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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1924

Page

2

New School Building Approved and Community Fundraiser Planned

A new and suitable school building has the Education Minister backing amid Parliamentar i num discussions. The Women's Institute fundraiser at Makail's paddock on York Street promises a garden fete with decorated wagon and dolly carriage contests, plus Fire Brigade Band music and ground entertainment. Admission costs sixpence for adults, free for children, with additional events at Naval Dri Hall and a separate Cherise Hil concert at the Empire on Friday night.

Loxpenses Fremantle Aneay Hom A. Burvill Mll.c Fir Mbouy Swuddun Bornholm Nummitiee Makail York-street Fire Brigade The Empire

Albany Expects Immigrant Workers for Fairbridge Farm Arrival

Albany prep continues for a government migration plan with £20 new voters including youths from Bargardo Homes for Fairbridge Farm School due next month. Drainage works costing £800 at State School approved, Empire Theatre offers nightly program changes with 1/ hold 1/7 prices. lecture by Professor A. Rose at Wallal University planned at Stone Church Hall to aid mission funds.

Albany Bargardo Fairbridge Farm Lucid Parente Qectors Association Hilston Beasley Adwigaion Feild’s Rose of the Wil Wallal Saote Church Hall W. C. Angein M.L.A Fremantle 9 Ir Tomes Michel

Woollen Mills Wonk Progresses at Site

The Woollen Mills project near completion with over HM workers at work under multipurpose workshops. Foundations reach 40 percent with reinforced cement bases. timber girders and rock removal advance as cement uprights are set. A council meeting with Western Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills directors discussed water supply and set price at a simple per 1000 gallons for 10 years.

Almay Mecare Lee Steere Bas, Murray, Dicsector Mod J Morrison Cre Downes Fetches Lambert Lawnom Scanon Johnsland Green

Vigilance Committee Hears Town Water Shortage Risks

The Albany Vigilance Committee met at President CE Sewell’s office on Saturday evening with good attendance. They discussed water shortages in higher town areas and potential town shortages if extra measures are needed, delaying final decision pending more information. Other topics included group dairying near Albany, Denmark butter sales in Perth, and the Katanning Fresh Air League’s accommodation needs. A sub committee was formed to liaise with Katanning regarding next year’s arrangements. The committee also agreed no action on the upcoming election and to press the town clerk for clarification on previously placed matters.

Abmay CE. Sewell Wouter Albony Denmark Perth Katemniog Fresh Air League Albany Holiday Jonson Committee

Albany Tennis Carnival Crowds Enjoy Warm Weekend Play

The Albany club hosted its third annual tournament with fine weather drawing residents and visitors to the courts. Miss Phylis Richardson won the ladies singles and, with K Mitchell, claimed the mixed doubles title amid strong showings by Duncan and Swaddon and other local players.

Albany Misa Rooney W. J. Harrold Perth Miss Richard Miche Vents Iy. Evons Taat Unee Umpne Charlesworth Gladwtames Miss Duncan Master Swaddon Seaddan J. Not J. Seeddan Heeter Stewart Mbany Club Messrs N. Mitche R. Tomlinson Mumivom Muyal di Shaoneu Yeoman Gorvee Shannon Wilgyn Forte Pleugag Boon Charlewworth Coote Gollaver Morri Piessi Dewar Bell Negus Sehorer Piewse Charkenworth Hobbling Halbert Echorer Delis Sed Halbert Wele Malves Medcals Mins Booth Conte Miss Fletcher Gane Scaddan Miss Booth Coole Misa P. Richardson Michel Mrs Whitfield Mixa Dewar Mra. Whitfield Miss Boonry Mias Beanlon Mrss Duncan Mra Stuart Mian Peat Miss P. Richardson Miss

Local Tennis Championship Results From Saturday Play

A broad set of results from Saturday’s tennis events show Haywood defeating Bowmers and McCarthy in a handicap dash. Richardson and Miss Mletcher won the Ladies Handicap double. Evans beat H W Richardson in the Men's Singles Championship. Mies FP. Hieherdaen beat Mrs Stuart in the Ladies Singles. Doubles saw Gladgigpe and Wharles advance, with final matches to determine champions. Other events include mixed, veterans, and junior handicaps with multiple winners across categories.

