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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

2

Job opening for Secretary and Caretaker Albany 1918

A six month probationary role offers £4 weekly with review at tenure end. Applicant must be bona fide financial member of RSA WA and show admin, organization, and bookkeeping skills. Envelopes marked Application for the position of Secretary and Caretaker. A special combined meeting of Albany Repatriation Committee and Albany Branch members will be held at the Institute at 7:90 pm on June ___ 1918 to elect a Secretary.

RSA Albany

Colonial Gas Increase and Road Board Rates Notice

The Colonial Gas and Wood Association Limited announces a gas rate hike of one half penny per cubic foot effective end of May with charges applying from end of June into early July. Albany Gas Works manager W Bean cites higher meter and connection maintenance costs as reason for the raise. A separate Albany District Road Board meeting on June 28 2019 approves new rate levies on rateable property under the Road Board Act for unimproved land values, in force until end of June.

W. Bean Albany Gas Works Albany District Road Board Roada Board

Prince of Wales birthday observed as public holiday in Albany

Albany reports the 25th birthday of the Prince of Wales observed locally as a holiday. General Birdwood may join the Prince on his Australian visit later in the year. Other items note illness, Red Cross welcome home, and war service housing plans with 800 to 900 applications and priority for war widows with children.

Bie Wiliam Birdwood Prince of Water Australia Prince of Wales Ce Federation

Departure of Albany businessman Mr W Norman ends long Albany tenure

Mr W J Norman longtime employee of Mausry Dalgety and Co Albany branch for 21 years and recently promoted to accountant at Geraldton branch left Albany by last night’s train with wife and family. A farewell meeting at Henry Wills and Co praised his service, with a banknote purse gift. A later farewell honors Mr Norman and announces his replacement by Hayward Richardson. cricket club officials also paid tribute, noting his four years as secretary and his cricketing character. A thanksgiving service for New Zealand troops is planned for Sailors Rest.

W. J. Norman Ben Mausry, Dalgety and Co Mbany Fem Geraldton Albany Iowt Customs Department Messrs. Henry Wills and Co Norman A. H. Dickson Lieut. Mutton D.N.O A. McDowell Dalgety and Co G. A. la Rochentationmaster NG. Forte B. L. Anderson A. Armatrong W. R. Smith Dualgety’s Apenkern Dickxon Ford Hayward Richardson Croketers Albany Cricket Association Mesare A. FI Dickson W. Monaghan IL Tomlinson Monte J. Norman Jnr F. W. Roast Deykin A. Tilley FL Bailey Mensim, Dalgety & Co A. A. Dickwon Monaghan Tomlinson Rue Tealey Critical Association Cerildton Melark Donk Thallon Bailey Ks Howe St In New Zealand England Sailors’ Rest Brunswick Road

Norths Triumph In Evenly Matched Parade Ground Football

A large crowd watched Norths defeat Easts by six points in a hard fought round two match at Parade Street recreation ground. Norths led early then trailed at times but steadied to pull ahead with precision play, while Easts battled hard through periods of attack, but could not close the gap.

Pertatore Parade Strest Recreation Ground Pice Northa Joe Fitanatrick Rowlings Johnson Weltrh Nesbitt Wilkinson Dave Vermin Deykin Kennedy Bailey Kaute Arai Ensta Easter W. Green Vox Northy North Potter Phere Kasih

Mayors Perth Trip and Minister Resignation Noted

The Mayor Mr W J Day returned home from Perth on municipal business. Mr Robert Munnon, recently back from France, has recovered and is ill no longer. Mr R Takingen reported to have resigned as Minister for Mines and Industries in the Mitchell Administration due to disagreement with the Premier.

W. J. Day Perth Robert Munnon France Bie Agai R. Takignen Ent Permier

Northa Triumph In Tough Norths versus Easts Clash

Northa beat Easts 53 to 50 in a fierce struggle as Nesbitt and Davey sparked late advances. W Green Kit Potter Uflreen Kennedy and Nesbitt each kicked goals for Northa, while Easts tallied seven goals and ten behinds amid a frantic final period.

First Rate Competition Ends With Easts Defeating Norths

In perfect weather the Easts beat the Norths 14 to 9 in the first rate match of the association. Milne was elected East captain with Burridge as vice captain, and Dorrie led the Norths. Easts led after the first quarter and by halftime had the clearer play though many kicks went astray. Final: East 1 goal 10 behinds, 14 points. Norths 1 goal 3 behinds, 9 points.

Association Tetiree Kasts Geridan Milne Easts PL Burridge Henry Dorrie Northa Fests Milne Burridge Willia James Ackland Turnbull Saunders Madgen Davies Waters McBride Williams Hillard Smith Abell North Dorries Shen- Held Erskine Harris Hutchina Davey Johnison Quartermaine Oreu Barajou Mercer Ecore North Firs Keaxty Northe Taenjou East Hilliard Kootha Dorrie Rhenfield Beeston

Foresters Welcome Home After War Service at Masonic Hall

Ancient Order of Foresters Court Plantagenet held a social in Alnony to honor 11 Coast members who enlisted in World War I. Two killed, six returned, three missing. one earned the DCM and another the MM. Mayors telegram delivered. party featured music by Mrs Kitcher and others, with games and dancing.

