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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
2
Local and general circles report a meeting this evening at 8 for Albany Seata Church members and adherents to decide on calling a minister to fill the vacancy. Rev. E. G. Petherick has led services for several weeks.
The article records a busy period with Friday night East Football Club gathering attended by followers and a cabbage tournament hosted by the North Foothall Club at the Oddfellows Hall. It also mentions annual fairs and social events, plus updates on irrigation, dairy trade and local public notices.
An Albany meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and farmers backed establishing a cooperative butter factory. A 5000 pound capital, 5000 shares, 2000 in reserve, 3000 offered to farmers, 10 shillings per share, directors named as provisional. Pro tem secretary appointed and further share uptake urged to progress.
The Victory Hall hosts a grand plain and fancy dress ball starting the Albany dancing season. The Albany Band Orchestra premieres new music as the event showcases Miss Smith teaching English dances. Next Monday evening promises enjoyment with Maxina Fox Trot One Step Spirit of Spring Watts and Canadian Bar dance introduced by the ladies’ committees.
At the Primary Producers Conference the Torbay Junction rep moves decentralisation and a new rule 27 draft calls for direct executive council port representation. The plan proposes dividing the state into divisions and allows port or divisional delegates to elect their own council reps.
After lengthy debate an amended proposal was carried requesting Torbay Junction to state their position to the executive. The executive would consider the name and, if needed, draft a scheme to be put before the next conference.
A Denmark meeting chaired by Mr. Brice urged establishing dairying on sound footing with pasture and careful herd management. The discourse favored individual herd culling, understocking, and improved manure for soil. A later mock Parliament plan was announced. A large crowd welcomed returning workers near Denmark and honored local dead with condolences.
A note mentions a grand ball to be held at St Joseph's School Hall on September 11 to support railway wage dispute concerns. The blurb also references a recent feature about a "Bkg Pilot in No Man's Land" from The Dispatch.
Telegram dispatch from Perth reports 44 new influenza cases and three deaths yesterday as Dr Atkinson says the epidemic may be peaking. Melbourne also records nine influenza deaths in the same period.
A dubious undated unsigned note claims the schooner Alto ran aground on an unknown reef near North Fremantle with the crew unharmed. The message’s authenticity is in doubt.
A published statement on the State sawmills indicates a net profit of £5147 for last year. The document outlines the working results and total revenue, reflecting a positive financial outcome for the state enterprise.
Fury erupted Friday morning as two women were shot inside two houses on Hoe Street under mysterious circumstances. Four arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Kalgoorlie reports say returned soldiers decide to clear foreigners from the city after Tom Northwood’s murder. Parliament debated the measure with Senator Millen asserting lawfulness. The Returned Soldiers Association paused action until Tuesday afternoon leaving most Italians to depart with families only.
A mass seamen's meeting in Sydney decided that a delegation will travel to Melbourne at one o clock to obtain a fuller explanation of the Government's terms and report back. The move will cause several days more delay in settling the strike.
The Federal Council of the Sen seen's Union will support the Sydney branch in whichever decision it makes regarding its future. The council announced its backing to stand by the local unit as it determines its next steps.
Mr H P Booth secretary reports that the Mount Barker Fruitgrowers Coal Storage Co operative Society sold frail shipped to London per Romerset realising a maximum price of 10/8 for 37 lb. The agent commends the co operative for excellent fruit and packing and credits the cool store with future success.
Bulgoroo won the principal Goodwood Handicap at Perth on Saturday afternoon as fair weather and good attendance accompanied racing. The day featured multiple purses with Golden Pledge and other contenders in six furlongs events, and betting dividends were reported across the card.
In Adelaide on Saturday the Grand Nations Hurdle Race at the Adelaide Racing Club drew a large field with a strong finish. The two and a half mile event features top runners including Naval Gem and Totalizator dividends reached £413.
A London interview with a high naval official outlines Britain's plan to strengthen empire sea power in the Pacific. While Lord Jellicoe visits dominions in advisory roles, recommendations stress future eastward naval strength as crucial, anticipating stronger forces in Australian and New Zealand waters amid potential tensions.
On August 11 four British airmen were sent to Kronstadt to bomb the fortress. They reportedly caused extensive fires and great destruction within Kronstadt as the attack was carried out.
A late London telegram reports a decisive advance on Petrograd as pending, indicating tactical movement near the Russian capital. The notice notes New York as the accompanying source location with August dated timing.
Parisian Liberte reports warrants issued against German General Zollner who ordered deportations of men women and children from Lille during the occupation authorities argue.
The Forrest Hill Repatriation Committee held a successful euchre and cribbage tournament at the loon hall on Friday with visiting Albany footballers. Net takings reached £4 18 shillings and plans are inked to improve the hall and fund further repatriation efforts.
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