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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
2
All cargo for this trip must be in the Goods Shed not later than 6 p.m. and full particulars and freight and fares must be applied to the General Clerk Railways Albany.
The deputy commissioner announces by by law that Albany Road Board will levy heavy traffic charges on vehicles. Two wheeled vehicles pay 2 shillings per wheel per year and four wheeled vehicles 1 pound 19 shillings per wheel per year. These are in addition to Cart and Carriage License taxes and must be paid by December 1 for the half year ending.
Albany Butchering Co informs customers that from July it will offer cash only purchases due to high prices. The notice notes prices are currently high and predicts further reductions in meat prices will come with the move to cash transactions. It adds the company will deliver as usual and urges customers to accept credit denial to avoid losing customers. The address Grey Street Albany near Government House is listed for details.
Narrogia Bank public works contract tenders will be received for works until noon July 4 at Wyartictlara FWD Jufica Albany and Courthouse Narrogia.
A special general meeting is scheduled at the association hotel on Wednesday night to consider the vein tron pact. The agenda includes the last femeral with the number of rounds to 4 and related items.
In a House of Representatives exchange Acting Prime Minister Watt described government drift as impossible conditions. The debate touched on state sanctions, individual development, and the role of government in shaping mind and character against broader social welfare provisions.
The passage argues that Australia risks drift into unworkable political and economic conditions, with figures like Watt and Disraeli cited on imperial governance and reform. It contends that without prudent leadership and constitutional change, public discontent will grow and threaten national stability.
Local and General column reports tenders for the East Denmark school at Srotedale with J Beetham of Albany as the lowest bidder. Chess players are reminded of a handicap tournament next Wednesday with a 1 shilling entry. Donations to the KSA are misreported due to a raffle error. Albany Spinning Circle contributed as noted. Public demonstrations across districts relate to Sunday July 6 coat of firing, with Melbourne Trades Hall Council seeking action and a monster procession by the metropolitan council followed by a public meeting.
The fragmentary report records a commemorative scroll for the fallen, with a royal letter to Dalgety and Co. Ltd. A long London diary item covers wool market figures, government policy, and prices. Local notices mention a repatriation committee ballot, conference plans, church addresses, and several residents’ moves and military connections.
The article critiques the Albany to Denmark line, noting infrequent service, poor timing, and lack of development at terminals. It urges reforms under Minister for Railways and calls for drainage work, district surveys, and faster weekly trains to boost regional welfare and connect inland districts.
In a tense Saturday clash the Wests defeated the Norths by 22 points in a senior association final. McDonald and Brace left the field with injuries as Napper Angove and Wheeler sparked the Wests with multiple scores while J Fitzpatrick and Manton led the Norths' late rally. The game featured rough play and tight defense, with Wests maintaining the lead through the second half.
Wests defeated Norths 56 to 34 as Angove and Cooper starred for the Wests with four and two goals respectively. Meyers Manson and Jy Fitzpatrick led Norths in a hard fought game, while J Fitzpatrick and T Angove were among the top workers on the ground.
A Thursday evening farewell social at Albert Hall honored Mrs Mell and her mother Mrs Forbes as they leave the district for Midland Junction. The event featured a bound volume of poems, a brief address by Rev S B Fellows, a musical program by youths, and a dainty supper, with many contributors listed for the program.
The Wests beat the Norths by 30 to 5 in a fast junior contest before a Saturday crowd. Willis dominated the ruck with Harrison Pritchard Nott Lancaster Lawson Angove contributing to a strong West forward display while Norths Barris Dorries Shenfield Fitzpatrick Mercer Hutchins and Johnson toiled hard despite the smaller, quicker Wests taking control in the three quarters and sealing the win in the final term.
Perth reports twelve new influenza cases over the weekend and two deaths. Fremantle remains favorable, Leonora notes gradual improvement, and telegrams from Sydney and Melbourne indicate additional mortalities.
Melbourne reports week end developments in the seamen strike as talks advance. The strike may end soon with an inter view sought with Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt. Trade union officials indicate promise of a meeting with Mr Walsh and the Trades Hall Council.
The Cannine Park meeting ran in clear weather with multiple races: Cosnel es Hurdle Mack over about two miles with High Mind as favorite among few starters, First Class Plate at six furlongs won by Venetian King, and Totalisator dividends reported. The Maddington Handicap and Welter Handicap also featured, listing winners and a string of runners with betting figures.
On Friday evening a cheerful surprise visit marked the Droge couple’s 25th wedding anniversary. The Drage home welcomed the jovial group and a small token was given to commemorate the occasion. The note praises surprise parties for fostering community among distant neighbors. Also mentions Mt. Barker Girls' Club event in Forrest Hill hall for Childrens Hospital funds and Philo Boweham’s Narrogin College holiday return.
Paris June 28 report describes the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles ending four years of war. German delegates Muller and Bell signed first as Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd George watched, followed by other nations in a solemn ceremony marking a pivotal end to the conflict.
New York June 20 United Press correspondent reports Herren Maller and Pell state they sign the treaty without mental reservation and that the German people will use every means to comply. They believe the Entente will not insist on trial for ex-Kaiser and other high prices and may modify terms.
British Admiralty report states that the German warships at Kiel are still afloat.
A Botshevi government wireless message reports the loss of Kharkoff and says Denken's forces have broken Bolshevik lines, reaching the outskirts of Ekaterinoslav in South Russia, as of June 20 in London dispatches.
The Mount Barker Sewing Circle met on Saturday with a noted sometimes, election of officers for the year postponed to July 1. Dr Deane held a reception for callers and inoculations will occur during the influenza period. The local committee plans a charity cricket tournament and dance to aid repatriation funds. The monthly Plan tigenet Howdy Boord met with incomplete attendance, northern members hopeful for a good season. Grass crops look well and oil dams have filled securing future water supply.
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