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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
2
The Albany show at Kropie Theatre features a well known company with a new program and many fresh acts. Tickets priced two shillings and sixpence, with audiences assured of an enjoyable, not overly formal, night of entertainment. Tax return deadlines for August through July are listed with forms and penalties for failure to file.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting at Town Hall. Members discussed shipping matters, dredging work progress, and the need to secure the Denmark Bridgetown railway line. They agreed to approach the Railway Commissioner about delays and to push for extensions of the Nyabing Pingrup route.
At Albany a Tuesday meeting of the Albany Butter Factory board discussed a proposed land extension lease for seven years, noted correspondence from the London department, and consideration of appointing an engineer with government consent to replace Mr Cooper. The board, after contentious debate, proposed actions including notifying the government, publishing notices, and recording motions, with remarks on factory costs and potential removal of storage and coal sections.
The board discussed terms for retaining the Albany butter storage facility and the potential removal of the butter factory building to the town. Directors approved interviewing government officials and recommended moving the Albany Batper Pay tory to White Horse Junction and eliminating the cool storage section. An August 25 meeting was set to approve the plan and amendments.
A reader defends dairies against disloyal farmers and critiques butter margins. He argues overrun payments should be higher, notes factory planning by Albany business people, and urges fair treatment for dairy farmers. The letter references Mr Hampshire and factory figures, urging a 20 percent overrun rather than 14.5 percent.
A double feature at the Empire Theatre and Town Hall presents The Great Impersonation, with two men sharing exact features in a dramatic tale featuring Dame Kirkwood and a cast including Ann Forrest and Laurence Grant. The second feature Ginger stars Winifred La France and Edith Robertson in an engaging romantic adventure, promising a full evening of entertainment.
Mr Barker notes travel from Kalgourlie to Hitwenkne and Perth visits by several locals, with fruit tree deliveries from Fremantle and a Park Hotel passenger to Perth. Football: Kendonup hosts Souths in round four. Norths unbeaten leads. A Park Hotel meeting covers Albany talks and Cranbrook trip selections with named players and travel details.
The Commonwealth dredge Sir William Mathews arrived in Albany from Melbourne after overhaul. Capt Flucher leads a large crew including Mears Newinn and Gregson. Officers from Fremantle and Albany form shifts while dredging proceeds. Material will be dumped outside Middleton beach with plans for reuse in foreshore reclaiming.
A lively community hall hosted a charity evening featuring Angus Tate as emcee and a capable youth cast. The show blended song, comedy, and audience puzzles with a blindfold jewelry reading, questions on matrimony and weather, and a generous reception as theatergoers praised the performance and stagecraft.
London wool buyers report brisk activity at Liverpool with 210M sales offered and strong demand for New Zealand crossbred wools. Prices for merino and fine wools remained firm, while general market tone was positive though some descriptions show slight easing in certain categories.
A large audience attended the Allurt Hall event where Methodist church young ladies presented a Hood concert programme excellently. This first church event of its kind drew praise for effort. a detailed concert report will appear next issue. An upcoming Plantagenet Rifle club meeting is noted at Weld Hotel on Tuesday night with awards and club name presentation.
Government uses decree power to imprison 18 political offenders. rebels complain as actions remove rights during unrest. Local authorities report arrests linked to political activities amid ongoing rebellion.
An unclear report from Mopla describes an inspector of police and a day numbered events. It mentions rebels, a meet in York, a Yellen, Hart, and an exhibit at a crane. Three other individuals were sentenced amid a Crauepertition context with references to witnesses and a litter.
General Ludendorff was arrested amid wartime upheaval as authorities detained Bertin and Lodeidboedl in connection with the Rathenau murder. The suspects were released after giving statements. Dr Mathenng aid was taken to a treatment station during the upheaval.
A blast near Coxhaven at the port of Hamburg damaged a hallway and caused casualties. Initial reports indicate casualties among workers, with authorities investigating the explosive event and its cause at the urban harbor area.
London July 12 during the lock-out of Amalgamated Engineers Union members the general funds were exhausted and the society's membership fell to 46.0 percent reflecting severe financial strain and reduced active participation.
At a council meeting Dr Lambert proposed replacing the five member finance committee with all councillors seated on the committee. He argued centralized oversight would prevent waste from drainage project issues and mispriced procurements, while others warned that such consolidation would slow decisions and reduce information flow. The discussion reflected tension between streamlined control and efficient delegation.
Radio hiss identified WSLS as the contact during a wreck off Melbourne where the steamer Comadine Tromporier reported being in distress. The France, registered as Newman, lies at 214 latitude and 16548 longitude with the crew hoping for rescue as the French steamer France awaits to reach the disaster site by 1pm Thursday.
Two youths held by detectives in connection with the Mowthy Run murder asunder. Rennis reportedly battered and identified. Developments unfold as investigators press for leads amid tense hours.
British police conduct late night raids in Horsby district and North Store area questioning residents. About a dozen men brought to Hornsby police station. Among arrestees were Frederick Ewie Spenceley Powell, 17, and Blouley Spencer Bullhill, 14, charged with assaulting Samuel Pickermy on May 18.
Deceased appeared before the magistrate yesterday. Inspector Leary asked for an eight day remand and prisoners were remanded till July 20. Powalls father urged bail denial. Leary said the charge is very serious and other charges may follow. Information suggests the men may be involved in Mr. Kemmis murder. Bail refused.
In Perth on Thursday discussion centered on the proposed Western Australia woollen mill, with Albany already touched by the issue. Delays due to economic stagnation and council dispute leave progress uncertain, while public interest and committee action are urged to accelerate outcomes. The Works Committee resignation by Dr. Lambert and party line marks a tense political moment as social events like a weekly euchre tournament proceed at the Soldier's Institute.
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