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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

2

Albany Despard News and Harbor Notes

The German steamer Albertuld arrived from the Eastern and Julin yesterday to take a consignment of turk for overseas, praised as the best vessel for this product since the war began. Delays at berthing drew complaints from water front workers due to limited pilots and crowded schedules. The dilapidated Turbay school building worries residents, with Mr. A. Winsbrough pressing Education Department for action. attendance shows six more children than listed. Bridges damaged during last year’s floods on the Great Southern railway stalled work on Slab Hut Creek. Plantagenet Hand Board raised the matter with Mr. Winsbrough, who then spoke to the Minister for Works. a promised reply followed. Demosthenes arrival from London increased We State population by 64 new customs and 334 new settlers under the Government immigration plan after inspections. Immigration officials welcomed arrivals at Town Hall, distributed boarding arrangements, and issued passes. A public auction of Mr. Walter Wheeldon’s estate and vehicles is scheduled for June 14 at 1 PM, with a Ford 1915 model car among items. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised for bronchial coughs.

Albertuld Albany Turbay A. Winsbrough Winsbrough Education Department Director of Education Mr. Wansbrough Great Southern Railway Slab Hut Tony Wiis Plantagenet Wansbrough M.la Milwlow London We State Cnw Crancour Perth

Vigilance Association discusses Albany issues and reforms

The Vigilance Association met at the president Mr E Sewell's office to review correspondence on Middleton Beach, foul drains, and health board suggestions. They considered wool sales, municipal institute renovations, pulp and paper manufacture, price fixing for foodstuffs, and a proposed oil tank at Albany with actions targeting local traders and infrastructure.

E. Sewell Middleton Beach Wittenoom Diacuss Middleton Central Board of Health Mbany Albany Wattafill London Albany Katanning Kalgoorlin Whenning Perth Denmark Gr Rip Hern Prowse M.plr Peel's

Local council notes on injuries and harbor proposal

Mr Hector Stewart cannot attend public duties due to illness. Prissthouse injured at the woollen mill is recovering. Mr B C Bruce remains off work with a sprained ankle. A proposal by A Thomson to build a breakwater and boat harbor at Mid diston Brash is under consideration. plans are with Wanebrough and the town council. Estimated costs are £8000 for the breakwater and £1000 for the jetty.

Hector Stewart WM. Stewart MLO South-East Prissthouse Wooller C. Bruce A. Thomson Katanning Middiston Brash Public Works Department Wanebrough M.L.A

Town Clerk Vacancy Filled After Council vote

Coitnail Town Clerk post opens as council considers five candidates out of 29 applications. After debates on late submissions and interviews, Dr. Fletcher advocates personal interviews while others fear extra costs. Ultimately Mr. Duthie is appointed provisionally, subject to starting July 1.

Mbainy Water Lownd Board of Health Cannel BK. Baistom Tt. Fileteber HK Wittenoun W. Johns Scanton Me B. Downes J. Lewson HL Green PF. Tmyghiu Lawson Ans Myy Wuiny Flebeker Witte Johns R. Downes Wittenoom du Lavan Fletcher Jobo Downes Dr. Johns Dr. Fletcher Sheperd Lawaou

Municipal Borrowing Special Order Carried

A special order for borrowing was moved by Dr. Fletcher and seconded by Dr. Scanlon and carried. The notice cites prior government gazette and newspaper advertisements announcing the municipality’s intent to borrow 3000 pounds, now amended to 23000 pounds under The Municipal Corporations Act.

Fletcher Scanlon Austria Mbuny

Racing Anticisations at Goodwood Saturday

The Wizard lists entries for Goodwood events on Saturday with horse names across hurdles plate and handicaps including Laroon Anthopeed Lowhite Jolly Bright King Charles Ambuscade Paraseo Wagon Baracoa Little Peter Cardinaleon Brarre Indatine Beury Mount Cosy Welter Gand Bir Scotch Thistle Howard.

