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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1922
Page
2
A dated editorial argues that recovery hinges on collective effort across society rather than one group. It warns that three meals a day and a bed should not stifle production or distort prices, stressing the need to balance welfare with industrial growth.
The Mbany Cricket Association announces country week contenders Athany Mt Harker Torbay League Cranbrook Tumberlay Katanuing and Beverley. A Cinderella masquerade and fancy dress ball will be held in the town hall on Thursday night. The Anglican Archbishop arrived from Perth and will stay until tomorrow guest of the Archdeacon and Mrs Louch. The RSL sub-branch meets tonight at 7.30 to discuss the Repotri gation Pictures takeover. Nominations for vice-chairman close January 3. At Yorksteel W Hrode fined 10 plus costs for riding a bicycle without a light. Cornelius Mack fined 10/ for obscene language in Stirling terrace. Fire Brigade Band recital at Victora Square drew a large audience. program included marches and songs, with a collection that ruined funds. Presby terian Church relief appeal will be at Town Hall Tuesday next 17th with Governor opening at 3 pm. A music program and outside band performances are planned.
My Barker Pictures presents The Silver Car a dramatic love suspense adventure based on Wyndham Martyn The Secret of the Silver Car Earle Williams stars with David Smith in a vivid action driven film featuring avalanches tree jumps car stunts and a perilous leap The picture screens at Mt Barkee on Saturday with Pathe Review and Qgentte as the supporting comedy program.
The Albany Roads Board held a Friday night meeting chaired by Mr. C. E. Smith with members present to discuss correspondence from Lands Office Agricultural Pest Service and the Railways Department. They considered valley land, road grants, water supply trough repairs, and a program of works with settlers on Lake Nadis and Sadie Head, authorizing up to £20 for urgent arrangements.
The article argues for subdividing vast regions into smaller states, citing Rhodesia, Queensland, and New South Wales examples. It discusses the benefits and risks of large-area governance, cites North West, Coolgardie, and Great Southern as case studies, and references local council actions and road projects in a Western Australian district.
The text argues for a separate New State in the Great Southern district, questioning financial advantages from Perth and urging local control. It compares governance costs, revenue use, and development needs, urging reform and settlement to boost prosperity and independence.
The Albany Returned Soldiers League sub-branch opened its year with a Monday meeting at the Soldiers Institute. Discussion covered pension reductions and appeals, a resignation from Mr. C Smith, election of a successor, financials showing payments due, and ongoing fundraising efforts. The group approved donations from Harker Tyre Club and others, and resolved to seek assistance from the Barker Turf Club while addressing a member’s pension explanation.
Captain buses arrived in Kalgoorlie yesterday after covering the distance from the city in a reported few minutes. Local officials confirm the transport method and timing, with no injuries or delays noted.
A Bunbury footballer, M Mawhws, was thrown from a horse near Bubury yesterday. He suffered a fractured skull and broken legs, was taken to hospital, and died an hour after admission. His widow and four children mourn him.
A misspelled and fragmented report from Adelaide on Monday discusses the Northern Territory policy and White Australia themes. The text argues about settlement procedures for indentured labor and the national impact of currents toward self reliance and local development in Australia.
A man assaulted a woman after a dispute at Juluk on the Pinaren railway line. He demanded weapons, then used force, shoving her and committing a criminal assault before fleeing. Investigations proceed as authorities seek the suspect.
Fragmentary report describes rising labor action in CAPLAMIWA with references to police and government warnings. Text mentions a detainee and authorities preparing responses while the public watches for further details of the alleged incident and its impact on the broader employment dispute.
A Perth gathering discusses widow pension questions and the possibility of increased payments. Officials note unsettled details on pensions and the need to appoint a temporary treasurer while addressing the Reputration Pictures takeover proposal. The meeting adjourns to Monday to review the committee report.
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