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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
2
A meeting of Members of the above Club will be held at the Mall at the rear of the York Hotel tomorrow night at 7.0. Hon Sec ABSELL and Mrs Mathew Cull thank friends for gifts and telegrams in connection with their golden celebration.
Local draws report winning phonograph number 130 held by Misehi Moore. Albany inoculation at Town Hall every Tuesday and Friday at 11 am and 4 pm. North Ward Football Club meeting tomorrow night at York Hotel Hall at 7.90. Wedding report corrections for Mr and Mrs Cull and Mrs Meyers. July date corrections for Returned Beldiere Association ballot. Fremantle steamer Euela delayed until June 26 for northern port voyage. Dance for Children’s Hospital held at Taws Hall. attendance noted as disappointing but guests enjoyed a simple supper. Postal Department returns show eleven months ended May 31 revenue 5,061,990 pounds, with large war postage receipts estimated at 510,000 pounds.
May 1919 revenue reached £556,272 versus £474,086 in May 1918, an increase of £82,186. Reports from Germany quote Count Ranteau warning that unless the Allies amend the treaty, Ebert and his government may resign to Versailles. A farewell for the Normans departing for Geraldton. Albany port talks stall due to influenza. Rev S Evans arrives as Baptist pastor. St Joseph’s Building Fund entertainment draws large crowds with rising praise for performances.
The Mayor Mr W J Day and Mr E G McKensie left for Perth by Sunday night train. Mr A B Wilson of the Y M C A arrived in Albany to conduct Presbyterian services yesterday. Prime Minister W M Hughes and Navy Minister Joseph Cook are expected to Fremantle in August. Miss Murial Robinson daughter of Hon BR Robinson returned home on the Kaiser-Hind after work in England as a VAD and Major Roy Phillips married his elder Nollie.
Mr. Hodges spoke to the Church of England Men's Society at St. John's Hall about prisoners he has encountered. He recounted cases including a forger who planned a £500 haul, disguises used, and a later life of crime ending in seven years, with one suspect's eventual ruin and a warning to reform.
The text voices skepticism about the next government labeled as the "win the confidence" party. It questions who among the preventents might switch sides to gain approval and notes memories of past actions. It mentions soldiers returning and hints at perceptions of Holman and Hughes as ineffective while noting continued payment of bills.
Delegates from the Repatriation Committee and the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Association met at the Returned Soldier Institute. Albany Mayor urged as chairman with A E Dickson as vice chair. A new joint secretary and fund management were proposed with applications due June 30.
A reader letter from A. Wansbrough questions the Mayor’s silence at a half year meeting. He asks about auditors’ reports, discrepancies, repayments, and possible misplacement of funds, urging fair play and accountability from council members.
A quirky note to Ricardo about a playful mathematical axiom. The writer proposes that great magnitudes may be equal and offers a humorous, nonsensical solution using symbols K M and Y to represent production prosperity and other abstract concepts.
Unpleasant weather hit the second round opener with a strong south wind and light rain as Wests beat Easts 10 12 72 to 7 3 45. Wests produced better kicking and defense with goal scorers Angove Lancaster Cooper Potts T Angove Bruce and Deykin while Easts led by Kennedy Holmes and Deykin had moments but could not overcome the windy conditions. A post match East Ward flat rates meeting is announced.
The Hon. Minister Baxter releases figures on wheat handled across the Commonwealth for 1915 to 1919. Total bushels, wheat and flour stocks, and millers’ stocks are listed with regional details for West Australia covering 1915 to 1918 and 1919 shipments.
Local Danish district reports revival of a previously dormant game club with a new committee led by C. after a five year pause. A concert at Agricultural Hall supported the club and featured performers including Bullen Whittingham Conway Harvey and others, followed by dancing. Health warnings urge immediate influenza precautions and district readiness. Women’s Progressive Safety group forms to boost outreach with Mrs Slaker as president and a committee including Nockelda Rankin Bar rie Darregh and Keogh. subscriptions set at 1 shilling with a Friday social planned.
Miss Grace Gorman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Gorman of this town wed Mr T Horsfall of Katanning in All Saints Church ceremony led by Rev I G Barnacle. After, guests gathered at the bride’s parents home for cake and wine as the couple motored to Almmy.
reports show a rise in metropolitan influenza cases to 60 this week. Four deaths recorded. J Bourke, famed trainer of Oeitla and Lock Master, died of influenza during the week.
Melbourne reports four influenza deaths in the week. Sydney notes a steady epidemic rise with 47 deaths over the weekend. NSW Labor MP L Horr, winner of the Paddington seat three weeks ago, dies on Saturday.
The meeting of volunteers and officials, chaired by Mayor W J Day, discussed nurse training and demonstration of poultices and sanitizing supplies for a potential influenza outbreak. They planned to seek tenders for food supplies and asked Tr Cox for trained nurses, while awaiting state funding details.
A Thursday night program by Ma tron Dereon of the Government Trosycho will demonstrate bed making and patient removal techniques. The event covers pneumonia care and poultices, with other practical tips for attending to the sick. Mothers and others are invited. program begins at 8 o'clock.
In a late sporting page from Sunday, Tivooe wins at Greenmount in a two mile hurdle race amid high betting interest. Notable results include First Class Plate won by Aptitude and Second Class Plate taken by Nyalenin, with June Handicap and others featuring odds and placements.
A Vickers Vimy aeroplane from St John’s Newfoundland started its trans Atlantic hop to Ireland after June. Captain Alcork leads with Captain Brown as navigator. Weather conditions were favorable. A Clifton Ireland report notes a Vimy touched down at 140 a.m. but lacks arrival details.
June 16 report from London notes massed opposition in Berlin to the peace treaty. Prince Maximilian of Baden, former Imperial Chancellor, leads the strong protest citing foreign encouragement and disapproval from liberal, labor and foreign critics.
In Paris on June 16 Moover the American delegate warns Unicos Europe is mobilizing for a famine era. He says thelusien Tarepe pete Hews to a work ot amee hero will be Vlumine next year, signaling a deadly and costly future ahead.
Paris dispatches say American delegates believe punishment of the ex Kaiser will be a dead letter upon his capture as a private citizen at Amerongen in Holland.
Rome reports a broad strike in Ilenau Carrard and Epezia against rising living costs. Widespread unrest spreads across Italy as workers protest food supply issues and the government faces pressure over prices.
British naval squadron bombarded Kronstadt and Swedish press reports say the flotilla is preparing to evacuate the town as the crisis unfolds.
London report dated June 14 says the Tat Information Bureau announces that German forces have captured Wenden, about 60 miles north of Mga, in Russia.
Geneva dispatch says the German government considers a nationwide one hour work demand within the empire to raise funds for the treasury to support ongoing affairs of state. The plan would levy a contribution from every adult, with proceeds directed to the treasury.
The remains of Falwordpy Walker were found after an apparent death at a tent in Weat Aritar last Thursday. Two men worked nearby as investigators noted electine conitedet of 400 prres from Piesee Mos. Witnesses reported sounds from Wale kore tem but reeled in Alamos, finding no signs of life.
Fragmented report notes ongoing strike tensions among sailors and dock workers with threats of broader action if no settlement. eyewitness accounts describe heated exchanges and political figures reacting amid the unrest.
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