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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
2
Tenders close March twenty first for the removal of trespass and construction of retaining wall stairs and fence or for the whole project including removal of brush and inspection at the Town Hall. A £25 deposit is required with each tender. Also notices regarding land tenure and a car sale appear in the same notice.
An association signals readiness to publicize and answer inquiries through Albany Despatch offices. Also a sale ad seeks a 34 ton light wagon for quick sale by A. W. Toddibey of Albany. Gratitude note thanks Denmark visitors and residents with special thanks to Mr and Mrs J H Wuillemin for hospitality at the hostel.
Albany notices warn on March deadlines for water bill arrears with disconnection risk. Women’s Auxiliary and Return Soldiers League plan a Tuesday Soldiers’ Institute meeting. Albany Fire Brigade drill and Forman Wilkie long service medal presentation at 8.15 pm led by Mayor Bolvtun. Band fundraisers boast Easter Fremantle demo and Empire Theatre possible rain plan with Masonic Hall dance and Cinderella Orchestra refreshments.
The Women's Service Guild Spinning Circle and Friendly Union of Soldiers Wives opened in St Johns Hall Albany, showcasing knitted garments, samplers, bedspreads, jams, pickles, and a Kashmir shawl over a century old. Proceeds support Albany country women’s institute. evening music by local performers accompanied the event.
In Mt Barker the Memoria Club tennis results finished Saturday with Haywood losing to Saummese 160 to 127 and Morgan falling to Hickling 160 to 146. Draws for the next round include matches between Webster and Soumess and Hickling and Soumess, with Kearsley facing Thomasser. In Perth, J W Wirkene spoke on the fruit industry noting nearly two million year-old crops and wheat, wool, and fruit as major state products, claiming the industry’s value at over £2,000,000 and last year’s produce worth £703,040. The fortnightly rifle show at Ruading Street saw Geo Smith win The Germin trophy with 135 points total after handicaps, followed by Thoms and Martin/Nie.
Reports from Perth Wednesday state an American syndicate backing the Kendenup venture has rescheduled its agreement with directors meeting in Melbourne. A voluntary liquidation is planned, with founder J E McCuboon named as founder and debenture holder meetings to set further action. Nicholas and Riley may travel west to influence the future, while De Curia will depart Melbourne for Kendenup with Nichols and Riley possibly in tow.
The Albany Board discusses damage caused by black cockatoos to fruit and export losses. Officials note the birds are not vermin under the law, but their destruction is being debated with input from the Acting Chief Inspector. The board also cites ecological benefits and timber impact in evaluating protection status.
Melbourne reports the De Goris Kendesap Development Company will enter voluntary liquidation after R J McClelland and Co of New York failed to remit overdue payments. Director statements express regret over the American bank’s nonpayment and Mr De Garia vows to devote his estate to creditors, ensuring full repayment.
Cricket enthusiasts prepare for two weekend games with Carbury meeting Mackwood Kom on Flontagenet Burk and Ceotrads facing Blackwood Hound after a postponed match. A special meeting of the Kemente Citizens Association will discuss Education Director interview outcomes.
Late news reports indicate the State department aims to replace the disabled steamer Balas within two to six weeks. The Fremantle inquiry found the vessel near the South West Banker, faulting course charts and compass use, but did not pursue charges against Captain Julien.
The State cuts relief costs for distress in Sydney with Broken Hill needs easing. Expenditure previously reaching £4210 per week has fallen to £400 per week as of Thursday in Sydney, 1921.
Sydney reports from a visiting captain of the Gert heimer Holstein who describes Germany’s post French occupation. He notes exchange rates harming Germans abroad, sailors paid 10 per month, and predicts further French moves could spark another war as Germany endures financial strain and recovery efforts.
Rear Admiral Moffett announces the U S navy will build six rigid dirigibles using helium. The proposed craft aim to circle the globe with a route possibly passing near the North or South Pole for scientific purposes.
In Sydney the Industrial Court heard an appeal application by the Operative Painters and Decorators Employ won Valon and by allied unions against Judge Rolin for not awarding 44 hours bonus in the ordinary working week. Similar appeals were lodged by the United Operative Bricklayers Society and the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners.
Personal and political figures spent the weekend in Albany then returned to Perth and Melbourne. Gov and Lady Newte visited Mt Barker with Plantagenet Road Board members to Porungurups while J Seaddan toured dredge works. Miss McIntosh announces a monster auction sale at her warehouse featuring updated furniture and household items.
London dispatch reports an explosion at a Dublin home when armed men burst in. Detective Kelly opened the door and a weapon exploded, blowing him apart and wrecking the building and nearby premises.
A large explosion near Blaquire Bridge damaged the canal bank at Hoyal Canal Bank and destroyed the bridge in Dubbo. Local authorities investigate the blast and assess structural impacts on surrounding waterway access. Residents report shock and call for safety inspections and repairs.
Fourteen prisoners at Galway Gaol cut through cell bars with hacksaws and escaped by scaling the wall using improvised ladders. The bold breakout is under investigation by authorities.
Paris March 7 Rois announced that General Voyet and Godley reached an agreement on French use of railways within the British zone. The accord outlines railway access and operational terms for the affected areas.
The report states French forces occupy eight towns including Troisdorf, Wipperfürth, Remscheid and Grafath. The British zone has been cut off completely from occupied Germany, according to the dispatch.
In Capetown on March 7 the Assembly debated granting amnesty to those convicted or awaiting trial for Rand strike crimes. Minister for Justice questioned timing for wider pardon while Premier denied blanket amnesty, saying revolution was engineered by unrelated figures and life bans remain.
Sir devel Cook hosted the Dominion fruit delegation at Australian House with Sir Bydney Chapman and bankers. The meeting discussed trade preferences, urging Britain to buy Dominion fruit if quality equals foreign products, noting Australia's better freight costs and wage standards. Mr Fr McDowgall supported competitive advantages of dried fruits. Mr Arthur Mills expressed limited scope for preferences.
The article, though fragmented, notes pressure on Bonar Law and British ministers over dominion preferences. It discusses pledges, reduction of duties, and possible moves toward favoring dominions with reduced or removed tariffs. The piece hints at preparations for further government action.
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