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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1923

Page

2

Inspection notices for machinery act examinations and tender

Notices announce inspections and tender for debentures under the Machinery Act 1921. It details bids for steam machinery, debentures with fifteen year terms, and interest plans, with dates, places, and payment methods. Also calls for examinations and certificates for engine drivers and boiler attendants with transfer options. applications require specific forms and fees.

Perth Kalgnorlis Routhern Rams J. Mount Magnet Teraldies Albany Ube Kontoey O.P.C Furth Unen Beibleroh Lila Boil Oey Mashivery Kalgoor- Ma Ooorta Kayla Boller

Albany notices and events fill local calendar

Government college officials notify V J Blom-Held registered for marriage in Western Australia. Albany hosts dances and card tournaments at Macklomee Union Hall and Albert Hall with refreshments and prizes. Fire Brigade to discuss uniforms. Angove injured. Empire Theatre shows Paramount film Saturday Night with Joan Plavna performing. Woollen Mills signs creek site for a new Albany mill sign and share applications near 96 000 cap.

V. J Blom- Held Connertion Albany Sal Sultiers Albuny Methodist Young Men Albert Hall Duke Street Albany Fire Brigade Tenight Ofelock Fremantle Tom Angove Albany Kalgum Empire Theatre Paramount Sperial Fields Mins Joan Plavna Alvany Woollen and Worsted J. T. Mills H. EK. Miles Woal Committee Treavellers Craim Albamy

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Clancy at St Joseph’s Albany

Adherents of the Human Catholic Church gathered at St Joseph’s Schoolroom on Tuesday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Clancy who depart for Goowangerup. Father Gilroy led the proceedings with a program of dances songs and recitations. Speakers praised the Clancys for years of quiet service to the church and community. The evening ended with dancing singing a substantial supper and a silver cake stand presented to Mrs Clancy.

Lange St Joseph's Schoolroom J. Clamey Goowangerup Lev Father Hilroy Poe Clancy Albany Mr. Cuddiley Kiroy Mr. Clancy M. O'Grady Chevy Clumcy Father Gilroy Mrs. Clancy Mia H. Abell

Memorial Billiard Club heats and local cricket notes

A week of billiards saw Kearsley beat Clarke while giving him four starts in the Memorial Billiard Club event. Local cricket results feature Mt Barker's 262 declared and Cranbrook-Kendenup's chase, with Hurston taking six for six, and Mt Barker leading the cup race ahead of two rounds remaining.

Billiarsle Kearsley Clarke T. Kearsley A.B. Clarke Chinbrook-Keadenup Mt. Barker Lari Cranbrook Hurston Johnson Cyril Wright Bry R and Young Moore Cranbrook-Kendenup Bw A. Gillan Tullis

Denmark District Opportune Growth Amid Road Woes

Local district reports show ongoing settlement expansion with forty cottages under contract and a new school planned. Tourists and launches like Britannia and Mavis draw crowds to Manly, while Albany road conditions hinder car travel and prompt calls for improvements. The Albany District Council Primaries meet to set reorganization and conference plans in Perth.

Alblwin Manly Britannia Albany Albany Roads Board Mt. Barker Denmark Albany Board Leo. Dankley Albans More Wuillemin Hoatel Dunkley Beeker Abb Tle

Women Exhibit Showcases Home Arts and Trades

A local exhibit features women’s work in dressmaking, upholstery, tailoring, embroidery, slippers, carving, cooking, jams, preserves, fruits and vegetables. Prizes range from 3d to 6d with special traycloths. entries accepted via Mrs H T Muir in Kartutreat. floor space offered for displays and local industry.

H. T. Muir Kartutreat Secretarias

Opening of Federal Parliament in Melbourne

The new Commonwealth Parliament opened with oath ceremonies. The Chief Justice and Mr Justice Laines attended the Senate swearing in. In the House of Representatives all 74 members took the oath, including Mr John Tomves. The ex Prime Minister W M Hughes entered late and sat in the Ministerial corner.

Melbourne High Court Justice Laines Mwemr Senate Hen ‘Vee Optil John Tomves House of Representatives Weber Honter Francis

Election of Speaker in the House

The deputy of the Governor moved that W A Watt be appointed Speaker after withdrawal of a rival. Watt, praised for Parliamentary experience, was elected and pledged impartiality as he took the chair.

Hawoul Murkay W. A. Watt Watt A. Flood Man Riles Mise Cy Mahoney Elliot Johnson Walt

Parliamentary notes on party leadership and policy shifts

A parliamentary summary notes Sir Elliott Johnson declining to run for Speaker and praise for his impartial conduct. It records Bamford as a potential committee chairman, Bamford and Watt as Country Party nominees, and continued separate party sittings. Labor leadership remains with Charlotop and Gardener as deputy. Anstey as acting leader in the House. Ministry policy focuses on agricultural machinery duties and a sugar inquiry.

Nationalist Elliott Johnson Bamford Country Party Watt Country Parties Fenton Hughes Nationalist Party Bruce Federal Labor Party Parliament House Barnes and Mesers Makin, Soullen Parker Maloney House of Representatives

Submarine Fleet Plan Promised by Defence Minister

The Defence Minister announced a push for new submarines as current subs become obsolete and costly to repair. He warned repairs could cost over £100,000 with limited remaining life, and vowed a new submarine fleet at the Empire Defence Conference.

Tve Ec Nd

Postal Department Revenue Rises in 1921 22 Report

Malbourne Thursday report to the House of Representatives shows Postmaster General data for 1921 22 with profit after interest at £1 541 080, a gain of £428 000 over the prior year.

