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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
2
All cargo for this trip must be in the Goods Shed not later than 6 p.m. on June 10. Pull particulars to freight and fares on application to the Goods Clark Railways Albany.
The Giation Limited notifies a price rise of one half penny per 100 cubic feet effective after May end, with charges on bills rendered at end of June and start of July. Due to higher maintenance costs, oil meter rentals will be removed from end of May. J W Bean, Manager Albany Gas Works.
A general meeting of Albany Branch members of the Australian Labor Federation is set for tonight at 8 o'clock in the Young Men's Club Room. Tenders for a timber permit to cut and remove dead timber for firewood on about 450 acres near Reserve 30% require a one month royalty deposit. bids close June 2.
A Despatch writer reflects on Albany Australia as a place of beauty shadowed by imperial and commercial exploitation. It notes a dormant phase, past land settlement troubles, and calls for home enterprise and renewed vigor from returning travelers to transform the city into a meaningful center rather than mere memory.
The piece discusses the Bridgetown to Albany railway survey at Noralup, potential land settlement, and which port benefits. it warns Bunbury and Perth connections, notes Albany’s role as a coastal resort and trading hub, and urges protecting Albany from influenza via passenger disinfection and stricter isolation if outbreaks hit Perth, Leonora, or Gwalia.
A meeting of members of the North Albany Football Club will be held tomorrow night and all members are urged to attend. Reilly Bros of Torbay conduct experiments in fattening crossbred sheep with encouraging results. They are growing fodder grasses and have shown interest from local people.
Albany readers hear of Labor Federation meeting tonight at 8 in the Young Men’s Club room with a fall attendance urged. Lectures begin Tuesday at 7 15 p.m. in Albany High School science room, enroll now with no fees. Megars Dalgety and Co report London cable about wool sale results and June 16 reopening. various percentage shifts noted. A farewell for Mr Collins at the railway station, with a sporting gun presented. Albany Spinning Circle sends wool to Lady Jellicoe who expresses thanks and plans to knit gloves for the admiral.
In Albany narrative verse the tribute to Herbert Robinsky recalls the sudden vacancy for his successor. The speaker lists candidates and mocks the process while lamenting the lack of new, capable leaders. A late shift arrives through friends Rufus and Mull steering toward "Happy Jack" as a possible choice.
During the last Parliament session Mr. K. E. T. Robinson, as Industries Minister, cut sustenance allowances for certain farmers. Single men received 5d per day and some married men 7d. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Johnston attacked the action in the Legislative Assembly. Mitchell later wrote to Johnston claiming the general manager would restore pay to 9d per day for satisfactorily done work, signaling support for district farmers.
Saturday afternoon saw Norths and Wests clash in a keenly contested association game. Norths led by captain Fitepatrick built a strong first half with four minors and two goals while Wests fought back with rapid attacks but finished behind 58 to 25. The match featured injuries and bereavement absences, strong defence, and a late rally by Norths before the final bell.
Report of a football match between North and Wests as they enter the final quarter, both sides pressing for the win. The North team shows rapid movement and fatigue factors, while Wests rally with bounce and defensive play, adding several behinds as the game tightens.
Norths triumphed with 69 points to 39 as Worts failed to score behinds. Norths goal scorers included Kit, Lant, W Green, McDonald, J and Whitapatrick, while Woe and Angove stood out for their teams. Angove named best on ground for his ball handling and defense.
The meeting at H Wille and Co. Ltd chaired by A H Dickman addressed Mr Norman’s resignation and duties, rostered staff expansions, and various Perth and Melbourne repatriation cases. It notes fortnightly meetings, wage and furniture delays, and entries for numerous applicants including Chapman, McLarty, Dean, and Brown with attention to housing, furniture, and transfer of mortgage details.
By telegram from Perth the influenza outbreak alarms Leonora Owalia and city areas. Three suspected pneumonia cases emerge in Perth with officials warning on Friday. One patient dies in the Public Hospital as authorities declare West Australia an infected state.
Health authorities moved quickly to activate an emergency plan. A Victoria Park facility, originally a maternity home, was converted into an isolation hospital for mononucleosis like illness. Matron Jarvis from West Subinco Infectious Diseases Hospital and Captain George from Fremantle Base Hospital assume leadership roles alongside two nursing sisters.
