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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR style notice lists names Miles, Tipping and Merrifield with uncertain phrases like WANTED and APPLY. Mentions waitresses, jobs at Stead Teoma, and various garbled terms including Nuthy and Cran. No coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered proper nouns.
A memorial notice laments the death of Side Kiraa vill on November 8, 107, and expresses heartfelt grief from family. The piece discusses loss, loyalty, and the need for landing aero drome sites, citing Major Brenc lay and Mr. De Garin who urge aviation readiness and modern air services, while criticizing inaction and urging progress for Albany’s republic.
Albany dispatch laments early failed air mail plans from Albany to the Nor West, noting two young men killed and the public funds wasted. It accuses the Commonwealth Government of unsafe landing sites, delayed emergency grounds, and unprepared infrastructure, urging accountability for five million people facing the cost of neglect.
The Albany RSL sub branch will meet Monday at 7 30 pm in the Soldiers Institute. The Denmarkend Tambellupshey district bans shops hours Friday 23 December 10 pm. Albany A and H Society awarded W Jarman the rowe bowl for the next year. RSL euchre tournament and dance tomorrow for a returned soldier’s widow and family. Theatre installs a new picture machine to speed show changes. Volunteer Fire Brigade Band will give an after dark recital in Victoria Square subject to weather. Program includes Hymn Welcomed, Mikado, Queen of the South, and other items with funds to band. The Albany District High School headmaster acknowledges support for the action sports club and cricket club.
Donations to the Albany public cause are gratefully acknowledged as the AW Nations event at Aluny Diarnet High School yields receipts of £6 14s 4d and expenditures of £14 13s 1d, leaving a £0 360 0d credit. The Lowh Abuny Improvement Committee plans a picture entertainment at the Empire Theatre to fund prizes for Little Grove sports, with Mr H. Lambert arranging the programme. Arrangements for the Barker Turf Club New Year’s Day meeting are set, including a return trip timetable from Albany to Mt Barker, with child discounts and full details via S J Harrow, secretary.
Passengers arriving from Perth include Chief Officer J M Lapaley and J C Browneg of the J Vohimmer Brigades Board. They will confer with the Mayor over a new fire station site and attend the Albany Brigade annual smoke social. The Reverend J E Petherick, Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly, arrives in Albany and will stay to Sunday with events including a Beets Church reception and a talk titled An Australian Abroad. The Albany readers are invited to attend the reception and related totem collection.
Sunday School anniversary services at the Methodist Church continued Monday with prize distribution. A large congregation heard Rev. Maley chair the event as 256 scholars were counted, teachers praised, and plans urged for more teachers. the musical program, led by Mr Payne and Miss Vida Monaghan, was a highlight with ten pieces performed.
The Albany Bowling Club handicap singles competition will resume on Saturday afternoon with further games to be disposed of. Members of the Plantagenet Rifle Club will dispose of the second single of the Captain's trophy across 300 510 and 600 yard ranges. The Hon. Minister for Justice approved cancellation of postal vote feeders for the Albany electoral district.
Mt Barker notes cover the Hebool Prize distribution at Mt Barker school on December 15 with entertainment by Uwchildeen and prize giving, plus afternoon tea. Rail timetable updates note a new Wathway repair table train to Albany with stops at Beverley and others. Weather and crops discuss a mild, late season with variable fruit set and early plums. Sunday School picnic at All Saints and local church news describe Protestant Federation efforts, Anglican additions and a planned bishop visit for confirmations early in the New Year.
Kalgoorlie Western Australia dispatch reports the sixth depth of the Horseshoe Mine disaster as the worst in Eastern Gulfields history. A brake rod on the winding engine failed, causing a cage with seven men to drop from 200 feet to the shaft bottom. six men died and one was injured. Victims named include J. Nolo Leslie Knox C. Cremetti J. Perich J. Vigne and B. Guiscardi T. Lich injured.
The Government Convention Bill faced sharp opposition from all sides and was reportedly dropped. Dr Page proposed 72 elected members, four electoral divisions per state, and careful division boundaries to fit constitutional aims. Northern Leader notes delays as northern politicians resist party machine control.
A large Sunday evening congregation heard the rector discuss the Second Advent, a topic generating wide interest amid preachers predicting the savior’s return within a year. Mr. Gribble praised his audience for following his teachings and ignoring dissenting grafters, while elsewhere the Methodist program announced Sunday services and a linen-drive fundraiser at the Dark Hotel to benefit the local nursing home.
London December 7. This has been the happiest day of my life. An age long problem has been solved. These were the first words uttered by the son Lloyd Heung when the Anglo-Trish treaty was nine.
A few minutes earlier Mr Lir George spoke on staking terms and Mr Griffith stated satisfaction to sign. The sixth allegiance is sworn to the constitution of the Irish Fire state and to George Firth his heirs and successors in loyalty to the working citizens of Arduwidh with Great Britain and adherence to the British Commonwealth.
The Prime Minister signed the document after it was laid before him and clasped hands with Collins in a ceremonial moment. The settlement, described as a new era, is said to apply to Ulster unless it resigns within one month, adopting the terms.
A brief press comment notes support for the Trivh Settlement Wis and highlights favorable backing from the Vaitrd Kingdom, indicating positive reception and perceived benefits from the agreement.
American Opinion New York reports that newspapers warmly welcome the Irish settlement as a sign of impending global peace, signaling improved harmony and stability.
The Globe reports Te Jouksay as an evil spirit influencing fateful Ireland policy. It notes Ireland may enter a new dominion as a free nation and hints at a north eastern trial affecting unification prospects. The piece reflects contemporary fears and speculative political shifts.
Me Lloyd George abandons planned Washington visit as the Imperial Conference begins and the Prime Minister signals changes amid the unfolding summit activities.
A Wednesday sale of work across town raised funds for the Sailors Rest project. Mrs Downe opened, with bouquets for Mrs Downe and stall groups for work, cake, produce and flowers. Miss Richardson and Miss Monaghan led the Christmas Tree, with afternoon tea by Mrs Bruce and others, and a piano sale by V Monaghan, drawing a large crowd from several churches. The event, including a hill of stalls and outdoor tea, was a success and funds will help complete the Sailors Rest.
The social event for Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade and Band will be held at the lower Town Hall tonight. The mayor and councillors have invitations to attend, with WAKI Board and Association representatives also expected. Members should wear uniform and meet at the Lad Pom station. Weather forecast calls for unsettled conditions with possible thunder inland.
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