Shannon Edmondson Hadstones Charlesqurth R. W. Wickaridalla Wld Hartwh Evens Lage Mitchell Amd Michell Mondscape Uhserbles Killerhood Mra. Wittanvom Miss Booth Mix Peat Mr. Bilson Mire. Billarton Richerding Mr. Witenoom Misa Hooth Mise F. Bich Fietheer Slefemsed Whittlealood Stedeet W. J. Warre Heeanno W. J. Haruhi Copley Wor Gilatmuoer Forte J. W. Hichardson W. J. Warreld Evans Evans defeate Gladstones 0-1 6-2. Veterome jbingies = Handcay McCarthy Hendicay Nott J Lewe's Svmddan F. Vaughan J. Nott Boucham Boyd Mannoap Mertled M. Richardson M. Robisse Jones Halbert Mine Nicolson W. W. Richardson Sommers McOcarthy T. Richariden Vaughan FON Mirthnsal Haywood Bowmers Dutbley Mew V. Richardson Miss Mletcher Mra Stuart Mins Hieherdaen Mrs. Stuart Fiveus Gaze Charlesworth Gladgtuges Senidouls Adstone Merfeld Robinson Norrish Fiesse Mutcalf Bell Gladgigpe Wharles Piesse Miss Po "Richardson Michell Miss Bioney W. J. Harerold Laurive Maudien Sims Mire Whittle Mrs. Grace Hatbert Singhs Sehorer Haywood Dieuttes Miss Wivan Scoddag Mise P. Richardson Mithell Bow Sings

Albany Methods 5 Leveh. IV The Sailor Meet Results

A summary of the Albany meet shows Elek er players in key deouts with Misse Vaughan, Downes, Norman, and Wright pairing off in several results. The British cruiser squadron reception plan prompts a public meeting in Lowar Town Hall at 8 o clock to form committees for arranging officer and crew hosting. Sir Anthony Hope novel “Rupert of Bentzau” listed for careening at the Town Hall.

Bilek Iseland Ly Hisuts Eleker Mise Eliott H. Smith Low Miss Vaughan J. Norman Mint Hutchinson Hil Miss Downes Bailey Miss Smith Wright Miss Norman H. J. Morrell Mine O'Neill Bl. Hott Mixes Dewe B. Norman Smith Elliott Morrell Hill W. Hailey R. Norman W. Bailey H. Norman Mises O'Niell Kili Mise Dawe Norman Missex Hfuich Aeon BE. Bal- Hen Lowar Rupert OF

British Politics At Odds Over Migration and Labour Wariness

The debate peaks as Mr Clynes challenges the throne speech urging respect for the King and government. Debates touch Dominions migration, imperial preference, and unemployment policy with Labour figures defending reform and warning of federation risks.

Alure Jamsey McWromwil Lhoyd George Primi Momster Stamey Balun Baldwin Clymes Triyiport Weryice Poligy Desuinins Carter Limore Ladera Lulvitos Philip Lloyd-Cremme Board of Trade Clyne Dominions Great Britain J. H. Thewas Vilin Britain France Beitein Labor Lhe Mir Iaith Labor Party Neville Chamberlain Labbe Emereiae Omindiicom Thims Liberaliam Duchess of Atholl Ia ‘Ory Chidren

Perth fatal road crash kills mayor’s family

A car crash on the Musuauber-Perla road Wednesday afternoon killed Major de Campbell and Hazel Corkran aged 7, Lily Corkran aged 9, and left Morjurw Corkran and Hazel Corkran’s spouse injured. The vehicle struck a bank, rolled, and three occupants were trapped. The Perth hospital reported the mayor’s party involved, with the incident noted as under investigation.

Perth Musuauber-Perla Wediday de Campbell Hazel Cockran Samul Coskron Corkran Lily Lily Aged 9, Weep Thrown Chews, While Majer Cam Tel Amd Corkraun Myare

Training Migrants and Farm Labor Deputies Across States

A report outlines plans to train migrants and create farm labor deputies in each state. The program aims to provide preliminary guidance and legal work experience, differentiating migrant workers from other labor groups and enabling them to accept legitimate farm assignments.

