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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1923

Page

2

Auction notice and relocation plan for multiple sites

An advertisement details call for bids by noon April 18 for a works project with Part BAW. 1 Antioe Allmey and related locations including Wickepin Narrogin Katanning. It mentions removals and development guidelines aimed at public welfare and community happiness, to be carried out by Beilish boiler.

Antioe Allmey Acpomp Reiivert Wickepin Saleoonto Harticulare Narrogin Hailup Soho Dublinine Katanning Beilish Boiler

Water supply and imperial federation debated at Albany meeting

The discussion centers on securing domestic water for Albany while exploring industrial needs and expansion. The Premier stresses the broader imperial connection, migration, and economic growth within the Commonwealth, urging proactive federation and movement of people between Britain and Australia to ease overcrowding and boost employment.

Merlin Ferth Alhway Australia Duke of Devonshire Londron Commonwealth Great Britain Britain

Albany notices and upcoming events in town paper

Local notices report adjusted schedules for Easter holidays and a nonissue of The Desputed. A Town Hall concert review mentions Mr George McCormack performing cornet amid illness, with prizes and enjoyment promised. Fire Brigade plans, Royal Commission evidence date, and farewell for Reverend Maley feature Albany’s civic events. The steamer Berrima ships fruit to Home markets. wool trade and mayoral visit details update residents.

Eywater Eester Town Hall George McCormack McCormack Soldier Institute Women's Auxiliary Leisure Hour Club Hockey Chof St. John’s Albany Presbyterian Church J. Hrayshaw Hilton Beasley J. Burkly Royal Commission Ais Albany Welock Milton RK. Maley Albany Methodist Church Nedlands Albert Hall Mr. Muley Muley H. J. Morrell Albany Fire Brigade Fremantle Berrima Dalgety and C., Limited London Markey Sydney New England Tod E. Halston James Mitchell A. H. Scott BK. A. McLarty The Agricultural Bank Thornlay Mr. Scott Owingup Frankland James

Albany Citizei meeting backs Newdegate Albany railway plan

At a Albany Citizens meeting the secretary urged support for a Newdegate Albany railway to boost wheat farming, dairying and grazing. Speakers argued decentralization, shared costs, and state-wide benefits, with a deputation to the Premier to decide routing for regional progress.

Albany Citizei Win Ratepayere Winilapier Association Blull Wan Brough Albany Mitchell Tlowse Cardor Aura Hive Hila Cme Newdegate Lepore Salt Lake Country Porongorups James

Rainfall Buoys Drought Regions in Western Australia

Weather reports indicate the Rainfall After lug brought welcome change with showers from the east, easing drought across centers including Wagin, Katanning, Ravensthorpe, and Hromehill. The event, though intermittent, has improved water supply and domestic needs as southwest winds shift and rainfall continues.

Ravensthorpe Hromehill J. Anderson Koln Thant Tartsonia

Albany Club Wins Tennis Meet On Methodist Courts

Saturday tennis at the Methodist Club yielded an Albany Club victory by 12 games to 10 over Lewxulls with men’s doubles including Deykin and Montgomery drawing Day and Vaughan 1-6 6-6. Cawley and Mickle lost to J Norman and Nott 0-1 6-6. Mixed doubles featured Deykin with Miss Brearley vs Day and Miss Beau lun 5-7 1-0.

Albany Deykin Montgomery Day Vaughan Cawley Mickle Leat J. Norman Nott Cornwanline Williamson Nurmillm Maley Misses C R. Aastit Mixnes PF Scanlan Oul Monaghan Mrs. Young Mins Brearley Lutt Dave Miss Brearley Miss Beaulun Carwirdine Wid C. Austin K. Norman Misa Dawe

Bowling Green Hosts Tight Weekend Bowling Match Play

The crowded rink complex Saturday hosted a lively bowling event with heavy lanes and strong participation. In the results Waters beat Ford 27 12, Miles and Toad defeated Newitt and Miller 24 12, Marding and Moxy topped Merrifield and Woullott 24 17, and Rigby and Miller defeated Downes and Mellows 24 12.

Palfawitye Omer Palres Waters Ulsfey Dewer Ford Miles Toad Newitt Miller Marding Moxy Merrifield Woullott Rigby Downes Mellows

Kalgoorlie Produce Market report on prices and demand

Friday night market update shows apples in forward demand with Prime Hordelis scarce. Lemons and peaches in cool demand. vegetables fair to firmer. Prices listed for apples, pears, grapes, citrus, potatoes, cabbage, pumpkin, beans, poultry, eggs and other produce with varied ranges.

Kalgoorlie Ned Cleon Dunn Pera Bartleirs Wale Dumyes Wrangen Lalmons Hume Belweve Dr. Cockersle

Cairo Wonder Show to Open at His Majesty’s Perth

Easter visitors are urged to see the Oriental panorama Cairo at His Majesty’s Theatre for nine nights starting next Saturday. The production features 150 actors and sumptuous scenes from the Arabian Nights with Oscar Ashe leading a cast of performers and women. It will be followed by Cha Chin Chow, cost £10,000 to stage, touring from London. Box plans open at Nicholson’s tomorrow with early buyers guaranteed best seats.

