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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1923

Page

2

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A patchy report details local meetings and notices. It notes plans for a referenda meeting, a pump station engineer appointment after 45 applications, and a forthcoming inspection by Rear Admiral Everett with Commander Bush. Also covered are court decisions, theatre listings, and community events in Perth and surrounding areas.

Mirnee Pire Albury Mires Atrebetout Ammnaygriye Mesers Athos Connell de Meyur Reas Vormatinay Kerk Miertin Ape Baroly Almayaperiolly Miniel Everett Mbony Fort Om Commonwealth Bush Perth Tuemalay A. EK. Bor WML William B. Baker Killek Moony

Kendenup Troubles Prompt Parliament Inquiry

Commissioned to assist, T J Hughes travels to Kendenup with fire hand information. He cites misrepresentation by developers and questions government action on fertilisers and timing for a spring crop. Attendees urge practical resolution as Hon J Scaddan’s forthcoming visit draws warning. Chairman W H White thanks Hughes unanimously.

Hugien Eirewor Ood Kendenup Safeguand Wutemenia Ciovernment Hughes J. Scaddan Mr. Hughes Scaddan W. H. White

War Memorial Club committee meeting approves free club literature

The War Memorial Club committee gathered Tuesday evening with President T. G. Sounmesa presiding. Members discussed free literature for members, a ladies event, billiard table upgrades, chess and draughts sets, a new billiard tournament, and inviting district women to participate in future social events.

War Memorial Club Club Bunne Tueway T. G. Sounmesa Mesars F. Soumew T. Kearsley F. McNamars E, Peck Pdovb Ofice B.U.L. Employment Bureau Ant

Ringside controversy and local council letters clash

A series of letters to the editor argue over Ringside identity and boxing ethics. The writer defends his actions in a recent bout, questions judges and the Ringside voice, and challenges calls for stoppage while opponents were willing. The correspondence shifts to town governance, clerk concerns, and public works funding with a veteran ratepayer asserting Local history and opposition to dog rock mutilation.

Opposition to Ubter-road recreation loan letters to editor

A letter to the editor outlines numerous objections to a proposed loan for Ubter-road recreation grounds. The writer cites forced property work, compulsory drains, electric light control, and political ties as reasons for opposing the scheme. The letter attacks council staff, local leaders, and alleged personal interests behind the project.

Kit Ome York- Street York-street

Letter From Local Resident Defends Public Road Spending

A citizen writes to defend years of work on a public road and rebukes a critic named Peter. He claims he paid the majority of the road costs the author conflates with private funds and asserts no shame in his actions. The letter emphasizes taxpayer accountability and warns against wasteful spending.

iTo Bui Peter Ami aTysalel Youra Elo Bill

Arrival Of New Settlers Aboard Aberdvet Liner Demnatbanes

The Aberdvet liner Demnatbanes arrived from London via the Cape Town route with 2500 passengers including many women and children. Medical checks, disembarkation under Government Immigration Officer Mr Crawcour, and swift transfers to Lews followed. Local committees and boarding houses assisted as arrivals proceeded to town for lodging and briefing. Passengers then traveled by special train to their destinations amid praise for the immigration officers and volunteers.

Aberdvet Demnatbanes London Cape Tierda Cooruing Wingue Experence Australia Londun Touson Beng Duckers Mlrike Cape Town Johnon Crawcour Higes Lews New Settlers’ League

Fresh Air League Plans Rail Trip to Denmark

The Secretary for Railways replies that arrangements are possible for a Denmark excursion via Albany, with a possible four standard second class carriages at £41 12s 4d or a motor coach at £11 2s. The Commissioner supports holiday excursions as Sundays train fare limits apply.

Enenpetle Eovursiow Albany Denemark Ferriey Eftia Smu

Albany Municipal Council Debates Baths and Lawley Park Leases

The Albany council held a Monday meeting presided by Mayor Mr.bh. Halston J.P. A petition asked for a vote on converting Ahwer Reserve into a general sporting ground. Recommendations included tendering for dismantling municipal baths and leasing Lawley Park to the Tennis Club for two more courts with a gate admission levy. The committee noted dangerous conditions at the baths and considered re erection at a central site. The council agreed to raise tenders for bath purchase and material sale, and to grant the club a lease with possible 15 percent gate levy rebates. Maintanence and road works reports were reviewed along with quarry plans for York Street and other town repairs.

Council Chambern Bh. Halston J.P Downem Fletcher Green Jobs John‘won Lamber Lawson Kelly Mt Bemdance Ahwer[ee Teen Lawley Park Downes Boths Lanbert Colo Ae Mn Gang Concern Johnson Johne Toredo Lambert Ennia Club Remneil Mainteantos Perth-road Shorts-street York-wheel Mirling-terrace W.A.C. Railways Atalon York-streat

Fire destroys training stables at Dunreath Perth

A blaze swept the feed barn of P A Gan molly s training stables in Dunreath Redcliffe yesterday afternoon. The westerly wind helped avert greater damage and Brilliant Sunshine was rescued with difficulty as the only horse inside. Several animals were outside and uninjured. Damages are estimated at 7100. Mr Connolly was at Kalgoorlie.

