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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
2
Classified items list various sales including a pony and saddle drawing, a block of land on Landor Street, a young cow, and a “Vancouver Beek” item. Names referenced include Mrs W Newbirth and J Token of Mt Barker with unclear contact details and scattered misspellings.
The Albany woollen mills project draws mixed reaction as locals press for a site and finance plan. Critics call for a practical approach including municipal water supply, while promoters argue the mill could be Australia’s most efficient, needing a £960,000 deposit split across the state population.
The town weighs hopes for a woollen mill led by Hird’s with government support and Bradford financing, aiming to lift Albany from decline. Harbor improvement funding and dredge work resume, plus vessel redeployment affecting future rail and shipping schedules. Community meetings consider RSL and Young Men's Club debates on inner versus outer harbor schemes.
The Albany Foot ball Association invites applications for the post of central umpire. Applicants must forward details and fees required to secretary Mr H R Rigby by Friday. Also notice of medical optician L Holmen visiting Albany until July 2 and a coal bore at Middleton Beach with a stock syndicate deciding to restrict share applications next Tuesday.
A brief obituary notes a man who served in the British Army in India and died after a short illness leaving a widow and son. The funeral proceeded to the Church of England Cemetery with service by Archdeacon Loneh and arrangements by Mr J C Mews.
At the Empire Theatre the Paramount double feature opens with Forest Rivals starring Arthur Ashley and Dorothy Green. The second is Sacred and Profane Love with Elsie Ferguson and Conrad Nagel leading a strong cast. Prices for the evening are 2/2 and 1/1.
Town Hall screens a double feature featuring Sacred and Profane Love starring Elsie Ferguson. The film adapts Arnold Bennett’s story with lavish sets and dramatic intensity. The second feature Forest Rivals from Par two offers a forest tale to accompany the main attraction. Extra admission charges apply.
The district records rapid progress with 20 motor cars purchased and new home installations including Delaw Light systems. New brick and weatherboard houses rise, a Mason’s building goes up, and Mr Barker’s area gains improved recreation facilities and a connected telephone line to Forrest Hill. Railway work nearby coats the town with improved platforms and shunting rails, estimated at about £3000, while the recreation ground expands with seating, a motor rank, tennis court, and future pavilion and play areas.
In a highly anticipated second round clash Kendenup hosts South at their home arena. Both sides expect a hard battle with Kendenup optimistic to open their winning account while Souths aims to stay undefeated. Team lineups include Souths with captain F Soanes and Kendenup led by F Allen and War nock amid a crowded schedule. The article notes round two results with Northa top and Bouths showing next while Mandenapas still seeks their first win.
Rev A Ditterich of Victory spoke at Albert Hall on heroes and martyrs of the Reformation. He traced Wycliff, Huss, Luther, Knox and Cranmer, praising religious liberty, democracy’s roots, and the impact of Moravian missions while urging continued freedom of conscience. The Salvation Army band played and a vocal solo followed.
Wellington reports ongoing freezing works strike at Canterbury with employers claiming ample labor and better than expected response. Separate note: Empire Theatre to suspend Friday pictures until further notice with schedule changes for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at other venues.
The Northern Daily Leader reports a Tamworth deputation led by Mayor and Canon Fairbrother presenting the New State plan to Prime Minister Hughes. They seek self government and territory creation while preserving federation, arguing rural development and regional rail, water, and tax powers.
London June 21 The latest election returns from Ireland show the treatyites including Labourites and Independents back the treaty by seventy to the republican side, signaling strong support for the pact amid political tensions.
New York opinion pages discuss Irish results from Dublin elections, weighing whether Ireland will stay sane or drift into turmoil. The New York press notes Irish voters face a pivotal moment shaping perceived stability and future relations.
The White House drafts a plan to handle seized alien property from the war era. It calls for partial payments to preferred claimants while remaining property goes to adjudication by a Mixed Claims Commission. The commission will include one German and two American members, with total holdings cited around 400 million dollars. Claims by American citizens and occupation claims by the government are noted, with allocation details as to private enemy property and government responsibility.
Capetown June 21 The speaker ruled members may not refer budget debate in a Ways and Means Committee prompting a Nationalist Party walkout. The anti-Labor Hertzog group planned to refer the issue to the standing committee and suspend discussion until Line estimates are ready.
Letter from Ingham criticizes council minutes showing delays in drainage schemes due to seepage and wet weather. He questions fuelled by talk of job security for a steam roller driver and urges competitive calls for a combined town clerk and engineer post. He asks if current spending exceeds estimates and if half time engineer could suffice.
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