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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
2
A garbled OCR listing prices for meat and produce, with scattered names and locations. The fragment includes items such as mutton cuts, chops, steaks, ribs, kidneys, and sausages, along with dairy and other foods, dated December 4, noting posted prices at multiple shops. Multiple typos obscure full details but indicate a market ledger style notice.
Residents of Albany urged to buy the 25 000 quota for the year in the worsted and woollen venture. With 15 000 already subscribed and 200 000 total desired, backers say Albany should oversubscribe locally to ensure an industrial centre here, matching historic mills like Brad in England and Galashiels in Scotland.
The Rev Father McMahon accompanied the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth on an Albany visit yesterday. A charity euchre tournament for the K S L is set for tomorrow night at the Soldiers Institute with prizes and entertainment expected. A railway fatality occurred near Narrogin on the Albany line when a mixed passenger goods train struck a person whose identity is not yet known.
Albany events include a fire brigade meeting and smoke social at the Town Hall, plus a petal and dance hosted by the Albany branch of Shop Assistants. Weather shifts brought rain after a warm start. the town braces for summer traffic and a forthcoming operetta “Briar Rose.”
A Albany meeting of a shareholders group for a tobacco syndicate was held at the lower Town Hall presided by Mr. E Balstan with support from Mowwrs and others. The chair deferred any report or comment for publication in the Despatch. The piece outlines NSW and Commonwealth tobacco factories, employment, payroll, and material values with note on local cultivation potential.
The Convent of St Joseph’s bazaar opened yesterday afternoon in Perth to liquidate the debt on new convent additions and to enlarge the lower school. Rev Father McMahon declared the event open after an appeal by Rev Father Gilroy, with various stalls, raffles, and games planned for the week-long sale in rainy weather.
Mt. Barker notes list a COTA meeting at the School with Rev. PE James presiding and members present. A prize fund report and December 14 social plans are discussed, plus prize contributions encouraged. Also covered are Methodists notes on attendance and Christmas events, Fruitgrowers Conference actions, Government freight and advisory board proposals, and cricket results with Carharup taking a 78 run win over Blackwood Road and upcoming fixtures.
Pamphlet promoting Harmeworths Children's Encyclopedia edited by Arthur Mee, described as a lively factual compendium aimed at children. Fortnightly issues promise 1000 chapters and 10,000 illustrations, with Todd's Arcade handling orders.
In Perth the Income Tax Division reported to the Legislative Assembly yesterday on a proposed amendment by Opposition Leader Afr. Unilier. The plan sought to raise the income tax exemption to £200 for married persons and £100 for single persons. The division resulted in a vote that reflected party lines and public interest in tax relief.
Melbourne Thursday Mr Justo Powers in the Arbitration Court laid down that employers had the right to deceive waterside workers about time for smoked if double pay was provided. He added that this was not the intention when the award was framed. A variation of the award will be applied for in a few days.
The cricket match between Meloren's team and the Sydney metropolitan eleven was postponed due to weather. It will start on Thursday as the teams travel to New Zealand by the Moeraki ferry, with Rodney reporting.
Six men caused a scene in the House of Commons lobby by singing The Red Flag. Police ejected them without much trouble, according to reports from London dated December 8.
The Wizard outlines Belmont Park Race meeting entries for Saturday with selections across events including First Class Plate Second Class Plate and December Stakes featuring horses such as Malaroo Gandleun Missola Charso Fargo Irish Comedy Winged Victory Faithwait and Blue Steel in listed placements.
Dublin reports Cosgrave and President Cosgrave discuss the situation as Tim Healy returns from London to be Governor General of the Free State Healy's appointment is hailed as a turning point by all classes and authorities. Conditions improve with higher exports and a calmer atmosphere following Erskine Childers execution.
Governor-General approves broad wireless controls to take effect December 1. New rules overhaul amateur stations, letting operators use transmitters under controller conditions and restricting bands. In Albany, the Women's Auxiliary of the BS L holds a meeting Monday at 8.00 to plan Soldiers' children's Christmas tree arrangements.
After a lengthy trial Garnsworthy and seven other men were found guilty of murder in Brakpan related to the Trassvaal revolt. Defenders killed after surrender faced death sentences or commuted terms. The verdict provoked sobbing from women outside the court as relatives bid farewell amid a tense crowd with no public demonstration.
Montreal reports a string of recent fires in Roman Catholic circles. The Oka church blaze prompted claims by letters signed Ku Klux Klan alleging responsibility for the Montreal University fire two weeks earlier and other Catholic buildings fires including Boniface College.
President Gerding met with French Premier Georges Clemenceau at the White House on Wednesday for a forty five minute interview. Details of the talk were not disclosed.
Close friend says ex president Wilson may fully recover from three year paralysis. He has recently walked considerable distances unaided, marking a notable improvement in his condition.
In the wake of Allied Conference unity on straits freedom, a Turkish communique claims mastery of the riparian Steplix area. It states the Powers’ stance favored freedom of passage and war possessions and that Turkey awaits offers and proposals, suggesting a readiness to push ahead without avoiding disputes.
The Soviet leader M Tehbitcherim declares Rusals is not conquered and warns the Allies wish to bind us. He says equality with other nations, before a court, seeks a solution through empowering Turkey to open the Straits to commerce and possess a fleet to defend it.
The Vatican reports a messenger to the conference president warning that Christians fear panic and mass flight. Absentees face seizure of property, European possessions are at risk, and outlaw bands threaten vulnerable Amiemenma groups. The Holy See calls for swift, effective protection.
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