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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows McIntosh's Furniture Mart listing in Algany with unclear street names and misread items. The readable parts mention a sale, a two acre lot and references to local landmarks, but the overall meaning is obscured and details are uncertain.
The Albany municipal notice proposes borrowing two thousand two hundred twenty five pounds via debentures to fund sanitary and civic works including land purchase and building creation. Details, specifications, and the money schedule are available for inspection at Town Hall, Albany, for one month, with interest at five percent payable semi annually.
The government issues tenders for works under a schedule of quantities and prescribed deposits. Submissions labeled Tender must reach the Minister for Works by noon on the specified date, with details including Katanning Sohusl and Narrogin sites, and the Albany PW Office.
Auction style notice lists a violin with bows and accessory items offered for sale at Furnitore Mart on York Street. The fragment mentions names Guthbert, Grae, Werther, Cuthbart, and Vida among buyers or sellers in an unclear listing.
The Albany community hosted a school boys’ cross country run from the monument to the park gates with about 40 competitors. J. Haire won, Ras was close behind, and S. Milne finished third as brown and green factions tied on points. A later social evening at the Soleiers' Institute featured bridge cribbage five hundred and euchre with prizes awarded to Mrs. Heath and Miss Crant, among others. Also noted is the sudden death of Gordon Henry Launk, son of H W Launk, a young Albany advertiser staffer and member of the Albany Obese Club, whose funeral was planned for Wednesday.
Sympathy messages poured in for the Morwell family as the funeral was conducted by clergy. The paper notes upcoming events including a children’s dance at the Builders Institute, a wardrobe of social entertainments, and a cricket club’s fundraising and criblage tourney at the Souliers Institute with prizes for competitors.
Dr and Mrs Campbell of Durban and their daughter Ethel were welcomed in Albany after disembarking the Diogenes. Miss Campbell, famed as The Angel of Durban for aid to Australian forces, was made an honorary Auxiliary member and presented flowers. The party toured the Soldiers Institute and drove to the beach, receiving civic honors and thanks from local officials and diggers.
The State steamer Eucla schedule shows July 11 and July 18 departures from Albany to Esperance via ports, July 25 and August 8 to Esperance with Hopetoun options, August 21 to Esperance via Hopetoun, and a quarterly trip to all ports through September. Fremantle trips Albany include July 2 and July 32, August 27, with Fremantle to Albany on July 6, August 4, and August 9.
Open under Parts V VI and VIII in the Plantagenet Districts. One tract of about 160 acres bounded by location 717 and 718 lines, extending to road M61, with survey and classification pending. A second tract of about 103 acres at Location 884, north of Albany, subject to classification pricing and payment of improvements if any.
The Ratepayers Association met at the Lower Town Hall with low attendance. Secretary Keyser reported on plans for a graving dock at Albany, Albany Newdegate rail surveys, and municipal improvements while urging members to join and support the local development program.
Shareholders at Albany woollen mill held week end arrangements for paying share calls locally. Directors Balxton Wittenoom liaised with Perth to permit payment to H E Miles Albany whose receipt serves as discharge. Miles will remit funds to Perth in full, easing exchange costs and inconvenience for local investors.
Heavy rain in the last 24 hours totals nearly two inches with towns from Tambellup to Katanning flooded. Rail lines disrupted, bridges washed away, and embankments broken leaving lines unsafe. trains derailed at Kojonup and Gnowangerup, with tourism and shipping services suspended for days.
The Albany Ladies Hockey Association announces resumed matches on Saturday afternoon at the Wister road reserve. At 2.15 pm the AALHC will face the Wanderers, followed by Checkers versus High School. Weather expected to be fine with teams listed and on-ground early for a punctual start.
A ten day winter sale at Messrs Drew Robinson and Co features reduced prices on winter clothing blankets hosiery mens wear boots and pharmacy lines. Special items include half price linen towels hosiery and garments while millinery and home fabrics are marked down for quick clearance. Albany district shoppers are invited to inspect stock during the event. A club meeting of the Albany Men's Social and Sports Club discussed ball training offers and arrangements for future events including a gymnastic display planned for September and August club activities.
A heavy midweek storm battered the area with cyclonic winds and torrential rain. Rail and road networks suffered as waterlogged tracks and roads halted service for over 24 hours, two bridges washed away near Hortins and Krookup, and relief trains finally restored gaps on Friday.
Me. Wal ter Duan shows interest in Self Copper Reparation Ltd and discusses to a Despatch representative the Hopetoun trip to implement the system in Phillips River District. Metal tear damage confirms ore reduction as salvation for the district. Dinn’s Ravensthorpe mission aims to retread the system and detail ore treatment for experts.
In Perth yesterday morning Edward Buck enare and Arthur Ferguson faced the Police Magistrate on charges of conspiring to obtain money by uttering false documents for about £470. Detained suspects include Williamson Brydon Porteous and James Porteous as part of a broader fraud tied to Western Australian Savings Bank. The Crown cites alleged defalcations near £6000.
John Ewing MLC, recently appointed cabinet minister, was yesterday elected unopposed to represent the South-Western Province on the Legislative Council, Perth. The vote was uncontested with no opposition candidates.
In Melbourne the Opposition pressed a motion in the House of Representatives calling for a jury trial for Irish Republican envoys detained by the Commonwealth Government. Leader Mr Charlton insisted the issue concerns justice, not Irish politics, and warned that not all detainees could be guaranteed trials by jury under present law.
Fragmentary report indicates a deportment order affecting individuals named Father Fisheman and John. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Federal Parliament in Melbourne witnesses a stormy outing in the House of Representatives as debates heat up over current issues and party lines. The exchange features clashes between opposition and government members with provocative remarks and procedural friction.
In Dubbo the vaute abori who caused trouble in the locality has recovered enough to be moved from the Dubbo Hospital to the gaol hospital and is remanded on a charge of shooting Bergeant Young with intent to murder him.
A proposed world flight from New York on June 27 contemplates a route that would include Australia. The plan outlines ambitious air travel linking major continents.
Scene in the Commons on June 21 ends with several Labor MPs suspended after a clash over a tuberculosis debate. Messia Maxton and Wheatley were struck by suspensions, while Campbell Stephen and Mr Buchan were also affected as tensions flared amid accusations the government murdered people in the tuberculosis dispute.
London reports a cable arriving from the Trevanis captain's wife via a convoluted channel. The unsigned message states Safe, excellent health and is believed to signal the police of the crew aboard the yacht, though the exact meaning remains unclear.
Message from the ill fated vessel Travasss reports the captain chief officer and 16 crew members saved. The owners believe the remaining crew aboard the boat are also safe despite earlier danger.
London reports the survivors of the Trevasea are safe. A message to the captain's wife in Barry confirmed that the captain, chief engineer, and sixteen crew members have reached Rodriguez Island. Another boat with the remaining crew is believed to be in gale conditions.
Shipping lines plan to press governments through ambassadors in Washington to persuade the American government to reconsider its current prohibition stance on liquor carried to U S ports.
An outbreak linked to a visitor returning from Glan Valley sickened a little girl and spread to others in a nearby house, with additional cases in the same vicinity. Authorities note multiple pall or pallid cases and urge vigilance.
Report notes the June 27 vote on a motion connected to labor and communist issues in London. Details on the participating parties and the outcome are limited in the fragment.
A sensational report describes Walter Qudour lured to a tavern, plied with drink, then beaten and killed in a wood by eight assailants. Seven men were arrested. linked conspirators include Faust and a socialist leader target Schiedemann. Waterword attacks target republicans socialists Jews and foreign enemies.
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