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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
2
The Bishop family thanks friends for letters visits telegrams and prayers after their loss. Expressions of sympathy are gratefully acknowledged and special thanks are extended to those who offered support during this time.
A series of community notices lists the RSL branch gathering at Soldiers Institute tomorrow night and the Women Kervitch meeting at Bi Johns Behowron this afternoon. Also scheduled are Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade drill tonight and a July 7 membership deposit deadline with Arthur Dolston Wo. Makumbi’s 5.8 Zealandia trade plane arrival noted at Fenmaontie.
The report mixes descriptions of distant operations in Western Australia with ship movements and port activity. It details ship arrivals and cadet training on the Makella at Albany, the Avon dredge’s readiness, and the Sir William Matthews dredge’s 12 month project. It also notes the Albany Dog and Poultry Society show date and judges, plus the Smaller States Conference at Albury as a major gathering.
An Australian outback lecture series features talks by Mr Wood and Dr Mimnee Jolinearn on homesteads and the human frame. A discussion on Australian cinema potential highlights portable travel film kits and the appeal of an all-Australian home cinema despite high costs.
Personal Captain Jones RAGA has voluntarily retired from the role of Quicer in Charge of the Forle after years in service. He will relinquish his duties in a few weeks and departs with many friends and a soldierly approach to his tasks.
The record describes a tumultuous meeting concerning Veo and Arch deacon Louch with scattered names and unclear actions. Several attendees appear, including Mrs. Asa Norman and others, while summaries of debate and objections are noted amid fragmented lines.
The Venerable Archdeacon and Mrs Laugh are praised for two decades of parish work in a coastal town. Parishioners recall his steady leadership, gentle discipline, and unanimous respect, while plans to honor him include a memorial domo funded by grateful supporters.
The Vigilance Committee met to review proposed drain works in Stirling Terrace and York Street and questioned cost risks and payment duties. They discussed rail links Denmark Bridgetown and housing lathes at the Town Jetty, with a plan to petition Senator Pearce and call a general meeting next Tuesday to address the town engineer and foreman resignations.
Fragmentary text cites village life and public happenings with several named persons, meetings, and social events. The garbled OCR mentions witnesses, speeches, a market, Holi entertainment plans, and a Sunday marriage, though many names and details are indiscernible.
Mt Barker notes describe the third round ahead with Norths and Souths meeting at Planta Genet Park promising an exciting football clash. It recalls a tight recent match where Norths led late in the third term and Souths closed to seven points, plus lineups for Norths and Souths with emergencies listed. A separate incident near the All Barker Hotel mentions a horse bolting and a girl Joyce suffering a fall, with her condition noted as serious before aid arrived.
Local dredging plans discuss the Albany site amid garbled text and unclear references. The fragmentary report hints at maritime works, possible contractors, and potential timelines, but specific details remain unreadable.
The town engineer submitted a formal resignation to the council amid debate over contract works and supervision. Council members debated accepting the resignation with an amendment and discussed interim arrangements as work continued, noting the need for an efficient foreman and potential applicants.
A garbled report mentions migration to Australia and references the Director of Searcy, various places, and local officials. Readable terms include Badin, Ametralin, December, and Cal, with scattered names and locations, but the exact event remains unclear. The text reads like a damaged OCR of a local notice or column.
A fragmentary report describes a deadly railway disaster. Text mentions girders and trains and vague casualty notes with unreadable details. No clear names or locations are recoverable from the damaged OCR.
New York dispatch reports a miners strike prompting officials to shield wounded workers and prevent retaliatory actions in Chicago. Union leaders condemn violence while authorities seek to calm tensions as mine districts suspend activity and miners’ actions spread across several sites.
A report from the Albany Water Board reviews proposed water works changes, with department concerns about project scope and timing. The meeting notes reference pumping quantities, materials, and costs, plus a department review of the Water Manager’s report. The account mentions pumping at the Av primary facility, pipe replacements, and budget figures amid a broader planning discussion.
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