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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
2
Allany Water Board invites applications for the position of Pumping Station Charge at Two People Bay. Applicants must be of legal age, provide name, age, and references, and submit by August 23 to Balston, Clerk, Alleny Water Board.
Municipal notice states bids will be received until Wednesday August 14 for a project at Middleton East. specifications available at Town Hall office of Town Clerk HL Stockdale. Albany.
The Plantagenet Road Board met on July 28 1922 to fix rates on rateable property within its wards and prescribed areas under the Road Districts Act and Vermin Act. It sets head rates in the North South East and North East wards and a rate per pound on unimproved value, with pastoral leases taxed accordingly, plus a sanitary rate in Ornsbrook and Central Ward. Chairman E Warburton announces the levy details and instalment options.
Labor selection ballot nominations listed for selection on a noon September date in Albany. The notice references the Albany District Council and a secretary or secretary position within the organization.
The article argues for renewed trade ties within the Commonwealth and with Canada and Africa. It stresses mutual exchange over protectionist policy, urges developing primary production, and highlights Western Australia’s wheat, dairy, and fruit potential. It notes Africa’s demand for Australian cereals and calls for a reciprocal framework with South Africa and Canada to expand export markets.
The article discusses Western Australia seeking favorable trade terms within the empire, hoping for a satisfactory arrangement with South Africa and Canada. It notes the federal stance to revive reciprocity treaties with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa, while avoiding penalties over indigenous labor. It urges broad imperial unity and a practical path through economic conferences and negotiations.
The steamer Woolgur arrived from France with over 800 cases of apples and 300 cases of tomato juice. Archbishop Clune and Father Danna depart for Perth to fund a new cathedral. they will bless a new church at Katanning on Sunday. Fire brigade officials visit Albany for a demonstration proposal and inspection. In court, Frederick Arthur Bugfin is sentenced to three years hard labor for embezzlement from the Fremantle District Council. Weekly Women's Auxiliary gathering, and Empire Theatre Dandies set for two-night show featuring multiple performers led by Arthur Healey and a Perth troupe.
Albany town council discusses a letter from WA Worsted Aid Woollen Mills Ltd about electric power and water supply. The mayor outlines costs and negotiations with the mill and municipality to supply water at cost, with a decision to seek ministerial consent and set a council contract for 3000 gallons per year.
At a committee meeting the Ladies' Athletic Club barred new senior members until membership decreases. With over 80 on the rolls and the hall at capacity, admissions paused except to fill vacancies. Two members will be sent weekly to the junior dance, and a joint dance with the Men's club was planned for September 10. Miss M L Tacks joined the senior club and Miss Thelma Martin joined the junior era.
A special Albany Australian Natives Association meeting honored President L Polak with thanks and presented two certificates to Merrifield and Wirth for long service. Members paid warm tribute, noted Polak’s impending transfer, and elected F E Thornett as provisional successor. The event followed by drills and theatre entertainment updates.
The Albany Vigilance Committee met last evening to review Yorkshee drain completion costs and potential extra funding. They debated municipal service management, proposed continuing the current contract for one year, and considered plans for a tourist agency and a Katanning to Denmark visit.
A deputation led by H. G. Critchley asks Albany Town Council to reconsider a prior motion on funding for a periodic fire brigades demonstration at the Ulster Road reserve. Officials discuss water supply costs, route, and liability while debate centers on whether to support the demonstration in Albany.
Mt Barker notes report staff shifts at Porongorup and Hut schools with Fellowes reassigned and Minnible moving to Cherry Tree Pool. Rugby club aims for John Woolley trophy shoot with 14 and 7 huts at 90 yard range. Ken deoop and Norths clash as Kendenup hosts in major round. Association meeting updates cover carnival plans, player competition, and match requests from Tombellap and Bunbury clubs.
Berlin dispatch reports Doctor Stresemann, Germany’s chancellor, delivering a forceful Reichstag address on the Ruhr crisis. He asserts Germany’s strength, defends the cabinet, credits Britain’s note as recognition, backs international court review of occupation legality, and calls for national unity and tax support for farmers amid wartime strains.
Dr Aievemnnn met with a number of foreign journalists and urged them to aid in combating Bolshevism, which, he warned, once established in Germany, would overrun Europe and ruin the continent.
The Pur's correspondent reports France may officially announce a limitation of Ruhr action if the German cabinet offers guarantees on reparations. France sees unconditional abandonment of passive resistance as impossible, fearing it would undermine the standing of any government.
Paris reports Senator Raieberi minister of Marine declared during yesterday’s light cruiser launch that history has to write France with costly beauty. He said France would focus on a luminous display at the ceremony, noting restraint on large heavy ships and reliance on modern light craft for support.
The French Consul at Barcelona flags trafficking in young girls between Spain and America and the role of agents. Police have arrested several individuals in connection with the matter.
In Perth yesterday four youths convicted of the Savings Bank roads case were not brought before the Criminal Court. It is understood that Mr Sustics Humeide will pronounce the sentences this week.
Workers at Monteh Bros foundry in Subiaco walk out in a strike sparked by the dismissal of two employees. Early watchful calm is expected as talks unfold.
The report suggests Chinese soccer players in Bydney may form a baseball team and play in Australia before returning to China. Lord Birkenhead comments on Lausanne treaty noting no defeated foe has so gainsaid terms like those at Lausanne.
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