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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
3
A column argues that labor and capital are locked in a national crisis of decline and debt. It urges a political armistice and joint ownership in profits to end strikes and achieve lasting industrial peace.
The Despatch notes a Lancashire co operative heritage and a Ban gdalup resident Mr Brierley of Bangalup who owns key local buildings. It outlines his family, landholdings of 100 acres, dairy and crop activities, and a push to attract visitors to see the venture and English roots.
The Albany letter urges immediate action to push rail survey work from Denmark to Nornalup and consider extending north to Bridge Town or Boyup Brook. It argues land clearance costs and rainfall limit farming, boosts dairying, and suggests timber and port benefits for Albany, urging coordinated local groups to press government for rapid development. It notes potential rail links to Ongerup Tambellup and Hopetown, plus investment in the Kendenup Estate and Ravensthorpe district for settlement and production.
The article contrasts Australia’s deficit with New Zealand’s 3? billion surplus, noting NZ’s strong postwar finances. It cites NZ’s 15 million pound excess since the National Government, rising revenue, reduced ordinary costs, and planned tax considerations, while criticizing Australian federation. It questions migration and political leadership, urging better governance.
An Italian named Giavatto suffered a severe foot injury while cutting Wuwa timber at Kojonup on a Saturday week ago. He was transported to Katanning Hospital by Mr. W. Jones for treatment.
The State steamer Eucla arrived from Esperance via Hopetoun and will stay at Albany until June 25 due to an influenza outbreak at Fremantle. Skygmasan Mura completed coal unloading but could not resume voyage to Alexandria until Friday because of bad weather. Liddesdale arrived from Newcastle with 6622 tons of coal for the Admiralty and will load wheat after unloading. The Awahting resumed voyage to Colombo, and War Trefall is due from Melbourne for bunker supplies.
The London Colonial Wool Sales show a mix of results with demand easing on lower grades while some extraordinary lots fetched strong prices. Catalogues listed 10 000 bales, buyers, and renewers indicated readiness to bid, as several greasy wools noted weaker, and New Zealand slips features appear among selling lots.
On Friday morning at Mr H W Piesse's Kojonup property a 14 hp engine tore a boy's coat into the machinery injuring Jack Norrish 17. His arm was amputated below the elbow at Katanning hospital by Drs Pope and House. The lad is in shock but stable amid recovery. Hundreds of women are training as vocalists.
The Commonwealth electoral authorities notify returned members of the forces aged over 71 that they may enroll and vote under the Commonwealth Electoral Act if not disqualified. Failure to enroll or update address carries a fine up to £2. Special enrolment claim cards are available at the Commonwealth Electoral Office and at all local offices.
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