham bin Bea

Minister Hails Group Settlement Plan Amid Immigration Concerns

The Minister for Lands Mr W C Augwin announced new steps on group settlement and immigration. He visited the Immigrants Home on Monday and found families waiting three weeks to a month for board and lodging, anxious for passage. Notification to England has been sent to ease winter shipments and to cover vessels leaving after April 15, while land search for settlement is to be intensified. He warned the State may face land shortages despite appearing to have abundant land.

W. C. Augwin England

Lake Grace Newdegate Railway Route Sought

A deputation led by E Corboy and Stubbs MLA urged the Works Minister Mm Allam to alter the proposed Lake Grace Newdegate railway to swing north of the survey while staying within five miles. The change aims to serve more settlers and unlock about 50 000 acres of land with votes in support. The minister undertook to inquire into the fog of the plan and report back.

Myallam E. Corboy Stubbs M'S.a Lim Lakarace-Newdegate Ender Mem

Melbourne conference urges open shops on Anzac Day

A Melbourne conference including the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers, Drapers' Association and Employees Federation proposed a resolution urging shopkeepers to stay open and observe only three minutes at 11 o'clock on Anzac Day amid strong opposition to the holiday observance.

Melbourne Dem Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Manufacturers, Drapers’ Association Employee’ Paderation Lwx

Conspiracy Charge Shocks Port Lyttletas Labor Fight

Seven Trades and Labor Council officials were arrested and charged yesterday with conspiracy. One count alleges conspiring against the course of justice and another against injuring the Commonwealth and Dominion lines of steamers in a case tied to a February Labor Council declaration in Port Lyttletas.

Gaid Lyttletas Labor Council Trades and Labor Council Commonwealth and Dominion

Destructive Fire Destroys Businesses in Bellingen

A large fire in Bellingen gutted 13 businesses causing extensive damage estimated at 20,000 pounds. Firefighters battled the blaze as it spread rapidly through the area and destroyed multiple wood structures. No injuries are reported.

Busiwood Oe Tom

Levy on Wealth Sparks Political Debate in Australian Conference

A manifesto circulated at the Australian Labor conference calls for a wealth levy to fund government aims. Sir Arthur Cocks warns the plan would curb industry and trigger financial distress, as opponents decry risks of rapid fiscal reform.

Lmtralian Arthur Cocks Audi

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