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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1924

Page

2

Mather to Speak at Cranbrook on February 17

Mr Washington Mather will address attendees at Cranbrook during the February 17 gathering. The notice mentions restricted access to the rifle range during shooting progress and notes dates February 1 2 and 17 and February 10 at Mt Barker as part of the event schedule.

KTOCK Warne! Ageiets Shives Washington Mather Ention Labum Gan Hdate Cranbrook Ketanlay Feyi Mendenue MT. Barker Momlay W. Mather

WA Wheat Markets Face Tight Money Conditions Concerning Loans

Albany reports on a Javent Treasurer's Conference in Melbourne examining upcoming loan liabilities for Commonwealth Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. The decision set a maximum 6 percent interest to ease conversion and fund development, though tighter money may curb private enterprise growth and wheat production in Western Australia.

Melbourne Commonwealth Victoria New South Wales South Avateslia di Waa Victoria | S James’ Mitchell West Australia Western Australia Britain Russia James Mitchell London Beaven James Australia Wuleate

Post Office Transfers Stir Albany firm

Local report says Mr W J Costello, long time money order clerk at the Albany post office, is transferred to Lismore New South Wales. He will leave for his new station on Sunday by the Katoomba train. This marks his second transfer and widows Albany staff.

Perth Shiwell Aly Angeriap Onchowl ML Barker Poromgorup Road Ryan Wink Chuorke Hdel Central School Bewea Woogenellapsehoo Kay Farm Athony School A. Turner Forrest Hill Porongorup Mr. Turner Fea Narrikup

Albany News Item On Licences and Local Cricket Honors

The report details licensing court actions in Albany, including a breach case against the London Hotel owner and a plea of guilt with a £10 minimum penalty. It notes a prominent cricket figure from Narrogin staying in the area and being honored as a life member for services to the sport. Also mentions a death in Albany and a club appeal for box donations to aid incoming visitors.

O'Halluran Densierk Ubie Will Wiest Mewens Johny Muir J. Bueston Livensee London Livensley Imp Nartogim Pantedevanrn Iife Nerrapin Cricket Reenneration Mra Mumford Perth Round Ground T. Willoe W. Jarman Aish Albany Mabohes George P. 5 Ballaotine Victoria A Bay Western Australia Varias Sta Hone Goldfields

Albany Minstrel Show to Fund New Band Instruments

Albany residents back a minstrel and orchestral show at the Empire Theatre to raise funds for replacing aged band instruments. The event features Mrs K Foster and other local performers with new songs and overtures, with admission 1/1 and 2/2 and seats reservable.

Albany Bhoes Empire Theatre Tlace Provescia Masy Meeiet Joe Vany K. Foster Sylvia Hawkink Owen Watt Vy Thomas Mire Mannion Ivan Mannion Mit Ao Mengage

Returned Soldiers League Minutes at Saltbur Institute

A Tuesday meeting of the Mimuy sub-branch of the Hells Suliters League at the Saltbur Lostitute discussed attendance, wartime purchases, and arranging pictures, with funds approved for 40 pounds 8 shillings 5 pence. Plans for a soldiers’ children’s ball, officer resignations, and a smoke social Tuesday night were set, with committees formed to manage events and expenses.

Mimuy Hells Suliters League Saltbur Tunsday Barrow Hrd Cormputidense Cuch Fim Ki Moss Vietorw Iin Women's Auxiliary Lambert Toke Hird Albany Liaabert Woollett Nmbers Amoke Sociak

Albany Cricket Association Plans Perth Week Trip

Delegates of the Albany Cricket Association resolved to send a team to represent Albany in the Cougpry Week competitions in Perth next month. Players listed include Angove J Cooper Dempater Bell M Wright Norton Sangster Gemmel Porte Shaw Oxbarrow Shatinan Davey, with selection to be made by Williams and Jolna due to fleet visitors. The meeting also noted Narrogin’s Shawyer transfer and recalled players Shawyer Horton for Wallabies and Hambly for Whretebs while fund donations from Drew Riginson and Co were acknowledged. Tomorrow a children's party and fancy dress ball will entertain families. soldiers' children admitted with prizes for competitions, from 8 to midnight.

Albany Avediation FL Williams Pietnigh Perth Angove J. Cooper Dempater Bell M. Wright Meera Willams Jolna Re Narrogin Association Shawyer Adbany Shawyer Anly Horton Wallabies Hambley Boxe Mr. Bell Gomme P. Cooper T. Angeve Messrs Drew Riginson and

Barker district notes discuss carnival votes and local events

A noisy Saturday gathering at Mt Barker debated keeping the Great Southern Carnival in town or moving it to Narrogin. Delegates planned a subcommittee to push the carnival fixture while road board talks consider a referendum on show ground improvements. Community notices cover school delegates, station duties, and a funeral for Mrs. Pickles, a longtime resident.

