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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

2

Tender for Debentures at Town Hall Auction

A public tender is invited for the purchase of debentures at a total value of 2100 currency units. Bids must be received by Monday at the Town Hall, overseen by the Colonial Treasurer and Town Clerk. Payment options include cashier's order or banker’s draft. interest at a specified rate per annum applies.

Momdaw Timi Peter Tom Wars Macarthes Fae Nemiers Pagal Hall W Colenial Ventura Austral Ubeyur Pach Lerner Weuler Aigmed W. K. Stockimle Wuser Ft . Ott Zhdow J. T. Muir Earl

Public Works Tender Notices and Creditors Notice

Public works tenders invited with details to March 4 at Albany offices and courthouses. Also a writ from the Supreme Court calls all creditors of the estate of Kidwand Edwards of Hopetoun to file claims by March 1, with a curator handling distributions and estate inventories.

Kidwand Edwards Hopetoun Shale Dintel

Governor speaks at Frowautle Show about seeking the best for all

Albany Dispatch records the opening of the Frowautle Show where Governor Sir Francis Nundegate asserts the public desires the best possible outcomes through friendly competition. The piece compares Cadbury’s work with industrial progress and urban welfare, noting labor dignity, housing, sanitation, and profits shared with workers, while reflecting on civilization’s drive for better living standards.

Frowautle Francis Nundegate Pericopes Cadbury John Cadbury England Hournville Australia Claremont Twoimmia Egypt Cadburys

Albany's Industrial Path and Public Prospect

Albany residents seek clarity on industrial development and municipal progress. Citizens ask leaders to disclose feasible plans, potential dividends, and resources that could drive growth, jobs, and social advancement for a stronger local future.

Local and General News from Albany and Perth

LG Boyle returns from a week in Albany en route to Perth by Friday train. Cyril Nesbitt injures hand in accident with vinegar bottle cork. The Alling School Howe will be elected by ballot on Monday March 12 for PTA officers, with nominations due March 15. Frank Jackson leaves by Friday night to join the NASA rifle team in Melbourne. Mrs Jane Sharp of Perth road dies. funeral held at Methodist cemetery with Rev. Evand officiating. The Presbyterian Moderator visits Albany for garden party and church services at Boots Church. Victoria Square hosts a Fire Brigade Band concert despite poor practice turnout. attendance cautioned parents about youths lingering out late.

LG. Boyle Albany Perth Cyril Nesbitt Yaum Alling School Howe Albany Rite Emat NASA Frank Jackson Nibt Melbourne Jane Sharp Malcolm Sharp Perth Road Inezch Methodist Church Evand J.C. Mews Malcolm Sherp M. Sharpe, Jr Boots Church Witls’ Chuir Juin Victoria Square Fire Brigade Mack Manny

Mt Barker notes and local events in a week

Mt Barker notes cover Memorial Club billiards results, West Australian Industries Exhibition plans, and meetings of the Parents and Citizens Association. A memorial food effort aims to raise funds with a Faster Monday fete and dances. Destructive dog attacks harm sheep in nearby areas. Cricket: Cartarap defeats Centrals in a low-scoring match at Plantagenet Park with standout bowling by Burston and Wright. Music theory exam results from Trinity College London are listed.

Westralian Industries League Harker Parents and Citizens Association James Geo. Wall Junes Perth Memorial Club Dug Mesare Sounness Sona BE. J Mt. Barker Messin T. Sounnses J. Hooker J. E. Wall Cartarap Centrals Plantagenet Hark Doheson Carbarup Burruton Carberup M Carberup M. .Wright Williams

Compulsory Enrolment Urges Voters in Western Australia

The State Electoral Office in Perth warns eligible residents to enrol and obtain correct add resses with claim cards. Officers outline six months residency, eligibility under 21 with exceptions, and penalties for non compliance. Redistribution of seats heightens the risk of reduced representation if electors fail to enrol.

Supreme Court Perth Western Australia Ausagably

Local Industries Exhibit Travels to Albany Australia

A committee of Western Australian women organized a traveling exhibit to promote local industries. The Government and Railway Department supported a display room with carriages. Twenty five manufacturers’ displays toured towns by rail, starting in Albany with the opening ceremony led by Mr. Teesdale. The event aimed to show state residents that locally produced goods could replace imports and to foster local loyalty. Volunteers, including Mesdames Taylor Sunderland and Juleff, managed the display, with schools and public attendance expanding over the weekend. The organizers funded the venture through voluntary work and received no publicity for arrivals.

Sutherland M.A. Juleff Perth Brate Abany York-street Verioue Aluany Teesdale Mont Denmark

Railway Employees Excursion at Albany Lures 400 Picnicers

Rainy weather spared no one as the Railway Department held a popular excursion to Albany. The Silver Star train brought about 400 picnickers, with outsiders allowed to ride. An all day program at Little Grove featured athletic events, children's games, fruit and sweets, and prizegiving with Mr Fr Kean presiding. The day closed with a social dance after prizes were awarded by Mr Saulom.

Ralway Department Cisiney Albany Oddfellows Fr. Kean Seuulom E. Koight J. Jaire G. Willcox A. E. Passwore A. Hearne Fettler Hogan Cummings Bluey" Turnham Perth T. C. Evans

Visit of Gouverneur and party to city noted in travel items

The Gouverneur Sir Francia Newdegate and Lady Newdegate left for the city on Thursday’s train and are expected to return by tomorrow morning’s train. Various residents are mentioned in movement by rail and car, including Mr Brubles, Mr Prideaux, and Mr Lambert as a readthrough of local travel and official postings. The diary also records remarks by dairy expert Mr P G Hampshire on Australia’s dairying industry potential and marketing challenges amid broader agricultural discussion.

