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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
2
A brief note reports that Wieederestanny Wevett Kingy Poll seeks air fare relief via an application to the Gldrk in Chargs, Goods Office, with allways noted.
A garbled Albany page describes plans and conflicts around a statewide show, with references to the Lowne hone the Viral Southern Evilwas and a gubernatorial matter. It mentions a sale by public auction, a farmers machinery opportunity, a Ugly Men’s Association event, and civic notices. Names like Mr W Wheeldon, Me 0. C. Harris Sorroeno, and E Besacaaly appear amid scattered places and dates, but the legible fragments create a blurred picture of events, preparations, and public notices in Albany and surrounding districts.
After a long service, Mr Stockdale was honored by the Albany Choral Society and Municipal Council staff. A travelling rug was presented by Mr Brayshaw with a formal tribute to departing members, tea refreshments followed, and later a silver cigarette case was presented. The Mayor and Dr Dowars praised Stockdale as town clerk and wished him success in his new role.
Albany Municipal Council met in a routine session to discuss frontages, harbor access, and street repairs. The mayor outlined required work legalities and potential costs while committees reviewed water supply, X ray plant funds, and a proposed railway reserve. Members considered town clerk duties, a new works plan, and public notices for a June 19 instrument handover at the Town Hall.
A report discusses drainage and street widening on Serpentine Road and adjacent streets. It recommends using top Serpentine material for a central road bed, spreading gravel, and possibly a movable stone crusher to cut costs. The Works Committee was asked to consider funding and labor allocations for the project and related bills.
Archdeacon Burbidge tours Denmark with aim to rally church members and raise funds for a resident minister. A reception at Agricultural Hall drew attendees while a Sunday football match between Denmark and PWD showcased local sport. An accident near Dunmark injured Mrs Todd but without serious harm. Chamber of Commerce members invited Hon A Purgill and Mr Wansbrough to attend meetings for better information flow.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held its ordinary monthly meeting at the Soldiers Institute. Attendees included Mero Fr. Ldoye Williame and others. discussions covered harbor works, dredging, and approvals for Albany Harbor and wool sales arrangements.
Discussion at Nashway Commissioner's office examines wheat handling at Bunbury with private firms operating. Reports cite cost variations from 1/2d to 1/3 per ton, differing charges, and a dispute over labor and handling fees under Harbor Board rules. Players include Mr. Wansbrough Mr. Norman Mr. Barnett and Mr. OConnor as parties seek a decision for Albany Harbor governance.
The Albany Returned Soldiers League held its fortnightly meeting with J Woollett presiding in the chair due to the absence of the chair and vice-chair. Members discussed the honor board eligibility, a forthcoming meeting on June 13 with Mr Bader, nominations for officer positions closing June 24, and proposed hall rent charges to reduce friction and confusion.
London June 11 Whitsuntide traffic to Wembley shows omnibus journeys from Saturday to Monday carried 12 804 000 passengers in a record total for the period.
After a heated session the Chamber of Deputies approved a leftist motion by 329 to 214. The debate included Communist support as members sang the Internationale and called for a revolutionary shift in government relations with the Bloc National Ministry.
The new Marsal Government issued a declaration stating it formed to enable Parliament to promote its own constitutional aims and would submit no programme. In Miller’s message and in the Chamber of Deputies he said he kept his earlier pledge and refused to desert his post. He urged Parliament to respect the Constitution.
A French communique relays Millerand’s stance on resignation. The cabinet informs the President of events in the Chamber as Millerand thanks ministers for support, then declares his intention to resign while asking the cabinet to continue briefly.
At a Cleveland gathering dated June 11 a Republican convention drew about 14 000 delegates, many women, amid patriotic music and organization changes. A council decision on Past Office Hill favored one way traffic to prevent loads sliding downhill. Also promoting Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds.
A lengthy discussion led Kwan to plan a schedule of rates for hall use. Rates cover main hall and lounge with piano 15, without piano 10 6, lounge only 5, small committee room 2/6, and a 25 percent discount for lengthy bookings. Charges for the vacant space are noted at 50 percent off the above.
A large Perth crowd watched the murder trial of Geo. William Auburn for John George ONeill proceed before Mr Justice Draper. Ellen Josephine Sudnear testified she had seen Auburn wearing a single button from a coat before the murder, breaking down under cross examination. Inspector Condon presented the overcoat and described visiting Vincentsirest where the car stood, noting a four button detail.
In Albartstrest a man named Guard Aberta Pasquatin, 27, was found writhing from poison while a woman, Alice Viner, 25, died later from the same cause. The tragedy followed an all night cocaine binge in which roses of cocaine were taken. a letter found on the body, supposedly written by the woman, blamed cocaine and expressed desire to kill herself.
A Tuesday motor accident near Ja Gog in Sydney killed a young woman and seriously injured two others, with two more seriously hurt and unconscious. A bullock team rope stretched across the road caused the car to crash off the road and overturn down a 100 foot slope.
The Albany Water Board chaired by the Mayor discusses a larger water supply, pump reliability, a leaky joint on Kalgan beet mains, and four pipe recontraction quotes. About 1165 premises are fed by the network with 450 metered and 715 unmetered. potential population growth could exhaust current enginering capacity.
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