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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

2

Poultry Show and Civic Events Highlight Local Page

A record entry details the Empire Theat poultry show next Tuesday with top species and prizes. Fire brigade quickly responded to a blaze at a residence on Mackie Street, causing minor damage. no injuries reported. Also noted are a quiet wedding at St Luke’s Church Collective Beach and a city council decision ending health inspector duties for one official. Readers are informed of Donmack horse-drawn vehicle queries, a St Dusegh’s Chih dance, and a Choral Society concert in the Town Hall next week.

Aftunyogg Phes Moret Hie Athens Wil Feuve Tie Pmerpe Ergeat Grinner Stineute Kuni Atv Hose Stuadents Hte Gitter Seniee St. Luke's Church Stilwell Richard Rubins TM. John Thonids-street Cottes Fabien Atleielord Pitty Juhn Hssening McCormick Wanebrough Donmack Albany Mr. Angwin Ee Perth Perth Ax Albany St. Dusegih Chih Soll Dlaela Pet Samme Qytndel H. T. H. Wightwell Normans Somentitias Pata D. Lirling Tom Ree B. West Prac AL Mirkling Mel Booth Mise Gollop L. Jenkins Rainbow Orchestra Mise J. Bennett Gorman Os Panisis Hh.chitheir BBC Lorna Alt. Booth Dom Dewar Ai- Tany Luienne Peniston Mira Booth Nainy Booth Penisian Mra A. T. Booth G. KH. P. Wall Mine L. Booth E. Musikiell Mise E. Neuman Mirv. J. Munnaell E. Richardson BE. Colles E. Snow'n D. Clarke A. Martin Mie I Wella

Chamber of Commerce Discusses Albany Railway and Local Matters

The meeting at the Hotel Sliders in Liek amen heard reports from the secretary and others on railway funding, Albany works capital costs, and serving needs. Discussions touched on costs, objections, and push to maintain Albany position while handling duties for the Great Southern District. The session adjourned with thanks from the Royal Commission of South Australia and remarks on local matters and future sales plans.

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Albany Bowling Club meeting approves new green improvements

The Albany Bowling Club held a meeting to consider a recommendation on pay, improved greens, and extra accommodation for weights during competitions. President Mr. Miles led a large attendance of 27 members as officers discussed increasing overdraft with guarantors to fund upgrades and future needs.

Aspenal Albany Miles Bowlins Great Southern Conwiliee Wis Jook Thad Animees Downes Milne Mewre Mies Ee Bensley Argrove Dihy

Ulster Road Improvements Council Questions Aired

At a council meeting questions were asked about Ulster Road recreation ground works. Topics covered included estimated costs, progress payments, completion date, funding, responsible officer, penalties for noncompliance, and production of time-sheets for a quarry employee.

Inghoon Ulster-road

Scouting Swearing In Ceremony Held by Local Troop

The Boy Scouts held a swearing in night led by Scoutmaster A. W. Bertiver with Mayor M. Balstom in attendance. The event featured pledges, a solemn oath, and an evening of music and performances by Scouts and local performers, followed by a supper provided by scout parents.

Capuneaion Alee Ull Oiis Dinas A. W. Bertiver Wien Boddie Mn i. Balstom A. EK. Murty Tad Ur Wittensom Buibdigg Eeoulimgs Tetetiih Aml Cotinetia Coxens Ketel Alrria Wwe Boouls Berknar Larkin Matheson Meyers Gibbons Richer Mution Mesare Aelmaioh Rt. Muir Notin Scout Cummings Walvnwe Munding K. Milne Patrel Teader Hall Scout Bath

Mrs Barker's town notes on football and unions clash

Mr Barker notes the Propol College in Rome plans for holy orders, the Narrikup football schedule at Souths Park, team selections, and carnival arrangements. Wedding notices for local couples, Rainbow Club events, and a large social dance mark a busy Mt Barker social season with coordination for upcoming games and civic activities.

Referendum on Loan 18 debated at Acbing Common

Dr Lambert stated the Loan 18 referendum pape rs the need to divert 1400 from String terrace to eastern York Street footpaths and other main paths. He argued safety for pedestrians and babies, urging ratepayers to approve diverting funds at the annual meeting. The motion was seconded by Dr Green and carried.

Lambert Vorkstrest Stirlng-terrace York Street Green

Swan River Tragedy Reported Near Nedlands Theatre

Police investigate a body found near Nedlands about 200 yards from the Prince of Wales Theatre. The man is identified as William G. W. Thenns of Subace, an on site caretaker. The timing is reported as yesterday, with investigators at the scene.

Parth William G. W. Thenns Prince of Wales Theatre Nedlands

Strike of Clerks at Fremantle Yesterday

At Fremantle after a stopwork meeting in the morning the oral branch of the Atelrotian Clerient Association went on strike. About two hundred men are affected by the action in a local labor dispute.

