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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1924
Page
4
The council received a report on road works near Brunswick, noting delays due to excessive growth, weather, and material supply. The supervisor was criticized for lapses in oversight, with calls to improve inspections, authority over foremen, and timely reporting at meetings.
The lighting committee reported possible theft of wood intended for the power station. Measurements showed a shortage of 160 cords from 682 used, with 472 remaining in stock. Officials debated whether wood was stolen or misdelivered and who bears responsibility, with a motion to pursue police action.
A sprawling narrative details the arrest and execution of a noble conspi rator Helen and her allies amid a tense Siberian police crackdown. The scene shifts from a crowded room to a grim prison and a brutal convoy marching toward the Vertechinks mines, with Count Nordpol among the condemned and Pushkin aiding a fellow prisoner as they endure a long, freezing exile toward Irkutsk.
K Collins as Royal Commissioner delivered findings from Ulster-road sports inquiry. Observed witnesses agreed the site is an absolute necessity and Albany needs a twenty year adequate plan. Criticized poor plan preparation and lack of council supervision. Contractor and engineering lapses blamed. weather shelter sheds included in revised plans. Proposed better drainage, leveling, and ground management, with expert contractor. Board of Control to oversee future ground work. Albany Fire Brigade members’ annual meeting scheduled for Thursday.
The mayor presents detailed accounts of borough debts including sinking funds and interest, with figures for electricity, water, and loan repayments. Key items show outstanding balances and proposed write-offs, noting a potential £5000 intervent debt and specific write-offs estimated around £80 for one year.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble. It quotes a customer from Albany praising relief after using the pills and asserts lasting health benefits over years, with price and seller details included. The text also notes fashion and diet shifts, mentioning changes in food and clothing trends.
Perth area trades advert offers electrical welding tractor and general mechanical training. Describes courses in fitting turning welding and tractor care with a six to seven week program. Address 473 Hoy Street near University past Tealia Street.
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