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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

2

Tender for Mar mit Timber Regulation N.14 Tender to cut and move shingles

Tender for Mar mit to be received by Friday July 11 1919 addressed to the Conservator of Forests f erth Perth for a vermit under Timber Regulation No 14 to cut split and move sheoak tum mel on Commonage Reserve 320 Lower King lands meeting royalty rates per hundred shingles. Tenderers must state monthly output and lodge a deposit equal to one month royalty at tender rate, minimum £1. The highest bidder not necessarily accepted. Further details from Conservator of Forests Perth or Forest Rangers Albany Narrogin Public Works contract.

Conservator of Forests Ae Lands Department Perth Forest Rangers Inton Albany

Tachbrook House for Let or Sale in Albany

For sale and to let at Gry Street Albany near Government House a spacious eight room house with electric light gas and water and convenient fittings. Also notices a lost Australian Terrier bitch marked yellow chest and rags. Reward offered and detainer prosecuted. F W Tuohy Western Australian Bank

Tachbrook Gry Street Albany Government House F. W. Tuohy Western Australian Bank

Perth Council Echoes Imperial Peace and Prosperity

The Perth City Council meeting features remarks by Mayor W F Lathdus praising Britain’s Empire, its traditions, and the dawn of peace. The speech invokes Emerson on Britain’s global influence and ends with hopes for great and lasting prosperity for the Empire and its dominions.

Perth W. F. Lathdus Tody Huntieh Thut Tocht Britain Emerson Driteh Globe Binte Ile

Miles Tipping Merrifield Choose Smart Goods for Clients

Miles Tipping and Merrifield state they have spent time selecting Smart Goods within their clients purse limits and express confidence in having succeeded based on support they received.

Progress and public works in Australia and theatre update

An article reflects on development and imperial duty as West Australia eyes a State of Social Democracy and notes an anonymous donor funding Nelson relics for the British fleet. It also reports on new industries after the war, remarks on theatre plans in Perth and Albany, and cites C E Lane Poole’s appointment to Victoria’s Forestry Commission while Warner Poole contemplates staying in Western Australia.

Instrentira West Astralia Australia Melbourne “Age C. E.i Lane-Poole Forestry Commission For Victoria Poole Western Australia Pools

Glorious Fourth Celebrations and Local Notices

The piece notes America’s Glorious Fourth 143rd anniversary with a date in 1778, along with varying commercial outlooks from Mosere Dalgety and Co. A series of local incidents are reported: Mrs. B. J. Russell’s fall injuring her internally. an Mbany Football Association special meeting extends the season by two rounds. cleanup at Albany Presbyterian cemetery improves order, led by Mrs. J. McKenushe. a St John Ambulance meeting plans to form a new fleet and invites residents. a Sydney memorandum mentions a conference of trade union delegates on August 2 to discuss forming a new party opposing the Australian Labor Party.

Mosere, Dalgety and Co., Ltd Short London Mm. B. Ji. Russell Rowley Street Mbany Football Association Dc, Brown Albany Cemetery W.ag.r. St. John Ambulonce Corns Vmbulance Stirling Terrace H. Boddie Bt. John’s Ambulance Albany

Albany News Roundup of Officials and Returning Soldiers

The Mayor of Albany Mr W J Day is appointed justice of the peace for the Albany district. Residents Mrs F Bost and her little daughter return from three weeks in Melbourne. Mr and Mrs J C Hoyse have returned from an extended city holiday. MP RB Robinson and daughter Mixx Robinson plan a short holiday in Albany. Private Wurroht Verran returns from over a year in France. Corporal George Green has been discharged and resumed work at the National Bank. Frank Mawson is expected home from the Front aboard the Somali next Tuesday. Mr F C Stockwell visits Albany en route to Perth. Lady Nordroto and Lady Darnley have been decorated with the DBE. Other returning servicemen include KF Jennings, Privates Syd Clarke and Harold Skidmore. Sergt Monk and his wife travelled to England, with Mrs Monk later sent to England. Mars Monk is remembered for his wartime service.

