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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1919

Page

2

South-East Coast Trade. State Steamship Service Notice

The State Steamship Service lists a voyage to Ismael ite Bay on Wednesday March 10. All cargo must be in the Goods Shed by the deadline. For March 18 full freight and fares details are at the Goods Clerk Railways Albany.

Ismaelite Bay Railways Albany Stephen Tanner Western Australia Farmer Moojebing Messieura Haynes, Robinson and Watkins Bolicitors York Street Havers, Robinson & Watkins

Marine Excursions Schedule for Weekly and Sunday Trips

Marine excursions run every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. from Links Grove with fares as shown. Inner and Outer Harbor trips depart Sundays from Town Jetty at 4 p.m. with fare indicated.

Miver Jussasy Thuelay Et Links Grove Inner Outer Harbor

Examinations for Engine Drivers Certificates Scheduled

The Chief Inspector of Machinery announces exams for engine drivers certificates in Perth Kalgoorlie Southern Cross Leonora Mt Marmot Geraldton Albany and Bunbury during April and May. Applications and testimonials must be lodged with the Chief Inspector before March 4 and adhere to revised regulations. No examsillinations.

Perth Southern Cross Leonora Mount Magnet Geraldton Albany Bun Mey Ane Inno Cass Secorlance Azact Cerin Treasury Buildings Chief Inspector of Machinery Kalgoorlie Mt. Marmot Bunbury Testimnovnis

Missing man Farr still not found despite search efforts

A weeklong search by police and relatives fails to locate Mr Farr senior who disappeared after leaving home. Fire crews respond to bush fires near Middleton Head with rapid containment after two outbreaks. Local council warns residents who burn rubbish without notifying the brigade.

Orelack White House

Governor Returns to Albany as Heals Progress

Personal notes report the ailing Herbert Robinson shows slight improvement. Governor Sir William Ellison-Macartney arrives back in Albany after a short London visit and stays with the State Commandant. Various local officials and returned soldiers are mentioned along with chamber and boards appointments and retirements.

Herbert Robinson William Ellison-Macartney Metropolia Albany Chon Lkiae-aeage Etliert Monvartney Myre D. Gawler Angove Dun. Roy Morace Balden Buller Tees

Preference to Returned Soldiers Decides Albany Roads Board

At the Albany Roads Board ordinary meeting on Friday, a ballot selected J. E. Angove for secretary, with seven votes to two. Debate focused on preferring returned soldiers, noting prior resolutions and considerations of equal ability and local suitability.

Albany Roads Board Burvill Mayne Tie McKail Ronda Board Meeks Maweon Bray J. E. Angove Plantagent Albany Histe Implement Dame Grassmere Prom W. J. Galloway Rodmond R. M. Birchley Mr. Birchley J. J. Cooper King River B. Young Young Mr Smith R. Knapp Martleup C. Smith J. Angove

Albany Roads Board Meeting Sees Subsidy and Policy Talks

The Albany Roads Board met Friday with chair Mr A Burvill and members Me sure MacKail Newton Mawgon Douglas and Wolff present. Discussed government subsidy, rate book amendments, vehicle licence fees, road closures in winter, and several local road matters including Rocky Crossing Kronkup and Mountain Road.

A Burvill Mesure MacKail Newton, Mawgon Douglas, and Wolff C. Smith Department of Works Roads Board

Fire Brigades Demonstration Committee Holds Second Meeting

The Fire Brigades Demo Committee met in the Council Chamber chaired by Mayor W J Day. Reports showed £15 credit after a £16 1s call and donations, with 280 firemen connected and several brigades to apply. Trophies, budget, and venue logistics were discussed, including sponsorships, wheel use, water valve costs, track leveling, and cooperation with Albany Week.

Fire Brigades Council Chamber W. J. Day Alo T. FL Barnett Catling Peel TL G Boyle Scott J. Anderson H. BE Miles Milne P. H. Meeks Fire Brigades’ Association Fhe Barnett Burnett Clontarf Albany O'Neill Association Osu Venice Water Board Tiwan Curia Bros Caris Bros Downes Levinson Red Cross Soldiers Albany Week Cowen

Returned Wounded Heroes Return From Quarantine

Wounded heroes landed Friday from the hospital ship Kanowna due to a suspected influenza case were released last Friday. Three officers and 43 men, visibly scarred by war, were greeted at the town jetty by cheering crowds. They later visited the Returned Soldiers Institute for tea hosted by the Red Cross and church ladies, before departing for Perth on the 6:50 p.m. train.

Kanowna Returned Soldiers' Institute Loyal Red Cross Society W. J. Day Perth

Plantagenet Rifle Club Resumes Competition Weekends

The Plantagenet Rifle Club resumed matches after a weeks hiatus with a Saturday event on 900 500 and 600 yard ranges. Prior and Peel led scoring with 84 and 99 respectively before Peel won by a tight margin. Detailed scores follow.

Plantagenet Rifle Club Spoom Prior Peel

Meeting Minutes Mention Guarantors and Adjournment

The record notes a suggestion about guarantors' amounts and that Albany sea port matters were discussed. The session concluded with business wrap up and the meeting adjourned to next Wednesday night.

Albany Seasor

Albany electric light debate on council control and rates

A public meeting at Igner Town Hall discussed Albany's electric light supply. Ratepayers urged council transparency, expert advice, and security of contract or purchase rights. The discussion highlighted municipal ownership tension and calls for orderly action to resolve the gas and electric conflicts.

