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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1924
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes a war era election in Albany with vague attribution to P. W. Hmart and a strained description of local activity. Unsafe to determine exact event, person, or date. records remain unclear and partially legible.
The Prove Minister discussed European issues and urged confidence while stressing Western Australia needs centralised development. He noted the Great Southern district suffers from delayed group settlements and questioned financial reliance on Commonwealth funds, urging electorates to push for state-led plans and local governance improvements. Mr Aloe Thomson visited Albany for political business, revisiting a Middleton Beach boat harbor and a proposed breakwater to shelter local yachts and resident boats.
Mr Thomson presented a plan to multiple officials proposing a £150 to £250 contribution scheme toward a waterfront project. He sought Adriany Council support and hoped local funds would unlock further grants for stone breakwater and an enclosure for boats, aiming to boost Middletown as a popular seaside resort.
Local notes report W Jolums of Albany as the winning tenderer for installing electric light in the High School building on Midlen road. A prospector at Ives Find reports uncovering an alluvial nugget weighing about 50 ounces near Ives Reward Gold Mop. An Albany youth, Richard Hardie, is set to enroll at Duntroon College after a ceremony last Thursday. The Admiral warns British squadron ships may skip Bunbury ports, affecting Fremantle and Albany. Western Australian Industries League plans promotions to boost state-made goods with a special train to Albany and discounted return fares for a British Special Cruiser Squadron viewing trip. A boat excursion by steamship Bovla offers discounted returns to Albany, Hopetoun, and Esperance. Reports note stray stock endangering pedestrians and damaging properties around the municipal baths, with fences and baths vandalized. The Girl, an all British production, screens at the Expire Theatre Thursday. Miles and Merrifelds host a Fire Sale with extensive discounts and gifts on men’s, boys’, and women’s apparel.
Visiting officers from the Innedespernislinn order toured Albany lodges, received by Hesalie Rebekiah Lager at Soldiers Institute. Guests spoke on progress, new lodge openings, and National Insurance prospects. The weekend included toasts, piano solos, and social events with strong attendance and community support.
A large turnout watched Nesbitt and Page oppose Downes and Whimpey in a close unfinished singles match on the bowling green. Downes surged then Nesbitt called for three to win before the sides leveled. In the pairs final Newbitt and Page led Angove and Smith as six o'clock neared and the game adjourned. Novice events sparked snow. several results list Faye over Miller 21-18 Turner over Whimpey 21-19 Page forfeit, Turner over Bower 21-13 Fisher over Jowett 21-11 Don watt over Harding 22-10 Dewar over Felton 22-12.
Albany and Wagin representatives plan another league pennant clash next Saturday with travelers urged to sign up through Mr. Miller or captain Mr. J B Angove. Writs issued for general elections set March 22 with Colonial Secretary Mr BE Sampson submitting his nomination cheque. Education Minister Hon J Ewing travels from Perth to Bridgetown to inspect schools and then to Northcliffe to arrange arrivals of newcomers and Albany High School event on the 26th.
The Albany Chamber discusses freight relations with Western Australian lines, calls for state transport improvements, and reviews ship and rail schedules. Secretary Mr. Everest and President Abr PL lead correspondence on rail timetables, postal routes, and telegraph office needs, with actions to press for Albany’s rail and mail access and a formal protest on Adelaide passage overbookings.
A derailed charabanc incident near Meetibay causes injuries and delays. Eyewitnesses report confusion as vehicles overturn during a chaotic event. Emergency crews respond and transport several people to area hospitals for treatment. Local authorities investigate the accident and its immediate causes.
Fragmentary OCR about a swimming event in Victoria with scattered names and locations. The readable bits mention View futiny vielented Vine Loge and Seven, ack Pee Thee, but most key details are garbled. No verifiable outcomes, dates, or participants can be determined.
A fragmented report describes a shooting at Jingelle with references to police, the Up per Murcrye area, and an investigation into a “Bat on’e moves.” The text notes a suspect, Batson Hever, and claims the story’s angle is unsettled while offering few clear facts.
A garbled report from Perth on a potato market inquiry. Mr Simper comments on supply and pricing, noting penalties for noncompliance and urging steady production to prevent a market lull. Named individuals include Mr Scott and Mr Simper, with references to local firms and regulatory talk about bagging and supplies.
In Friday trading at Kalgoorlie, fruit and produce quotes show variable demand due to ample supplies and cooler weather. Prime lines of apples and pears remained in decent demand while inferior lots sold lower. potatoes and vegetables posted mixed, with several items moving at modest gains or declines amid market activity. A meeting of Returned Soldier League members is scheduled tomorrow, with all attendees urged to arrive by 7:00.
Mail steamer Narkunda, delayed in heavy seas off the Portage coast on February B afternoon. Winds and 4 foot swells swept the deck, railing was torn away, and glass shattered in cabins. An elderly passenger saved his life as others tended to injuries. the ship hovered while the creek area was cleaned up.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Davis Cup in New York with European contention. The readable bits reference the event location and regional scope, implying a match or round but lacking specific details, players, or outcomes.
Oddly garbled OCR lists entries for the Albany Club annual meet with multiple handicap events. Names such as Jokie, Uriah, Fleece, Formosa, Cobber, Comedy, and Marietioal appear amid scattered numbers and barriers, indicating a traditional horse racing program with many handicap trials and the Albany Cup.
A fragment lists exam results at Albany Technical School with names across subjects. Woollen and speed tests note pass marks and certificates awarded to multiple students including D Bell L Wek and Hilda Norman Nancy Taylor Ruth Beanbon. Other sections mention distinctions for Arthur Ponder Joh Adames and K Norman with several co-listed students.
A Saturday night dance at the Naval Drill Hall, hosted by the Lellars Hour Club, supported Mr. Merny Cooper's candidacy. The Melville Orchestra provided a lengthy program, with vigorous dancing and crowd appreciation. Women Kenm ud Messié, Barwick, Dewar and Nedhitt added extra performances as the event closed with a midnight finale. Later, Perth council debated engineer re routing and noted resignations but the overall tone praised the evening’s success and community effort.
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