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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Turner of Festing Street marked their golden wedding anniversary yesterday after being married on August 4, 671. The couple, widely known in the Albany area, celebrated with family and friends in a quiet ceremony at home.
Special sales at Miles Tipping Merrifield offer discounts on cashmere and wool shirts and trousers. Items include black cashmere, Micoel knitted fabrics, Harvard shirts, strong knickers, denim trousers, and calico options. Prices promoted as right down to present market gates.
A damaged clipping describes a benefit programme at the Empire Theatre on September 1 to aid the family of Mr. A. Collinson. The event features Cinderella Serenaders, a Cinderella Orchestra, and the Blake and White Serenaders, with proceeds to aid the bereaved and distressed residents of the town.
The obituary notes a funeral at a local church on Sunday afternoon for a 40 year old resident. The service included a cortege and floral tributes. Survived by husband Mr. Wy W. Younty and daughters Misses tinem Cin and Phylis Young. pallbearers named and references to friends and district mourners.
The funeral of the late Mrs Woolley was held at Mt Harker cemetery after a wake at her residence in Sak A pan. A large local gathering paid respects as Rev Chribble led the service. Survived by husband Mr John Woolley, children Mrs George Screigh and Mrs W J Soutness, sons Richard and Samuel Ann, and many grandchildren. Deep condolences poured in from friends and families across the district.
The State meeting at Kendendy discussed federation and the push for decentralisation. Speakers, including Dr Page and Mr Coote, urged support for the Silver State movement while noting constitutional limits and the need for local progress in Commonwealth development.
A mid afternoon gathering led by Katona Road Board chair Mr McLeod addressed the Smaller States plan to restructure Australia’s federation. Dr Earle Page and Mr Aida Etivhardesosi spoke on rural enterprise, urging cooperation to unite common rural interests and oppose urban dominance. The meeting stressed progress, unity, and a practical path to reform.
In a correspondence to the editor, the writer rebuts a prior critique and argues for West Australia settlement, noting high land prices, speculative buyers, and government policy to attract colonists. He cites Kendenup land deals, railway spur land, and compares past sales to future value, urging supporters to stay engaged.
The article reports Holt Broome tying the vote to express opposition to centralized government and higher costs. It quotes Matt Keyser as a representative and Eve Sage urging cautious reform without burdering Parliament or expanding administration. The piece notes a general belief that the movement is growing and questions loyalty of governing bodies.
An Albany Methodist Church Junior Obviation Fund concert lit up Albert Hall with holiday greens and a vivid programme. Promoter Mr Powe and Mrs Normain led an eager cast including Mrs Chester and Mr Potts. standout acts included the choir and a lively "Nunnery Rhymes" piece by Helen Leppin and peers.
A correction from Governor George D Fortescue ADC notes that the request came from Colonial Secretary Walter Leng for a division honor. He clarifies he did not seek the king's approval and confirms the honorary colonelcy for the Tas Australian forces battalion.
A reader questions the handling of repatriation theater wages and refunds noted after a recent Albany meeting. The letter asks if 170 14 was paid as wages with no clear refund entry and whether Dixon’s donated views payment of 25 on departure was accurate, seeking clarification from the editor.
The Military Cadets Welfare Committee held a social in the drill hall on Tuesday evening. Poor turnout due to weather and wartime weariness did not stop attendees from enjoying a long dance program and musical numbers by Misses Kean pod Rowe and Mesary Rasmussen Cowan and Lane.
Mina Sy vin Hawkins and Miss Hawkins performed selections on piano forté including Mise Avin Bailor's Hornpipe. The event featured Mrs Hawking’s piano, thanks to the church committee for loan of forms and trays, and refreshments served after 14 Velock.
A fragmentary report outlines migration to Australia with reference to political figures and policy shifts. It hints at government aims to control immigration, with mentions of ministers and official stance, though the text is garbled and difficult to read.
A fragmented dispatch from Astrakhan on August 2 notes a severe cholera outbreak with rising deaths and fear of wider contagion. The piece mentions desperate efforts to halt transmission and the toll on local populations amid fires and social disruption.
In London on August 24 Australia’s XI faced Bomerset team, posting 217 for four after visitors won toss. Individual scores misread in OCR show Rory Moyne and others contributing small totals, while Bridges claimed multiple wickets. The match concluded on Tuesday with Australia winning by an innings and 66 runs as Wickers collapsed in the home second innings.
The article describes new loan arrangements from country centres enabling banks to advance up to 80 percent to clients with 18 months to repay. Investors can gain 7 percent for 18 months and 2.125 percent thereafter until loan maturity, with security limited to holding the clip or bonds. It frames war-time repatriation duties and government-backed lending through the Digger scheme as a productive use of funds toward returning soldiers and national reconstruction.
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