Albany W. J. Day F. Bost Hoe Little Dugh Tor Tuendyx Truim Canning RB. T. Robinson Mixx Robinson Wuroht Verran Mm. Verran Aberdeen Street Allany Perview France Rtc Frank Mawson Xecond WV. Mawson Fremantle F.C. Stockwall Technicn Fduent'ou Wedneday Perth Trwin Nordrote Australia Darnley Mic Mlortnoe Murphy Victoria Beeu Feder Oy DHE Jennings Syd. Clarke Harold Skidmore Amon Sergi Monk Old Country Athomy Sergt England Mars Bruce

Digger Lectures on Diggers War Tales at Scots Church Hall

Rev E G Petherick lectured on his experiences as a temporary minister and on Australian soldiers in WWI. He shared grave and humorous incidents, including camouflaged champagne, the Valor at Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens, and the First Division ALF actions. Mayor Day thanked him and suggested a Town Hall rereading. Bailey chaired the event.

E.G. Petherick Wenileman Pethstick Villerairetonnens Amiens A.lf le Cateau A. E. Bailey Petherick Boulder

Repatriation Committee selects secretary by ballot

A Monday night meeting of the Repatriation Committee and Returned Soldiers Association set a paid secretary for the combined offices. Three candidates were balloted, with P. H. Meeks winning an absolute majority. The assembly praised the committee’s work and urged support for Repatriation Pictures.

A. H. Dickson EB. G. McKenzie J. H. Tipping H. Dickson Dickson Returned Soldiers’ Association Mooi Baxter P. H. Meeks Singleton Mr. Meeks Ehnigman Meswry Mieky Bardelot A.C. Vaughan Backe First Aid Committee A. Cameron J. J. Barnett

Albany Tennis Club Annual Meeting Minutes

The Albany Tennis Club held its annual meeting in the lower Town Hall on Wednesday night with good attendance. Officers elected: President J Norman, secretary treasurer F Har ding, auditor A Lindsay, captain M E Little, lady captain M P Richardson. committee members include W Forte F Thomas and McCreary. Renovation of courts and pavilion authorized. junior participation rules planned. a trophy for juveniles to be competed for later this year.

Albany Tennis Club Lower Town Hall Wilton Forte J. Norman, Jnr EF. Harding A. Lindsay ME. Little Mia P. Richardson Mex Greenwood Mira Ives Mowers W. Forte F. Thomas McCreary

Pleasant Young Peoples League Concert praised

A large crowd attended a Young Peoples League gathering on Monday with performances by members including Dana Dawe Alfred Koch and six year old Hitthe Lelie Hodge. Rev Fellows led the program and Miss Louie Moll was thanked for her secretarial work as prizes were awarded for top readers and tidy hooks.

Bert Mondu Miasea Lou Thelma Arthur Mell A. Hy Dickson Dana Dawe Alfred Koch Chou A. H. Dickson Mins Ewa Norman Dickson Hitthe Lelie Hodge K. O'Coonor H- Penter J. Hodge D. Vaughan J. Powe M. Glenister D. Dawe Mastern A. Hill C. Tine C. Norman A. Mell H. Martin J. Glenister L. Hodge

Send-off by Girls' Guild for Two Members Leaving

At the Girls' Guild weekly meeting two members, Miss Louie Mell and Miss Thelma Mell, were farewelled before moving to Oshorne. The group shared musical numbers by Miss Mell and Miss O Connor, heard Rev. Fellows praise their Quik work, and presented each with handmade mementos. A supper and singing ended the pleasant evening, with hopes of a return to Alba.

Girls’ Guild Oshorne Vie Louie Thelma Mell DL. Mell K. O'Connor Fellows Mins Alba H. Penter M. Fellows En Thompson T. Mell M.len ‘Ister

Albany Football Association Weekly Delegates Meeting

The Albany Football Association held a delegates meeting at the London Hotel with full attendance. Rules and appointments were updated including Hubble as delegate, Milne reporting payers for Foal umpires, and Anrove with Edwards offering umpire services. Planning for matches with Ku lumine and Wagin on August 4 was noted alongside minor agenda items.

Albany Football Association London Chi Mon W. McLean Bowl Club A. L. Hubble McLean North Club Lanton Bowling West Club Milne J. E. Anrove T. Edwards Barker Johnson Kulumine Wagin Mateh Buannetets

Influenza Outbreak Sparks Fresh Cases Across Regions

Reports from Penthes, Melbourne, and Sydney note 17 new cases yesterday and ongoing endemic disruption. The Prime Minister General Webster suffers influenza as deaths rise, with Sydney tally at 93 fatalities yesterday and authorities warning of continued havoc.

