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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1919
Page
2
The State Steamship Service advertises the South-East Coast route with VOR HOPETOUN and ESPERANCE calling on June 11. All cargo for this trip must be in the Goods Shed by 5 p.m. on June 10 with freight details from the Goods Clerk, Mailwaya, Albany.
The Colonial Gas Association Limited announces price increases for gas of one halfpenny per 100 cubic feet effective at end May, with charges on all bills rendered at end June. A meter maintenance surcharge of one halfpenny per month will be added from end May due to high maintenance costs. Giened J. W. Bean, Manager Albany Gas Works.
A local correspondent criticizes Albany’s lagging efforts in dairy机会 development and questions political endorsements by business figures. The piece urges younger business leaders to form industrial or political groups to boost prosperity and align with regional needs, highlighting four men backing a parliamentary bid without broad consent.
Yesterday marked the anniversary of Australia’s founding with a nationwide holiday. Albany reported no local celebration while officials closed stores banks shipping offices and public buildings. The local scene included remarks on government work in Broome and details of the tenth state Labor congress opening at Holt Beaufort theatre with 130 to 140 delegates and discussions on regional schemes and military service abolition. Albany’s new member J Scaddan inspected Emu Point to assess jetty needs after a landslip.
Speech during local election campaign flags decline in population and wealth in Albany district. Authors warn that housing vacancy and migration threaten the town more than inland areas, urging revival of industrial and commercial activity to repopulate and energize the port and district.
Percy Branton plans two Albany talks at Town Hall this evening and tomorrow night at seven eighty. A power outage in the electric works causes some disruption while a pulley is awaited to restore full service. The piece mocks the election race, noting promises and political records with humor as the poll day arrives.
A London message states the King of Belgium conferred the Grand Officer of the Crown on Bi Thos McKenzie high commissioner for New Zealand and the Commander of the Crown on Sir Peter McBride agent general for Victoria Sir Thomas B Robinson agent general for Queensland Mfr J D Connolly agent general for West Australia and Sir Frederick Young ex agent general for South Australia. Sergeant L Barnett son of Mr T A Barnett returned to West Australia aboard the Sarinia. he was greeted by his parents in Perth. Flight Lieutenant Swain of the Imperial Flying Corps has returned aboard the Commonwealth and is stationed at the quarantine camp.
A special Albany Town Council meeting addressed lighting questions after a recent powerhouse breakdown. Council debated rent for a building and premises at £126 per year, with mixed views on affordability. A further conference and an application to the Railway Minister for an engine to assess lighting were proposed.
In Albany, Mr Scaddan secured a large majority in the election. Votes across precincts favored his candidacy by a wide margin, signaling strong local support and clear victory.
In Mitchell Ministry the Mbany electorate elected four representatives on Saturday with little display of interest. The vote was largely a silent affair, and despite Labour platform support the Nationalist stance on law and order drew more votes, especially from women. Detailed totals show the Nationalist side prevailing with a broad cross section of voters.
Grand totals 1680 1041 majority for Beaddan 690. Johnson and Seaddan drew large crowds at the Empire Theatre and Town Hall. Johnson attacked Seaddan for deserting labor and warned against a Mammon‑led future while Seaddan urged preserving the status quo benefiting a few in a clash over economic reform.
The article argues Laborites seek Albany elector verdict for propaganda after Fremantle incident while Mr Johnson uses the election to advance hidden Labor aims. It notes opposition claims that 15 to 20 red-raggers were brought to Albany at great expense, questioning alleged suffering of Fremantle victims.
At the Police Court in Albany Angua Davidson of the Douglas Mawson crew faced two charges for obscene language and resisting arrest. He was fined £1 or 10 days for obscene language and £4 or one month for resisting arrest, with sentences concurrent. police protection in Albany was urged.
Driver W. R. Sutherland expresses sincere gratitude to friends who aided him while at the front. He specifically names C. J. Hamilton F. L. Whitlock Tonking and John McCormack for seed potatoes and manures and hopes to thank them in person at noon. He extends best wishes for their welfare.
