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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1923
Page
2
The text outlines boxing match procedures including weighing before bouts, referee decisions, and fouls. It lists penalties for rule violations such as hitting below the belt and pushing or roughhousing. It references gloves, scoring, disqualification for noncompliance, and round timing.
Applications invited for the position Pumper in Charge at the Two People Hay Pumping Station. Requires Engine Driver's Certificate and related qualifications with monthly pay. Application deadline August 2 is stated. duties include operations at the station under E. Dalston, Chairman.
Fragmented notice outlines nominations for selection and related local government positions. It mentions September deadlines, a secretary, and a council, with garbled names and references to a property sale and personal acknowledgments for sympathy after illness and bereavement.
Albany residents gathered for a practice match to shape the local team ahead of Perth City United’s visit. Freight cargo may now be shipped from Fremantle and Albury via a through bill to Hopetoun with charges on a per piece basis. A fundraising appeal aims to raise 250,000 pounds monthly for 20 months to aid debt relief and new construction. Admiral Everett is due to arrive at Albany on September 4 for port briefings.
The article notes a likely joint journey of the Duke and Duchess of York to Fremantle on September 7 before traveling to London. It also reports results from the Western Australia herd-testing scheme with various cattle performances and prize winners at recent shows.
A letter to the editor from a property owner defends the council and urges public support for developing Cleter road ground. The writer condemns anonymous opposition and calls for full disclosure on matters raised by "Property Owner" while defending officials from anonymous attacks.
Friends learn Mr Day passes medical course year four at Melbourne University. Obituary notes Francis G Tharkle, once with Hill and Co, died at Perth after a long illness. Police farewell honors Constable Polak leaving Albany for Wyola, with praise from colleagues and officials.
settlers demand Royal Commission to probe Kendenup Company after repeated postponements of debenture meetings. A growers committee aims to market produce directly to retailers with rail quotes and lower costs, while a Returned Soldiers League meeting is set for Tuesday night with a strong turnout expected.
A meeting of debenture holders adjourned again as transfers and financial delays affect Ken dorop settlers. Parents protest Department of Education moves sparking inquiry by District Inspector Gladman while Norths defeat Kendenup 69 to 28 in a football clash. Mt Barker Hall screens From the Ground Up and Golden Dreams.
The Dandies led by Arthur Hemsley drew large crowds on Thursday and Friday at the Empire Theatre with dances, ventriloquism, and musical sketches. Belle Pollard and Waller White entertained with songs and duets while Lennox Gordon and Ray Scott offered humorous acts. Propriety and clever staging were praised. Albany patrons cheered the varied program. proceeds from a later St Joseph’s social were noted.
Perth reports a wireless message from the steamer Changsha bound for Hong Kong via Sydney and Melbourne. The message gives position 8.0.5 north and 119.57 east with vessel details including tonnage 2208 and build by Seoll und du. Marella and Victoria are noted nearby.
Mr W Carroll chosen to fill the East Province vacancy previously held by Mr HEP. Cale bateh. First count totals: Carroll 38, Sibbuki 17, Welland 613. Sibbald vote transfer yields Carroll 1018 and Yelland 44.
In the Melbourne House on Friday Dr. Page explained 1923 44 spending totals and loan overdrafts, detailing a £20 240 48 borrowing cost. An amendment by Mr. Charlton to cut £1 500 000 was defeated 10 votes to 23 as the Bill passed second reading and proceeded through committee.
Readable notes describe protracted wintry weather culminating in hail, followed by a brief spell of springlike weather aiding pasture growth. Farmers prepare land for sowing, butter factory cream supplies rise, and dairy cows require feed. A. and H. Bouky discuss next show and a forthcoming whist drive. Albany visits Denmark Club planned for August 20. Introduction of Clydesdale stallion Koojan Baron and its prize history referenced. breeder Mr. Wm. Padbury noted.
In Berlin, newspaper proprietors in Central Germany halted presses as compositors refuse to meet demands for weekly wages totaling 800000 marks. The stoppage follows a dispute over pay and conditions.
A strong typhoon hit Hong Kong yesterday causing a large loss of life. The steamer Leong sank with all hands after a minor ship and several small craft were damaged. Nine crew members were rescued.
In Capetown on the Huniv bound for Albany a slide in the coal bunkers engulfed two workers. Record engineer Haldock and storeman Quint were trapped and killed. Quinnwee survived, Kvllowk died.
Paris Aug 19 German Reichstag approves a record issue of 18 quadrillion 791 trillion 964 billion marks, a sum equal to about one third of all notes in circulation, triggering market alarm and widespread concern over future prices and stability.
At Chesaut Hill, Hawkes and Anderson of Australia defeated Bougnon and Laventy, with Brugnon and Bruguet aiding a doubles win. The Australian team won 9-7 in the final set after a long five set encounter, earning a spot to face America in the challenge round.
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