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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

2

Notable visitors at Government cottage amid hospital update

Albany Besyath His Exribneyth Governor Sir Frooe Newlerate with Lady Newdeagte and Mins Charlton reside at the Government cottage. Mim Mar jorie Sims, daughter of Mr and Mrs H, is recovering at the hospital after an appendectomy. A grand fancy dress masquerade ball is planned at Joseph's Hall next Friday.

Frooe Newlerate Newdeagte Mins Charlton Mim Marjorie Sims Joseph's Hall

An Albany Cricket Week Sees Cooperative Efforts Rise

A noisy social event outlines plans for a March cricket week in Albany with the Albany Association and Merth team. Officers, committee members, and a marriage dance were arranged, plus a donation from Mr. A Roberts of £2 2s to support funds.

Perth Maret Cme Avian Aed Tiwits Alas Wooseres Af Danes Sparial Cowpfer J. Kit Jon Dempeter Wallabies Thakniowe Aml Bell Messrs PO Daver Iil W. Samgater Daneee Enntoneion Laisure Moat Club A. Roberts

Presbyterian Fair Opens at Town Hall in Obscure Locale

The Gogou fair in Wid ht hb Wreabylwrian Chiro funde was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. A large audience attended the opening ceremony chaired by His Excellency Sir France Newdegate, with Governor Crow and Mr Day praising the church. Decorations, stalls, and afternoon tea followed as fundraising for the Presbyterian Church.

India Crow Fatien Presbyterian Church Day Albany Empire Mary Beals John Kinex Australia Newdega Maney Thompson Meadames Crow and Lairl AL Day Weiseen Mills Flower Mre Glasebrook Misa McKensie Mesdamees Bailey

Tennis Club Hosts Long, Delayed Championship Weekend

Albany Team Club stages a large amateur tennis championship amid weather delays from Sunday night into Tuesday. Various doubles and singles events proceed with numerous matches and results, highlighting local players and club organizers.

Tennis results from mixed and doubles events

Match notes show players such as Miss Booth and Miss Booth paired with partners, with scores including 6-0 6-3 and 6-2 6-4. Doubles results feature pairs like Mixes Fodbehirdson with Michell and Nicwlwn with A Richardson, plus several mixed singles results and handicap doubles. Local names and abbreviations indicate a club or tournament setting with multiple matches and outcomes reported.

Mies Photeher Uld Goze Mine Uyterth Ues Moe Duuenn Seedilien Theat Mbre Stuort Wil Shawn Ludes Silos Mauieliewp Miss Fyve Youn Bob Mee Crage Woot Atelia Miss Dewar Leat Mexoth Wirtemenie Siupeon Mose Kieh Wa I. Burnet Paul Fat Moan Walthuuk Ha Miss Weal Cikthe Mixes Fodbehirdson Michello Mies Nicwlwn A. Michardson Mins Mdersom Preset Mins Ives E Horrobl Miss Booth Coote DL Pidh Wbison Shannon Ted De's Halbert Mine Twen Medenif

Tennis Championship Results From Two Hall Meet

The annual two hall event lists numerous matches across singles doubles and handicaps. Richardaun Morrison beat Bell 10-4 in a men s singles match while Nicolson and Hich ardyan won their doubles 7-5 3-? The article notes upcoming finals on Saturday and lists many player pairings and scores with several unclear fragments.

Voullesham Charteswirth Gladatume Forte Harild Ani Bell Rel Medewly Mies Hocney Nol Wood Elwrreld Mes Mleteher Wil Mins Nicolson W. Hichardyan Mins Ives Mer Miss Hooney Misa Tres Went Martin Ted Halbert W. J. Harrold Negus T. Hichardson Shadoww Foro Help Roloson Bove Wil Sedobes Corwardine

Water crisis at Albany as supply lines strain city

The Albany water board reports reduced reserves after pipe replacements cut pumping times. With unmetered services, consumption spikes to 60 or more gallons per person daily, risking outages. Proposals urge shutting town water from midnight to 8 am and increasing metering, while shipments of pipes and new meters arrive. Meanwhile a ship’s passengers bring 6,465 new residents by rail and lodging in carriages as authorities handle health and immigration checks.

Walter Monel Uae Matrinick MAE Noreport Regan Clarence Teservoir Ger Pyrew Pal Gallan Howe Albany London Cape Green Walter Fental Surdens Capetown Government Hospital Cuddihy James Thorn Fremantle

Water supply curtailed to aid reservoir recharge

A brief report notes an emergency measure to shut water off from 12 o'clock at night to morning to allow the reservoir to recharge and halt sprinklers. No rainfall at Mid dleton Beach, hospitals to adjust services, engineers to handle the stoppage. The Mayor warned that any pipeline relaying would affect woolen mills next year. The measure was adopted.

