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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
2
The passage contemplates cautious optimism about national development and local growth. It contrasts dreams of millennial change with practical steps, urging focus on decisions from current conditions to advance opportunity, prosperity, and the welfare of the community and wider society.
In late 1920s Commonwealth concerns center on the construction of the Federal Ministry and Sir Denison Millar's financial statements. The article questions whether Hughes and his government, tied to powerful bankers, will advance Australia’s destiny through prudent banking and national security, amid ongoing cabinet reconstructions.
The Hon. the Minister for Justice approves Mr D Morgan as a portal vot officer for Albany Elertour Thatriet while Mr J Moir J P is cancelled The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade holds weekly meetings with a tune of eight oclock at the fire station A weather permitting concert in Victoria Square by the brigade features marches selections overtures and fantasias with a band funds collection. The weekly euchre tournament and the B S L occur at Oddfellows Hall tomorrow night with prizes for both sexes A dance follows the surf after The local Friendly Societies and Albany Tourist Association meet at the Town Hall to discuss a monster Friendly Societies Golf in Albany this summer Gale Days advertising social value activity are highlighted Cinderella Orchestra hosts a masked and fancy dress ball at the Town Hall January 19 with prizes for best and most original costumes and waltzer prize. Supper by a special Ladies Committee.
The auction sale conducted by Mess A Johnston Co with Haynes Robinson and Watkins at Freemasons Hotel will offer blocks for homes in a choice position near the harbor. Prominent property Brackenhurst on Brunswick Road faces Marine Drive with fine surroundings. Liberal terms available. buyers urged to attend for a chance to secure a desirable block.
Personal Frances Newdegate visited Perth for the Cup meeting of the WATC and returned to Albany by morning train. Mr Finlay came to Albany for the Bowling Carnival and returned to Perth on Mandy night. Mr A K R Hichardson of Katana Ling was a visiting bowler in Albany during the holidays, returning home by the Montas train. Several families remain in town through the season, including Mr and Mrs Hye and family at the Priory and Mr Clarence and Mrs Toss Anderson at Middleton Beach. Mrs Werrow and Mrs secretary attended Perth and returned Sunday, benefiting from the change. Coleman and Temple came to Albany for the Great Southern Chess Championship, won by Mr Moore of the Perth Club, and returned by the last eight's train. Mr Moary, winner of the championship, left Monday for his home. His Excellency the Governor.
The Albany Racing Club held a meeting at the White Star Hotel with President A. E. Burt in attendance. They approved race events for February 18 including the Flying Handicap, Great Southern Handicap, Albany Cup, Hack Race, President's Handicap, and Railway Stakes, and discussed relocating the racecourse closer to town, offering to work with the Town Council to develop an up-to-date course and grounds.
The Victoria cricket team defeated South Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a match concluding on Wednesday. Victoria declared 474 with Ryder scoring 242 and Ransford 87, SA replying 210 and 351, before Victoria chased 607 to win by six wickets and 89 runs as Ransford starred in the second innings.
Albany Tourist Association held a Tuesday night meeting in Corn er Chambers chaired by the Mayor. It approved club entertainments at the town hall, listed upcoming events, prizes, and funding for excursions, concerts, and children’s sports, and tasked committees with trophies and rosters.
A reflective piece extols the power of mind and thought to influence knowledge, life quality, and future outcomes. It argues thoughts create mental atmospheres altering surroundings and destinies, urging self-direction and moral cultivation to align with truth and virtue.
A brief Perth report notes that the assembly members discussed the Hill matter last night and referred it to a select committee for review. The fragmentary item highlights parliamentary procedure without detailing outcomes or names.
The following racehorses were sold yesterday at the private sale: Warula 0 guineas, Wael aawk 180 guineas, Lord Allan 260 guineas, Outlook 244 guineas. Pistolaire, Dunrewin, Light and Huriwrou were listed as sold in.
Federal revenue figures released in Melbourne show loot month progress with £715000, and year to date total reaching £19,084,000 a decrease of £3,630,000. December revenue stood at £715000, contributing to an overall increase of £570,000 to £4,500,000?
Detectives in Guan Al Alley continue to search for the killer of a young girl in Tyee, with investigators stating a line of inquiry has been established and hopeful that the suspect will be brought to justice. Clothing of the victim has not yet been found.
Percy Goodwin ten fell from a bridge near Jolm ont Tailway yards behind the MCC ground after a contact with an overhead electrified wire. He suffered severe burns below the knee, while his clothing burned. he was taken to the Children's Hospital. Local tramworker Henry McCall witnessed the fall and assisted, addressing the blaze. The injured boy, living with his parents at Wellington Street, Richmond, is expected to recover despite serious injuries.
The protracted New South Wales caucus, stalled by the Speaker’s position, adjourned with Labor favoring early elections. A majority supported proceeding to elections as soon as possible, with early April mentioned as a target.
The target election date is fixed for the April period, with strong emphasis on aligning the actual date via the caucus decision. Officials indicate the selection cannot extend beyond the second or third week in April.
The Dail Eireann reassembles in London with O’Connor noting government pledges yet to be disclosed. Debate centers on ratifications and loyalties as factions seek to define support for a treaty.
Capetown dispatch reports a broad strike in the Transvaal mines with native labor and utility workers withdrawing. Pimpmen and other laborers have joined, creating a serious disruption to operations and signaling escalating tensions in the regional mining districts.
Railway workers have joined the strike action and refused to perform duties. When urged to work, they declined, halting several trains and affecting service across lines. The protest highlights ongoing labor tensions and potential impact on shipments and passengers.
Far East troops push Bolsheviks out of Kamchatka amid operations in Amur region. Republican forces claim success as retreating Bolsheviks withdraw toward Amur district.
Washington reports outline a shift in policy as Japan delays settlement talks. The Japanese government seeks to reopen direct negotiations with the United States and Britain while considering broader strategic moves in Siberia and allied positions.
Over 1,000 people are unemployed in New South Wales not counting Broke Hill. Union officials say the unemployment position is worse today than they have known it to be for many years.
Two fatal bubonic plague cases reported in Australia, one in Brisbane and one in Townsville, with authorities confirming the illnesses on a Thursday. Public health officials urge monitoring and precautionary measures as investigations continue.
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