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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
The State Steamship Service message for ECULA capt Douglas advises cargo for the July 8 voyage to POR ESPERANCE must be in the Goods Shed by 6 pm on July. Full freight and fore detail available at the Goods Office Albany Railways.
Deputy Commissioner grants freight concessions by rail for timber removal on about 627 acres at Communage Reserve 320 Amyspe region. Tender to Perth Conservator of Forests by 3 pm Tuesday July 5 1910 for Timber 1 lation No 14. Highest tender wins unless otherwise decided. Details from Conservator of Forests Perth or Forest Ranger Linton Albany. Public Works bids for Narrogin to Narrogin-Kank until noon July 8. Albany office and Narrogin Courthouse provide particulars.
Special General Meeting of members of the Shee Football Association to be held at a London Hotel on Wednesday at 7 p m to rescind a pause on rounds. A coastal incident notes a lost brooch in Law Park Marina Drive with a request to return to the office.
The Despatch notes ongoing neglect of Albany resources and port potential, urging a new administrative order. Writers defend fair critique and emphasize welfare and advancement of Albany, despite contentious topics, reflecting a broad call for change.
The article argues Albany should develop as a health resort and hub for agriculture and industry. It calls for a local association to revitalize health tourism, promote land settlement, improve farming methods, drainage, marketing, and climate studies, and urges business leaders to lead with cooperative effort.
With the new training year starting July 1 naval cadet quotas advance in sections. New cadets aged 14 are to report for drill cards July 3 at 3 pm during the Naval Drill Ball. Saturday parades move to 3 30 pm to suit Cadet Lt Baxter. An Albany Chess Club meeting discussed prizes for the Southern Championship and a Great Southern Handicap was planned.
Prize funds of £35 and £11 were fixed with 12 entries required. The event, for Hvate chess lummeye, is expected to draw a number of leading players to participate.
Personal inspector Matehell left the Bucks yesterday during an inspection trip to Esperance. Mrs. J. Welstand of Bromer Bay returned home after a pleasant holiday with her sister Mrs. J. Gribble and during her Perth visit.
Our correspondent reports a farewell gathering for Reverend H G Barnacle at Mount Barker Mount Herker. Local figures praised his parish work and travel for district church outreach while noting his departure to a new parish. The ceremony included presentations and thanks from parishioners and vestry members as Barnacle prepared to leave with Mrs Barnacle.
Anglican parish in Tenterden held a social evening at Tenterden Hall to bid farewell to the rector the Rev H G Barnacle. Chairman Mangler and Townshend presented a token of appreciation as Barnacle thanked parishioners for support during his tenure and pledged to watch their future progress. The gathering featured songs and games and ended in goodwill.
The Albany Dog and Poultry Society held a meeting with Mgr J C Mews presiding. J Reid was welcomed, A D Maynes elected president, Dowsett authorized to collect subscriptions, and Mr Ralph Potts invited as honorary member for trophy promotion. Four new members admitted. Scaddon donated £23 for a trophy.
The text traces the rise of the cooperative movement from small beginnings in Roehdily Rog to a large network with factories plantations and warehouses. It argues for worker and producer unity to counter vested interests and large amalgamations while urging cross party cooperation for national benefit.
The Albany Returned Soldiers Sailors or Nurses Association held a weekly meeting at the Institute with nine members present. Topics included a proposed cooperative company, financial matters, requests for aid, peace celebrations plans, district organizing, and new members J Green J Everett MLC and MLA Wilson were elected, plus a generous gift offer from Mr Sands for a commemorative photograph.
Members of the local Board of Health travelled to Narrikup on Saturday to organise the district against a pea outbreak. Public induction will be conducted by Dr. Deane in Mount Barker Hall Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. The Red Cross sewing circle tea is next Saturday. officer elections will occur then. The new Mount Barker rector, Rev Mr Harper, arrived from overseas on the Zealand and passed through Mount Barker Sunday night.
A local hall hosted a monthly social by the Big Four to raise funds for repatriation. The February 14 gathering featured music by A Hill, S Scott, G Cooper, and L Davies, a supper by district ladies, raffles, and homemade sweets. Proceeds support the district fund while hosts cover hall and hostess expenses. The event drew notable visitors, including Mr Kerr and wife, with joy noted at the lively turnout and the adjutant Wiy from Albany praised for the evening’s success.
Figures from the demobilisation show about 79 men still unsettled for return to Australia. The tally highlights ongoing issues in repatriation and the slow pace of processing for those awaiting return.
Telegraph dispatches from Perth Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney record fourteen French influenza cases in 24 hours and one death in Perth. Adelaide shows two deaths, Melbourne reports a further decline with five deaths, and Sydney notes widespread illness with thousands sick and the city tally at thirty seven deaths yesterday.
The Premier announced changes naming Mr. Frosk Broon of Neverley as Colonial Secretary and Mr. Scaddan to take over Mines Hulwaya and Industrie. Mr. Degardmants Mr Seaddin will control the Police and the Steamship Service.
North-West hardships rise as supply cuts from a shipping strike threaten residents. At Wyndham, men with many dependents face only a few days supply of flour and vow strong measures as the situation grows serious.
Sydney reports no progress toward settlement as the Federal Council of the Seamen's Union notes continued deadlock. Officials in Sydney signal the dispute may rest with the Commonwealth Government for final settlement.
A readable recap notes local football optimism with two teams picked for exciting matches ahead. It also covers Library Committee hosting soldiers and a social evening, Ladies' Progressive Club reception and tips on dancing, plus Railway and Progress Society items.
An executive meeting of the local Repatriation Committee was held at Wille and Co offices. The chair, Mr. A. O. Dickson, noted a non mandatory appointment to fill the vacancy and discussed nominations, secretary duties under combined organizations, and a June 30 combined meeting to elect a secretary.
London crowds celebrate the peace news with a cannon salute at Woolwich and joyous demonstrations in the West End. Paris reports the peace treaty will be signed on Thursday and expected to be ratified by mid July.
The Admiralty questions whether German Admiral von Reuter acted independently as German ships after attempts to sink the British fleet. Reports state the Baden ran aground and other ships were beached or damaged. Emden, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg reportedly beached. two destroyers afloat with many wrecks and fires on the scene.
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