Ais Middleton Beach

Immigrant group aided by town after landing

The article describes an immigrant group receiving meals from local lodging and restaurants as they wait in town. The Indian committee of the Town Hall organized provisions for breakfast and lunch while Government Immigration Officer Mr. Craweur supervised the landing and preparatory arrangements for departure to Albany.

I Craweur Albary

Unclear text event with swimmers and runners

The readable fragments describe a late news item about a race or swimming meet involving multiple athletes and officials. Names appear distorted, with mentions of a dramatic finish, tie, and a time around two minutes and some seconds. The exact event, participants, and outcomes are not clear from the OCR.

Brisbane Fire in Winton Destroys Hotels and Off ice

A major blaze in Winton at 2 am destroyed the Club Hotel and six other properties between the fourth hotel and Scrubany parade. Damage is estimated at £59,000 with 59,000 in losses noted. The Vic tory of Laidiley post office also suffered minor damage and slips were destroyed.

Brisbane Thurwlay Winton Club Ptipe Hetil Laidiley

Mount Barker Notes on Upcoming Matches and Carnival Plans

A garbled note lists football and cricket fixtures around Mount Barker, notes a Premiership push, and mentions Cravbrook and Crambrook with return legs. It discusses the Prospective Carnivals at Narrogin or local centers, catering, and association issues. The piece references government action, local resignations, and a new station building due by February.

Pny Wantagenet Park Spudvale Narthage Crags Nile Barker Cravbrook Uderstood Crambrook Aeker Cannangerny Association Romday Kebrwacy LT Narrogin van Way Big

IX House of Lords Opens With Spectacle and Debate

January 1 reports describe a lavish ceremonial opening as Lords and peers attend a grand parade to Westminster. Prince of Wales accompanied by royal dignitaries. gowns and banners in scarlet and other rich colors frame the pageantry. In the Commons, Labour members rally behind Liberal policies as Mr Baldwin’s deputy speaker motion sits pending debate.

Landom Prince of Wales Howell Lowls Pearse Pears Laboritus House of Commons Laborines Baldwin

Labor amendment on no confidence vote to be moved

The Labor amendment to be moved by Mr J TL Clynes states it is our duty to commit to His Majesty the King that his present advisers have not the confidence of this House. The exact moving date has not been fixed.

Keoden Easident Labor J. TL Clynes Wen

Imperial Conference proposals trigger House vote

Mr Ramay Macdonald announced that the proposals will be submitted to a front vote in the House of Commons at the Imperial Conference. At the Australian Natives Association dinner Mr Bruce urged all resolutions and economic conferences should be carried out in their entirety. He doubted any government would hesitate to enforce outcomes seen as beneficial.

IL VY Bieo Ramay Macdonald House of Cormons

Japanese Earthquake Disrupts Japan Transport Links

New York reports a severe earthquake in Japan lasting three minutes with widespread disruption. Communication lines halted east of Bodoh. Yokohama water cuts and harbor vessels aid the city. Deaths and injuries cited, trains suspended, panic-stricken crowds, horses collapsed, several buildings destroyed.

New York Japan Bodoh Lake U Yokohama Stresta Tokio Hirasuku Chigusshi Kobo

Ettler Notes Dance Night At Ye Olde Hall

Elleker hosts a lively Saturday night dance with Mr. T Cuminus and Mr. W Lloyd moderating a mixed program. Miss Duphor Stiebe wore Hosters attire, delivering a demonstration on ouster demand, while Mrs Stabbs and others contributed vocal items. Mr. Lew Wright performed Leave on with sine, and Pegsy O Neill with Let the rest of the world go by. Mr. Culminos recited A German Law. A late showing of a Cor home reminded attendees of the eventful proceedings. Mr. Hutchinson, injured by a bag mishap at Fay Siding, remains bed bound and bruised thigh. January screenings include Rupert ap HentzaU from Sir Anthony Hope at Town Hall, with Bunbury on the lath insteat promised.

Eleker Joer T. Cuminus W Lloyd Migs Duphor Stiebe Demeng Lew Wright Wong Messrs Jmeloson Ceminos Elvee Pegsy O'Neill G. Culminos J. Hutchinson Antohinson Fay Siding Hutchingon Rupert Ap Hentzau Anthony Hope Vs. Belding Bunbury

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