Francia Newdegate Busbury Perth Kurcola Fred Prideaux Mr. Prideaux Sundberg Barl Street Hest Prideaux Hull's Creek

Disheartening North-West Cotton Report by Evans

Merit Mureday and Val Evans, British cotton expert, returned from the North-west to deliver a gloomy assessment. He warned there is little hope for cotton as rain and ground conditions hinder growth, noting past experiments failed and missteps may have doomed future yields. About 90 pioneer planters are reportedly returning south by the railway line following his visit.

Merit Mureday Val Evans Ham Kroon Dle Matveev Tesedom Jamiel Joacinetead Hin Col. Evans Bumbra

Railways Dispute Talks Hint Possible Government Involvement

No developments reported in the ongoing railways disputes. The piece suggests conferences may settle differences between workers and management, with both sides hopeful for a political solution and government involvement remains a possibility.

Mills Hailey Hispanie Gowermwint

Dust complaints at Perth pottery union arbitration

At a Saturday arbitration held before the registrar in Perth, Mundus, the joint potters union clashed over dust from rugm lote dust in the workshop. A witness described excessive dust from wet clay mixing, stating workers filled with water caused the dust, and the manager Mr McCulloch said none complained before February 8. A sprinkler was installed after requests, and the dispute centered on proper handling and communication within the union.

Perth Mundus Millsille Atmother Toployee McCulloch Puiaiwon

Engineer Strike Prolonged as Iron Bodies Back Move

The deadlock endures as iron trade bodies bolsters the strike. Strike pay barely sustains workers who wish to return on a eight hour week. At the all union delegates meeting many replies were received, but secretary Millington declines to disclose their nature.

Esos Millington

Federal Parliament Scene In Early Session

The Federal Parliament session opens on Wednesday with debate likely over why Mr Charlton was not invited to form a Cabinet. Labour members press questions as to the duration of the session depends on whether the address in reply is attacked and other controversial bills are brought forward.

Molimarne Munday Labor Charlton Krues

Fire destroys Crown steel works on Grant Street

Suspected arson at Crown steel works in Grant Street, Fitaroy destroys premises. Damage estimated at £50,000 with about 100 workers laid off. Police say blaze spread rapidly and started in several places. detectives investigate.

Jigendioriam Yorld God Crown Steel Companies Grant Street Fitaroy

Bush fires rage as forests burn in Victoria

Reports from Ballarat indicate wide forest damage from a large fire. A fire broke out in Monbulk forest and continued to burn with outbreaks nearby. The Forestry Commission seeks evidence to prosecute those responsible for the blaze.

Melbourne Ballarat Monbulk Forest Diueo Forestry Commission

Melbourne Street Cleaning Strike Paralyzes City

A neglected Melbourne city faces clogged streets as street-cleaners go on strike in sympathy with a dismissed council employee. The protest swells littered roads with MAGN and paper remains while 161 workers march to Trodew Hall, highlighting the stubborn staffing dispute and need for city cleanup.

Melbourne Swanpathy Wt Council

Irish Revolt Sparks Seizure of New York Evangelical HQ

About three hundredweight of literature and 26 crates of modern equipment were seized at the Evangelical Society headquarters in New York. Investigators say the materials were intended for shipment to Ireland to aid rebel forces in ongoing warfare. Priests were questioned in the fore quarter as the seizure unfolded.

New York Evangelical Society Upgeats Department For Justice Ireland

Irish Rebels Captured in Dublin Raid Details

Latulon reports no capture of Se Valera by the Irish Free State military HQ while noting five leaders captured. Over 20 armed men arrested in Dublin. seven men seized in a separate raid. Suspect weapons and ammunition found as detectives pursued fleeing rebels.

Ireland

Rohr Valley Affair details arms seizure near Basen

Paris reports information indicating an attempt to arm nationalist organizations in the Kobe Valley. Arms, uniforms, and a depot containing weapons were seized at Basen, with plans possibly smuggled into the area.

Paris Pepi Ane Kobe Basen

Spanish Captain Under Orders In Bosphorus Fire Threat

Constantinople Feb 28. A Spanish war cruiser captain fired a request to train guns on the Sultan's palace at Dulmabagebe. An astonished officer complied and signaled to the Duke to decide. Orders then arrived to arrest the captain, who was found insane and died later.

Constantinople Bosphorus Dulmabagebe Hiv HSMLS Ton Duke

Empire Exhibition London Subsidy Clouded by Differences

Report from London notes ongoing quarrels over the Empire Exhibition funding plan. A proposed £50,000 subsidy faces jeopardy as Union preparations stall amid confusion and delayed decisions. Government watchers remain vigilant for a quick resolution.

London South Afficca Tte

Australian productHanding delegation visits Hull trade body

The Australasian Fruit Delegation inspected Hull facilities for fruit handling and attended a joint Chamber of Trade and Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mr Austin Wilwon spoke on direct trade, while delegates favored Empire trade and discussed standardising butter under one brand and promoting direct Australian goods. The group planned steps to boost Australian imports in northern England.

Australan Hull Chamber of Trade Chamber of Commerce Austin Wilwon Australia Meares Nui Helpec Hell McDougall Jane England

Government Withdraws Shi Subsidy Bill For Debate

Washington February 24 The Government agrees to withdraw a Shi Subsidy Bill to permit consideration of measures. The fate of the bill hinges on whether it is recommitted or left unfinished as matters are disposed of.

Washington

Mail Bag Robbery at Sydney Post Office

Twenty Aves mailbags with registered articles were stolen from the Sydney post office early yesterday morning. No trace of the missing property has been found. value to be ascertained in about a week. Entrance opened by climbing wall and breaking window. thieves opened the bags and took portable contents. Investigating the entire incident continues.

Sydney Parseli

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