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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1924
Page
2
The piece discusses ongoing election scoring by candidates for vacancies arising from Parliament dissolution. It criticizes government waste and extravagance, argues accountability to taxpayers, and cites the Country Party led by the member for Katan-Ding appealing to electors to vote to prevent further issues.
The discourse centers on public spending and taxation in Sydney, Perth, Fremantle, and the State. Mr Thomsen’s proposals face opposition from the Country Party as critics warn of wasteful costs and argue for prudent development benefiting towns like Albany Ravensthorpe and Denmark.
Mosre Elder Smith and Co plan to supply wool to buyers with a wool store site being sought by representatives. Roney Friesburg faced theft charges and was remanded. The Aberdeen Humpides ship arrives Sunday with many young passengers bound for Pairbridge School. Mr Roberts relocates to Adelaide after Albany cricket and football prominence. A Group Settlement lecture near Denmark will be presented by Mr Crow. The Empire Theatre screens Penrod and Sam as the New Year feature.
A fire at Miles and Merrifield in York Street caused extensive damage to stock and fittings after business hours. Foreman Wilkin and the fire brigade fought the flames with strong water pressure, preventing propagation to adjacent rooms and upstairs areas. The building is insured for 2000 pounds with stock insured at 7450 pounds, and a fire adjuster is due in Albany on Tuesday morning.
A fragmented notice describes an event at Field's with Bea Alexamuner leading an all star lineup and a plan to book for admission. It mentions a meeting of the Adbrite Nevaeh Returned Soldiers group at Sobbiere Institute and a Women's Auxiliary function in Town Hall with prizes for various ages, inviting Newdegate and public attendance.
Readenup settlers received four additional requisitions from the debenture trustees Mr HEGU and MetCutcheon demanding payment of all due instalments and current retentions. Most settlers are two years behind on payments. letter warns no cheque will avoid further action by the company solicitor. The note caused distress among a majority unable to pay and seeking a government moratorium until the Royal Commission reports.
A report notes settlers under Mr. Colvin and an Australian trustee representative cautioned against removing damaged buildings or fences on holdings. They warned about protecting debenture security while considering steps to assist the settlers rather than drive them off their lands.
The Princess Royal Sailing Club regatta on Saturday suffered from rough harbor conditions and SW winds. Only nine of 14 Waters Cup boats started. five retired before the first leg. Seashell won the Waters Cup with Swallow second, while L.M.G.(C. Weeterburg) won the Dyme Cup ahead of Ade. Multiple swimming and diving events followed amid a spectator-heavy jetty crowd.
A lengthy critique of Ramsay MacDonald and his Labour leadership outlines fears of a socialist revolution and the influence of liberal and radical figures. It discusses his public stance, writings, and possible alliances, warning of a shift toward Sovietist ideas and the impact on Britain’s political landscape.
A wool-wearing firm representative named Mr Band visited Albany to assess land and water for a proposed wool scouring works. He met with secretary Mr J B Angove of the Albany Rand Bored, viewing a spring site with magnesia in the water and other locations including brick kilns with rainwater. Bland anticipated his partner’s arrival and indicated they would proceed with the project locally.
Widespread difficulty in obtaining mutton and sheep shortages signal higher meat costs. mutton prices jump to two pence per pound with expectations of further increases. Beef prices may rise indirectly. theatre notices list Empire Theatre nightly shows and Jackie Coogan in Daddy with ticket details at Field's.
Perth dispatch reports a delayed discussion on a Western loan plan with Acting Prime Minister and Treasurer roles in question. Officials indicate the matter will proceed with official guidance and upcoming meetings to determine the loan's status and implications.
The Acts Premier Mr HK Matuy received a logier from the Prince Minister's department indicating that the Poleras Government would grant 7000 in grace in relation to the rinderpest outbreak. It lists funds for officers assistants, half the country patrols and utilities, and half the cost of livestock slaughtered by order of the bound of centre within the quarantined area including Fremantle darkness patrols.
A traveler from Currigin to Narragin on Saturday’s train died after a fall that railway staff could not prevent. The incident occurred near Narcragin. the victim, identified as Thom an Woe, was taken to Narco vin, where he was pronounced dead.
Post mortem indicates the shooter who killed four and wounded others in the Botanic Gardens may have committed suicide. The victim Norman List was identified by his sister. his body found in a creek near Pokemhem with a broken neck. Relatives attended a Burwood Cemetery service. investigations unclear.
Five or more meat lumpers at the Melbourne Metropolitan Meatworks strike over a weekly wage difference of five pounds and fifteen shillings. A conference was summoned to settle the dispute to prevent a wider industrial hold up.
Customs revenue for the seven months ended January shows a total from all sources of £21,160,502, up £1,830,576 from the previous year. There is a decline in maternity benefits granted in the period. Australia wide old age pensions in force total 110,113, with 234,407 pensions granted since inception and 41,975 invalid pensions in force today.
A seaplane flight led by Wing Commander Gable from Melbourne reached Tubart nearly on Saturday after departure from Melbourne. One landing proved necessary but the journey proceeded with grit and calm, marking a notably eventful flight.
A bridge over the Mersey at Dev onport Tasmania collapsed while a 6 laden farm wagon crossed. About 250 feet of the bridge fell. Property owners were injured. Reconstruction is expected to cost £20000. Executive members of the Alm ay Parents and Teachers Association are reminded of a monthly meeting at the school house tonight at 8 o'clock with full attendance requested.
New York reports the death of Dr Woodrow Wilson former president and ex governor of New Jersey at age 87. Born December 24 in Staunton Virginia he pursued medicine then shifted to academia and politics becoming Princeton University president in 1902 and New Jersey governor in 1910. He led U.S. entry into World War I and after wartime diplomacy helped shape the League of Nations legacy.
Britain says it will recognize the Soviet Union as the successor state to the old Russian empire and seeks to establish friendly relations and commercial ties. London and Moscow will discuss a comprehensive treaty to settle remaining questions and define mutual arrangements through full-power representatives.
Official statement announces Italy will recognise the Soviet Union and a Russo Italian treaty will be concluded immediately, marking a new diplomatic alignment. The move signals a formal bilateral agreement between Italy and the USSR for forthcoming cooperation.
The Paris press voices approval of an early meeting between M Poincaré and Mr Ramsey Macdonald. It argues such talks could clear misunderstandings, though no formal steps have been taken yet.
The price of petrol rose by 441 gallon and is now set at T/L in Germany and France. In Leipzig a court sentenced a Vietnamese student to six years for espionage for France. A German student who complied received labor on a charge of espionage.
News from Madrid notes rising discontent and wild dissent within the population. The Directorate’s methods draw criticism as costs rise and calls for reform intensify. Reports mention opposition within the army and possible intervention by the king.
The Albany Christy Minstrels return for a second benefit performance at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday night February 19 to aid the Fire Brigade Band instrument fund. Under Mr H Payne the chorus hones a strong programme with new artists and songs plus visiting moralists. Residents are urged to donate to the lucky bag appeal via secretary Mr G Muges.
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