Perth P. A. Ganmolly Dunreath Redclife Connolly Art Kal Goorlie

Group Settlement Posts Appointed Assistant Under-Secretary

The Executive Council approved the appointment of Mr. M. McKay as Assistant Under-Secretary for group settlement and the Peel Estate, citing the importance of the group settlement administration.

Perth Executive Council M. McKay Peel Estate

Country Employment Marked Improvement

The immigration department official Mr Croweour said country labor markets are improving. In five days three seamen landed 172 single men all placed in work. Among seven single men aboard the Demosthenes at Albany all were placed by the time York arrived.

Perth Croweour Iork Demosthenes Albany York

Is it Envy TRIP TO BRITAIN WANTED

Melbourne reports the Parliamentary Labor party continues to discuss appointing representatives to England alongside the Prime Minister Mr Brice to ensure facts about employment in Australia are made known.

Britain Melbourne Labor England Brice Australa

Tragedy in Richmond Family Fallout Ends in Death

A suburban Richmond dinner night turned fatal when an eleven year old girl was stabbed during a quarrel over a sapper. The father Robert Medficott, 23, is charged with murder and to appear in court today after rushing to a doctor's office with the knife still in the chest wound.

Melbourne Richmond Robert Medficott

Health Board discusses contract amid public opposition

At Monday’s council meeting the local Board of Health reports nine absences due to infections and generally good conditions. Meat and food inspections occur. in talks with the public the vote favors not municipalising the sanitary service, prompting early planning for a new sanitary contract as the current one ends October 31. The Mayor instructs the Health Committee to proceed. contractor selections and tendering will follow recommendations from the committee. The cemetery site and a cemetery board are debated and a request is made to clarify land options. The Post Office and hospital sanitary arrangements are also reviewed with a letter to the Government regarding these matters.

Heentseps Tom Becadee Coune't Woliike Hill Lambert Hetice Tekun Ming Ory Saturady Corres Masonie Hall Tha Tam Fred Turner Firetrails Club Heath Committee Dr. Johnson Johnson Dr. Green Cr. Dohneon Bhaw Wes

Irish Ministers Lead Irish Election Returns

Early returns from Ireland show a government victory with multiple ministers polling atop the results. Minister of Defense Hic hard Mulcahy and four others lead, with Countess Murkigview and Frank Aitken reportedly elected and Professor John McNeill elected for the National University.

London Ireland Hichard Mulcahy Defence Countess Murkigview Frank Aitken Beall Republican Army John McNeill Education National University

Spanish Positions Besieged Between Tetoon and Nheshaon

A Tongere dispatch reports BIW tribos pressing secret attacks on Spanish held lines between Tetoon and Nheshaon. Marquis Alhueenus has left for Madrid where a cabinet meeting will convene to discuss crucial decisions.

London Tongere BIW Tribos Tetoon Nheshaon Alhueenus Sebastian Maadrid

Peculiar Spanish War Order Aims At Moroccan Occupation

The Minister of War in Spain issues a peculiar order forcing arriving troops to travel in groups of twenty under an officer with no arms or ammunition, to be supplied at barracks in Morocco. Spain struggles to hold the Rif and Tangier regions after a damaging clash with the Rif tribes, with prestige eroded and hopes for stronger control fading. The protectorate is governed by a Spanish High Commissioner chosen from Madrid’s list.

Spain Muraveo Morocco France Sho Abteemas Tangier Calipha Madrid

Gaekwar of Baroda Alive After Death Rumor

London reports circulated obituaries for the Gaekwar of Baroda but officials state the target of the rumor is not Gaekwar but his son Jal Bingh. The correction notes the Baroda ruler is alive and well.

London Baroda Gaelwar W Flushing Holland

Italy and Greece Feud Sparks Demands and Apology

Rome Aug 20 Signor Mussolini demands from Greece full reperation and a prompt apology for the murder of General Telini who slept in his lodgings when the invaders arrived General French and his colleagues escaped a massacre and could not secure any assistance The Italians claim the killings stem from the Delimington Commission decisions seen as unfavorable to Greece

Rome Signor Musolini Greece Telini French Ttalians Balleva

New Tasmanian Factory Debuts While Dance Postponed

A Tasmanian plant by Culbury Fry Pansa ftd. enters operation amid mounting fanfare and plans for local workers. The project, focused around a central recreation block, faces typical postlaunch hurdles as maintenance and staffing are arranged. Meanwhile the British Football Association’s annual dance in Perth leads to postponement of a local athletic club event to October 10.

Culbury- Fry-Pansa Ftd Fry Wally Briish Football Association Perth City Ladis Mbns’ Athletic and Sports Choice

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