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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
2
A chaotic August 1991 agenda from Miles Tipping & Merrifield outlines a major gathering in Albany. The document mentions a show, the Kay project, and a proposed constitutional overhaul supervised by a Commonwealth executive.
Local notices report upcoming sales at Wiy Yard tee Fridon and Young's Side with horses and farming stock offered. A Weld Hotel yards stock sale is planned for Friday August 5. A mayoral meeting postponed Albany Week programme abandoned due to low turnout. request for a new meeting next week. Health inspector appointment and qualifications outlined for Mr Hugh McCormick.
A public meeting at Albany Town Hall seeks to discuss the subdivision of Avislimbia into smaller states under the Albany Smaller State League. Speakers include Mon J Seaddan MLLA and Hon J Athewig with other league leaders and branches represented. The movement argues for breaking centralised governance and creating regional governments, amid NSW and Queensland considerations.
In Katanning the proprietor of the Great Southern Advertiser, Mr. Vrnderwout, collapsed and died while walking to his office. An established figure in local and district circles, he had long suffered diabetes. News of his sudden demise is received with regret by friends and the community.
The piece discusses FBI coordination and the Kroll Commission amid a looming policy from the August body of separatists. It warns against coercion and highlights the dangers of insurrection and civil conflict if parties are pressured.
A disjointed report details Mt Barker growers, West Australian apples, and shipping constraints. It notes a fine for cruelty to a horse, a market controversy over marketing in May, and the impact of dole and export logistics on fruit growers and Fremantle shipments.
A fragmented column discusses Albany mayoral inquiry into job openings for disabled returned soldiers, noting nine veterans in the Albany office and questions about post office positions. Mentions patience in mail sorting and the local office conditions.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting discusses municipal matters including a proposed civic board, navigation works, and infrastructure plans. Attendees from Forts, Norman, Adelaide, and Sydney weigh positions, with ministers and committees urged to align on funding and approvals.
Australian XI resumed play on Tuesday as West of Scotland XI chased a target. Aue Hahilti top scored with 120 for the Australian innings total of 227 with Stevenson 60 Curr 40 Quon 3 and Gunn 20 contributing. Scotland had 2 for 77 at stumps with Houre 2 and Day 24 as top scorers.
The Australian XI open a second match against Scotland in Edinburgh. Scotland bowled first and were all out for 422 with Mardsley top scoring. Australia replied at stumps on 100 for five with Kerr, Stevenson and others among the scorers as the game proceeds.
The Rex presents a two feature bill with The Master Mind starring Lionel Barrymore as a genius bent on vengeance and Dangerous Days, a Mary Roberta Rinehardt tale of marriage trials. Also on Monday Harry Carey in Overland Bad and a two reel Gentleman Haw Corkwtt. The Valley of Donbi slated for Tuesday.
A Woogenellup public meeting elects a twelve month management committee and building crew to improve the hall with a £1 balance and £240 donated by residents. The note records weather, seeding plans, and social events, plus reminiscences of Porongorups and past Noted open grass land memories.
The Government designates Geoffrey Drake-Brackqust as Commissioner for the North West under the north western development policy. He will frequent the northern ports, likely basing his headquarters in Port Hedland, while efforts proceed to appoint a director of tropical agriculture and other steps are taken.
In Melbourne the leader of the Former Union Party Mr Allan moved a motion of no confidence in the Government over its refusal to extend the wheat pool. The division will depend on the stance of the Labor Party and its support.
In the Ligouri case before Mr Justice Ferguson a jury in Sydney found by five to unanimous verdicts that Tisha Dwyer failed to inform herself of the facts, did not believe the case honestly, and acted without malice. The judge directed a verdict for the defendant Bishop Dwyer and a stay of proceedings followed.
London July 14 A shocking accident at Hendon yesterday claimed the life of Harry Hawker the Australian aviator famed for his earlier feats. While practicing in a Nieuport for the upcoming Derby he struggled in a spin after aiming for Mold on a mile and a half from Hendon. The petrol tank burst as the plane neared the field and Hawker fell about ten yards from the collision, the dry grass catching fire. He died within ten minutes despite rescue attempts.
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