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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
2
Delegates representing the Albany Ladies' Hockey Association will meet on Wednesday July 26 at 705 PM. The gathering aims to review evening events and plan future activities, with broad participation expected from members and affiliates.
A garbled Albany Despatch reports donations for local repairs including 40 pounds for smithy work and 95 pounds for Rat Hivers road, with a plan to hold charity events at the Empire Theatre and Little Grove for the Grave work and a Cadets program in the city. Public meetings seek support for a Women s Institute building fund and police assistance to manage arrangements.
In London on June 20 the Austrian XI opened against Nottinghamshire on the latter’s ground. Australia posted a strong total before evening adjournment, reaching 108 for 7. Macaringy starred with 345 and Pel lew scored a century. Details of bowlers and dismissals follow with Australia First Tunings and names like Barrett Hordstahl, Nickels, and Hendry in the lineups.
The article details Denmark Notes reporting a heads Mawr election, a candidate decline, and a council meeting. It covers coal mine men sampling at depth, football club meetings, officer elections, new premises for Rushton Bros, cattle losses from cattle ingesting objects, and local agricultural concerns amid bad roads and weather.
The Minister for Works arrived Thursday and met with local representatives in the district. He heard heavy, urgent requests on river drainage and paths, promised careful consideration, and noted possible grants while visiting Perth and the Lower Raclain region.
A Friday meeting in Albany heard the Shipping Committee of the Chamber of Commerce urge deepening the jetty approach to meet White Star line needs. Key figures included Mr Searldan, Mr Thorpe, Mr Carlin, and Mr Connell. the plan proposed adding 2 ft depth and removing 11,000 square yards of harbor bed to allow fully loaded vessels to access the berth.
The text records a discussion on government water works relief and funding, mentions the Pildlig Works Reporlient, and references ship routes with the White Star line. It notes a delegation visiting Albany, inspections of Torhay drainage, and plans for a Kalaga River launch.
A deputation from the Albany Roads Board urged works for Lower King causeway Lower Kulgin road and riverbank roads hit by heavy rains. Minister for Works pledged £25 £20 and £25 contributions with local assistance to speed the repairs and promised further inspection next day.
The board and minister clash on funding main road repairs and farmer drainage. Talks touch on state subsidies for Bornholm lime, maintenance duties, and whether settlers should fund ongoing upkeep while ministers offer dollar-for-dollar matches for work done.
A deputation from Albany Town Council Albany Chamber of Commerce and a settler in the Torbay Grasmere district presented grievances about the drainage scheme to Minister for Works Mr Cleary via Mr Seaddan the Albany member. They urged action on long standing flood and irrigation issues affecting settlers and the region.
A town council and chamber of commerce in Albany discuss a scheme to raise flood defenses and move gates to ease water flow. Settlers debate who pays for old and new work, with ministers and engineers reviewing feasibility and ensuring fair contributions. Deputy figures push for practical funding and faster progress.
The Ministerial party visited Kronkap on Saturday afternoon arriving with Mr. Georgé. He told settlers Albany Roads Board had brought the matter forward that morning and he would consult engineers before announcing planned actions.
A Denmark deputation from the Denmark Roads Board, urged repairs to district roads and the venting of lines before Mr Oeonge. The Minister promised funds for some roads but said large requests would need engineering review as estimates are prepared. He suggested a referendum on road matters before Roads Board consideration. The party then returned to Albany.
Yesterday afternoon the Minister and engineers from Harbors and Rivers and Rows toured Little Grove. They were met by South Albany Improvement Syndicate members who guided them along the racing track and other improvements at the resort. George expressed his perceptions and remarks.
A Perth gathering led by Police Commissioner Conwell drew a heavy police presence with mounted officers and rifles after barbed wire barriers and a field hospital appeared nearby. No arrests occurred as Jow Jones urged restraint and warned of further actions by the Ta hor movement.
Melbourne report says a motor car on the Esplanade at Brighton collapsed its wheel Saturday evening, four occupants were thrown to the road. Richard Rutten, 32, was killed outright and Harold Bower, 85, died in hospital from cerebral compression and injuries. No witnesses to the mishap.
Prime Minister Lloyd George writes to Eamon De Valera expressing Britain’s desire to reconcile Ireland. He invites De Valera as leader of the majority to attend a London conference with Sir James Craig to explore settlement and to bring colleagues. The government promises safe conduct for participants.
Washington reports from the Weather Bureau challenge theories blaming pirates or Soviet agents for recent vessel disappearances. Records show a per line with 20 ships lost coincided with violent Atlantic storms near Cape Hatteras, suggesting weather as a factor rather than human interference.
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