POSITION IN EASTERN STATES. MELBOURNE, Monday. Five deaths from influenza have been recorded since Friday. SYDNEY, Monday. During the weekend 17 deaths from influenza were reported.
In a low key West Perth by election on Saturday, Draper claimed a large majority. Draper 1120 to Powell 462, a 660 vote margin.
Perth reports the death of Sir Henry Briggs, longtime President of the Legislative Council in the state, who passed away yesterday.
A deputation led by opposition leader Mr. P. Collier and Labor Congress members arrived in Perth to urge the Premier to curb living costs. They proposed government importation and distribution of essentials and to acquire more ships to bring stocks from the North West.
In Sydney on Monday the sea men’s strike position remains unchanged. In the Federal Arbitration Court on Saturday Justice Higgins stated he would adhere to the policy that the union cannot strike and be arbitrated. He adjourned the conference to a date to be fixed and offered to refer the matter to court arbitration if other counsels prevail.
At the half yearly ratepayers meeting in Collie the Mayor faced Mr Mahony’s query on why the council did not cut current charges despite a year of high profits. He cited extensive press coverage, calling many statements untruthful or only half true. Mahony urged counter statements to inform all ratepayers.
The Belmont Park Raving Club held its June meeting on Saturday with large attendance and solid pacing. Welcome Hugh won the June Handicap after a day of notable races including Hurdle, First and Second Class Plates, and Welter Handicap events featuring numerous contenders and betting totals.
Adelaide Monday report: the Birthday Cup over one and a half miles saw Alacrity lead from Amantes and King Hier. Amantes challenged in the straight but Alacrity won by three quarters of a length, Dependence a half length away in third. Bon Vine, King of the Sonnent, New Tipperary, Seabound and Scots Jean followed. time 2 min 324 sec. Dividends: £18 and £217.
The fourth Albany welcome home for returned soldiers was held in the Town Hall with a two part event and a later public dance. Mayor W J Day chaired as eight of 17 invited men attended and only a small dance crowd formed. Notables present included Lieut Everett and Sergt Rowe. A charity repast followed and the mayor praised the troops for their service while lamenting turnout. Included is notice of the Fremantle football related death of Norman Stone aged 21.
From Berlin reports on the peace talks indicate German leaders are signaling a retreat from prior positions. The move is read as likely to produce a treaty signature with a formal protest reservation attached by Germany.
Paris dispatch notes Signor Orlando's shift to conciliation with Italy ready to make Fiume a free port and concede Dalmatia to the Jugo-Slavs except Zora and Bebenion. Italy to formally present Finme diplomatically, marking a diplomatic reorientation amid tensions.
London dispatches report Allied forces about fifty miles from Petrograd with uncertain details. Confirmation of the capture of Petrograd is not established and the Allied advance remains unverified as of June 8.
London dispatch via Constantinople dated May 20 reports Harold Williams arriving from Moscow predicting the decline and imminent fall of Bolshevism in Southern Russia. He notes many bourgeois members have been executed, and frontier news is shocking as snowmelting reveals mass graves of women and children buried beneath.
Dr William recounts a smallpox outbreak during his 23 day train journey from Moscow to Odessa. Passengers were forced to purchase wood at each station to fuel the engine.
A farewell dinner is arranged in London for W. M. Hughes the Australian Prime Minister. He is expected to depart London for Australia in early July after the June 27 event.
Misa Wylie spoke to Albany High School ox students on domestic science work. She noted progress in Perth and Fremantle, and that many girls now earn by selling homemade articles or flowers. A display will show items from the local Technical School including upholstered boxes stenciled boxes curtains needlework boxes footstools cushions and woodwork articles.
Engagements and personal notices from Mount Barker include Mrs Joan Robertson of HA, sister of the Rev Jock Robertson, and Trooper Lamet James, 10th Light Horse, son of Mr W. James. Eric Hitchins returns to Mount Barker to assume duties with the Agricultural Bank. Mr and Mrs A T Booth leave for Perth due to Mrs Booth needing medicals. Bernard Hickling returns from war service on short leave.
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