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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
3
The German failure to fulfill armistice terms creates a perplexing situation as stern measures loom, with the possibility of heavy bombardment or occupation actions extending to the Allied held city of Essen.
Paris February 10 The War Council warned by Marshal Foch of a possible renewal of German offensive spirit. He says Germany could mobilize up to three million men in two months while Allied forces under demobilization would field far fewer by April 1, placing the Allies at a critical disadvantage.
The rail strike disrupts the metro area, affecting about 60,000 workers including public and private sector staff threatening a wider crisis. Authorities warn the conflict could escalate, with the situation intensifying as key city services stall and transport slows.
Saturday’s Belmont Park meeting produced several races with noted horses and betting odds. Winners included First Class Plate winner Chara in the First Division, Second Class Plate winner Watts Lent, and Third Class Mate winner Trelawny. Other races saw Red Banner and Welter Hundiway among contenders with various bettors backing favorites at short odds.
The Hysfizoaster Mr Walker will attend Albany High School each evening this week to enroll students. A previous exhibition spurred new courses in domestic arts including bowoe-making and cookery. A 10 lesson invalid cookery course offers certificates. Newly appointed staff include Dimonial braining in structor Mr Leslie Pridvaux, Mise Loyd, and Mrs Patou. Percy Stewart becomes town clerk of York effective the 13th. A Popanyinning resident reports a freak kitten with two bodies and four legs, both dead at discovery.
The Acting Prime Minister Me Watt announced new procedures on travel and quarantine to combat influenza. Regulations restrict sea travel between states without a special permit issued 24 hours before departure after health and medical checks. Passengers face multiple health screenings, isolation if suspicion arises, and three days post arrival surveillance. Vessels trading within a single state are exempt.
A Ravens thorpe visit by the Minister for Mines prompted a deputation from the Ore Producers Association to urge cost cuts and to keep the smelter running. They pressed to commission Mt Catlin mine, consider a new furnace, and preferred copper buys £60 per ton under market. The Minister noted output shortfall and suspended smelter restart until ore production improves. government offered £50 per ton copper advances and revised charges linked to market copper prices.
Shipping notes list arrivals from Suez to Diyotalawa and Thyatalawa to the Eastern States on February 7 and 8. The Eucla from Fremantle is due to arrive, discharge cargo, then sail to Eucla via Porta. Divotaluwa from Suez arrived Friday, berthed at deepwater jetty, coal loading, then resumed Eastern States voyage. Korourn from Port Kembla with 4000 tons coal waited for Fremantle today. crew removed for guaranting and fumigation to enable shore unloading. Austral Glen now due to bunker coal. Projected movements show Ewela sailing Albany February 12 to Eucla, February 21 return from Eucla, and further Fremantle and Esperance departures and arrivals through March 16.
The piece questions a national plan to pool war debts and create a sinking fund. It argues that the proposed funding relies on non-original ideas, criticizes the Acting Prime Minister’s plan as lacking reform, and notes bankers doubt that Watt’s proposals will ease taxpayer burden amid sustained state and Commonwealth spending.
A Daily correspondent recalls the Royal Irish Regiment holding Mons Cemetery on August 23, 1914 and November 11, 1918. An officer’s letter notes repeating scenes of shells at Mons, from first to last shot of the war. The Transcontinental railway line is closed to passengers until further notice, with limited overland access via a weekly goods train to Loongann.
Sporting Notes report a new WA TC regulation requiring horses to be in the paddock at least one bell before start. It lists race dates for February through April across several country clubs and provides handicap allocations for Albany Racing Club events, led by handicapper Mr. T M Lawle with entries such as Strathnaver and Isle of Arran in Flying Handicap.
A Saturday green scene saw several pair games advance the pairs contest while three sections show two wins each. Waters Nesbitt beat Anderson De War and Naiamith Corry. McKengie Angove beat Rigby McLean. Milne Cooper beat Leask Deter. H Davey Whaley had a bye. Perth Club electric light fours concluded with Senddon Johnson winning, linking to earlier Perth pairs success. Albany rules debate led to WA Bowling Association change restricting finalists to champions from affiliated leagues beyond 160 miles, with a six-player bona fide champion requirement.
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