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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
2
Public notice from the Clerk in Charge at Goode Office Railways details freight and fare applications. TERCEKA and associated entities mark an envelope Tower with deposit. the document references Mount Barker Police Station and local court proceedings.
Mr Victor Hox returns from the eastern states to take a new appointment at the Albany district center. A school matter involves A Wayne MLA and a minister about funding, while the 2414 Hatters ALA hold a parade and muster at the Mistery Dell Tell. A Lewis gun supply is noted for Defense Department, and the East Football Club hosts a social dance with a promising supper and novelty dances.
A revived Empire Theatre event at Town Hall set for tonight and tomorrow features Mr Whitey in a documentary role assisted by Mrs Tentyeun Smith. Tickets are selling fast as a program of films and stage acts unfolds with plans for a new cinema at the planned theater.
The Atha Women's Institute hosts a Snowball tea to raise funds for erecting additional accommodation. Attendees donate toward the institute, with invitations extending to guests to contribute and host further events. A prize for a guessing outcome boosted proceeds, totaling 2/9 from the afternoon tea.
Mr. Tennyson Smith spoke at Allway Tow Hall and St John’s Hu about the W A Alliance’s anti drink push. He urged votes against alcohol, praised temperance work, and noted strong support in Albany with a hotel license petition at Denmark meeting meeting faced sharp criticism over signers.
Albany council debated the future electric light plant, with references to moving away from coal and exploring oil or fuel options. A committee report discussed costs of bringing fuel, logistics, and potential vessel support, while considering a cheaper land and delivery plan from Fremantle.
The council heard a murky discussion about a proposed oil depot at the port with reference to state intent. Councillor items included seeking information on the Commonwealth Government's plans and delaying light matters to a dedicated electric project group.
In a council discussion on plant choice the pros and cons of gas and steam engines are weighed. Gas offers shorter life but lower operating costs, while steam lasts longer with greater overhaul needs. Estimates compare life spans, costs, and replacing options, revealing doubts about the current plant’s condition and prior purchasing value.
The Albay Rifle Club reports its officers for the coming year led by Colonel Rapier as State Commandant and Captain W Peel as captain. The secretary notes BRA postal shoot at Swanbourne from August 216 to August 0 with entries due by signing and a 10 shilling deposit.
The club debated Sunday morning rifle shooting versus Saturday sessions with members split on timing. Some favored Sunday access to boost participation while others cited church and rest schedules and preferred a full member vote. A note praised the secretarys work and discussed loans and plant overhaul costs.
The town engineer Mr BH Moor wick reports the Plant operated with minor fault after a prior meeting. Generator No 3 was down one night due to an interpolar connection failure and street tables broke down during a gala causing consumer inconvenience. Reinstatement was completed by Thursday night. Monthly figures show engine hours 805 fuel 49 tons, output 16 157 units on output meter 1643 on station meter, 905 on generator meter, with 2 new connections 2 reconnections and 2 disconnections.
A rifle club social at Albany honored officers and donors with toasts and prizes. Capt Everett and Messrs Weyght McComish spoke on club aims and rifle training. trophies were presented to top shooters. Visitors and markers were acknowledged. harmony and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Mr M Charlton addressed the Maitland branch pledging wholehearted support for World Peace at the League of Nations conference. He urged unity at an international Labor conference to address labor problems. Also notice of a High School hockey meeting for the Albany Reservation to decide final or postponed matches.
At a special Health Board meeting in Albany officials discussed a breakdown in sanitary service due to a dispute with contractor Mr Styles over supply and maintenance of pans. The mayor and town clerk planned to meet Styles and Hudson to resolve the issue and restore service, with potential contract changes.
A special health board meeting, chaired by Mayor E Ralston, convened after a council session to address the town sanitary crisis. Contractor Styles and his solicitor Henning faced many questions as officials sought a method to restore cleanliness amid recent disgraceful conditions.
Information from Port Hedland reports an WA Airways Limited aircraft crashed at 4 yesterday afternoon near Fog Tledliml creek. Keith Mackay, a well known journalist, was killed. Pilot Leew Taplin was badly injured. Others escaped unless...
A young man identified as a genrealike son and Overland Telegraph Department employee from Victoria was found dead in the river near Feemanily yesterday. He had reportedly been in the water about a week with facial injuries including a severe broken nose, and authorities have not yet determined if foul play occurred or if death resulted from drowning and subsequent mishandling.
A fragmented notice describes drivers and firemen in other states facing disruptions in the industry. It notes a broad concern about wages and conditions and references an award and possible implications for operations starting the month.
After weeks of party leadership talks in the Legislative Assembly the Labor leader moved an amendment to the address signaling no confidence in the Ministry. Following a brief debate the Ministry was defeated and the House adjourned. A Cabinet meeting fixed fees for today and the Premier Sir Alexander Peacock will meet the Governor as resignation is expected and a Labor government believed to succeed Peacocks Ministry.
The Commonwealth Government announced a £500000 grant and matching funds for road works in Victoria for 1924-25. Victoria will receive a similar amount from the state budget, bringing the total to about £1,000,000 for the year.
Charlton wins a fast 1400 metres race with a record breaking time. The London event notes a five minute mile pace and a late sprint to secure victory, with Dor and Borg following in distant positions and Leunrepaite in third as the crowd reacts to the remarkable performance.
London reports rush of preparation for the Inter-Allied Conference with nations including Britain United States France Italy Japan and Greece. The cabinet met to assign attention to the Versailles Treaty and preparations continue as over a hundred official visitors are expected in London.
Mr Kirkwood proposed moving the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. He stated tradition holds the stone was Jacob's pillar at Bethel and traveled through Egypt Ireland to Scotland where it rested for five centuries before its supposed transfer to Ireland.
Mr Trevelyan, British Master for Education, presented to Sir Ernest Rutherford of New Zealand, with no medal awarded by the Franklin Institute, recognizing Rutherford as the greatest living experimentalist.
Obituary for Mr Hl Pember an old Denmark Albany resident aged 84. He lived for years on Kalgoorlie gold fields then moved to Albany district before returning to Denmark about 18 months ago. Funeral Thursday conducted by Archdeacon Buebielge. Weather and local conditions worsened with winter showers and hail disrupting travel and road use.
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