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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1922
Page
2
Me and Mrs Symery and family express sincere thanks to all friends for the tokens cards telegrams and tributes shown during our sad bereavement at this time special thanks to Mrs Wester for unfailing attention during our loss
Albany aims to host a woollen mill after a government and private sector study favored the site. Perth business backing and a proposed company plan hinge on local support, with Albany’s port and engineering ties seen as assets to attract British woollen manufacturers. A formal prospectus will outline details and funding strategies to advance the project.
The article discusses woollen mill industry in Western Australia with references to Onkaparinga and Dunedin workers. It highlights cooperation, profit sharing ideas for workers from Britain, and aims to establish a great industry, improve administration, and ensure fair appreciation for workers amid regional development.
At a Town Hall gathering in Albany representatives of the Council of Industrial Development and the State Woollen Committee discussed promoting a public company named Western Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills Limited with £250,000 capital to build a mill at Abagy. Sir Jie Mitchell called it a national work and a broad State project.
Police transfer marks end of Mitchell's 11 year Albany tenure. A farewell in the Royal Code Hotel honors the inspector with tributes from legal, liquor, and business representatives. Mitchell thanks all and anticipates success in Fremantle as colleagues toast his service.
The speaker reflects on years of service in the Alluny district from Kojonip to Esperance, praising colleagues and police for preventing crime during the War Precautions period. He notes no charge against him, gratitude for support, and hopes for the town’s prosperity despite hardships and obligations. The tale closes as the prosecuting formalities end after Cr Downes responds.
In the Capri Hoar hwiling at the London Hotel Albany civil service and police members honored Inspector Mitchell on leaving Fremantle duties. Speeches praised his judgment tact and fair handling of offences in the district with thanks to staff and wishes for prosperity in Fremantle and Albany.
The Methodist Young Man's Club hosts a ping pong tournament at Albert Hall on Friday August 18 starting at 7 30 p m. Players are graded into A and B leagues with championships for Ladies and Gentlemen singles in both grades, mixed doubles in A, and Ladies' Singles in B. The event is popular and a strong attendance is expected.
A public meeting of the Settlers Association in Denmark discussed forming a Settlers’ Committee. Elected seven executives, addressed a hostile letter to Minister of Agriculture, and stressed unity to support local development and avoid centralization fears. Leaders urged investigation by police if needed and highlighted regional growth prospects between Denmark and Albany.
The commissioner outlines an exhibition to promote fava industries in Western Australia. Officials aim to showcase regional progress and attract county support for the pavilion.
Melbourne tramway workers faced reduced wages as employers held back pay until a new agreement is reached. A stormy meeting led to a proposal for direct action but no decision was reached. Mr Arthur A Smithe is reported dead.
A fragmented and unclear report discusses reparations and the varying acuity of positions among interested nations. The text mentions cloudy deliberations, hopeful expectations, and references to firmer outlines by some parties, with a speculative tone about future developments.
The Railway Commissioners report for the year ended June shows improved condition with a surplus. The railway balance increases by £45,075 and combined with tramways yields a consolidated revenue balance of £504,410 for tramways and £504,410 for railways.
Late Saturday night Sydney Thompson was admitted with a gunshot wound to the neck. Depositions were taken but Thompson could not sign his statement. Authorities continue further investigations into the incident.
Premier Sir George Maller announced that state servants would be excluded from the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Court, sparking a public service crisis and political tension over labor rights and government control.
At the Perth Kennel Club exhibition last week Mr A Cooper’s collies won all prime prizes against rivals including eastern imports. Glenview and Seabrook Jolaudil were highlighted, with Judge Muttles praising the Cooper pair. The Open class yielded top awards including the Trenman Challenge Cup, confirming local dogs' high standing in the Commonwealth.
At Wediendal on August 1 a meeting of Kendeaup Settlers’ Association discussed forming a women’s committee to support child welfare and other interests. Mrs H L McClune was elected president with Mrs Mitchin as vice president and Mrs C J Deflacis as secretary treasurer. a full committee could not be formed. The next meeting is in a fortnight.
A sketch reports Mr. Alex Geary recovering well after a steamer Karonia accident during the Easter States trip. It notes friends of C. C. Scott and Eleanor Paton, a former Albany teacher, and mentions a safe recovery from childbirth at South Flutnie Tuamania with a baby girl born.
Dispatch from Copenhagen dated August 1 notes violent fighting at Batoum between Reds and Rebula. Bolsheviks are believed to have shelled Chinese Brig ships as several British warships move toward Batoum.
In New York on August 11, reports say workers on the Southern Railway in the Louisville Mashville area halted work over disputes tied to President Harding's peace plan. Public opinion shows a clear split on the proposals shaping the national dialogue.
A New York report states the steamer Adriatic, which left New York 1200 miles away, has five deaths and five severely wounded passengers not expected to survive.
The Australian pair of O'Hara Wood and Baterson defeated Gu bert and Corbet of France in a Davis Cup doubles match played Saturday afternoon in Vancouver. The final scores were 6-0, 1-6, 4-4, 5-9, 10-8 after a hard fought battle. A church convention follows, with multiple speakers scheduled through Friday at Seuty Church, and a separate fundraising event planned in Albany for a Women's Institute. Taxation returns reminders and forms are issued for August deadlines, covering income tax, land tax, and related filings across Commonwealth and State levels.
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