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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1924

Page

2

Apprentices Sought by Railway Workshop Board

The Braff Association Board Government Railway Workshop invites applications for four apprentice turners and eight apprentice machinists. Applicants must meet minimum education and experience requirements and submit a complete set of papers with the application form available at the chairman offices and district depots. Applications received with incomplete papers will be rejected.

Vaoinaia Braff Government Railway Workshopa Midler Inetchen Hani Suvoesedal Yeniure Chaletion Naif Helection Board Diatetot Locomotive Depots Htavion Meskere Postags

Water Supply Crisis Strains Albany Mills and Town

Albany faces a serious water shortage as the ralepsbyers weigh Albans water intake. The engineer warns of 10714 gallons per 24 hours being absorbed before reaching the Meant Clirraecd reservoir, threatening mills and households. Townspeople fear high rates to cover a debt over 000 and the cost of new additions.

Tay Ublwe Ralepsbyers Albans Clirraecd Eave Neem Woaljen Mills Tey Colubt Inkert Wall Lee Uu Howe Bileton Ratemeyer Allenty ii

Local notices and social items from Middleton Beach and Albany

Caution to bathers at Middleton Beach after a shark sighting near the shore. Farewell to Miss Shreve after a theatre gathering, with chocolates given as a memento by the minstrels. Fire Brigade appreciation note from Miles and Merrifield’s firm, £5 donated to brigade funds. Labor candidate announcements for Cranbrook, Kendenup, and King River. Empire Theatre nightly with new program each evening and ticket prices.

Middleton Bewch Gomt Hong Wilihes Strand Abe Newbitt Albany BK. Payne Mis Miles and Merrifiekd H. E. Miles Washington Mather Cranbrook Kendenup Mr. Barker

Christy Minsters At Kayiie Theatre Benefit Show

A Tuesday evening program at the Kayiie Theatre featured Christy Minsters and pupils in aid of the Jara fire brigade band fund. Music ranged from orchestral overtures to lively minstrel acts with Mr Mannion drawing audience attention. Performers included Miss Hawking, Miss Watt, Mr Wiling, Mrs Foster, and local quartet members. the crowd responded with hearty applause and call for continued concerts in the coming winter months.

Kayiie Adis Christy Ministre Uriletya Jara Fire Brigade Aleo Im Oul Esas Max O'Neil Renern Manen Martin Sargent Mauve Mannion Hawkins Foster Mayne Smith Abell Wilaoson Mr. T. Nes- Witt Mixdas J Manura Austin No Meyers B. Shreeve K. O Conor Mre Manden Uni Meser Muir Bruce Min Chawtorth A. Bruce F. Jack Gladys Austin Moses Maryland Duncan Muirgod Co Winstrdbs

Yocat Parenty and Teachers Association Meeting

A Monday night meeting at the High School hall of the Yocat Parenty and Teachers Association presided by Mr A Crow included Mrs Vaughan and others. The secretary reported high school repairs are underway and plans to raise drainage scheme notices with the Education Minister. Projects include school holidays for Torbay and Albany, foundation stone ceremony for the new High School on February 26, and a reception for the Minister for Education to be organized with invitations to officials and a tea.

Yocat Parenty and Teachers Association A. Crow Nurs M Birt Mesdames A C. Vaughan Blackburnie H Bobineon Mersra J. Norman Hilton Beasley N. Mitchl Public Works Department Education Atuutol Torbay Denmark Albany Meother Mies Selby Lowndes Mresson

Albany Water Board Minutes Describe Meters and Supply

The Albany Water Board discusses water supply pressures and metering. The engineer reports that the town uses 4400 gallons per hour at peak, with 2500 population, and debates metering every service versus phased meters while considering new pipelines and public water standpoints.

Village Fancy Ball and Carnival Plans Amid Social Gatherings

Local society notes cover a fancy ball with elaborate costumes led by MCs, a hunting crowd, and a fashion parade. Guests include Mrs Thomas and Mr A Heckles, while committees discuss committee roles, return matches, and park use for fundraisers, with plans for musical entertainment and a Saturday social event.

