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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1921
Page
2
A vintage catalog listing include Ladies' and Children's golfers coats and millinery, plus Men's oils, duck coats, over coats and suits. Features Best Australian makes and structured sections for golf and outerwear.
The West Australian letter argues decentralisation benefits distant regions by linking trade to local ports. Albany is noted as an implied beneficiary, with criticism of centralised routes through Sydney and Melbourne. It questions uneven port development and urges governance changes to advance a Great Southern state, highlighting Albany’s port potential and regional needs.
A large gathering of Kalgan River district residents Wednesday heard Messrs J T Milla J Norumn Jr and H E Milena address the Smaller States movement. A provisional committee with F Atwood as secretary was formed to promote the effort. A full report will follow in the next issue.
Telegram from Lieut-Colonel Abbott praises the convention's success. A meeting is set for Wednesday 24th at 6 p.m. in King River hall with Albany speakers on the Swaller State issue. A committee is expected to form to expand regional support as J W Kirwan promotes education for the movement.
A crowd at Albany gathers for Anzac Day ceremonies marking the laying of the memorial stone to Albany’s war dead. The event features schoolchildren, the Fire Brigade, Salvation Army, and local dignitaries including the Mayor and Chaplain Muley. Floral tributes are placed by relatives and widows.
On April 25 Albany marks the sixth anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing at Gallipoli. The federal government urged a day of equality and mourning with services at St Joseph's Church and a Rosary led by Rev. Father Cagney, reflecting on the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for humanity.
A large crowd attended a public meeting at Albany Town Hall conducted by Chaplain M. R. Muller. The event featured prayers, hymns, and readings, with addresses honoring soldiers who died in service. After the service, attendees moved to the dedication of the memorial foundation stone for fallen soldiers.
Unclear OCR text suggests a War Memorial committee preparing a foundation laying for soldiers' memorial. The fragment references a holiday or observance and the involvement of named individuals or groups, with part of the sentence cut off.
A memorial observance was held at the public school with Governor and officials in attendance. The mayor spoke on ANZAC day, Australia’s sacrifice, and in earlier remarks outlined the war's course from Gallipoli to Palestine. Chaplain M R Maley led prayers as students sang and veterans spoke in classes. Maritime notices and ship movements followed the service with brief commercial updates.
In Melbourne on a Monday the jury returned verdicts for the Northcote case. Lawson Wright and Brady were found guilty of manslaughter, while Lawson was acquitted. Wright and Brady were remanded for sentencing as the pawnbroker Jacob Berkhein identified the scene in Northcote in March.
Adair and Tagg intended to visit Kingaroy from Maryborough in an Avro aircraft. They faced two forced landings due to water in the fuel and a third abortive attempt ended with a nose first dive and wreck in Angas Park amidst sewerage works. Both occupants escaped with only minor injuries.
Pearl Fishers from Monihi hold a Saturday meeting and request the Government pool all pearl shell sheds with provincial advances and quaranties.
Perth police report a 45 year old Wisconsin man, Home Ball, found unconscious on Peppermint Grove beach and later died. A small glass near the scene smelled of lysol, suggesting poisoning as the suspected cause.
Mt Barker notes detail the autumn fruit show set for May 4 with broad farmer participation and encouragements to submit displays. Visitors from nearby towns expected, aiming to reflect the district s strong fruit industry. A whist and sabre event by Anglican Guild, and a firemen triangular contest on May 1, are also noted along with ongoing Kendenny mint tractor work and fruit exports to Essex and Albany shipping duties.
The funeral for Mrs. Martha Crawford wife of Alexander Crawford of Perth and former chief inspector of agriculture took place Sunday afternoon. She had been ill for some time and was buried in the Methodist cemetery with Rev Mil leading the services.
Fragmentary late news from London cites postponed talks by government representatives on dairy and textile matters. The report mentions rescheduling to Monday and promises fuller details when available, with limited readable names and dates.
The miners conference passes a resolution of confidence in Frank Hodges, head of the Miners’ Federation, and denounces the executive committee of railway workers for withholding a meeting with colliery owners. The motion links detentions to the railway officials and calls for action against the suspected causes.
London April 4. Lord Lerby returned from a secret visit to Treand and Ireland, saying he travelled incog and interviewed important people. It remains unclear if he acted as a government representative. He conferred with Mr Hoxd Cooge at Hythe. officials doubt the consult may be tied to Trelynds visit.
Paris notes Germany reasserts proposals for reconstructing devastated areas in France and Belgium. Germany offers equipment for building material and will erect 25,000 wooden houses immediately to relieve urgent needs. Citizens may place orders with German contractors, paid by the German government.
London April 24 The Australian eleven who stayed in Kingland last week will open their tour at Old Buckingham Hall ground on Wednesday May 4 at 4 temachomen by Mr. Lio tel Robinson. The English team includes McLaren Lancashire captain Douglas Exwex Knight Hobbs Surrey Jupp Sussex White Somerset Wood Gibeon Chapman Cambridge Stevens Hendren Middlesex.
Albany visit prompts innovations in rail policy issued via Weekly Note. New rules allow charitable fruit consignments tax free with proper endorsements from local officials. Concession for rural families tied to Farmers and Settlers Association endorsements. travel burdens reduced for distant travelers.
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