Bydney

Seamen Strike Report From Melbourne Parliament

In Melbourne the House of Representatives weekend session heard Mr Watt announce that after meetings with the India Dept Committee of the Trades Fleet Council and the Seamen's Union an instructor Admiral Clarkson will be asked for a compulsory conference. The move drew strong approval and calls for decisive action.

Melbourne Thoreday House of

Woodlines Dispute and SCADDAN Appointment

Perth cabinet discusses woodlines dispute with Mr Seaddan to take over master role. Premier announces resignation from the field, indicating Seaddan will assume the position.

Woodlines

Adelaide Defalcations at Metropolitan Abattoirs

George Richards aged 98 pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court to embezzling two sums from the Metropolitan Abattoir Board. His counsel argued a cascade of misfortune and boiler schemes led to the theft, with total defalcation estimated between £2400 and £2500.

Adelaide George Richards Criminal Court Metropolitan Abattoirp Board Counwl Eid Hat Richarde Hichands

Federal capital move to Canberra favored in Parliament

A federal parliament session in Melbourne last night showed a narrow bipartisan motion to relocate the capital to Canberra. Acting Prime Minister Watt presided as MPs from the states represented supported the plan by vote, signaling a determined step toward moving the government seat.

Melbourne Parliament House Wianimonwly Mr. Watt Jovermornt Canberra

Denmark Notes Women Progressing Club Meeting Actions

A large WPAC meeting discussed Soldiers Welcome Committee representation on the BWC and support for home industries to keep workers from drifting to commerce. Rankine and Mrs. Bullen named to represent the club, with plans to contact Griffithe on Barkly’s proposals and seek continuation class praise. A deputation was appointed to pursue peace celebrations and room use from the Red Crow Society.

WPAC Lettura Soldiers’ Welcome Committee Rlad B.W.C Buckley Irks Innstead Ned Rankine Bullen Griffithe Barkly Mra. Srica Hankine Stoker W. G. Morgan A. and H. Society Red Crow Society Wanderers Rangers Wag Intcor

Military Occupy Hamburg After Bombardment

London reports damage to life and property from the Hamburg action. The city was occupied again by the military under General Vorberk with about 4000 troops, meeting little resistance as hundreds are treated for injuries and millions in property damage are recorded.

Hamburg Vorberk

Attempted Berlin strike sparks city unrest

A translated telegraph from Copenhagen reports that an ex-prefect, Von Eiesorn, orchestrated a strike in Berlin aiming to overthrow the government. The action provoked significant strife but details remain unclear, with authorities describing it as an incited uprising in the capital.

Apenhagen Fiernung Yulive

Protecting War Criminals Across Berlin Committees Formed

Berlin reports a movement to shield war criminals has sparked a nationwide campaign. Committees organized across country districts mobilize opposition to publicly pursue accountability.

Peace Celebrations Hope for Empire to Follow Suit

In the House of Commons this afternoon Mc Bonar Law stated that the peace celebrations in London and the country would be held on July 19. He expressed hope that reforms on a hot day would be extended to the Empire.

House of Commons Mc Bonar Law London

Airship R34 Completes Transatlantic Flight Test

London reports the Admiralty says airship R34 completed a transatlantic test flight this morning, after leaving East Fortune Scotland. The craft reportedly traveled 17 miles in 44 hours before turning toward Scotland, battling North Sea weather. Earlier dispatches claimed the airship had continued toward the Atlantic with bomb and machine gun equipment aboard.

London Admiralty Testle East Fortune Scotland North Sea

Obituary: Death of Mrs Parrish of Short Street

Profound regret is announced by the Parrish family at the death of Mrs Meiah Parrish wife of Mr Jonwithin Parrish of Short Street. Born in England in 1846 she came to Albany with her husband about 1874 and lived there most of her life. She was 72 at death after a long illness. The couple had four daughters and two sons. Funeral was held yesterday in the Methodist cemetery with many friends attending. Adjutant Wray and several others served as pallbearers. The service was conducted by a local minister.

Wame Meiah Jonwithin Parrish Norning Dereaved Lowectoft Ugland Albany Bout New Zealand Conde West Australia Ward Colon Pursch Methodint Borband Wray Messie Jno. Norman Senr Geo. Thomas B. T. Moir

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