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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1923
Page
2
Tender documents will be received until noon May 8 for construction of rear Town Hall buildings and paint in the Town Mall area. Sealed envelopes marked Tender to be submitted to the Minister for Works Albany Office.
An Albany despatch argues that De Valera may seek peace terms with the powers in Ireland, warning of internal divisions in Britain and the empire’s struggle with democracy. It contends separation could be wise yet urges a reorganization to knit a stronger bond between Ireland and Britain for imperial stability.
Local patrons will see a new incidental music act by t torchevira at the Empire Theatre every Thursday night, adding attraction to the pictures. The update follows delays from late arrivals and a change to the winter timetable affecting transport and schedules.
The wedding of Jene Playne and Lancelot Hird took place at St John’s Church on Saturday evening. The ceremony was followed by a reception at St John’s Hill with family, bridesmaids N Playne and N Besson, groomsmen F Cawley and T Hoe, and guests incl. Archdeacon Burbridge. The bride wore a lace gown with orange blossoms. the groom presented a leather camera case and other gifts were exchanged as the couple prepared to depart for their honeymoon amid celebratory dancing.
Fragmentary report notes judges and unions in the Largs Bay case with remarks about direct action versus chart remedies. A prime ministerial cable mentions reduced postage from May 14 for Britain to Egypt United States and Tangier. An odd garbled line mentions crepe frock belt and cuffs made of rope.
Citizens gathered at a public bar on Wednesday morning to honor the Anzacs with prayers hymns and addresses. A Plantagenet Park fundraiser raised about £75 for the war memorial buildings with a concert and dance by the Magpie Concert Party from Kendenup.
A wireless from the Ab ardegs Laer Euripides reports arrival in port Tuesday evening from London via the Cape. Due to winter timetable, the ship’s medical check and landing of 3 first class and 161 third class passengers will occur next morning at the deepwater jetty. A special Albany to Perth train on Wednesday night will transport new settlers to Great Southern lines, with migrants to be discharged en route.
Delegations led by Mr Burvill MLA observe the Denmark district’s resources and potential. The visit aims to justify parliamentary support for rapid development of a fertile south-west region and dairy production to reduce reliance on Eastern states. An Angac Day program followed with speeches by Greig HL C and Rev Burgess.
Before leaving for Melbourne the Minister for Agriculture announced a reorganization of the Denmark Site farm into a stud service farm offering Guernsey and Clydesdale stallions to settlers. The small butter factory will close due to the Dairy Act and cream will be received and shipped to Albany for butter making.
Altered train services take effect today with Perth Albany and Denmark routes listed. Denmark line schedules show mixed-trains and motor coach links to Mt Barker and Kendenup, while mail closes shift at local post offices.
A letter from the Young Men’s Club committee appeals Albany youth to join and support the club occupying the Naval Drill Hall. It notes strong early attendance, volunteer instructors, and free entry offers, but current turnout is low and the group may disband if membership won’t grow.
In Boulder yesterday a second attempt to blow the Miners Arms Hotel failed as a small blast damaged the kitchen window but injured none. Police name suspect George Zernyus and an employee from Calden Horseshoe mine amid the investigation. Capetown reports a mass meur accident where the Portuguese liner Massamedes sank after striking rocks. 110 survivors rescued, 44 landed at Port Alexander. The Cassiope picked up others, captain Pauline led rescue efforts.
Perth reporting that after the Midland Handicap on Saturday a small hand battery was recovered by stewards where horses pulled up. Inquiries continue into the matter.
Reports from Sydney and Mui indicate strike negotiations over coal mines near Muitland have progressed, with a likely nationwide strike looming as miners in the northern and southern regions receive sympathy endorsements and approval for action.
Irish Republican envoys denounce intent to continue their mission despite government ruling it illegal. Future meetings announced. Acting Premier Oakes warned that bull owners who let their premieres to the caveys will breach the law.
Janet Aisley aged 43 was acquitted at Broken Hill Circuit Court before Justice Jordon of murdering Timothy Galvin. She testified Galvin assaulted her and she struck him with a butcher's knife in self defence.
The Industrial Court ruled to cut the ordinary working week for men in brick making, settling, draining and wheeling to 40 hours. The decision came on the Brick and Tile Union’s bid to vary its award.
The State Government has again demanded control of meat prices in Brisbane and surrounding areas after complaints of excessive charges. Maximum prices are fixed for the metropolis including prime rib roast four and a half pence, chuck rib roast four pence, topside and rump four pence, sirloin roast four pence, beefsteak eight pence, corned beef various cuts at two pence to three pence, sausages six pence, and gravy beef one penny.
A large blaze at Mount Morpiin destroyed the main woreet and ruined much of what had been resilled from the flumen. Widespread looting followed with huge quantities of deer and spirits stolen from hotels.
The Arenskerk of the Holland Australia Line, 7300 tons, berthing in Hobart under Captain Morrison when a strong east wind pushed it off course. The steamer struck the oeeds pier in three places causing heavy damage to piles and docks.
London reports Irish leader Eamon de Valera issues a proclamation offering to negotiate peace with the Republican army and seeks a suspension of hostilities beginning Monday. The move aims to halt fighting and open talks under terms yet to be defined.
The Press in Ireland and the United Kingdom label De Valera's peace terms a complete surrender, reflecting a unified media stance on the proposal.
An explosion at the Viraod Central Cuema on O Connell Street Dublin wrecked the vestibule and shattered nearby windows. Two bystanders were slightly injured in the blast.
Mr H Dowson president of the Huddersfield Chamber of Commerce told members that the French Canadian Convention's plan to greatly cut preference on British goods would strike a heavy blow to Yorkshire textile trade. He said Canada’s action seemed more like an act of an enemy than a member of the Imperial household.
In Wellington on Monday, Hannan of New Zealand defeated Felton of Australia by foul in a grulling match. Felton ended exhausted while Hannan was three feet back, both showing strong rowing effort.
Albany woollen mill quota allotment is near, with about 139 applicants totaling 2004 shares signed through canvassing by O Harrigan. Directors expect running order within 19 to 18 months as capital subscribers await a feasible scheme. White Star liner CeramiG arrival delayed for inspections. 32 passengers, 96 bags mail, 60 tons cargo to land. Empire Theatre to show Silver Wings Thursday night.
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