Goodwood

Albany Football Association Premiership Round Ad Ends Stage

Saturday afternoon football on Parade Street sees the Albany Football Association stage its third round. East and North squads clash after recent defeats as weather and crowd bids promise a strong display. First whistle at 145 sharp with West Uproar acting as boundary umpires and a funds collection for association causes.

Parade Street Albany Football Association Nes East Amlport Goth Dretraten Mwek Jost Matels Matels Ulissetsen Hood Nurtle Eawth North Tegma Albany Eavtt West Beth Easts Norths West Urotraten Usaculation F. Paspe Ont Vo Lew Im S. Oliver HL Non W. Cullinane Quartermaine C. Wheeler B. Hirrisy Fy Hola

Albany Football Association Deliberates Umpire and Penant Issues

The Albany Football Association held its ordinary meeting at the fire station with President E B Merrifield and delegates from several clubs. Discussions covered pennant arrangements, visiting teams, umpire reports, rule compliance, and the association’s authority to penalize players and clubs.

Tie vote names new chairman and casting vote for Merrifield ruling

The motion tied and the new chairman cast a deciding vote in favor of Mr. Merrifield's ruling. The meeting moved to the disputes committee. Attention to crowded training room prompted calls to prevent repetition. A secretary offered to appoint an official scorer with Mr. F. A. Bill replacing Mr. Angove. Access rules limited to players, trainers, and secretaries. Several registrations discussed and deferred pending residential qualification. A North player faced action for playing without prior permission. stewards proposed to report breaches and misconduct.

Merrifield Cawe F. A. Bill Angave Messrs. C Harvey D. Clark J. Fitzpatrick North Morman Marcer Womer Mather Powrry Rorcedure

Albany Ministers Attend Civic Meeting Address Local State Aims

Visiting Ministers Angwin and McCallum spoke at a Saturday gathering in Albany. Angwin urged district focus on fairness and state growth, noting land, population, and group settlement issues to aid settlers and the town. The Albany Poultry Society called for members to attend its annual meeting at 4 PM tomorrow at the Town Hall committee room.

Fremantle Harbor Strike Hits Pilot Tenders

A stop-work meeting of the Seaman's Union last night resolved to strike over a dispute with Fremantle Harbor Trust Commissioners who served notices on the pilot tenders Ivanhoe and Lady Forrest. The walkout currently affects the crews of those two vessels and could spread to other onion sections if a settlement remains elusive.

Perth Fremantle Harbor Trust Dlaminsul Seaman's Union

Bigamy Charge Plea of Guilty in Local Court

Harry Denny pleaded guilty to bigamy on Wednesday before Justice Draper. He was discharged on a binding recognizance and given a further bond of £30 to appear if called upon, pending sentencing yesterday.

Harry Denny Juslien Draper

Fire destroys wooden buildings in Collie area

A fire Thursday leveled a block of wooden structures in Collie with unknown cause after early Wednesday morning flames fully destroyed the buildings. Local authorities have not determined a cause.

Coullie

Aerial Mail From Adelaide Reaches Sydney After Delay

The Adelaide to Sydney air mail, delayed by strong head winds, reached Mascot area yesterday morning. The Sydney leg faced a late arrival due to the windy conditions.

Sydney Hest Werin Adelaide Mascot

England to Sydney first wireless voice transmission reported

Mr. E Fisk of Amalgamated Wireless said the Marconi beam carried the human voice from Po†dh u England to Vaucluse Sydney, marking the first successful wirefree telephony link between England and Australia and ending Australia’s isolation.

E. Fisk Amalgamated Wireless, Ltd Marconi Marcon Po'dhu England Vaucluse Sydney Australia

Katoomba and Karoola Set for Sydney Fremantle Run

Methwraith McFachorn Prop Ltd schedules Ka roola and Katoomba reconditions for the Sydney Fremantle voyage. The Katoomba departs Sydney June 16 and Karoola leaves Melbourne July 2, both bound westward.