Thin Lodge Court Plantagenet Masonic Hall P.C.R D.C.M Alony W. J. Day Biro T. Peke Bro W. McColl Elf Hanked Letform Germany Mre. Kitcher Miane+ Steubens McDonald Mewrs F. Thomas

Mount Barker Notes Basket Evening and Farewell Events

Mount Barker notes describe a Wednesday social at the Methodist Church with Olga Norman and Mina Hambley performing, a basket sale, and a playful “A Peep Behind the Scenes” quiz. The Anglican Guild held a children’s ball with a farewell for Rev. A S Barnacle, and transfer news notes Mr E F Cogley’s upcoming move to Perth.

Br. Lindup Mies Olga Norman Miss Potter Mina Hambley Frank Squires L. Hambley Carr Andy Barnacle Forth Riley Old College Chum Cranbrook Tenterden E. F. Cogley Barker Perth Copley Conley Loral Rifle Club

Albany Chess Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Albany Chess Club held its general meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Wednesday June 15 at 6 30 pm. Members present included Leak Lindsay Hayward Fill Little Felton Faulkner Mena Tucker and Berliner secretary. Subscriptions set at 1 shilling to the elb and 3 shillings for Warary non book members. levy of 2 shillings 6 pence on all members taking part in the ELMS New Zealand journey was decided.

Mechanics' Institute Welnesiay Mewrs Leak Lindsay Hayward Fill Little Felton Faulkner Manea Tucker Berliner Coleman Prise Fund Youngman A. H. Dickvou Blackbarna Prasthenia Merare Lemsir Catling Jresurer Myr. Felton Barkiner Warary Wwe New Zealand Ourney

Death at Blackboy Hospital Reports Rising Perth Illness

Perth reports six new cases of pmewmeni ofvenxa on Saturday and two more yesterday. One death occurred at Blackboy Hospital yesterday. Over the past fortnight there were 14 deaths and 149 cases, as officials track the outbreak.

Perth Monfig Pmewmeni Ofvenxa Blackboy Hospital

Disease Toll Rises in Australian Cities

Sydney reports seventy seven influenza deaths over the last 48 hours while Melbourne notes six and Brisbane records twelve during the past 44 hours as authorities monitor the outbreak.

Sydney Melbourne Victora Enste Wasterth

Mitchell Government sees resignation of Mr. Robinson

Mr R T Robinson has tendered his resignation as Minister for Mines and Industries after a dispute with Premier Mitchell over the Industries Assistance Board. The move, long anticipated amid strained relations, was accepted on Saturday.

Preth Molly Thi Re Mitchell R. T. Robinson Robinson Mines and Industries Riinvon Indusiries Arsistines Board

Seamen's Strike Persists as Path to Arbitration Hopes Dwindle

In Sydney the seamen's strike drags on with extremists in control of the branch insisting on continued action until demands are met. Shipyard circles warn that no settlement will occur until the men agree to take their case to the Arbitration Court.

Bydney Mondy Nll Seamen's Stake All Bright Sydney Arbitration Court

Labor Conference Sounds Motion on Readmission

Sydney reports considerable interest as the New South Wales Labor Conference moved to bar readmission for MPs expelled over conscription advocacy. The motion passed Saturday, signaling a stiff stance amid ongoing party divisions.

Sydney Mondy Labor

Germany to sign peace treaty and new cabinet formed

London reports from Berlin that Germany will sign the peace treaty. It is believed former Labour Minister Werr Bauer has formed a cabinet to carry on state affairs.

London Berlin Germany I Iw Werr Bauer Minster For Labor

Rumor of German Fleet Sinking at Scapa Flow

London reports sensational rumors claiming the Scapa Flow interned German fleet was sunk by its crews. Admiralty confirms damages. claims say 40 ships sank or damaged, including major battleships Bayern, with tonnage around 400000.

London Scapa Flow Admiralty Orkney Cerin

Goodwood Club Races Report and Handicaps

The Goodwood races were well attended with results from the Second Class Purse and Plate events. Gold Coin won the Goodwood Handicap, while Venetian King led the First Class Plate and Vulgar took the Second Class Purse, with Tote dividends listed for each event.

Gold Coin Oeseo O T Oget Gellon Bom Oe Va Lowkettint Hed Ads P'P

Home Industry League Exhibits At Albany School

The Home Industry movement showcased by Fremantle exhibition notes Albany school submitting dyed canvas objects with fringe and embroidery. Cecil Andrews explains league aims to keep girls in school by offering home making work, while the Women’s Service Guild provides a depot and crafts support. Lady Ellison-Macartney leads efforts.

League League of All Beauty Theaudlify Adam Fremantle Albany School Cecil Andrews Inappetor- General School Women's Service Guild Ellison-Macartney Lee

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