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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary municipal notice outlines 1920 21 rate details and public works alongside a buried obituary tribute for Maurice B Johnson and Dr. AL M Johnson. Names referenced include local officials and associates, with scattered phrases about rates, roads, and public finance.
A wintry morning broke crowds at Midilldtes Beach and Little Grove with strong winds yet many visitors of Salvation Army pitule and crowding at arcades and bowling venues. Evening crowds filled picture theatres as cold conditions lingered across the bay area.
A spell of calm weather gave way to heavy winds and rain through Thursday night and Friday, delaying plans for visitors to Albany. The community saw a theatrical performance by Le Parc the Great at the Town Hall and a notable increase in holiday visitors from Melbourne before a railway strike threatened travel home.
A mass meeting of the ship stewards is to be held today in the Table Hall after a union disclosure on Saturday that a large section of the crew are anxious to return to work. The scene reflects tension over resumed duties and ongoing industrial tensions at sea.
Town council report calls for patching, repairs, and tarring of key roads including second and third cutty roads. Emphasizes improving channels washed out by storm water and consolidating roads with metalling and screenings. Budget notes about £500 allocated for No 19 and No 10 Middleton road issues. Council distances from widespread street works and cites past gravel failures as causing wear and land value concerns.
Late news outlines a government backed offer to mine unions in a tense railway strike. ALP leader Malet defends past positions as the Premier cites hardship in outlying districts while rail services face potential shutdown. Government aims to avert outlawry by negotiating under union pressure.
Passengers arriving from the Masters Jubilee on Saturday journeyed by train carrying about nine passengers. Texas drivers are charged 12 per head for the trip to Perth by wire-omr to-day.
The Albany town council debate centers on advertising costs and who prints notices. Dr Downes proposes resuming free advertising while the Despatch owner presses for a fixed price and limited reach. The discussion touches on duplications, circulation, and official printing practices.
The report notes Mr Harry Boland and others engaging with De Valera as the Irish leader faces passport issues and cross Atlantic travel. London delays and secret requests suggest Valera seeks to avoid arrest while pursuing negotiations with Britain.
Paris January 2 The Wikled Governments show concern over Germany disarmament and plan to consult Foch before deciding on a course. An allied preference is expected to ease negotiations according to the report.
Roughly 100 riflemen gathered in Osborne Perth for the National Rifle Association Western Australia event. Competitors from across the state, including entrants from Leederville and Collie, fired 10 shot targets at 200 yards with scores ranging into the high 40s and 50s. The day featured multiple stages with prizes and a shield race, amid hot, difficult conditions that hampered some marksmen.
A garbled report discusses Mr Barker Soft Fruit and the MC Mother Meyiterewere cooperative society, mentioning railway proposals, delays, and various names. It references fruit quality, supply, and stores, with unclear details about proceedings and outcomes.
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