Social and Dance to Welcome Returned Naval Boys
A social and dance, preceded by ten, will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, July 17, as a welcome to returned naval boys and to honor the services of the Naval Reserve during the war.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
2
A social and dance, preceded by ten, will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, July 17, as a welcome to returned naval boys and to honor the services of the Naval Reserve during the war.
Albany dispatch reviews Mr Hughes in Australia and argues postwar markets, Allied trade shifts, and imperial constraints shape Australian commerce. It notes U S industrial recovery and potential grain gains, calls for better marketing of Australian wheat and wool, and suggests Australia remains dependent on Britain amid evolving empire strategy.
Page four notices detail an Erywalkin announcement and annual insertions for fan books. Depositors at Albany Joral branch urged to present lase hooks for inspection and insertion of events. tender for timber permit No 14 seeks dead timber removal on 043 acres north west of Redmond along Great Southern Railway.
Alfred Collink, secretary, seeks 1000 entries for the Albany Dog and Poultry Show to be held at the Empire Theatre on July 20 and 21. Entries close at 6 pm Monday July 21.
On Wednesday last our Lodge had not received written invitation to take time now or compulsory attendance. Members may decide whether to participate or not. F. PRIOR, N.G.
The Albany Chamber committee met on the holiday to discuss police celebrations. The Local Board of Health reported six deaths and 18 births since the last meeting, with two infectious cases this month a diphtheria and scarlet fever. The inspector noted two more cases, plus two unfit saveloy and frankfurt sausages from Perth. A plan to clear back alleys was urged. The mayor explained gas price concerns, clarifying lease rights but not endorsing a rise. Albany Hockey Club and High School will merge into a single club with three teams A B and C, next meeting at the infant school grounds. Yesterday several internees sermons were landed on board the Tras on Montes for deportation from Australia. Aboard the Eastern States steamer with 900 internees, two Australian sisters were separated amid departure tensions while one vowed to return to Australia.
With many readers recalling postwar duties, Albany plans a tea social and dance at Town Hall to salute returning naval personnel and a naval reserve member. Free admittance for cadets in uniform. Ongoing local tournaments and charity raffles support the volunteer fire brigade and youth activities.
A Town Hall meeting planned Saturday peace celebrations with a detailed procession order led by the Albany Band and civic units. Officials, veterans, fire brigades, lodges, schools and Red Cross workers will assemble at designated points for a 10 am start. the program includes the National Anthem and addresses by the Mayor and MLA, with medals and decorations presented on site.
A large public gathering in the lower Town Hall discussed the rising cost of living. The meeting urged state and federal action to curb interstate commerce controls, monopolies, and profiteering by middlemen and wholesalers. Local notes cited wages falling while necessities rose and called for government intervention.
The acting prime minister read a long statement to the House of Representatives saying the government seeks a peaceful settlement of the dispute and will not permit direct action or revolutionary threats. It will not jeopardize the movement yet will aid its success and restore normal industrial conditions if the movement prevails, or take steps to restore order if it fails.
Vancouver July 15 Prime Minister W P Massey of New Zealand said on departure that another war is possible. He warned Allied nations to maintain a strict watch for new weapons and warned Germany has not forgotten its defeat and will seek new arms.
A successful fundraiser by the Girls' Leisure Hour Club and the M.A.C. at Manonie Hall raised clothing and money for St. Vincent's Foundling Home. Seventy four parcels were collected at the door along with several cash donations. the hall overflowed with dancing and a large crowd, including Rev. Father Gilroy. Music and entertainment were provided by local performers. a supper cup was served and the event concluded around midnight. Naval Reserve and cadets are urged to assemble Saturday at the drill hall for a procession following the Mayor and councillors.
The report notes no inkling of settlement regarding the pears mentioned in Mr. Groom's House of Representatives statement. It states those opposing the session are resolved to continue, with the central executive of the Be men's Union preparing for all possible eventualities following their last meeting.
Sydney reports that the Sydney Trades Hall announced yesterday an effort would be made in New South Wales to confine the strike to seamen alone.
In Kilgoollie area today no new developments emerged in the woodline dispute. An estimated 2370 miners were expected to be idle by nightfall as tensions continued and production halted in response to the dispute.
Perth reports fourteen new influenza cases yesterday and one death. Kalgoorlie records one death. Melbourne notes fourteen deaths yesterday. Sydney reports five fatalities. Eastern States show decreases while Perth sees spread with fatalities.
The Forrest Hill Sports Club held a July 10 concert and dance at Forrest Hill Hall to benefit the Children’s Hospital in Perth. Despite wet cold weather, over 70 attended from Mt Barker and Albany areas. Gross proceeds reached £17 12 4 with no expenses. The Mount Barker Girls’ Club organized the event which featured encores, music by Soun ness, and refreshments served about 11. The art union raised £11 with varied prizes awarded to local residents. The dance continued into the small hours with support from district committee members and helpers.
The Ned Rows Sewing Circle met on Saturday noting a £7 surplus from teas and voting to continue for three months under the current committee. They discussed building a hospital at Mount Barker, with potential land blocks and a £50 offer from a settler, hoping to raise debentures if needed. The group praised Red Cross work and urged support from Cranbrook and Frankland River, while mentioning the Derrymen's Employees Union seeking wage and condition improvements.
July 15. Gemrril Desperey demands the immediate resignation of the Hungarian Soviet Government to enable a popular elected government. The general warns allied forces will advance toward Buda if factional swings continue.
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