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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
2
A vintage sales notice touts one week smashing prices on velveteens, sheeting, flannellette, and denims. It promises prewar level prices, strong stock position, and Sterling values. Merchandise includes Herringbone and White Sheeting, White Towels, tweed trousers, and ladies coats with major reductions. Visit to see the value offerings and promotions.
The Albany Shop District Returning Officer announces a poll under the Factories and Shops Act 1920 to decide if late shopping nights are permitted. Polling dates 13 August and 2 September, with polling places at Town Hall Albany and Hibek Hall, Perth, timing 7 until late.
A meeting of the Friendly Union of Soldiers Wives Mothers and Sisters is set for Wednesday at 3 pm in the lower Town Hall with Women’s Service Guidk invited. Delegates will gather at Oddfellows Hall Wednesday night to finalize plans for the wind-up social on August 17. Also notes fire alarms are out of order and reports should be made to station 110. Coverage mentions the Alhun dog show with Colina and Cuddih winning cups, a fox ferret test, and a ball between Albany club and Mt Barker North. Saturday featured visits to Kendonup, a large settlers meeting, and plans to aid De Garis’s project. Business and residents hear of a new interstate ship service.
A dated entertainment ad promotes a drama titled Sealed Hearts and features stars Alice Joven Supper Stemert and Ant Wehaphari with brief billing for a Wednesday showing on August 3 in a local theater program.
Fragmentary report recounts wartime shipping changes and postwar recommissioning of a vessel likely the Katya Yi Wie, with details of fundraising events, committees led by local dignitaries, and charity efforts to dispose of goods and raise funds. It notes prewar routes, postwar shifts, and a final tally of items raised and distributed.
The Albany Hatter Factory meeting drew about fifty four to sixty attendees as Mr. Leon chaired and praised dairy expert Hampshire for services linked to tartary. Directors discussed under capitalization and losses from shipments to Perth, with a 2d per tin cost, while future earnings rely on outside capital. the secretary read the annual report and balance sheet showing revenue of COORG Ith 3d and eventual profit of £1736 2s 11d. Assets stood at £2810 19s 1d including stock, premises at £498 7s 8d and machinery £1282 16s 1d. The report and balance sheet were adopted. seven director nominees were reduced to five with H. Virew Eo Balston, J. BE. Drage, V. IF Alton and ROT Wolfe elected. H K Milew named auditor. A note of thanks by L. Hill was carried unanimously. The Adelide 8.8. Company creamer Milluna is slated to leave Melbourne around August 20 to Sydney August 22 and Melbourne August 26, with several camps for Albany.
A visiting party led by Mr. Poole and including Mr. De Gansoml inspected Kendenup’s estate and future schemes. They outlined opportunities, noted road and dehydrator works, and discussed the Kendenup scheme with local figures like Mr. Forte and Mr. Re Watkin as the town plans progress toward prosperity. The group enjoyed lunch and an afternoon reception before touring sports grounds and awaiting further signals on staged progress.
Porongorup Notes reports a very cold week with a corker of a Wednesday night. A local Roll er States League branch is discussed along with regional dreams of freedom and local slang about Kel ton River and Pine Seat. The column mentions a few residents catching a malady and a trip by Porongorups residents on the transcontinental to Sydney with plans to return in six weeks. Forscush notes predict generally fine weather with winds and slow rainfall toward western and south western coast.
An inquest into Charlee Barrens's death at Redmond reveals he died from injuries consistent with an explosive force in a pigsty near Enury House. Evidence details Burrows facilitating the act by loading a live cartridge in a double barrel pistol and shooting himself after a quarrel, with several witnesses noting prior sightings and actions surrounding the event. The verdict returned was death by self-inflicted shooting with no corroborated motive.
Correspondence from MT regarding dance floor rules for children and adults. Notices concern a swing class held August 124 with proposals to hold more dances in May. Citizens urge the community to permit children on the floor while ensuring adult supervision and orderly conduct.
Perth report notes July revenue of £28,210 and expenditure of £4,600,001, producing a deficit of £4,? million. The accumulated deficit stands at £448,070.
The baking trade faces disruption as master bakers are liquidated while four members are still operating. The record notes ongoing operations despite financial and regulatory pressures impacting the industry.
A Melbourne report notes Labor Party leaders plan to back a Trade Union Ministry with compulsory party support. It is unclear if the proposal will be accepted or opposed, with some observers unsure of the plan’s fate.
The article reports a local election in Queens with Labor leaders ahead in preliminary returns. Valli by the Marry Federal division of the Morse of Hopes on tolivess rendered neressuey tiv the Meath oof Mir Pinge. TL Kaan, MOLE, has been admitted to the hospital after a fray event.
Dr Mannix arrived amid ceremony on Seephusyay Island. The visit involved met with local leaders including De Monain and De. Fol at Gillanat, with Porvoo Magee and Meat O Triety in attendance. Dr Mannix voiced hope that talks between De Valera and Mr Llosa George could advance devolution within the British Empire, then told reporters there is a time for speaking and a time for silence, this is the time for silence.
Telegraphed denial from London to Washington stating no interview occurred. Message addressed to Lord Stamfordthin requests conveyance to The Majesty. The text references a complaint about a reported six hundred words and denies writing such words.
In Paris discussions grow over Franco British aims and the alliance. Britain seeks clarity on France’s intents before any decisive policy moves, while observers weigh possible diplomatic steps amid evolving wartime pressures and mutual concerns.
Paris dispatch reports France answering a British note with a cautious reply as the Supreme Council meets in London. The communication touches on diplomacy and potential actions regarding wartime support and joint measures.
Mt Barker notes detail a touring Australia XI visit to Wales. The Australians posted 21 for one after rain interrupted play, with Whittington, Highes and Cording among batsmen, while Arm strong and Macartney led South Wales to a solid fielding display. The report also mentions local incidents, a show cancellation, and organizational notes on cricket and other activities in the region.
Australian XI faced Essex in a July match at Loniwon and won by an innings and 88 runs. Australia tallied 435 in their innings with Collins 61 Gregory 60 Mayne 50 Hendry 3t. Rasex 128 for Essex and Perein 41 were top scorers. Essex were all out for 219, Ashton took 10 wickets, giving Australia the win as they declared at 4A? for 0.
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