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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
2
Notice to rate payers that the hate book for the yuan Heh vet alliance in Wee Albury District has been prepared and is open for inspection under the stated Act. By Order of the Albany Water Lume. Town Hall, January 20.
The Albany report notes minor events with major implications for land development in the municipality. Governor Newdegate, Sir James Connolly, and Premier Mitchell visited during holidays to assess opportunities, urging policy-driven use of alienated land and steps to promote settlement near Albany.
A local speaker urges collaboration among several gentlemen to advance Albany’s development. He argues the city can benefit from coordinated proposals in industry agriculture and horticulture, even without large public events. Small earnest groups with clear welfare goals could realize the hoped for vision.
Local groups meet at the Albany and district branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League hold their Fortnightly gathering at 7 40 p m The Seated Fair by the Albany Presbyterian Church Committee opens at 3 40 pm tomorrow in the own hall with ceremony conducted by the Governor or Lady Newdegate A musket opening advertisement appears for Mr Atwell in Stirling terrace Fresh vegetables are sold from Mrs Atwell's gardens Australia defeats England by 110 runs in the third cricket test after six days’ play Austrian rubber victory leaves them two tests behind England in the overall series A long procession of vehicles travels from Katanning to Kendenup for road work The Katanning Town meeting decides Albany excursion on February 10 with a railway hire arrangement and business closures For a railway accident at 2 mile wheels in November 1920 Richard Golding the ore train shunter is arrested and charged with the unlawful killing of Thomas Fennell He is committed for trial at the March Perth Criminal Court The 1920 Middleton Beach incident sees brave Boy Scout W Madgen presented the Arriving Medal at the Scotch Fair Governor Newdegate to present at 3 pm All Scouts urged to attend in uniform Also an advertisement urges cheaper oats and chops for sale
Albany Town Council and Albany Chamber of Commerce led a scheme to clear land below Perth road. A visiting party including Governor Sir James Newdegate and Premier Hon. J Mitchell reviewed experiments, equipment needs, drainage and future settlement potential for about 10 miles around Albany.
After a two day Albany visit Premier Mr James Mitchell and Agent-General Sir James Connally returned to Perth by Friday's train Bird James is set for an official Albany visit with district member Mr J Seaddan and Mr A P Walker. A new head-master is appointed for Park State School and Parkerville Home School amalgamation is planned. An athletics fashion trend features heavy white Goottiah knit socks and mufflers aimed at young men at old universities.
Fragmentary notices report meetings at Wonthagpi and Morwell delaying work as tensions rise. Wording indicates noners resisting, with mentions of the Victorian Ga and Vilette Cuul Tritinl amid disrupted wine-related activities.
A Sydney meeting of marine stewards is reported as urging unity with the Transport Workers Federation. The contingent emphasizes solidarity in labor actions and coordinated efforts to advance workers’ interests amid ongoing industry tensions.
In Sydney Harbour on Saturday the 18 footers competed with wind conditions steering the results. Gueepslaind from New South Wales led the fleet to finish first while Weer Amelentie was listed as a retired or lost runner, with other boats placing third.
English wool expert Mr RW Riddie arrived in Fremantle invited by the Government to report on establishing woollen mills in Western Australia. He met Minister for Toadstuffs Seaddant and is expected to visit Albany soon to discuss advantages.
In Mt. Barker inquiries focus on two local brothers linked to a cabbage crop loss valued at £500 amid a bro strike. Local fruit growers praise a new dried apricot sample, processed from about a ton of fruit at Omrah Estate, aided by on‑farm cool storage during the strike.
Fragmented text describes Australian retail strain caused by postwar supply issues. References government actions, repatriation credits, and merchants facing shortages while importing luxury items and hardware. Notes fears of government meddling and calls for private trade adjustment.
LONDON January 23 The knowledge that 1,250,000 cases of apples will be exported from Australia to Britain and New Zealand has traders anxious about the fruit trade here. Americans may send large quantities of apples to Britain in May as imports rise. Perth inquiries with Paterson and Co. show growers expect little benefit even with higher values, forecasting returns around 16s for 1,200,000 exported cases due to favorable exchange and remaining U S fruit at home.
London January 24 report that the wool market shows a better tone around the lowering of the government reserve, with improved affordability aiding demand. The note suggests a more favorable outlook for prices and activity across the wool trade.
London January 2 official notice says submarine Ki was lost on Thursday with all hands near the entrance to the English Channel. The wreck lies about 20 miles offshore. Rumors of a drifting mine are mentioned as a possible cause amid inquiries reported by the Sunday Express.
Notice of revised closing times for mail collections at Alhary post office. Mails depart Wednesdays Fridays and Mondays at 50H ytu. Late letters for principal offices may be posted at railway station up to 6 00 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Mondays with earlier times on other days. Some routes and days appear garbled but indicate adjusted post timings and special handling.
An incomplete manuscript reports a letter addressed to Her Royal Highness Princess Henry of Prussia was recently refused for rog balrelow a German official Royal. The fragment suggests a diplomatic or ceremonial communication blocked by authorities.
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