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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
2
All cargo for this trip must be in the Goods Shed by 6 pm. On March 18 full particulars refreight and forwarding on application to the Goods Clerk Huilwaya Albany.
The calendar lists Kalgan River trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am and fares from Litt Grove on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 pm throughout the season. It also notes Sunday afternoon sailings to Inner and Outer Harbor from the Town Jetty and a special meeting of members of all branches of the B five five NSA at the Institute on March 17 at 7 20 pm for urgent business.
The article argues the suppression movement from Perth waned and questions secession for West Australia. It discusses freeing works near shipping ports, predictions about federation impact, and proposes dividing the state into smaller units under Commonwealth oversight to accelerate progress.
The passage argues for unity of purpose in Australis after being relieved from the Northern Territory. It rejects secession or government cuts and calls for self-reliance and enduring resources to meet the needs of all people. It emphasizes a collective duty and perpetual development.
Donations toward the Prize Relief Fund noted for K H W Merrifield and others. London wool sale to open April 2 offering 80 000 tales of government wool. Entertainments Tax Act enforces seven day payment with £50 penalty. St Patrick's Day ball at Town Hall. Irish items, supper and band. Lectures at St John s Hall and an Anglican society talk. Annual Septe Church Sunday School festival Tuesday night with prize presentation and supper for attendees. admission free.
The first case of its kind in the local Polex Court before Mr. A. E. Burt involved W. M. Jago charged with fraudulently removing goods from F. R. Dymes property at 2 Devonshire Buildings. Jago claimed the items were his own. judge noted no rent rights for tenants. Settlement reached with goods restored to their place.
A Saturday trip from Katanning to Albany drew 150 residents thanks to Fresh Air League plans and MLA Mir A. Thompsons fares. The group met Mayor, enjoyed a boat ride on the Silver River to Middleton Beach, and returned for dances and seaside fun before departing tonight.
The Albany Town Council held a special meeting led by Mayor W J Day to consider a Kalgoorlie expert's offer to visit Albany and report on the electric light question for 60 guineas plus expenses. The committee decided not to proceed, informing the expert his services would not be required, and discussed renewing Hobinson’s contract for three years at the next ordinary meeting.
Mr J W Kirwan on motor tour visits Albany and plans to stay a few days. Sergeant R B Stirling, formerly chief of staff of the West Australian, among soldiers released from quarantine. Rev B Fellows returns from the Methodist Conference escorted by Miss K Walker. Staff Sergeant W Omond, after three and a half years at the front, heads home to Australia via the Ore. Omond previously partnered with Arthur Johnston and Co of Albany.
AMount Barker residents meeting on influenza outbreak planning was postponed to the night of the Repatriation Society cashre tournament and dance on the 20th. Only about a dozen attended the Roads Board office, showing public apathy toward health preparedness according to local officials and the secretary of the Repatriation Committee.
An old review extols Denmark's agricultural revival from land clearing to dairy progress. It notes state land programs, a fading state farm role, and argues for farmer cooperatives to centralize interests, standardize grading, and boost marketable produce for a more optimistic district future.
Our Own Correspondent reports on a March 10 United Churches concert in the Agricultural Hall raising about £20, aided by stalls serving vegetables ice cream tea and more. Miss Bertha Smith led a farcical scene Hook and Eye while the Pascoe Fund seeks relief for a burned family.
Opposition leader and Mr Angwin criticise Fremantle Freezing Works in Parliament debate. Minister Mr Robinson says the scheme arose from investigations and will be discussed when Parliament meets. He states the lease blocks monopolistic risks and defines harmful monopoly, noting ownership by many sheep growers who trade their produce.
Three deaths from influenza occurred at the hospital during the week end while ten new cases were noted in the 48 hours ending at midnight. Eleven cases were landed from the Ceramic. The hospital ship Ka knowna crew refused to proceed to Brisbane amid quarantine delays. Queensland troops were landed and sent by train.
A Tingira training ship cutter capsized in Sydney during a voyage. Five boys on board are missing and feared drowned after the incident.
London reports 3,000,000 tons of German shipping to be divided among the Allies under demise terms. France gains 190,000 tons in big liners while Italy receives a small portion via Austrian vessels. Britain and America share the remainder. crews to man the surrendered ships.
Mr. Adamson, a noted Labor politician, sets out the Labor Party programme requiring State ownership with Labor a voice in managing all staple industries. He rejects profit-sharing or partnerships except through the trade unions.
London reports Brussels City Council offers Egmont Castle as a home for the League of Nations. The proposal emerges amid talks on locating the international body in Belgium.
St Patrick's Day procession passed off successfully in Perth under dull weather with harmonious scenes. Children’s displays from local Roman Catholic schools featured prominently in the turnout.
A Woogenellup note discusses drought and rain totals, local harvest mood, and the reopening of the government school with Miss Cowen. It mentions Empire Day events shifted from Easter Monday, a plan to raise funds for Repatriation, and health improvements of a local resident.
The Belmont Park race meeting drew good attendance despite extreme heat. Several events produced exciting finishes with notable results across divisions including Jumpers Flat Race, First and Second Class Plates, March Handicap, and Welter Handicap, naming winners such as Navalrain Maori Way Munnequin Lady Moro Featherbraid Kon of Flavia and Moral Effort with varying betting odds.
At Flemington on Saturday heavy going due to rain did not dampen large attendance as Molly's Robe won the Newmarket Handicap at 6 to 1. The card featured Pines Hurdles Saint Leger and Sires Produce Stakes with results listing finishing positions and betting. Adelaide notes report a Royal Union win in the St Patrick's Handicap at the Adelaide Racing Club meeting.
The 178 officers and other ranks arrived from the Ceramic a fortnight ago and were detained a week due to two mild influenza cases. Welcomed by townspeople at the jetty they moved to the Town Hall to be entertained by the Red Cross Society ladies. Justices in the crowd showed thanks as the party, after the event, proceeded to the railway station and boarded the train to Perth amid cheers.
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