Malbourne Postmaster- General's Department House of Representatives

Faith Healing Mission Closes At Ballarat

Melbourne reports Mr. J. M. Hiotson’s Ballarat faith healing mission concluded after a notable run. A young girl who had been blind for months now sees, and an elderly woman paraplegia for 20 years reports movement restored.

Melbourne J. M. Hiotson Ballarat

St John’s Ambulance Perth Faces Funding Crisis

Me. Lilley, Superintendent of St John Ambulance Perth, said recent attendances yielded little return for the service, placing it in a precarious position. The council decided to launch a public appeal as revenue avenues shrink and future assistance from local roads is cut.

Perth Woo Lilley St. J

WA Minister to Represent State at Arbitration Law Talks

The Minister for Justice Mr EL V Celehateh ALIA traveled to Melbourne to represent Western Australia at a conference on arbitration law and related matters. He expects to be away for a fortnight.

EL V Celehateh Alia Melbourne Western Australia

Freight on Apples Reduced for Present Season

The Minister for Agriculture Mr H K Maley reports a reduction in freight on apples to 4 shillings per cone for the current season. Last season freight stood at 6 shillings 6 pence and earlier 5 shillings had been proposed. British owners eased charges after representations about difficulties in Australia apple shipments, aiming to support Empire development despite unchanged steam running costs.

H. Kk. Maley James Connelly Frieght

Engineers Enter Sixth Month of Strike Over 44 Hour Week

The Engineers have reached six months of dispute since September 26 to secure a 44 hour week. Wives and children live on strike pay from the union. Employers refuse to hire beyond the laid down hours. Justice Powers ruled 48 hours not reasonable. The Coastal Section Engineers seek award deletion but are rejected. Trade union roll calls occur daily at the Trades’ Hall.

Basia Hniomivts Justice Powers

Western Australia delegates chosen for suffrage congress

March valedictory for Mewalmumex Hisale Joyner and Clappham to represent Western Australia at the International Women's Suffrage Alliance congress in May. Delegates from India China and Japan expected. event to be held at the Rome site once home of the Roman Forum.

Mewalmumex Hisalebeith Joyner Clappham Western Australia International Women's Suffrage Alliance India China Japan

Mrs Cowan Strains Ankle in Sydney Addressing Meeting

Mrs Cowan MLA for West Australia strained her ankle in Sydney but plans to address a Housewives Association meeting this week. She spoke on parliamentary experiences and said women are needed in every direction in Parliament.

Sydney Thurday Cowan Wost Australia Housewives' Association

World Court debate delays Harding plan approval

The Foreign Relations Committee led by Senator Lodge debated whether the world court is a full court or an arbitration tribunal and discussed reservations and adhesion implications for the United States. The article notes uncertainty about protocol and potential effects on U S ratification. A separate item mentions a sweepstakes for 18 foot and moder damw boats run by the Princess Hoyal Sailing Club on Saturday afternoon March 8 with entries at Norman's.

Senate Lodge Dbtwa Harding United States Sailing Club Norman

Gales in Britain Cause Vessels to Go Missing

Furious gales sweep Great Britain with reports of the Cunarder Berengaria off the coast near White and several wrecks. Three sailing vessels and two steamers are feared shipwrecks from South Wales ports as weather authorities confirm multiple missing ships.

London Great Britain Berengraria Leaperiter Walon

Torrential Rains Drive Rivers in Flood Across Regions

Torrential rains push rivers in Wiles and Yorkshire to flood levels. Local authorities issue warnings as water rises, with road closures and evacuations reported in several towns. Forecasters expect continued heavy showers through the week.

Ulster Parliament Opens with King's Speech Education Push

The Governor General of Ulster opened the Northern Parliament in Helfast amid peace and ceremony. The King’s Speech outlined education reform and civil service oaths, with a Royal Commission planned to study northern resources and industry. Marquis of Dofferin named speaker of the Ulster Senate.

Laide Ulster Abercorn Vhce Billy Dofferin Isler Adusimal

Duke of York Unveils Portrait of Sir Arthur Pearson

The Duke of York unveiled Sir William Orpen's portrait of the late Sir Arthur Pearson, friend of the blind, at Saint Dunstan’s. He praised Pearson as a servant of humanity and hoped a generous gift would continue his work worldwide.

Duke of York William Orpen Arthur Pearson Saint Dunstan Arther Pearwn Haime Arthur Ponreon

Government Eyes Origin Marking in Merchandise Bill

In the House of Commons a debate on marking all imported merchandise with the country of origin was raised in connection with the Merchandise Marks Bill the government hopes to introduce then.

House of Commons

Empire Exhibition Freight Concessions Granted

Shipping companies agree to a 30 percent concession on freight for exhibits traveling to and from the British Empire Exhibition not intended for sale. Applies to outward and return shipments.

Rhodesia Talks Confirmed by British-Recognized Government

Mr Done Lawrae announced that the Hodesian government, recognised by Britain, has decided to confer with the responsible government of Rhodesia.

Britain Done Lawrae Rhodesia

Meeting of Traders Forms Band Support Plan

A postponed meeting at the Soldiers Institute reformed the home and addressed hiring a bandmaster. Mayor K. Rolston chaired as traders pledged guarantees toward the bandmaster’s salary, form a joint committee, and plan annual free entertainment to bolster funds with promises from P. Lambert and others.

Soldiers’ Institute K. Rolston Brayshaw Bamlinen Max Neil Gisrantes Lambert Ron Menar« Brayshaw P. Lambert Manen

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