Agricu Mun Lo Sutton Perth Parsons Suton

Fire in Adelaide causes extensive factory damage

A blaze in Adelaide damaged a pottery works and bakery wall collapse, killing a worker and causing about £15000 in damage. The Laetory of the South Australia Briela was affected as part of the factory structure burned. The cause is under investigation.

Adielaalde Cauehia South Australia Briela Mabel Alemeofisled Bey

Charlton Briefly Sets Distance Swim Record at Domain Bath

Sydney reports Charlton and Borg headline the NSW meet at the Domain Bath. Charlton clocked 10 minutes 61.4 seconds in the 1000 yards, while Borg posted 10 minutes 5 seconds, with officials noting Charlton’s record yet to be surpassed.

Sydney Charlton Drmergeich BBC New South Wales Tha Domain Bath Cuarhien Borg Digianos Eceoods Charitons

Boys injured at balcony collapse during athletic meet in Brooklyn

A balcony collapse at a minor athletic meeting in the Armory Building, Brooklyn, injures many boys as police investigate. Boxing notes report Anthony Wilson losing the world middleweight title in a 15 round bout in New York.

New York Armory Building Brooklyn Plyce Areb Aputmad Tohony Wilson

Notable visitors and genealogical notes amid Perth service links

The undated clipping mentions Miss Eveline Aspinall of North Perth and Mrs Everett of Albany as related figures. It notes Aldwyne travel through passengers and cites General Sir Nevill Smyth visiting the Eastern Sister for a day, with oblique references to his WWI commands and honors including in despatches and the Victoria Cross.

Missy Eveline Aspinall Mex Aminall William Street North Perth Brie Everett Everett Bany Aspinall Aldwiny Demtux Therios Sir Nevill Smyth C.B Nevill Wan Somme Jorrea

Sumerian Tablet Report Links Ur Discovery to Ancient Handwriting

A British Museum report describes a Sumerian tablet found during excavations in Ur of the Chaldees. If accurate, the chronology places the inscriptions around 4500 BCE, suggesting the work ranks among the oldest examples of writing and early triumphs of script.

Londwn Tithal Cain

Pioneer of Western Australian mining dies at 83

The death of Sir Guo Phillip Dorletty at age 83 is announced. He was a pioneer in Western Australian mining, chaired Great Boulder Proprietary, and floated the Great Boulder Company, contributing to the Associated Mines. He leaves a son, Dh. Lo Deolette of Perth, and a daughter.

Guo Phillip Dorletty Yeo Dh. Lo Deolette Perth Nuieghter Mie Great Boulder Proprietary Creat Boulder Co Alu Confermidt Flotarom

Joy restores speech in Maidstone boy after fright

Ernest Hall a lad of Maidstone loses speech for three months after fear caused by a tramp. A Strange "Ounner" cures him when great joy is experienced. He eats presents given to poor children, and the tongue loosens, allowing him to speak again. Industrial notes follow on UK work days lost in 1929 and railway dispute warnings urging loyalty to unions.

Ernest Hall Maidstome Medical New O Ormeber Sinishine League Bey Minas Aa Henry Betterton House of Doormins Britwith Aml Daily Chronicle

British Exhibition Progress With Australian Pavilion

Senator Wilson expresses satisfaction as workers decorate the Australian pavilion and set up display stands. Exhibits from all states arrive, with show-cases being prepared for delivery. Australian shrubs and gow are thriving under glass at the Victorian nurseries in readiness.

Wilsom Prbgresy Maxty Australon Puuwe

Australia’s path to postwar strength urged by Cook

Sir Joseph Cook, High Commissioner for Australia, told Bradford there is progress in industrial efficiency and wool production. He urged returning to prewar conditions through hard work, efficiency, and cheap production, stressing unity and cooperation within the Empire for a stronger future.

Bradford Josep Cook Australia Athetro Ian Oake Goodwil

England Rout Wales in Swansea Rugby Test

At Swansea on Batorday England defeated Wales by 17 points. The weather was poor and about 40 000 spectators attended the match.

Swansea Batorday England Wales Bowery

Poincare faces confidence vote in chamber

In Paris the chamber of deputies approved a vote of confidence for the government by 151 to 16 after M. Poincare’s administration was reviewed. The report notes lingering concerns and political tension amid the session.

M. Poincare Paris France Chamber of Depation

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