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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
2
The fragment lists several names and items tied to a stock or inventory, including Wiallpao, Tein, Chall Hag, Winkpeenain, and Hylertinrs ay nlt air ny Cement Burt Louis in Cake, with Thoghos' Patent Rabe Pigpteimoe Tamanian Harwice and Kale Lowther.
An OCR fragment shows an immediate sale notice with garbled names and locations. It mentions a sale and requests inquiries to a contact in a local area, with unclear identifiers like a person name and place. The readable bits suggest a generic for sale advertisement rather than a full itemized listing.
Fragmented report covers Albany political events with references to a Federal election, local meetings, and a prize theatre event. It notes the Minister for Le Venee and Major Brearhey securing a subsidy for railway service, plus alterations to the Great Southern timetable and adjusted Perth to Albany trains.
A fragmented report records a meeting at Young's Siding with Mel Buckeridge presiding. Attendees discussed correspondence, local matters, and arrangements for a future gathering, with committee members named and positions filled.
Residents express gratitude to Mesarn Pole and others for helping plant trees along the Avenue of Honor and for preparing soil and stakes. Gratitude extended to Albany officials, the Alfais Fire Brigade, and numerous donors and workers who assisted with planting and beautification efforts.
The readable text mentions a lease of romping blocks at Mid division Beach near Seheme water in Lithou and references Athans dominean and telimeters. The fragment ends with the phrase Scratch my back.
The Mt Barker district reports on estate development around the Ken ldennp Estate and Preston Estate sites between Mt Barker and Ken Henny com. It notes road works, water supply concerns, and proposed improvements, with specific references to railway ground work and future sports facilities including a possible grandstand. Also mentions a new gold discovery near the Great Western railway Block 41 by Cahill and Bell Benny, bringing 10a of gold into Kalgoorlie.
Report on a dog and poultry society event describes judges and exhibitors with scores and awards for birds and dogs. Highlights include prize winners such as White Orphingtons and notable entries by Mr. Mivael, AL Ravight, and J. Mills, with critique of type and breed standards.
Commonwealth Immigration Chief Mr. Knette? arrives to discuss a national plan to boost immigration to Australia. Western Australia is urged to become a key settlement area with vast land available. The New Settlers League expands across New South Wales Victoria and Queensland to support industrial social and religious welfare of newcomers. By year’s end 400 to 600 branches expected. Government aims to shift newcomers to rural districts and develop shipping and landing arrangements. Western Australia urged to attract low-cost land and large influx destined for farming.
Obituary note announces the death of Jeegy Nuplen, a world famous operatic tenor Siviur Caruso described as the subject. Peritonitis reported as the cause. Albany ANA branch meets with large attendance and plans to honor Hort Watts with a tree in Avenue of Honor. Members discuss wind-up arrangements for a tournament and praise ANA’s growing status.
Late news from Perti reports the taking trade dispute has been settled. Mr Colehatch promised to review the evidence and give an answer within a fortnight.
A Melbourne jury returned a verdict in the Hall divorce suit this evening finding conduct by Senator Fowter unjust and improper. The petition by Wiseed was denied without posts and the court action proceeded to its conclusion with the jury’s suggestion of a no five-sixths majority.
A harsh voyage around Australia left several crew injured after their vessel faced mechanical and weather challenges. Engineers reported the engines were functioning despite the peril, and the party pressed on toward Melbourne where they were later admitted for medical evaluation.
Fragmented report from Sydney describes a political dispute and the death of T. I. Hyun. It references Andrew Fisher and mentions a trial or inquiry into responsibilities for the death amid broader alleged failures in the Pure strategy. Local officials are named in connection with the case.
Brisbane report shows Labor ahead in the May election as results from the Maranoa vote are tallied. Voters in the district appear to back the party with early figures indicating a continuing lead.
Perth reports list contenders for the Arnratine Hurdle to be decided on Saturday at Teleeles and Pisco. The field includes Sie L King Neptunes Gold Coin Stu 1 Noise and Sundule among others.
Australian XI and Wales match was abandoned after poor pitch conditions at Wain. Home side were 41 for 20 when play halted as the ball eased off the wicket. Bardsley top scored 122, while Taylor and Mayne contributed 70 and 0 respectively.
The report describes a cricket match between visiting Anitration eleven and Tanemnshire ruanty term with Liverpool's team batting first. Hallow led scorers with 47. Passenger movements include Mrs Pember and Miss Pember traveling to Perth, while Mr Pember and W McLean depart for holiday. McLean, Albany Fonthas Association secretary, will attend three carnival matches starting Saturday.
In the House of Commons this evening Prime Minister and Austen Chamberlain agreed that 9 negotiations for pertinent files should proceed with reasonable notice of termination. The Prime Minister did not plan a statement now but hoped to speak publicly before prorogation of Parliament on terms offered to Sinn Fein.
A violent abduction targeting Mrs Lindsay ends in tragedy as an armed party seizes a widow at a residence in Cork. Investigators reveal that the assailants sought a letter from a local defense group and detained several witnesses before her death, with relatives constrained by fear.
A labor dispute in Tokyo escalates as workers refuse conciliatory overtures from employers. Draft figures indicate renewed threats of a strike, with strikebreakers positioned amid intensified tensions as talks stall.
The Merry Makers Ball drew large crowds Tuesday evening with a grand march and a sumptuous supper. Dancers wore imaginative costumes as judges noted many originals while names like Haye Smith Beryl Roberts Thelem Rob ete Jean Pope and Miss M Nettle appeared among the most memorable. AFriendly Secretaries tournament also concluded with Ta and LOOF teams tied for first, sparking plans for a wider variety society collaboration.
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