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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
2
A brief notice from Albany reports Maine no longer connected to the Albany Pure Milk supply. The split affects regional dairy sourcing and distribution, with unclear details on replacement suppliers or timelines.
The piece argues the Federal Government faces a pivotal parliamentary session with Bruce as head of a first all Australian government. It notes veterans from Egypt and France seek stable leadership, urging a pro reform program and warning that failure could trigger a major political shift in Australia.
In a long State Assembly debate readers hear warnings about a potential shift in party discipline and central policy. The discussion centers on internal cohesion of the Country Party and the risk of drastic action affecting regional influence and future development.
Local plans announce an 18 foot sailing sweepstake at Normans by the Prinates Royal Sailing Club with entries closing tonight at eight. A Returned Soldiers League euchre tournament, St Joseph’s Convent School picnic and Silver Star steamer trips are scheduled, plus a marine excursion tonight at eight.
Gale plans to meet returned men in the district with invitations extended to broader groups. Enrolment drives for Hamy Ter Hid School begin Thursday at 7 pm with a £2 student fee. Town Hall hosts St Patrick’s Day entertainment by Sisters of St Joseph’s. proceeds fund the convent. Rifle club meets at Wagin and Albany districts with events and prizes. a vocal and instrumental show in Albany is slated for Tuesday night to fund the band’s Fremantle trip. A series of dances and open-air band performances follow, with proceeds aiding the band and institute activities. Bush fires near the Old Farm and Mill threat trigger firefighting efforts, with crews containing scrub blazes amid dense growth and falling trees.
The Albery Chamber of Commerce held its ordinary meeting amid discuss on delays to the steamer Eucla and the broader impact on local commerce. Members debated ship inspections and repairs, delegated actions, and a Brisbane conference motion urging postal reform and accountability for lost or mislaid mail.
A testimonial from Dr J Hamilton praises glasses from Tilk leading optician and mentions satisfaction with vision. Also notes readers in Western Australia are urged to forward a common claim for settlement and discusses potential compulsory voting and claim card procurement. Also describes a fashion description of a soft gown with net and crepe materials and design details.
At a meeting led by Mayor Habvton in Albany a broad coalition of sports bodies including Racing Club, Horticultural and Tennis associations debated a combined sports ground. The Racing Club offered £15 of gate money and profits over £50 to fund the project and to clear and re-site stands and facilities on the new ground.
Adelaide reports a fatal domestic incident at Mount Aboata where Venetia Tucker allegedly fired a gun after a quarrel with her husband. The coroner opened an inquiry as Tucker reportedly warned she would load the weapon so he could be shot.
Dense notes from the Interstate Conference of Commissioners discuss police administration with focus on emerging guidelines and statewide coordination. Officials from multiple states review procedures and propose reforms to improve law enforcement efficiency.
Acting Premier Mr. Oakes traveled with the Parliamentary Party to Bega to open the Rural Credits Conference. He said the government would bring Macquarie street to the country rather than drag country representatives to the city. The rural credits meetings are held at state centers and loom large as Rural Credits Hill approaches Parliament.
Mr C J De Goris arrived at KendauP for a conference with settlers this evening. He supports voluntary liquidation and sequestration as the best path to proportional payment. The trustee will meet debenture builders on March 26 and creditors on March 27, with H G McCutcheon accompanying financiers to KendauP for on site talks about reconstruction amid American default concerns.
The Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd reports heavy supplies of fruit with overall low values. Prime Jonathan apples and tomatoes show some demand, while many vegetables and pears fetch modest prices. Potatoes vary by label, with general market softness noted across most lines. A note on sport: Albany Rifle Club to manage McLellan trophy stage and discuss sports ground needs at a council meeting, followed by Empire Theatre entertainment announcement.
The London Daily Sketch reports a plan by Republicans to murder prominent men including Bonar Law and Lord George with many women in the ranks. The Variton Club faced daily picketing as details of home lives were supplied to an officer commanding in Great Britain. Plans to stir unrest in various towns were completed.
Labor members held a small group in the House of Commons at 4 o clock to press for amendments to pension regulations. The Government used the initiative three times and won the motions by small margins as amendments were rejected.
France reports the first direct seizure of coal at the State mine in Westerholt with 50 workers and an infantry battalion aiding. German workers struck, allowing Bree coke output to continue briefly, likely affecting production for months.
The Germ Government informs the French government that if the Burgomaster of Buer is executed a popular rising may follow and France could be held responsible.
London dispatch reports persistent rumors from Berlin that French forces may soon occupy Munich, as tensions rise during the occupation period.
Shanghai reports a serious incident at the first Provincial Normal School where rice served to faculty students caused illness among 250 people. Twenty nine died and fifteen others are not expected to recover. Poison was found in an analysis but the cause of introduction remains undetermined.
In Winter Park Florida on March 14 the Kirkwood and Hagen team defeated Dow and George by five and four. Hagen tied the course record with eight under par but unfinished details leave the score ambiguous.
A Belfast correspondent reports a youth proposed marriage to a girl and the pair was arrested after a street embrace. A policeman escorted them to the police station and they were held until the magistrate discharged them after the promotor questioned the act as misbehaviour. The couple kissed in the street and were freed.
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