Fragmented WA Wheat Meeting Report

A garbled late news fragment from West Australian Wheat PRT and Perth committee reports discuss facing challenges. The text is incomplete but references Western Australian wheat, a meeting at Bremaiotle, and panels, with unclear outcomes or dates.

PRT Thiruay Perth Commeree Bremaiotle Yetenla Lee

Jingellic Desperado Reported Missing Following River Rescue

A fragmented item reports the Jingellic desperado last seen near the river and river crossing, with unconfirmed notes of a rescue effort on the Murray. The piece mentions a large reward and a missing man connected to Albary fate, with uncertain timing and details.

Sydney Laformatios Albary Datson al- Chowsh Murray New South Wales Ted

Attacked by Shark Injures Woman at Bronte Beach

Lydia Barret aged 31 was attacked by a shark while wading in Bronte water. She suffered severe leg injuries with damage to the left femur and right ankle. She was taken to hospital for treatment as authorities investigated the mysterious fires reported nearby.

Bronte Fewch Alork Lydia Barret

Searcher ShIRTed Deal

Fragmentary OCR text notes a murky deal involving Mrs. Suri and an unnamed party. The readable portions reference a tense situation, a cold setting near Gouldiaira, and an unsettled dispute tied to a person or entity within a community.

Panic Cheated oration sparks party cleansing claims

Fragmentary text alleges chaotic rift within factions with mentions of iene' cou missile inter party and clandestine efforts to locate hidden places. References to wellnivers Crom Couldbori hint at controversial figures shaping the dispute.

Fatal Mystery at Willaniewreet Powhouse

A widower named Lealie Quinlimob was found dead in his Willaniewreet residence after a morning incident at a powder house. The body showed a skull fracture with blood pooled near breakfast, and no clear suspect has been named by locals in the racing circles of the district.

Dueeph Lealie Quinlimob Imiby Aml Willaniewreet Weil Saul

Anderson left out of Davis Cup trip as council acts

Lang Ten th Assomation an Australa considers report on the Davis Cup. Anderson will not join the team. neighbors to be informed and players queued for selection. The twelfth annual show of the Denner A and Ho Socwoy set for February 27 at Denmark with varied acts and transport options from Albany.

Itvial Hector Stewart Albany Silver Hand Fietiel Kartrein Kts Wao Kiloker Sper Pebruge Fopuler Flac Tran Sydney Lang Australa Calquhoun Sesterday Andersou Nelghbors Anderson Gleion Mir Cohjuhown Paerod Denmark Ron MLC Tlatypechin Albany Denmark District

Unclear historical note on Singapore and empire links

Fragmentary OCR mentions Singapore in February and a discussion of allegiance and empire expanding. The readable bits reference soldiers, a squadron, ministers, and links to imperial power, but details are garbled and unclear.

Singapore Manister Saywaleen

WORT! February meeting lists varied racing cards and entries

The February WORT! gathering outlines a diverse racing program with entries led by Winget wr and Jumpers Flat Hacer Highwal among others. Races include Sélarday udtervon circuit, with notable contenders such as Kum Chuirtes Probie and Jory Lright a Kehoe Handicapr and White Thor in events like Cap and Burn.

Hacer Highwal Jb Vardie Hoown Fhour City Wandiowss Alurilly Pulycumy Duihette Harudighip Kum Chuirtes Probie Jory Lright

Albany Races Chronicle of Event Nominees

A garbled yet dense list of entries outlines the Albany races with numerous names and titles. The document names event tokens like Trial Stoken and Miss Flapper among many others, indicating a program or nominations for a forthcoming competition week.

Waratahs and Imperial rivals set for Saturday cricket clash

The Waratahs and Imperial side prepare for a key round two match on Saturday after noon in the parade-street recreation league. Both teams boast strong forms with bowling and fielding led by noted players. A decisive late push could decide honors as spectators anticipate a tight contest with timing around two o clock.

Eora Rhea

Albany district maritime tug of war meet set for Saturday

The Albany district association announces a tug of war competition on Saturday afternoon at the Perth-road grounds under British Association rules. Teams drawn from harbor crews will clash for the Freundet 2.15 start, with Albany players listed to represent the Freundet side. Local wear to be in association colors.

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