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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
2
Miles, Tipping and Merrifield announce deep discounts to clear stock. Navy and light ground prints and frilled pillow slips priced at 2s 6d per yard. White flannellette, 27M, 13s 6d. other fabrics and clothing items include grey flannel, white sheeting, boys and mens wear, and reduced British Army Khaki Trousers from 19s 6d to 16s 6d. Onkaparinga Rugs, blankets, suits, and trousers offered at sale prices.
A muddled account describes a Minny Qubsbronel of the HSS and NOL League planning a High Saliliers' event. Sub committees will present for approval, with tickets and proceeds destined for the plate fund and related expenses.
Fragmented notices describe Mr. A Cowell securing a contract for renovations at Albany Minto schools Meriwraith Mekuchapaila’s Literstate Hotel Katawinbu and related transport arrivals. Other items mention theatre showings, Sydney wool sales, fashion contests, and a forthcoming Mt Barker social with an orchestra and hat competition.
A Redmond farewell event honored Miss Carty as she leaves the town. About 41 residents attended with gifts including a silver mounted oak biscut barrel inscribed for her. Mr. Mulally chaired, speeches praised Mis Carty, and Mrs Hennings thanked guests. Miss Carty and Mr. F. den wings were guests of the evening.
Unclear OCR fragment lists admission types for adults and children with scattered terms like Burpee and Australian. The readable items indicate an event entry with adult and child pricing but lack clear event name, date, or venue.
A distorted commentary from South Australia surveys the U.S. recovery amid waning depression and improving industrial output. It cites the Lord Mayor’s Morning Post noting steel production shifts, rising tonnages, and renewed trade tensions, with cautions on delayed shipments and lingering recession effects.
London dispatch reports a global wheat shortage likely to top 81,10 charters with major producers facing constrained output. Analysts estimate revolutionary disruption could trim world supplies by about 67 million quarters, with potential extra shipments to Russia and neighboring regions.
The article discusses the New State idea aimed at expanding Australia’s settlement and industry. It highlights W M Hughes’s advocacy for attracting settlers, supporting inland shire development, and proving the movement’s potential for economic growth while balancing Commonwealth interests.
Mr J Colling the driver in charge at Albany Tew left on Friday’s train to spend a holiday. Me Callins and others described as enjoying the best of leisure. Mr EB Pamhor, Albany resident for years, left by Sunday’s train to settle in Perth. The piece notes sports involvement and a short holiday by Mr Les Elsgood.
Workers protested for better living costs and high priced meals, demanding the government consider wage hikes and affordable housing. They discussed sending their bill to Premier Bovey for action.
The Albany Road Board held a lengthy Friday night meeting led by Mr CBL Smith as chair. Members including W. Muwson F. New AS Whur ville and others reviewed lengthy correspondence, road proposals, gravel and drainage work, and budget items while planning action on rail, bridges, and surveys with a September 23 meeting slated.
Australian XI began by scoring 174 all out while England XI bowled superbly to dismiss them. Armstrong took five for 16 and McDonald five for 21 as England followed on and were 1 for 0 at stumps after a 43 all out team effort.
Australia XL beat Boverset County by an innings and 58 runs. Australia scored 331 with Hyde 124 not out and Collins contributing. Somerset were bowled out for 224 and 150 in a follow on with Daniels 47 and Considine 35 not out. Lowry led the second innings for the visitors. Aberdeen liner Demouthenas arrives from England to berth at the deep water jetty.
A late News brief from Lointhon reports a British government stance under review amid scattered notes. The dispatch mentions ministerial tone and potential alignment with allies as leaders weigh attitudes toward future policy, with no firm commitments disclosed.
Fragmented opinion text from American press discusses the Irish reply and wartime tensions. The snippet mentions the New York Tribune and references to judges, valuations, and expert commentary without coherent details.
Fragmented report describes arrival of reinforcements for Mopla rebellion. It mentions Leicester regiment officers, massacres of inmates, and police stations under attack. The text notes troops from Pangurlure and rising chaos as rebels surge.
Report from Berlin dated August 20 describes the Ersberger assassination. Two young men confronted Ersberger as he walked with Herr Dieg and fired revolvers, killing Kraberger with about a dozen shots and wounding Dieg.
A Newcastle meeting of coal miners and shale federation representatives planned actions for a fortnight hence to ensure more even distribution of work. The gathering aimed to devise rules for production and avoid uneven shifts.
An enjoyable Sunday night event by Drew Robinson and Co at Mason Hall featured a musical program and a successful monogram competition won by A A Stevens with 89 points. Guests included Mrs Hobinson who arrived from Perth, with apologies read for John Robinson and D J Scott.
Mt Barker notes detail ongoing work to improve the Mt Barker recreation ground. The Mt Barker Fruitgrowers Co Op secretary, Mr A Booth, presented 20 drain pipes and the workers expressed thanks for his donation. Mrs Les Riches is currently present at the location.
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