Igner Town Hall Mtopayers Albany H. C. Sims Bima Herbert Robinson Psig Porwr Robinson Dleetric Coun Becaue Sima A. K. Corry Corry Bims Waters Harris Sime W. B. Smith Hill Monaghan Yorady Sims Mr. Monaghan Smith Conneil

Military cadet sports day with varied events and a dramatic mile race

In fine weather the inaugural athletic gathering for senior cadets opened at the parade street recreation ground. A full program included donkeys rides, tea by town ladies, and side shows. Green, Mora, and Finlay contested a tense mile final with Green eventually winning after a late surge.

Parade Street Eudete Good Ting Green Mora Finlay Burgeant Davey G. Davey Hookiswen J.moran Cullinane J. Moran J. Dickinnon Marsden Ames A. Joanwen J. Dickinson Harris J. Ames S. Marsden Amos Yirla Moran R. Coombe Dickinson G., Dayvay R. Tilbert Finley Johnson Hutchins Jilbert A. Johoson R. Green W. Hutchins Creen

Denmark Notes on Fires and Harvest Thanksgiving

Week of bush fires ravaged the district with a large blaze crossing a river and threatening homes at Mrs Ricketts and Mrs Ward. H Morgan W Marshall and S Pemlin helped save three families. Pascoe dwelling burned with a dog killed. a homeless family expected to receive relief. Anglican harvest services were held with Rev W A Woolsey preaching and a sale of work raising over £15 despite heat and fire dangers. Two picnics for returned soldiers were organized at peawent in Denmark.

Binte Pemlers Block State Farm Mesars. H. Morgan W. Marshall S. Pemlin W. A. Woolsey Peawent Denmark

Diggers Welcome at Mt Barker Station in Red Cross Effort

Local Red Cross members under Mr Young and Mrs Booth hosted returning diggers with refreshments and fruit at the Mt Barker station. Community enthusiasm was evident as troops cheered the special train to Perth, while regional notes urge butter production and farm development in the South-West.

Red Cross Society Young Booth Perth Mount Barker Hilar

Moonshine Minstrels Visit Mount Barker

Moonshine Minstrels toured Mount Barker on Saturday March 1 to entertain the Mount Barker Girls Club for their repatriation funds. Sixteen performers travelled in four cars, entertained at Park and Reddin’s Hotel, and received enthusiastic encores before departing for orchards Sunday. Miss Crane thanked the troupe and car owners for their support.

Moonshine Minstrels Mount Barker Messrs A. H. Dickson W. Forte E. Hill C. Dodge Park Reddin W. Berliner Miss Crane Girls’ Club Minstrela Mt. Barker

Pneumonic Influenza Reports Across Sydney Area

Three fresh pneumonic influenza cases were reported in Sydney on Saturday along with twelve new cases yesterday. One death occurred in Sydney on Saturday and a schoolboy died yesterday at Lismore Hospital.

Telegraph Sydney Monaday Lismore Hospital

Outbreak in Goulbourn Reports Heavy Casualties

Seventeen deaths occurred Saturday and Sunday from a dread disease in Goulbourn. One hundred forty new cane cases were reported. Four Aboriginal deaths were noted at Btony July compound Kyogle with seven fresh cane cases among Tweed aborigines pupils.

Sevanteen Goulbourn Jully Kyogle Tweed ‘Yeads Namp

British Press Alarmed By Colossal War Expenditure

London reports claim the British government spends nearly seven thousand pounds daily on war costs. Despite demobilisation of 200,000 troops and halted tonnage, the War Office the Munitions Minister and the Food Controller continue high spending.

London War Office

Italy and Jugoslavs Near War Amid Economic Ties

United Press reports that Italy and Jugoslavs are drawn toward war as tensions rise. The only factor preventing hostilities appears to be the United States, with both nations dependent on its economy.

Faris Bunday United Press United States Par‘iva

League of Nations talks spur emigration and army demands

In Paris the report says upon President Wilwen returning Japan will seek to alter emigration class provisions in the League of Nations charter while France pushes for an international army to protect against Germany and strengthen the league.

Paris Wilwen Japan League of Nations France Germany

Munich Riots Suppressed by Troops After Price Rioting

Madrid dispatch reports Munich rioters including women pillaging butchers and bakers shops amid high prices. government troops dispersed the disorder.

London Madrid Munich

Races at Goodwood Draw Perth Sports Interest

The Goodwood races attracted Perth sportsmen on Saturday with fine weather and solid attendance. Results include Fourth Class Plate won by Berend Division and other handicaps with varied betting odds. The day also featured the Beatea Church Sunday School picnic at Little Grove, with Sparta amusements for children in the afternoon.

Perth Beatea Little Grove Sparta

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The State Steamship Service Eucla Capt Douglas Silver Star Armstrong & Waters Deal Corner Guff and Melville Streets Nurae Anderson Oly Treined Nuress Supreme Court of Western Australia Stephen ‘Tanner Millbrook Perth Road Kelgan Lower Ralgan Cash Osotts J, Robinson Bangor House Omer Lancs’ Aid National Library of Australia Lande Department Nanarup Quarry Hill Pforwardod A. E. Martin Martin Mr. Smith Tiwin Rocky Crossing Road Kronkup Mountain Road Red Cross Plantagenet Club Peel Et A Ot Riley Bruce Sands Ledwith Tassel Lunt TS Bshandleld Moust Barker Narrkup Jimmy” Mitchell Department of Agriculture Torbay Somerset Admiral Clarkson Daily Baxter Central Shipping Committee Tasmanian Jones Misa Ethel Thomas Carbaruy Mr. Barker Mount, Barker Katanning Day At Albany Katanning Fé Italy Golden Rheaf Hack Wel Bettleg Rotary We Faithwaif Ngs Berend BO Peat Aede Aid” Os Vosses Wirst Cherso Hare Hatch Ing Winmas Fervilla Mixa Fides Lord Tollendal Arr & Betling Nla.gov
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