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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
2
All cargo for the thin trip must be in the Goods Shed by 5 p.m. Fall portion freight rates apply on request to the Goods Clerk Railways Albany.
G Marques, secretary of the Albany Brewery, says bulk and bottled beer prices will go up to July 7 due to cost increases. The notice cites essential drinks across the town and prompts consumers to expect higher prices for bottled ale and stout.
An observational piece contrasts a class labeled philosophic with industrious workers who keep society moving. It notes this group spends on beauty and lawfulness, yet risks becoming detached from world events. The piece traces shifts in labor and profit dynamics, highlighting tension between capital and labor.
Miles, Tipping & Merrifield highlight strong customer response to their dress department. They note careful selection of smart goods within purse limits and confidence the offerings meet client expectations.
An Australasian column reflects on wealth, progress, and the future of Australia’s resources. It considers unemployment, tax policy, food aid, military repatriation, and calls for local schemes to aid industry while noting Britain’s income tax friction. A Sunday accident report and Albany’s seasonal prosperity mark town life.
Early blossoms appear in town due to dry season, normally arriving in August. Denmark line tauls close on Mondays and Fridays at 6 am and alternate Saturdays at noon, with main close dates through July 10 and fortnightly thereafter. Trains from Denmark arrive 3:30 pm Mondays and Fridays and 8:30 pm on alternate Saturdays. Lighthouses communication restored after cable repair. homing pigeons sent from Albany reach home. two birds from Merredin arrive same day. Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade to hold progressive tournaments to fund gear, first event next Tuesday night with prizes for top players. ongoing Tuesday town hall dances and euchre tournaments. A deputation led by MLA T Duff met Mines Minister Beaddan to discuss intentions.
The Minister for Mines Mr John Benddan left for Melbourne by the trank Australian railway on Monday to join a conference called by Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt to discuss proposals for deleting the copper mining industry. Mr and Mrs A T Booth returned to Mt Barker and stay at Mount Barker Hotel after a recent illness.
The Albany Branch of the Returned Soldiers Association held its ordinary meeting at the Tral stute with Mr P. H. Meeks in the chair. Minutes were read and thanked members for sympathy letters. The branch discussed peace celebrations and refused to participate in Anzac Day protests against the Federal Government. New and deactivated members were noted and temporary assistance given to three members.
The meeting debated Mr Gill facing debarment from candidacy after a Repatriation Council ruling. Mr Clarke supported fair initiation and full membership for veterans while Mr Cameron warned of potential power overreach. The chair moved to delete Gill’s name, a discussion followed, then the item closed.
A public meeting in the lower Town Hall convened by the Mayor debated gas price and meter rent. The manager of the gas company defended increases citing coal price rises and higher costs, while a five-member committee was appointed to press for review with the company.
The High School reports strong half year results with names of students passing exams across classes VII to X. Several students failed the French exam and a naval drill schedule note appears, followed by a repeal of wartime fund rules by the Deputy Comptroller.
Mount Barker notes a Girls' Club operetta "Princess Ju Ju" drew a crowded house to raise funds for the Children's Hospital, Perth. Miss Sophie Sounness and Miss Olga Norman organized the production with praise for Miss Fordham and Mr. Leforte. A repeat performance was scheduled with plans for a Peace Night concert and dance.
In Melbourne on Thursday the Industrial Disputes Committee of the Trades Hall Council met with Admiral Clarkson to seek settlement of the seamen's strike. The conference produced no progress likely to lead to a settlement.
An official Sydney branch statement says the men were not to win and notes that instructions directing that effort were sent to the Federal executive of the union.
Perth reports a deputy from the ALLE met Minister of Health Mr Celebriteh to urge immediate flour delivery to Wyrd Lam after a grave event. Mr Colehutch said the government would not use ordinary ships and seeks supplies by schooner from Port Dor win, with private vessels Minden and Chiron making their own arrangements.
A prominent member of the Trade Hall discusses unemployment and the economy. He notes about 80,000 idle workers nationally and 24,000 unemployed in New South Wales, highlighting widespread joblessness.
Perth reports that 100000 tons of Australian wheat have been sold through Mr Hughes in London with Prime Ministerial involvement. Fre mantle will ship the cargo, using tonnage sufficient to lift it, and the shipment should reach the port within months.
Melbourne reports a deficit of 3,927,746 pounds for the past financial year as announced by the Federal Treasurer.
Perth records four new cases while Melbourne reports twelve deaths and Sydney notes fourteen deaths in twenty four hours, as encouraging signs emerge from the influenza outbreak.
Victorian rail congestion disrupts minor supply to farmers near Tovum wal to the Riverina. A NSW Cas ing district dairy reports herd milking over three years without ces s elion. US dairy stats show 22 million cows on 6 million farms, pure-bred 1 percent and a £1.6 billion dairy industry. Agricultural Society discussions urge flax and gar beet crops, with cotton potential in Australia under study by ALF members in Egypt for exchange of farming methods. Cotton fields near Cairo noted as a landscape feature.
In New York late news arrives of President Wilson's sighting at the Pen Cujifere corey, with months of absence noted and a reportedly elaborate plan aimed to frame the returning leader and his party.
President Wilson spoke in reply to his welcome home endorsing a just peace formulated at Versailles as a means to prevent bloodshed. He said it will bolster his influence to secure preservation of peace and avoid war.
Reports indicate Paris officials review approval of the premier and administration amid tensions involving Petrograd. The council convenes on unsettled actions and potential policy shifts as diplomatic strains persist.
Report from Melbourne tracking Day Two action at the venue with races led by the Krellor Hurdle and Kensington Steeplechase. Highlighted runners include Silent Way, Sinbad the Sailor, and Lumut with bets shown. results show several close finishes and betting odds, details are fragmented due to OCR.
The Albany Licensed Victuallers Association held a meeting at the Kapli wide Hotel on Monday with officers including President W S Peel and Secretary Geo Marquess present. Minutes, financials, officer elections, and price debates on local and bulk ale were discussed with plans to approach the Albany Brewery and await election results.
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