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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1923
Page
2
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The Helgi, long at Fremantle for over a fortnight, is commissioned to round timber at Bunbury for South Africa. Albany Town Council invited the vessel to visit the port, and the mayor spoke at the woollen wills council meeting.
A report from Albany notes the Great Southern railway disruptions easing with interview resumed between Athony and Perth. The Diogenes brought new arrivals including Mr J Thomson member for Claremont. immigration discussion continues with British Overseas Settlement delegates. A community show at St Josephs Schoolroom included dances and a canary gift plan. local functions and football association dance followed.
The steamer Nardana had its piston rod repaired at Ferguson's bay works after delays caused by two bends. A 1500 pound steel rod was straightened and re-bushed with oxy acetylene work done over two days under Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Wason. Vessel returned to sea and later took on 150 tons of water before departing. Mr. A Cooper praised the high quality of workmanship.
A letter from John T. Vale William J. Ranger and Willem Parks dated July 1 1029 thanks the Albany mayor and townspeople for excellent arrangements during the settlers forced stay expressing pride in the hospitality and urging public acknowledgment.
The Mt Barker column notes two frames of the Memorial Club billiard round and a second round delay, plus a Parents' and Citizens' social at the school to unveil the new piano. A nurse home fundraiser followed with a staged program of songs and recitations, an orchestra, and a comedy sketch, ending with a large turnout and a net profit of £20. The death of Sarah Jane Archer is reported, with details of her life and funeral.
The feature presents Zane Grey’s Wildfire or When Rowanee Rides with Lucy Bostil racing the stolen Buckles to win for her father. Cordis schemes fail as Joel kills him and Lucy is rescued. a dog aids the master in a dramatic revival. Also shows the comedy Bend Over Heels with Mabel Norman.
The Women's Auxiliary hosts an evening event at the Soldiers' Institute tonight promised to be enjoyable with planned entertainment. Proceeds or details not specified.
Ashore in Mauritius on July 1 the Trevessa crew of 24 men recounts a brutal voyage lasting 26 days. Eight seamen died at sea from exposure and thirst, with many injured and starving, though the surviving crew praise hospital care and overall morale remained high after landing at Ratledgion Island.
Captain Foster and his aid party departed for Mauritius aboard a cruiser. The only survivor among the crew was All Chin, who endured a string of maritime hazards including three torpedoings and severe injuries from a submarine attack. He also spent time marooned on a desert island.
Messages from Captain Fuster describe the Tr Vesch's crew abandoning ship at 2 15 a m after the vessel foundered at 2 45 a m near Rodriguez Rodrigues. Lifeboats fared badly in heavy seas yet all crew survived, making for Rodriguez with improvised sails, fetching weather and stars for navigation amid heat and saltwater hardships.
Perth reports a horse train returning from Canning Park at Burswood Crossing required shooting of a horse box. One horse named Main Bar suffered a broken leg and was destroyed after three hours. Ray endured severe leg and head injuries. The horses were recently brought to the state by the Foy brothers and were under trainer Hyding's care.
It was announced this morning that 12 inches and more of rain fell in Perth during June, setting a new local record for the month.
Wreckage washed ashore north of Port Macquarie confirms the Sumatra foundered during a gale last week. Bodies, including the captain, and pieces from the vessel’s gear were recovered, indicating a perilous voyage from Rabaul to Sydney with repairs completed earlier. The Eucla steamer also reported a rough crossing from Esperance.
Victims aboard the steamer Ceramie were brought before a London magistrate who heard they had been starving in Midetrplia and urged detention until they could be freed for further inquiry.
At the Lator Conference Lindsbury member for Bow described the Royal family as ordinary and said capitalists fight Labor, arguing royalty is part of the constitution. The executive committee opposed the motion, and it was defeated by an overwhelming majority.
In London at Wimbledon on July 1, Johnson defeated Richards in a straight set match. The result highlights Johnson advancing in the tournament as fans witnessed a clear victory.
Paris dispatch reports a bomb on a Prussian bound train near a bridge in Belgium, killing nine soldiers and injuring twenty five. The Belgian press cites a larger death toll, with estimates up to fifty to sixty as authorities probe the incident and transport lines resume.
BERLIN July 1 official reports show that in the last three months 4441 dogs were killed in Germany for Tuud. The figure reflects state approved culling linked to food production and animal control policies.
The eruption remains active with lava flow continuing at about four hundred yards per hour. Volcanic action is described as intense as of July 1 from Rome. Officials note Mt Ping haw has not yet diminished its eruption.
The schooner Elinor arrives in Honolulu from New Nestle after a long voyage. Crew reports a missing Nome weeks ago, with Shawik noting the delay and local harbor officials confirming the ship's safe docking.
A late last week Board of Health meeting includes Mayor B Ralston and councilors as members. A Vigilance Committee letter about the York street drain asks when it will be finished and highlights insanitary beach conditions. Inspector reports four diphtheria/tuberculosis cases and notes the proposed Tigery site remains waterlogged with poor drainage. a west ground might be made suitable but costly enclosure work and impervious material are needed.
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