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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
2
Notice announces a proposed borrowing plan by Albany to improve Ulster Recreation Reserve and erect a pavilion. It details a loan of 21000 with debentures, interest at a fixed rate, annual payments, and repayment at the Town Hall. Public deadline, hours, and dates are provided for subscriptions.
A discussion on Albany municipal health duties stresses civic responsibility for sanitation, housing, ventilation, and public welfare. The article notes financing, contracting rubbish removal, and the role of a certified health officer as key to forward civic governance.
A 1929 notice from BaLsTon Chairman Albany Water Based invites buyers to a clearing sale on Saturday August 11 featuring fruit trees furniture implements and farm equipment. Items include mount bakka harrows set pines hoes forks and new tool engines plus 200 export apple trees offered without roots.
The article critiques the Heglith Committee and Albany officials debating sanitary services and a new plant. It argues the health officer’s handling, proposed costs, site disposal, and the contractor deal require ratepayer support, noting risks of higher future tenders and suggesting the municipality gain from a contracted improved service.
The funeral for the late Mr Thomas Chars Kvona occurred Thursday afternoon after a Wednesday morning death. The cortège moved from the London Hotel to the Church of England cemetery with many attendees including local officials and lodge members. tributes arrived from towns along the Denmark railway. A meeting of Albany Turf Club named Meare and Clay forth as auditors. A weekly card evening for the Women's Auxiliary at the Soldiers' Institute will support the Kendenup Walluf Fund for a public health film screening featuring Marshall Palmer, with a matinee and evening show and special seating for ladies. tickets 1/1 and 1/0.
The Albany Men s Club held its annual meeting at the Naval Drill Hall, chaired by Mr Victor Box with Mr Dave Scott presiding as president. Minutes reviewed report covers club doings to July 31, with notes on open meetings, new committees, hall arrangements, and a busy calendar including boxing, dances, and a Ladies club expansion.
The Kalgoorlie produce market reports lower orange and mandarin prices and tight supplies for apples and vegetables with several items detailed. The league meeting at the soldiers’ institute tomorrow at 7.30 to discuss Fremantle congress motion and branch matters will follow an ordinary meeting with a social event hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary.
Mt Barker notes detail two more Memorial Club billiards matches with A James and T G Soumeny advancing, plus a postponement of semi finals. A meeting at the club discusses caretaker appointment, fund-raising plans, and subscription reductions for members. Obituary notes Mrs Mullally, 42, with funeral details. A masquerade ball for a returned soldier raised funds and featured numerous costumes and a lively program at the Novelty Masquerade Mall.
Door takings totalled 14 pounds and 10 pounds from donations, bringing the current balance to 35 pounds 10 shillings 3 pence. The evening featured music by Mr. A Hicks and Messrs. Gorman, Coote, and Clarke, with a spot-waste contest won by Mr. R Coote and Miss Gwen Coote. A deputation to the House Board aims to arrange a conference with Turf Club and show committee. A farewell for Miss Gibbs faced cancellation. parents praised her leadership and the school’s progress. A football match saw Narrogin beat Mt Barker 60 to 32 with Wright, Stewart, Ulebeck, and Riches scoring.
The British migration delegation arrived in Perth on Sunday and is planned to visit Albany on or about August 1. The schedule includes stops in Albany and Perth, with the group arriving late news.
Information from London indicates Colonel Newcombe’s proposed visit to Australia is postponed. The plan will stay in abeyance for some time as officials review the scheme and its implications before any further action.
A Melbourne level crossing accident occurred when a late train collided with a tram near Deepdewe railway station. The tram was derailed and scattered from the line. Several passengers sustained severe injuries though no deaths were reported as the train’s slow speed limited loss of life.
Saturday afternoon at Ulster road ground the Checkers beat their opponents 2 to 1 in a cautious contest. Daiyy Pritchard tried to spark play but lacked support while Dora Dawe and Mary Moss starred in defense and attack. Lyla Brearley and Danny Pritchard pressed for the Checkers in the second half as conditions with long grass and waterlogged areas shaped a fair, but uneven, match.
High School defeated Wanderers 5 to 1 as the teams showcased attacking runs and solid defence. Connia Nockold and Zoe Avina disrupted Wanderers, while Dorrie Kelle Alice Hartmann and George Verve backed a sharper High School offense to seal the win.
A Albany Rifle Club members traveled to Kroa kup Saturday afternoon to test their skills against the Kroa kup team. After a close contest the home side won 580 to 470. The match covered 600 and 600 yard ranges with only the top six scores counted. Notable performances came from G. Moxon and W. Farr of Kroa kup, each marking possible shots at 100 yards.
London reports the German position remains depressing as Paris pressure over reparations and the Ruhr fuels tension. Berlin insists repression weapons are only within Versailles limits, while civil strife grows and Germans fear a French evacuation unless forced out.
Brussels reports the Belgian official document replying to Britain notes Germany cannot pay fully. Belgium says it would welcome participation in an international conclave to decide definite timing and methods for the reparations settlement.
Paris August 5 The Prénemb reply to a British note shows France reluctant to grant closer terms to Germany. It contends Germany pursues the maddest of financial policies, ignoring advice and disrupting political economy principles. The document lists Germany's actions as evidence of improper conduct regarding the peace treaty terms.
Paris Aug 5 commentary criticizes Britain for acting as a mediator between Germany and France rather than a signatory to the Peace treaty. The remark portrays Britain as seeking influence over postwar relations rather than fulfilling its treaty commitments.
The sudden demise of President Harding removes the nation’s chief executive amid political tension. World reaction pours in as the public seeks steady leadership. Remains are being conveyed from San Francisco to Washington after his death there.
New York reports Australian tennis players intensify training for the Davin Cup clash with Japan. Anderson and McGuiness show form, Hawkes suffers a wok wrist while Hawkes is noted.
A largely inattentive public meeting on Thursday night prompted the Albany Tourist Association committee to decide to hand all papers and documents to the Mayor, ending the current year’s activities. The secretary read the annual report and balance sheet, with a note on outstanding accounts and a 60 percent honorarium potential.
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