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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Western Australian Government Railways lists trains from Albany to Denmark with indications of departure and line segments. Readable items mention Albany to Penmerk and Loomark routes on a Wednesday in February with references to timing and connections.
A local auction lists household furniture and effects for sale. Details are limited due to fragmented text. Prospective buyers should check for complete descriptions and viewing times.
The Albany Woollen Mills venture encounters sharp public critique over earlier promises to locate a high grade mill in Albany Western Australia. Provisional directors cite disappointed ground work and missing material facts as they push to secure share subscriptions amid rising equipment costs and questions about leadership and timing.
The speaker advocates a Swiss style elective ministry to represent commerce two fifths industry two fifths and agrarian one fifth. He argues current politics disenfranchises groups and wastes public funds and cites Switzerland as a tested model to harmonize interests and avoid domination.
A special meeting of Fire Brigade members is set for tomorrow night at the fire station with expected large attendance to address important business. Also noted is Perth MP Mr J Seaddan visiting Albany for the Albany Club bowling carnival and railway changes for a Danish service, plus cricket matches on Parade Street and Mt Barker games.
A Friday morning reception at Albany’s lower Town Hall hosted Captain Lequerre and officers from the French cruiser Victor Hugo. Mayor Balston led toasts to the French Republic and King, praising Franco Australian friendship and mutual wartime help, with many locals in attendance and visitors ending with the chorus of For He’s a Jelly Good Fellow.
The French cruiser Vintor Hugo, in harbor three days, left for Batavia en route to Japan. Officers and men were entertained aboard and on shore, including a motor trip for the captain and officers and a ball at Town Hall. Cinderella orchestra provided music and a dainty supper was served.
The crew and residents enjoyed a successful shipboard dance at the Naval Drill Hall and a public open day on Saturday. Captain and officers hosted residents and visitors, with shore leave and tours of the cruiser drawing large crowds from Katanning and beyond.
Wet morning on Parade-street recreation ground as Wagin Fire Brigade visits Albany to race the local team. Representative events include fours, two-man relay, ladder and eight, with Albany edging Wagin by seconds in several races. Visitors show promise though missteps from hydrant and ladder events reduce times overall.
A Mt Barker Citizens and Teachers Association circular invites a February 2 meeting urging parent and citizen support for youth welfare and education. Separate notes report the Nursing Home committee seeking a new matron as February 23 term ends, with continued service guaranteed.
A man named Tonquill Robinson of Seotech College died after a shark mauled him in the Swan River near Perth. He was swimming when he cried out and was later found badly mauled. he died shortly after being brought aboard.
A damaged fragment notes the Pearl schooner Hrouunte Molly missing after the Colin incident. All crew escaped damage in a recent wreck, but the missing vessel was en route from Korpane to Broome and is feared swept to sea. Authorities hint Cobir race may be aiding in Kirye Sevan.
Adelaide Monday report on the snail steamer Arendes arrival from Melbourne. An attempted theft occurred during the voyage with the mail room door burst open and parcels damaged. Investigations are ongoing to elucidate the affair.
Federal Minister for Works and Railways Mr Foster says Parliament transfer to Canberra within three years is unlikely. Hostel construction to start as foundations are completed, with government officials detailing daily quantities to speed up progress and keep contractors advancing.
In the 18 foot championship at Brisbane two Queensland crews, Vision and Vione, battled for the lead in a tight finish. Mele Bile, the West Australian nominee, mounted a late rush after a rough start but finished fourth with Kis mat of New South Wales claiming third.
In Perth on Saturday the 14-Foot Championship victory went to Victorian sailor John Nimmo after a conclusive win on the Swan. Warrigal and W. A. filled the prices. The second race is to be decided today.
WowoLucu, dubbed the Honolulu wonder swimmer, arrived yesterday to compete in the forthcoming Australian championship swimming meet. W. Harris also features in the field as a key competitor.
Horrigan dominated Johnson in top play while Katanning edged Mt Barker overall by two sets in a closely contested doubles and singles program. Finkles beat Little, Barker took the deciding set as Mt Barker total read eight sets to Katanning's six with 18 and 12 games respectively.
A Daily Chronicle report from Dusseldorf notes rising tensions as 6000 workers protest in the Ruhr region while a military engineering conference debates postwar control. German officials move under protection along the Rhine amid fears of renewed upheaval and price shocks.
A cryptic notice reports tension in Thrace as forces concentrate. The warning from authorities urges caution and flags a proposal to withdraw armed units from the contested areas to ease potential conflict.
Lausanne January 28 Ismet Poste leaves for Ankara signaling Turkish willingness to resume hostilities if Turkish charges that Britain supplied munitions to the Turks are confirmed. Turkish delegates grew bitter toward France amid the tensions as talks at Lausanne continued.
Lahore dispatch June 28 says another railway accident occurred in Ceylon due to floods. The toll stands at 38 dead, with no Europeans killed.
London observes Australia Day with Sir Joseph Cook hosting at Australia House. The event featured Dame Melba’s broadcast bedtime stories to British children and included speeches and a concert program broadcast from Australia House enhances the celebration.
London dispatch reports a new loan for South Australia slated for next week, with details expected to be issued by officials. The note appears to stem from sources in financial circles and government agencies.
A Katanning excursion to Albany on Saturday attracted over 400 people by special train. The Kirkatanning band led the program with tunes before visitors toured the French cruiser and Middleton Beach. Evening events in Naval Drill Hall and Victoria Square drew large crowds, with Mr Archie Morrell praised for guiding the Katanning Band. A calm Sunday forecast promised continued picnicking before return travel.
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