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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
The ad lists AT Miles, Tipping, and Merrifield's offers including all wool knitted socks in multiple colors, boy's knickers, and dark tweed trousers. It notes reduced prices near market rates and promotes a Saturday August 13 matinee with a slate of entertainment and benefit programs through August 16.
A discussion of Archbishop Mannix’s views on allegiance to Australia versus the British Empire and the Defender of the Faith, amid Sinn Fein links and Irish independence efforts. The piece notes Mannix’s unrepentant position, while the Empire Conference seeks unified foreign policy among dominions and London’s ministers.
A disputed transcript shows individuals questioning allegiance to Astral and Australia's king in Lomion. Critics argue against allowing a spokesperson to speak, citing threats to law and federation and fear of inspiring uprisings among subordinates.
The Albany district notes a weekly volunteer fire drill at the Fire Station and a forthcoming Fallen Soldier Memorial ceremony with a special enclosure for families. Tenders are extended for property at location 15L0ELF near King River bridge. A lease ad for Raplinade Hotel at Middiston Beach appears, with further details from Robinson Cox and Wheat. Proceeds from the Serenaders’ Town Hall show go to the local BLSL sub-branch funds.
The Albany Chamber debated extending shop closing hours to suit railway and shipping conditions. Calls were made for further consideration and agreement among businesses before the next meeting. Correspondence covered the Navigation Act amendment and Albany’s port interests.
Medicpal by election held yesterday in Athans North Ward to fill the vacancy caused by Cro Weigh resigning. Two candidates stood, G A Green and W Peavock. Only 1P percent of 636 electors voted as polls closed. Green received 190 votes, Peavock 41? formal. Green declared elected. Peavock moved a vote of thanks to the returning officer W J Day.
A Albany entertainment by Serenaders Entertainment SPCURSSETT featured Mr. J Clarke and a company of artists, delivering a long program of songs dances and tableaux. Despite heavy wind and rain the show impressed with exquisite coloring, striking scenery and strong performances by Misses Watt, Carrer, and Messrs Couchman and Clarke. The evening closed with praise for the artists and officers of the company.
Telegram from Port Pirie received in Adelaide notes large attendances at meetings. Executive committee reports no pressure to refer matters to arbitration and that the dispute remains a crisis for the union.
Sparse report notes Tasmania victory in an Inter-Shire hockey match against Western Australia with weather conditions mentioned as prevailing. Names and details are garbled, but Tasmania is recorded as the winner.
A chaotic fragment reports a fatality in Victoria during a derailed or stalled transport event. Names and places are garbled, but mentions Melbourne and Australia context. The read text hints at a missing person and disrupted travel on a Sunday morning with emergency response.
London August 10 The Australian XI encountered a challenging start but recovered to reach 312 for 0 declared at Canterbury after nine wickets fell as morning play progressed. Warwick Eleven contributed 19 but the Australians replied with a strong 312 for 0 before declaring their innings. In the second attempt Warwick were dismissed for 115 as the match concluded.
Mr and Mrs Abbott recently left Elleker for Brunswick Junction after years as stationmasters. A farewell night featured dancing and singing despite a muddy evening. Mr Hutchinson praised the Abbotts for kindness and service, while the town critiqued local governance and a dog in the manger policy hindering progress.
Berlin reports that the people of Selengoland plan to appeal to the League of Nations for independence. They allege British cession to Germany ruined homes and industries, with German administration bringing police and control, undercutting local governance.
Vita correspondent of the London daily telegraph notes warning signs of infection spreading in the capital. Officials report seven cases in various districts as health authorities monitor water supply and sanitation efforts amid fear of a wider outbreak.
In Copentia Gen August 10, local officials report several cholera deaths as an outbreak claims residents. The casualty figure and official response are under investigation with health authorities urging caution and sanitation measures.
The article discusses a chaotic Manchester conference where the chairperson Arthure McMinnits claimed communists would use legal channels only when necessary, while warning capitalists backed by armed forces would resist. It emphasizes a global communist perspective, power struggles between capital and workers, and the inevitability of violence if reforms fail.
The Aberdeen liner Thewie tudes arrived from London via the Cape on Monday bringing ex service men 20 women and eight children for settlement. Among the remainder are orphan children of fallen soldiers aged seven to 12 entering Male bridge school under Miss Morgan. Government Demigration officer Mr Crancour and Mr We Fast of the Totally Men’s Association visited Albany to arrange for the newcomers who had set foot in Australia. The party was hosted at the Soldiers' Institute with the Mayor presiding.
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