Fremantle Atelrotian § Clerient Association

Melbourne crime drive pressed by deputation

A large deputation of women met Chief Secretary Mr Tunnefiffe in Melbourne to demand immediate government action on crime. They urged a full female police force with arrest powers, first offenders under the Indeterminate Sentences Act, a ban on second offences, stricter rules on removing children from parents care with proof of intent, and that police not disclose the identities of sexual crime victims.

Melbourne Tunnefiffe Angjog

Monte Carlo Bank mine yields 805 ounces gold

In a Cay baying telegram, Mr. M. F. Troy the Minister for Mines stated the Monte Carlo Bank on the edge of Mar chon town has just cleaned up 7 tons producing 805 ounces of gold. Lucky cue miners Carlson and Son Cue celebrate the exceptionally rich return from their show.

Carlson and Son Cue Marchon M. F. Troy Supii Cay Baying Monte Carlo

Federal Treasurer May Visit State After Rising House

At yesterday’s Primary Producers meeting a telegram from Dr. Page was read but not released to the Press. It is believed the Federal Treasurer plans to visit the State soon after the House rises. Telegrams from the Sydney Conference and Mr J H Prowse MLA presented but were asked to be treated as confidential.

Page House Riscd Sydney J. H. Prowse M.L.A

Albany Water Board Meeting Notes and City Water Plans

The Albany Water Board met Monday evening with Mayor E Ralston presiding. The Un der-Secretary for Works approved mains to the woollen works. Engineer McCormick reported the plant operating satisfactorily, a small leak near Kulzon fats caulked, meters being affixed as possible, and leaks reduced pumping time from six days to four. Board members asked for counts of consumers motorists and meters, and a meter at the Kagan River trough was approved. The mayor said enough water could be supplied for woollen mills this summer. The Albany Parents and Teachers Association to hold a morning meeting Friday at Central School with farewells to N G Porta and others.

E. Ralston J.P Messrs Teher Green Unga Jobus Lambert Willonoon Unider-Secretary Willa IL McCormick Dre. Johns Tughasm Kagan River Cr.lingham Albany Parents and Teachera Association Central School Ordork Monenee P N. G. Porta Albany

Floods in China Cause Massive Losses and Drowning

Reports from Aue and Kalgan describe widespread flooding across China with massive logs of lie and severe damage. Thousands drowned and towns submerged as millions face life threatening conditions amid the disaster.

Silas Ghlat Aue Chine Kalgan

Revolt in Egypt sparks British action at Atbara

Reported clashes near Atbara in Sudan as Egyptian demonstrations drew British troops. An Egyptian army battalion is said to have joined the protests while British forces were present but did not fire. British reinforcement ships reportedly set course to bolster troops.

CAMRO the Cure el Abreni Jaiar Atbara Imhe Sudan Troy

Federation Opens War in Labor Campaign for La Follette

The American Federation of Labor announced from Washington on August 13 that it is prepared to launch a campaign in favor of Senator Robert La Follette and Republican congressional candidates. The note stresses Labor’s support for La Follette and opposition to opponents in the coming elections.

Washington American Federation of Labor Robert la Follee Congressions

Anglo Irish Treaty debate and Dail adjournment request

In London Aug 13 the Dail fire for yesterday saw Cosgrave introduce a Dail measure modeled on Britain to supplement the Anglo Irish Treaty. He asked adjournment to October 21, but Labour Leader Johnson urged the Dail not to adjourn. The bill passed reading by a large margin. Separate notes report on fruit markets with oranges mostly excellent and Queensland pineapples overripe and worthless.

London Tle Dail Johnson

King’s Flying Cup Crowns Colum as Second Year Champion

King’s Flying Cup winner Colum, second that year, faced a dramatic race as Baird’s xerplane suffered a broken propeller while landing safely with vy at Chieha. Barnard also landed in Ayr with damage. The event traced from Martlesham in Suffolk to Edinburgh, Dumbarton, Falmouth, and finishing at Lee-on-the-Solent. The scratch man Jones placed best among ten entrants in the field.

Collum Baird Tnt Safew Chieha Barnard Ayr Martlesham Suffolk Ediphargh Dumbarton Falmouth Lee-on-Bolent Nan Jones

Perth to Albany Early Summer Rail Schedule Listed

Proposals outline a Perth to Albany summer rail line with daily and mixed trains. Passenger and mixed services depart Perth 4pm 9:35pm. 6:30am 10:20pm. 7:10am 10:30am from Perth to Albany with return trips from Albany to Perth. Weekly and fortnightly patterns noted along with a Returned Soldiers league meeting at the Soldiers' Institute Tuesday at 7:30.

Perth Albany Paul Frdnie Iui Paswenger Kotanningarilee Kaihing Bany Maraca

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