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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1922
Page
2
The Cinderella Orchestra staged a late evening ball at the Town Mall on Thursday with judged competitions and prizes for best fancy costume and dancing. Guests enjoyed an ornate venue, floral decorations, and lively music until around 2 am as performers earned enthusiastic encores.
The article notes a parish sale of new and used items including bath beaters bicycles and accessories. It also reports a baptism church Sunday school picnic at Little Grave op with enjoyed time and announces Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band recitals after church drawing a large audience and raising funds. The Army District High School will resume after Christmas recess and urges enrollment for those applying.
Residents note harvest delays from weather while a near finished road from Mt Barker to the Toolbrunup Pass promises year round travel. The route passes Woogenellup bridge to white gums then along Toll Pass Road to a creek and mineral springs with potential camping grounds and a hostel to attract visitors. A local family enjoyed an extended holiday nearby, praising health and spirits gains under sunny days.
Albany notices announce the Salvation Army Silver Band will perform at Middleton Beach next Saturday afternoon to honor the Katuaning people's visit with a band funds collection. Albany A and H Society to hold first club show in St Johns Hall Thursday night at 8.30 with exhibits and a rose and dahlia paper feature. A woman deemed unsound minded was remanded eight days for observation after a court hearing before Mr A E Burt RM. J G Gener advertises a smithing business and carriage work following the late Mr A Williamson.
The sub-branch of the B B L will hold its fortnightly meeting at the Soldiers Institute tonight at 7 30 sharp.
Community notes from Woogenellup describe slow harvests due to dull weather and labor gaps. A Christmas Eve tree in the Agricultural Hall delights children, followed by refreshments and festive gifts. Boxing Day brings sports and social events, with building work and plans for future improvements noted amid local opinions on governance and boosters.
At the best meeting only enough members were present to constitute a quorum of four. Dissent arose as attendees showed interest only when it affected them personally. One absent member later withdrew under stress of the situation, leaving the meeting without a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26.
Mowars Dalgety and Co report from Sydney office dated the 14th instant noting 3500 bales of wool, mostly firm Western and North Western, with some super lines from Southern centers. Competition from French and Japanese buyers was strong as ring wool from Goulburn sold up to 52 pence farthing, with returns from Wagga around twenty-one tons three fittings.
A correspondent criticizes the move to immediately install an underground drainage system, urging independent expert advice first. He cites nuisance, fly breeding, and a manure pit near Town Hall as reasons to delay Terrace and York Street work and reassess drainage with a first class specialist.
A letter to the editor thanks Master Chair Atkinson for rescuing J. Turpin from drowning in the Denmark River on January 7. The writer praises his bravery and suggests the Hu One Society’s medal for the act.
On Friday January 1 Narrikup residents hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Morris before their move to North Capel. The event featured dancing and recitations, with speeches praising the couple’s efforts in the district and their help with the cricket club and local events. A gift of silver spoons and a silver brush was presented, and the crowd sang For they are jolly good fellows as the evening continued into the early hours. A later gathering at the Siding sent best wishes as the family left on the train.
In a welter handicap at Saturning's Canning Park, Urabilla ridden by apprentice Wade fell at the straight. Wade sustained fatal injuries and died at Perth Public Hospital. Cher o Leonard and Monitriy Bowden also fell with injuries. Urabilla was destroyed after the skull fracture.
A tram collision late Friday night near Sydney injured about 20 people, including the conductor of the front car. EMS transported many to hospital. the most seriously hurt suffered a concussion.
A Universal Film program at the Empire features Houge and Riches a Mary MacLaren live reel drama about love and sacrifice with a 3 30 matinee. Supporting items include A One Cycler Love Riot Kidnapper Western drama and yusettes. War Brides stars Nan Nimova with The Silver Car and The Secret of the Silver Cue.
A clipped review notes Mount Barker Pictures presents a melodramatic tale titled The Black Panthers Cub adapted from Ethel Donvher. Florence stars as both the Black Panther and Cub weaving a mother daughter arc amid a fraught confrontation that tests innocence and courage.
The Pope Hengdict XV died Saturday evening after a pneumonia illness. Born eighty years ago, he served as Pope for about seven years and was ordained early in his life. He held roles including secretary of the Papal Secretariat in Spain and later bishop and cardinal before becoming Pope.
An Irish agreement was announced after talks in London between Mr. Cullis, Ireland’s minister, and Sir James Craig. The power treaty boundary provisions are to be reviewed by the two governments, each appointing a representative to work with Mr. Collins and Sir James Craig to agree on boundary forces. A more suitable arrangement for governing Treland and the probe Temes is to be explored by the two governments.
Newspapers laud the comprehensive and firm agreement claiming it opens a path to lasting peace in Ireland. Editorials emphasize progress toward reconciliation and stability, while noting cautious optimism among political leaders.
Tex Rickard, renowned boxing promoter based in New York, was reported in connection with a criminal assault case involving a one year old girl. Authorities are investigating the allegations and preparing formal charges.
Two girls aged 10 and 12 are held as material witnesses. Richard pleaded not guilty and was released on bond of 1000 dollars. The case involves alleged milty offenses and ongoing legal proceedings.
A trial recounts shifting testimony as prosecutors press a charge of perjury related to the Arbucki case. The defense questions the credibility of a principal witness and the proceedings focus on the Yeal the hiet witmens fey Paoveu.
A witness disputes hearing a claim that the Cha riebt Attorney induced a confession. The testimony refers to a woman who allegedly said she was dying and asked to be saved as the case proceeds.
A swiftly moving program screens at Mr. Darker on Saturday featuring a Paris life drama about gambling and vice with a comedy and a French director Chautard, plus Earle Williams in The Gilve Court at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday 25th January.
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