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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
2
A garbled notice seeks a capable person for heavy labor in Erie area. Names such as J Walker, Draper Albany appear in the fragment, with references to a matron and attendants and a request for attention to a wife during a residence. The readable text is incomplete and no clear action date is provided.
A large afternoon crowd watched the Town Jetty event as Sea Shell led Pearl into a tight finish with Sea Shell narrowly claiming first place. Results show Sea Shell piloted by Miss J Quartermaine and Pearl by Miss D Pannett, with Paul Jones third. Other starters included Miss Ewart, Miss Hart, Mrs Austin, Miss Monte, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Greene, and several named competitors.
Fragmentary OCR lists horse names, odds, and bets for multiple races at Canning Park Cup and related stakes. Mentions Diva as winner候 with various contenders like Prince McDonald and Gatwick. several entries show unsettled results and reruns.
An Albany section narrates a busy schedule of gatherings and notices. It mentions a meeting of the Great South District Union at Albany, updates on church and pastor appointments, travel reports of Mr Andrew Nor, and preparations for civic events, with discussions of local commerce and shipping schedules and a forthcoming Soldiers Institute tournament.
Wallabies and Waratahs opened with tight bowling and low totals, Waratahs restricting Wallabies to 63 all out before Wallabies folded for 128 in 21 overs. Michell led Wallabies with a fine 16, Angove top scored with a brisk 22, while Cooper and Dempster shared key wickets for the losing side.
The Albury club disposed of steamers with Jacko Milne and Mile scoring 18 and 97 respectively amid fine weather. Bowler Cooper led with 43, Bruce 14, and Cot Copp’s team adjusted handicaps to post totals while detailed scores show players like Angove Cassidy and Revill among many named participants.
The East-West and North teams clashed in a district association game on Saturday. North posted 70 runs, with W Furlong 21 and Nicholls 12 among top scorers, while West North bowled tightly. Finlay, Oliver and Nicholls led the bowling for North to dismiss East-West for 42.
A historical notice outlines revised Great Southern Railway services on the Perth to Albany and Denmark lines. It lists weekly departures and arrivals, mixed and passenger trains, first and second class sleeping berths, and weekly patterns including deflections for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with specific times. It closes with a quotation.
Prospecting near Albany reports rock struck at 236 feet under the local oil and coal company's direction near Middleton. The committee suspended boring and decided to dismantle the plant, with dismantling expected to take about forty days. Officer in charge Pginell visited Cheyne Beach and suggested a prospecting bore might work there. Brigwell will inspect nearby areas around Po Rongorups for other suitable ground to drill.
A local assembly at Bornholm hall featured social entertainment with refreshments and school contributions. Dr F Oliver spoke at Sydney Town Hall on creation and evolution citing moral concerns, amid debate on scientific theories and religious views among attendees.
Influenza, whooping cough, and measles spread across Australia with many cases of pneumonia and fatalities. The article urges regular mouth and throat treatment for all ages with a mixture made by adding Heenzo to sweetened water, and mentions Heause Cough Diamonds for those who prefer pills.
Perth reports a Fremantle meeting with fruitgrowers about allowing wholesale sales to fruit growers at cost. The note mentions proposed restrictions on selling vegetables unless packed for new bags and refers to government actions.
Me W Watson voiced opposition to a motion he called shameful for merchants who profited from others' losses. He urged that no man be allowed to profit by another's misfortune. The assembly formed the Vigilantes Committee with ten of twelve men set to oversee fruit growers' disputes.
The Misietur of Agriculture reports two new cases connected to disease affecting wool and skin. Officials note measures underway and urge monitoring for further signs of illness.
In Bunbury on Monday Miss Florance Rapparholi daughter of a prominent local businessman died after a motor car collision. Miss Lily Wuthin was injured with other riders sustaining head injuries. three other party members escaped serious harm.
Inquest into Kathleen Elizabeth Price's death finds she was found with her throat cut in her Logan street Carlton room on December 2. Charles Sydney Johnston, 20, was arrested at the scene and committed for trial on a charge of wilful murder.
Two girls Violet Bryant 13 and Roby Leigh 12 drowned while bathing at the fourth river yesterday afternoon. The father Mr Bryant and the mother Mrs Bryant witnessed the tragedy as they attempted rescue.
The world record output was set on Friday at Mr Job Brewn y Pelaw Main County with 3075 tons produced in the shift.
Courtesy schedules show Eucla sailing dates via Static Shipping Service for travelers. Teevailer T2 departs Manly for Eucla and arrives December 16, then leaves the next day for Albany, arriving at Dewer bur on 21.
The article reports unsettled party standings after the second day of British elections. Conservatives gain few seats while all three major parties appear weak and unable to form a government. Laborites celebrate early results as Liberals suffer losses. Six ministers, including Scotland’s Land Advocate, lose seats to Labour or Liberal challengers.
Heavy rains push the Tiber near the embankment with water nearly 40 feet deep at Ponte Milvio. The bridge arches are overtopped and new floods appear along the outskirts between Rome and Ostia. Much of the Campagna lies several feet under water.
A Tokio message states the Japanese budget for the next fiscal year includes restoration estimates amounting to large yen figures. It notes public loans will assure financing and references a six year currency period.
A contaminated milk storage issue is discussed with converting petrol cans into sanitary dairy containers by sealing seams with solder and heat. The piece also notes fashion trends, a Thomas Meighan film, and a local music program at Victoria Square, praising improved entertainment despite mild weather.
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