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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR discusses state shipping services to Hopetoun and a theatre event at Allens marked by names like Vince AIL and Ken KWL. Content is garbled with many unreadable words and dates, offering no coherent facts or outcomes to report.
The discussion covers duplication in local administration, proposed road and public works funding, and central control. Mr Cullum and Mr Mallows push for parliamentary legislation to empower a roads board, while critics warn of state overreach and job allocations.
Local reports a serious accident involving W. Mclellan on the Katoomba route leaving him with fractured logs and stranded at Ade Lane. Also notes upcoming wood warehouse construction work in Albany for Elder, Smith and Co and a machinery installation by Hinke and Co for woollen mills. Immigration arrivals number 120 under the Government’s migration scheme, with landed Dew comm and new arrivals brought to town. Ushyee Association hosts a cash drawing at Hepaet on July 1st with top prizes and multiple cash awards totaling 25,000 Moketeok SM. Burcombe Perpetual Trusts Buildings.
The Albany council discussed replacing the failed Crossley engine plant with an oil or steam option. Estimates ranged from £6 to £7 per ton for coal or oil, with a total up to about £23,000 including new engines, reconditioning, and plant upgrades. The discussion also covered maintenance, outlying lighting, and potential private lighting arrangements pending ratepayer decisions.
Fragmentary notes from a 1920 Albany inquiry discuss vehicle purchases for executive officers, questions on cost, supplier, repairs, and wiring. The record cites patrol pump station hours from November 1, 1926 to April 30, 1947 and references associated staff workloads.
The Returned Soldiers' League held a meeting Tuesday evening with members including W. Sénior and S. Barrows. Elections elected a president and officers. discussion covered branch memberships, a parents' association, and plans to secure war material for the league. The Ladies' Auxiliary reported poor attendance. An Aberdeen liner arrival brought 120 new settlers and mails before resuming its voyage.
The Albany Road Board discussed feeder roads in North East and Central wards, road grants, and plans for sub divisions and repairs. Officials including Mr Newton and Mr Wolfe debated grants, future inclusions, and the Marbleup and Torbay routes, with actions referred to the Minister for Works and follow ups on drainage and road balancing.
The trial links Mrs Layer to a murder案 on April 4 in Benwufurt Street with George Wilkint-Voluru and Juli Genter O'Neill named in the proceedings. Miss Johnson and Edison Thanks corroborate key details while witness Adler describes a fire incident and a car seen in Bow Street on April 6 amid the investigations by local police.
A garbled early 20th century notice references a new governor tied to Colonel Watts and an October date, with distorted phrases about roles and events. The readable elements point to political leadership changes and scheduled actions, though specifics remain unclear.
Fragmentary text describes a third case involving horse harm. Mentions names Keune and Carne and a table line. Reference to bodily injury and medical terms appears unclear and from a damaged page.
In Melbourne on Thursday Leslie Squizzy Taylor appeared in court charged with being the occupier of a house frequented by reputed thieves. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment and to be declared idle and disorderly. He is to appear before the Supreme Court on August 15 to show cause why he should not be dealt with by the indeterminate sentence. No further appeal noted.
The Australian Labor Party conference favors ending the situation ballot for Parliament candidates by a two thirds vote. Adelaide Laborists oppose replacing electoral colleges with a selection ballot proposed in Sydney.
At a recent Low Guneeds meeting the council recommended reconstructing the town jetty bath using new materials and paying for it from local funds. The plan includes partial baths with a pigyenter style feature and expenses borne by Mr A C Ul detifriee and associates. Dr. Peres Lathe then traveled to Singapore and returned by train on Tuesday amid cheers from supporters.
The minutes note Mr. Newton distributing funds for drainage on Will sung road and Kincaid estate. L Hill seeks permission for embankment works on East Ka gan. Wolfe mentioned water rights and professional fees. Barvill approved a secretary fee for gear and Warill to request temiters for trips to Germany and Denmark routes. The board reports delays in rite books and updates on Mr. G F BGT and Perth public hospital progress.
An overseas passenger flow led customs officials to impose rigorous inspection and boarding procedures. Officers instructed travelers to remove shoes and stand barefoot during the process, reflecting heightened security measures.
At a conference of Christian workers American and Japanese agreed to cooperate to solve the Japanese American problem. The meeting was characterized by a spirit of sympathy which tempered the likelihood of a breach among the churches.
Gener al Verisog has accepted the Premiership of de Unon and will form a Cabinet to be submitted to the Governor General the Earl of Athlone as soon as possible.
The Whin Mare Milan wrecked near Preparis Inland at 10 o clock on Pralar night. Crew abandoned ship and boarded lifeboats as the vessel sank by morning. Rescue efforts by the relief officer and crew are described in fragmented terms.
A fragmented report notes Jie Raxgoon, 25, of The Americoan, recording a world Hadidert today for Bengal. Details are sparse but indicate a pioneering aviation effort and international interest.
A well attended Masoule Rosalie Rebekah Lodge ball featured pink and gold decorations, live music by Mr Kusintsson, and dances that ran late into the night. Speakers praised the event, noted family friendly plans for a future function, and thanked organizers Miss Ida Curlin Mrs Alice Mans and Mr Nesbit for their efforts.
The Albany Board of Health meeting under Mayor Thibson discusses Meath Poor, contractor pan supply, and a request for 05 new pans and 10 boil pans plus 460 pans in November. Dr Lawson urges an independent contractor report. plans for a pipe drain from Stirling Terrace to Cuthbert Street are approved for next year.
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