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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1921
Page
2
Executors sale at Pack Motel Ma Marker on Saturday March 5 1921 presents an excellent opportunity to secure properties at low cost. Crane and Bennett act as auctioneers with a focus on real estate previously owned by Henney Berth and related estates.
A fragmented notice outlines Albany Week 1921 events chaired by the mayor with officials including the treasurer and secretary. Activities span February 14 to 18 featuring official opening, children’s parade, a marine excursion, walking and other city events at the Town Hall and Marine Drive.
A jumble of for sale notices and employment calls from a historical newspaper page. Items include household goods, medical supplies, land offers, rental options, and job requests for cooks and packing staff, with locations such as Albany and local stores.
The Bishop of Bunbury will visit Denmark tomorrow with Mr Barker due later in the week. Services at St John’s Church were led by the Bishop. a baptism and confirmation were performed in the afternoon. Cadets prepare for Thursday sports. moonlight excursion by Salvation Army on the steam launch with music promised weather permitting. Dr Earle Page will lecture on smaller states, urging decentralisation. Cadets travel to Claremont for a swimming carnival. Albany Welfare Committee votes support for travel expenses. Large crowds attend the Volunteer Fire Brigade Band recital at Victorian Square.
A festive schedule unfolds with concerts and marches as the Albany Week Carnival proceeds. Events include brigade donations netting goodwill, a fire brigade wind dance at Taw Hall, a marine excursion by the Sulve ston Army band, and a walking match from the Town Hall. Evening shows and athletic events fill the week amid Denmark A and Hf societies cancelations.
His Excellency the Governor Sir Franeig Newdegate arrived by the trib on Saturday. The Jacoulmey was tendered on reomp tion at the Town, Hulk and he opened Albany Week. Colonel Wallace Brown and Colonel Tratram-Jimmes led military visits before returning Friday. The Bishop of Buteneree conducted confirmations at St John’s Chitteh. Mr J Seaddan and Mrs Bead dan travelled to Albany to join the Albany Week festivities and campaign events. Dr Burl Page and Mr We Prowse addressed meetings on the state question.
The 2nd Albany Week opened in cool weather with a ceremony led by Governor Sir Francis Newdegate in the lower Town Hall. The Mayor W J Day presided, guests included Lieut Rhodes, Bishop of Bunbury, Minister J Seaddan, and many local officials as the crowd watched the royal toast and the Governor declare Albany Week open. Captain George H. Metcalfe and the White Star liner Ceramics figure in a wartime note of his service, recalling the Audacious sinking and rescue efforts.
Shipping activity at Fremantle shows thirty two vessels cleared in a fortnighl period. The Perth area reports steady port operations with continued movement of ships and cargoes.
In connection with the soldier settlement scheme, the State Government has spent no less than three quarters of a million pounds up to January end, and 3000 soldiers have been settled on the land in Western Australia.
A German reparations report outlines how costs will be borne by workers and wages. The ministry committee states workers will feel the impact as payment structures shift and work burdens rise while Germany seeks to settle the reparations burden.
At Yuin Station Perth Mowlay a team of men petitioned the Senate last. They earned 24,124 shares as 21 working days. The highest per day total was 1724.
A patient identified as Konihy Laing was admitted to a Fremantle hospital suffering from pool poisoning. The report notes the hospital treatment and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Fremantle reports widow Alrs. Houter Mullan aged 75 collapsed while walking. She was taken to Government Hospital where she died shortly after.
Reports from London on February 17 claim America refuses to allow Japan to pursue Windies stock, triggering serious developments. At Vindivasterko Botunday protests arose and a Russian officer was arrested in connection with the affair.
The Queensland Deputy Governor notes a visit to the state with plans to travel southwest toward the Great Southern region and engage with interim authorities during the trip.
The Agent-General for Western Australia said in a London interview that state trading concerns do not affect WA credit on the London market. The sinking fund makes WA bonds more favorably received by investors than those of other British Dominions.
Capetown Feb 13 The latest returns indicate General Smuts holds a clear majority over all parties. Minister for Justice Mr We Wet suffered defeat, though offered a safe seat, and plans to resume practice at the bar.
Ex Kaiser claims he never desired war and says the German people faced dire prospects. He warns the future would be darker, reflecting a grim outlook after conflict.
In Melbourne on Monday the Commonwealth Government approved a regulation drafted to govern civil aviation in Australia. The measure lays out the framework for aviation control and oversight across the nation.
London reports Melba gravely ill in Monte Carlo from a severe influenza attack. Panel notes February 15 that the French roadway deficit for last year reached about 42 million.
Melbourne report details the accidental drowning of Lorn Batty aged 17 and William Mook aged 0 on Saturday afternoon near Foolscray. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the incident.
The text outlines wartime profits tax provisions, including the increased capital allowance for the accounting period ending June 20, 1018, set at 10 percent. It explains options for taxpayers who previously used a pre-war standard, allowing selection of the average of the two highest pre-war years for the current period. It also briefly mentions a London club named Monkey Gland linked to rejuvenation experiments.
Arrangements are complete for a midland Ketanning district visit to Albany. A special train will leave Katanning on Saturday and return Sunday, with visitors from cricket, golf, tennis, bowling and rifle clubs, plus the fire brigade. The trip operates under the Randning Freeh Air League with Albany council approval for tents on Lenguela blocks.
A military aircraft crash near Kilfinane followed firing on the plane as it landed after an emergency. One killed and twenty hurt as the pilot searched for assistance. attackers and police actions reported between Mallow and Tralee. Crown forces evacuated residents at night amid gunfire and resumed patrols.
Gunfire hit lorries escorting the Homdler car in Dublin. Casualties include three men described as Ti tits in the report. Police investigation underway.
A pilot engine leading a troop train at Derry was delved due to a derailment. No casualties are reported though details are scarce.
Desmond Fite Fitzgerald, a member of the Clouse of Commons for the Pembroke division, has been arrested. The report notes his status as an English member and the arrest event, with no further details provided.
The fourth cricket test between Australia and England began at Melbourne Cricket Ground with Douglas choosing to bat. Australia’s innings ended 284 all out, featuring Gregory 67 not out and Armstrong 27. England bowler Malley led with 4 for 115. The English innings collapsed, leaving multiple players with modest scores, as fielding and batting struggles marked the day’s play.
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