Esau Ssuvigt Shank Peopare Oo Feile Poprovemerit Echenie Histrehyoun Carmi Sisters For Hero J. EL Droge Mestre J Martin K Thomas A.B. Clake J Seunnem Mt. Barker Mesars Martin Sounnen Thomas Clarke Laws Belon Jenkins Suvieeelu Securine Clarky Morin Thomas Pivkien Albany K. Thomas J. Martin I. Neill A 'Chester J. Khntworth Elieeben Fickles Lowiunil Road Decensew Ware Laterashire England Barker Joes BK. James J. Pickles W. Pickles Mesdames Mauliner L. Watson W. Pikles Moers B Wateon G. Paulkner Mersia Jobo Albert Fred Tom Pickies Barry Percy Vautkner James E. Diliott A.waracek H. Faulkner Bert Jones

Fairbridge Farm School Immigrants at Pi ngjara

Article describes the Fairbridge Farm School near Pinjarra 4 miles from Perth. It covers the settlement by immigrant children from Britain under overseers Mr and Mrs Fairbridge, the landscape, farming prospects, dairy potential, and the government role in training and employments for youths after age 14, including pocket money and farm work.

Eurip Westin Uw Pairbrdge Farn School Pingrara Perth Murry Kitching Patersen McLarty Putersvin Bros Pinjorra Niles Pinjarre Australia Fairbroke Mor Pairbridge Sven Britain Fairbridge Hildren Ace Blrie Biote Ant Lapeneranes Algo Browht Lance Mr. McGarth Veonle Albany

Albany Technical School Seeks New Enrollments for Next Year

Albany Technical School invites prospective students to apply for admission to the forthcoming term. Headmaster N Mitchell urges last year’s pupils to enroll early to avoid delays, with emphasis on book-keeping, typewriting and shorthand instruction. Enrollment in the technical classes resumes shortly.

N. Mitchell Zechnica School

Paris Chamber of Deputies hears debate on government reform demand

Paris dispatch in Morning Post reports M. Pomowre urging a government hunt grant to grant legislation, prompting a loud session in the Chamber of Deputies. Speakers faced interruptions as a long debate continued with a next-day sitting ordered to advance the financial discussion.

London Paris London “Morning Post M. Pomowre Chamber of Deputies

Australian Prime Minister Brive Arrives Near Constantinople

Feb 6 report notes Australian Prime Minister M. Brive traveling en route to Gallipoli via Pera near Constantinople as New Zealand issues a Davis Cup challenge for the European seat.

Gallipoli Coonstantinople 5. M. Brive Australia Ap Pera Cunstantinople Conwie York New Zealand

Panic in crowded theatre as chorus clothing catches fire

At the Comstanet Theatre a fire in one or two chorus members' costumes caused smoke and panic among about 3000 spectators. The soprano fainted but Strauss ordered calm and the company resumed the performance after the fire was extinguished.

Richard Pirates Comstanet Theatre Auhume Strauss Gil

Film Actor Dies in Lion Attack on Set

Rome reports a tragic on set incident during the film Quo Vadis where a lioness attacked an actor, tearing him apart before keepers subdued the beast. The lioness was killed in retaliation for the fatal accident.

Rome Christiana Striggs

Denmark Notes From Ourwo Correspondent Visit Highlights

Visitors to the district show growing popularity with shorter average stays. The Thursday motor coach to Monler and a launch trip to Albany attract many, including lively reports of the Manly Aquarium and a marine scene near Mitchell Road. Local travel notes include Len Phillips with family, rough road conditions, and praise for Denmark Board improvements. Fishing parties from Narroba and Perth report fine sport catching over 900 fish in a single day and black bream in the river.

Motor Couc Monler Albany Manly Mitchell Road Lon Phillips Hill Perth Mt. Harker Musors. Franks Walter Squire Len Thilkipe Danmark Board A. N. McCormick Narropa Clementaj

Opposition Leader Charlton to visit Perth for Labor election push

Melbourne to Perth trip detailed as Mr Charlton, Leader of the Opposition, travels by train to Perth to rally support for Labor. Departure slated for March and return planned by March 13.

Perth

Stowaways Tried in Adelaide Court Over Western Journey

Three men charged in Port Adelaide with stowing away on the Huradina from Fremantle. One testified he was an assisted migrant stranded in Western Australia without work. They were fined £3 with costs. police later arranged jobs for all.

Eradication Report Stars Victoria Veterinary Chief

Melbourne reports Dr. W. J. Robertson, chief veterinary officer of Victoria, states that the rinderpest has been completely eradicated in the region. He expects that the grazing restrictions will be lifted within about six weeks.

Melbourne Thurwiay L Nu W. J. Roberson Elief Veterinary Victoria

Tragedy in Paddington: Three Children Found Murdered

Sydney report describes a grim scene in a Paddington tenement where three children aged two to five were found with throats cut in a large bed. The room had been vacated by a music teacher named Williams Hobed and the father had cared for the children, appearing devoted, with the youngest previously unaccounted for since a prior incident.

Sydney Paddington Music Witeher Vrofesmar Wiliams Leling Savoy

Commonwealth Liner Forda Slate Sets Speed Trials

The Commonwealth liner Forda Slate, built in Australia, departed Cockatin Duck yesterday for speed trials. It achieved 144 knots during tests and is slated for a 48 hour run starting tomorrow, with full power expected for most of the voyage.

Australia

Fire damages £30000 in Sydney shop and rectory blaze

A fire damaged the shops and rectory of Hrandt Brow in Sydney with losses estimated at £30,000. The Empire Theatre schedules a nightly program with pausing changes, and fishing reports note excellent sport with several large fish caught. A government forestry and entomology team, led by Professors Willenwre and Nichelle, plans fieldwork at Frankland River before rejoining Mr. Lewman later in the week.

Hrandt Brow Clements Professore Wi'lenwre Nichelle Mr. J. Clark Forestry Branch Agricultural Department Frankland Lewman

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