Methwraith, McFachorn Prop. Ltd Ka Roola Kintoomba Sydney- Fremantle Katoomba Sydnex Karoola Melbourne

Mayoral welcomes Minister for Lands and Works at Albany

The Albany Town Council hosted a Saturday evening reception for the Minister for Lands and the Minister for Works. He urged nonpartisan support for natural resource development and highlighted the roles of secondary industries and woollen mills in boosting state prosperity. He noted NSW dairy prosperity as a model and stressed funding secondary industry to benefit families.

Albany Town A. C. McCallum Labor Mme Hope New South Wales Western Australia St Elf

Women enfranchised at age 21 decision in Britain

London reports a House of Commons committee vote of 4 to 10 deciding women should be enfranchised at 21. The discussion was lively as the committee concluded the reform measure.

London House of Commons

Crisis in Roumania report claims coup and cabinet collapse

Telegraphed dispatches report fighting and a coup d etat in Roumania. General Averescu is said to have overthrown Bratinou's government amid cabinet resignations and corruption rumors linked to an Arsenal explosion.

Telegrainy Roumanis Averescu Lewler Peasan M Bratinou Consid- Cai Lave UN Jose

American Aeroplanes Arrive in Shanghaj June Fourth

American aeroplanes reach Shanghaj from Nugaskel amid a swift air raid era. The two craft are reported to have completed a long flight with potential reconnaissance and display value for observers.

Shanghat Nugaskel

Kuruman ruman Disaster Court Inquiry Reports Pilot’s Guilt and Resolve

At a June 4 court of inquiry in Cafetown Bechuanaland the Kurume disaster pilot Lieut Joubert described the crash as an accident and said he bore the burden for the passengers he could not save. Sir Pierry Van Rynenveld noted the air service director, while Joubert defended his handling and highlighted his fine service record.

Cafetown Kurume Bechuanaland Joubert Pasengers Tin Pierry van Rynenveld Air Service

Durban speech denounces rowdyism at South African party meetings

Speaking in Durban Mr Boydell deputy leader of the Taborites condemns disorder at General Bute and other meetings. He says Natal Laborites and General Smutshandy parties share the criticism and call for orderly conduct amid the labor party dispute.

Durban Boydell The Taborites General Bute General Smutshandy Laborites Natal Ney Labor Party

Japan and America Exclusion Law Protest Resolution

Tokyo and Osaka newspapers met in Tokio to protest the American Exclusion law. A resolution was carried declaring firm determination not to abide by the discriminatory decision of the United States Congress.

Tokio Osaka Ageio United Stews

Sansoviny Wins Turf Exulish Derby in London

The turf derby result shows Sansoviny winning the Kogsinh Derby held in London on June 4. Samso ying is noted in the legible lines, with references to Lant Derby's Sansuvine and J Lerl Astor's 8 as well as German entrant Mr. E. Sommierville's Hurat wood in the scattered OCR.

London Cove Cin Tudiy Samsoying Sansuvine

England Beats Spain in Davis Cup Second Round

England defeated Spain three to two in the Davis Cup second round as Kilgebusten played for England. The English team advances to meet South Africa in the next round at STARKROWS on Monday.

Kilgebusten England Spain Davin Coy Sontesta Pei South Africa Starkurows

Dempsey Wins Two Round Boxing Exhibitions in New York

In New York on June 4 192? world champion Dempsey boxed in threes exhibition bouts. He knocked out opponents Rocko Stragmalin Joe Hyon and Ely Stanton with Stragmalin reaching the second round as the lone giant contender.

New York Dempsey Rocko Stragmalin Joe Hyon Ely Stanton Stragmalin Secon

Gibbons V Tune y Lightweight Title Bout Planned

Gibbons faces Tuney for the United States lightweight championship in a New York bout set for this month. The article envisions a self-sustaining event shaping markets and farm settlement to support a growing population center.

Tummny Gibbons Tuey New York

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