In a letter to the editor the writer urges the council to secure continuous power from Albany freezing works during a temporary engine installation. The missive suggests inquiring into sourcing all future power from that site. The rest reports currency notes issued, a land-block withdrawal due to an error, and King George VI's 64th birthday public holiday observance.
In windy slippery conditions on Saturday, the Norths beat the Easts in the first-round association match. Key players for North included Lunt Potter McDonald Kit and C Green, with strong showings from Edwards Wildman Rowlands and Powell for the Easts, as scoring built to Norths leading 17 goals 7 behinds to 4 goals 8 behinds at full time.
Before the Saturday week clash no game existed between military and naval cadets. The naval team won the first match, but last Saturday the military cadets won a keenly contested return, turning the tables and securing victory.
Perth telegraph reports a terre tragedy at Wubin near Northam where Mrs Caroline Egan was killed. Initially two men were named as shooters before Rov ie Anderton, 11, a child of the deceased, confessed to hiding her mother with a revolver. It remains unclear if the shot was deliberate or accidental.
The state’s May finances report revenue of 376,451 and expenditure 487,654, producing a deficit of 109,183 for the month. The cumulative gross deficit stands at 3,643,529.
Melbourne and Sydney report ongoing deaths from pneumonic influenza with weekend totals. Brisbane notes the epidemic spreading in the state, registering 18 deaths in the city over the last 48 hours, marking a grim regional increase.
Three pneumonia cases are reported in Leonora with a crew member of the Dorset dying on Monday morning. The health scare follows illness aboard the ship and concerns over an outbreak.
The WA Turf Club held its final course meeting of the season with a large crowd and strong racing. Results include two mile Shearwater winner Warambie with Dalwhinnie second, and Flying Handicap won by Rouge Bow ahead of Aptitude, Venetian King, Heating. Balgooroo won Dudley Handicap over Simplex and Ral Banner. Munjurdy won Trial Handicap, Coin won Mandurah Handicap, Golden Bond claimed Suburban Handicap with Monitrix and Randfuse also in the placings.
Alhambra Vaudeville Company presents a varied program at Town Hall. Comedian Harry Mason and a cast including Bella Sondeman, Waldo’s ventriloquist, Gladwyn Gordon, Tress Hall, Eugene Lorraine, Jack Moore, Little Jessica, and more perform in a night praised for humor and song. Also notes J H Brown wins hospital contract.
The June 1 report from London notes opposing views on the German peace treaty as Allied forces prepare for a possible escalation if the pact is not signed. Arrangements are complete for an absolute blockade of German ports and the deployment of Allied troops once it is certain the German delegates will refuse to sign.
Berlin message reports the German Foreign Office has declined categorically to wipe the Penro Treaty. The announcement from Berlin arrives as diplomatic talks proceed in New York.
Parib June 1 notes the new handover of Halisas and Sukin near Smyrna port drawing papers attention and potential friction with Greece. The piece places Smyrna’s occupation in the post Ottoman Empire era and recalls 1880 British dispatches over customs duties. warns against Italian action provoking wider trouble.
The seamen vote on the compulsory conference ballot starts today as unions across states drive the dispute. Seamen in the Sjaeaa urge ignoring the ballot amid warnings that more unions will join. Over 7000 men are unemployed now, with projections of 70 000 out of work by Thursday as talks stall and extrimums gain ground.
The latest Sporting page lists Soodwood races with details from Second Class Purse to First Class Plate. Results note winners like Venetian King and Highland Dhu with betting odds around four to one, alongside multiple entries per division and horses such as Loch Vie and Myarra.
Information arrives that Rev. BH Granville Barnoele MLA FLBLG will leave All Saints Mount Barker for Perth with Mrs Barnoele in July. Both will be missed in church and wider community as Mrs Barnoele leads Anglican Ladies Guild and Red Cross Sewing Circle. The Girls Club hosts a charity ball on Monday June 9 for repatriation funds, Forest Hill parishes stage a combined cache and cribbage tournament with a dance on Friday June 13. Polling Day Saturday shows steady turnout but rain could hinder voters from reaching booths.
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