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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
5
Paris dispatch reports German police warned of an assassination plot against Moos, after finding papers during a hunt for the head of Dr. Hothead. The Freweh Government head is Poincaré, president of the Preach Republic.
Berlin reports on July speculation at the Wertmay rate with the Wochange reaching a new high of 2540 marks. Wild rumors circulate about foreign exchange activity on the Bourse amid unsettled markets.
Municipal authorities report hunger riots as the population protests rising commodity prices. Officials describe widespread unrest and increased tension across several districts as shortages drive demonstrations and calls for relief measures.
Reports from July 30 indicate Greece and Turkey massing near Constantinople amid neutrality tensions. It is claimed King tine planned an adventure on the city and a new suppressed force is formed as British ships gather in the Bosphorus.
International complications rise after a motor launch with a British flag is fired on in Canton, triggering alarm over possible international fallout and further action.
The French representative at the Court of Athens says he has learned that Greece has no anti Communists committee or similar force and that no such body exists without consent of the Greek authorities.
Washington July 30 The compromise suggested in regard to the railway strike is likely to be effective and an early end is implied. President Starding, at a conference with railway strikers and executives, urged men to return to work and have disputes submitted to a hearing before the Labor Board.
Engineers warn Brooklyn Bridge is weakened by decades of traffic and cable strain. They recommend replacement to ensure continued safety and function for future years.
The Free State forces press irregulars hard as reports say a ceasefire has been requested. The government rejects the insurgents proposals and demands unconditional surrender with no terms accepted.
Information reports that irregulars destroyed Marconi's trans Atlantic station at Clifden, bombed the condenser, and burned the building leaving hundreds of employees out of work.
The Albany District Committee held its quarterly meeting at Lower Town Hall Friday, with J Montforth presiding. Attendees debated subscription wording, dairy offal prices impact, and branch funding, noting staff changes and awaiting conference feedback.
A report details a driving accident on St Werburgh's Road where a sulky overturned after hitting a stump, injuring the occupant who walked home in pain. It also covers progress of Dr. Hadley surgery on Mr. James and a District Conference with delegates Moss, Hill and Monforth, voting on Go West reforms and state subdivision measures.
The Premier Sir James Mitchell arrives in Albany with a party invited by the Mayor, attends a bowers reception at the Town Hall, and discusses food development on the plain. The visit includes a civic dinner, a trip to Youngs, and departure by night train. Also present are government railways inspectors and officials from the Fares Department. Lord Clifford is listed among passengers aboard the Euripides.
A Sydney reader cites Dr. J. A. G. Hamilton of Adelaide approving Holman Optician for glasses. The fourth Fire Brigade First Aid lecture at the Fire Station invites all members for instruction and practical bandaging and carrying. Tax forms and due dates are listed for income land and federal duties with penalties up to £100.
A prewar style notice promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney strain caused by overwork. It cites Mr. Frank Hatton of Stirling Terrace Albany praising the cure after a six month illness and notes the product sells for 2 shillings per bottle in stores and chemists.
The Steamer Sophocles of the Aberdeen line will follow the Euripides to Australis and is due to arrive at Albany on August 23 with passengers and mails for this state. Dalgety and Co, agents. The Carnival mm was Wednesday.
The Adelaide 6.5 Co steamer Millusa will leave Sydney on August 28 for Albay and August 31 for Melbourne, lifting cargo at both ports for Albany. It is expected to dock here around September 6.
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