Perth West Australia His Majesty's Theatre Oscar Ashe Cha Chin Chow Australia Ielusdigg

Drought Ties Up Rail as Perth Sees Light Rain

An early report from Perth notes delays and derailments caused by fifty two days of drought with relief drain concerns for feed this winter. Districts in the South West and Great Southern report anxious conditions despite some rainfall. No other details are available.

Perth Tie Dein Witten Ort Erty Af Tle Truss South-West Great Southern Tim Teen

Federal Minister Leaves for Transcontinental Railway Inspect

The Minister for Works and Railways Mr Stewart departed by Saturday afternoon on a tour to inspect the Transcontinental railway and the Henderson Naval Show.

Mr. Stewart Transcontinental Railway Henderson Naval Shewe

Shipbuilding Policy Urged to Persist in Australia

A deputation urged the Prime Minister to retain Commonwealth shipbuilding activities and repair steamers in Australia. Mr Brave said the Government had not yet decided on a shipbuilding policy and would announce a war program when a decision is firm.

Allie Brave Commonwealth Austra

Penny Postage Considered and Telegraph Network Expansion

The Poxmuster General tells a deputation of women's groups that Cabinet is still considering penny postage. About 200,000 new telephones would connect volunteer districts across Australia, with plans to expand the telegraph network as rules are updated.

Australia

Irish Republican Envoy Fremantle Reports Meeting

A dispatch from Fremantle relays an Irish Republican envoy report to Vice Prime Minister S M Bruce about a meeting that urged disloyalty to support Victorian branches. The Australian press quotes Mr Wo B Cus grive and notes promises by De Valera to avoid opposing the specific decision amid claims of duress and violent acts including train wrecks and bombed villages.

Fremantle J. Rolly Eproventant Federation SM. Bruce Kelly Ulau Hey Wo 'B Cusgrive Lhl Biream Pastel Chel Feeliel Para Prangrailints Taal Anwriet Lerty de Valera Mary McEwiney

Archbishop Henry’s Peace Hope Suggestion Debated

London dispatch reports strong hope that the Republican executive may pursue peace following Archbishop Henry’s suggestions. A publican’s tone hints at cautious optimism about diplomatic steps ahead.

London Henry

Tremendous wages loss in December quarter strikes

Commonwealth Statistician Mr Wickens issued a statement showing that for the three months ended December 31 workers of Victorian Lat £17,618 in wages. A total of 2024 workers were involved in Vic Worn strikes, the quarter the worst in this respect for some time. New South Wales workers lost £212,765 in wages for the quarter owing to the strikes. Coal mining disputes formed the bulk of the losses. total wages lost for the Commonwealth were £203,603.

Commonwealth Wickens Fia Victorin

Mersey Cork Board Sets Trade With Ireland From April

The Mersey Cork Board decides that trade with the Irish Free State will be treated as overseas from April 1. The chairman said the move gives legal effect to the treaty.

Mersey Cork Board

Irish duty on British cars impacts Belfast traders

A Daily Telegraph Belfast report says the Free State will impose a 33 1/3 percent duty on British motor cars, drawing sharp criticism. Belfast traders fear ruin of English car sales and urge British retaliation to counter Irish industry discrimination.

Daily Telegraph Belfast Free State

Political Labor Trouble Deepens Split in Sydney

A further cleavage in Labor ranks is reported with an imminent split over leadership. McGirr is named as the chosen successor to Dooley who was expelled, and Dunn is noted as the most likely backer of the petition.

Sydney Labor McGirr Dooley Dunn

Railway timetable shift harms Albany freight and livestock

The new goods timetable delays Albany arrivals by about 15 hours, moving Katanning departures to Tuesday Thursday and Saturday while arrivals occur Monday Wednesday and Friday. Livestock suffers as cattle and beef shipments bide in trucks en route from metropolitan markets, prompting calls to the Commissioner to revise the schedule for humane treatment. Wheatland prices rise with Wimmera land realising £22 10s per acre.

Albany Katanning Wimmera Wail

Shipping Dispute on the Jervis Bay

Sydney reports a cooks strike aboard the steamer Boorura now in the Mediterranean. Cooks signed on yesterday and immediately refused duty amid an alleged dispute over the running of the vessel. Negotiations are pending to resolve the dispute aboard the Jervis Bay.

Sydney Musday Mediterranean Sea Jervie Bay

Labor Executive Delays Action Over Conference Turmoil

The ALP executive resolves to take no further action amid conference upheaval. It bars defiant members and sympathizers in tongues and branches from electoral council meetings and related movement activities.

ALP Hhe Dooley

Indian Rising Conducted as Reprisal, New York Events

A chaotic reprisal action in New York led sheriffs forces to clash with Piute rebels. One Indian and several officers died as the operation unfolded, with others capturing or surrendering after a brutal confrontation. The raid triggered violent reprisals against the Piute group.

New York Miaveli

New Aeroplane Record Set At 250 Miles Per Hour

Major Heffernan establishes a new speed record of 250 mph and completes 75 miles against wind in 16 minutes. News mentions a butter factory start in Kabas, a meeting planned for April 9, and ongoing Kendennp Estate liquidation with title work this week. Albany Fire Brigade plans its annual Children's ball at Town Hall with prizes, timetable, and admission fees.

Albany Fire Brigade Farrsy Qawkutmens Moualu Ted Washington Heffernan Kabasaing Otixens Kendennp Kendenip The Commonwealth Mr Bruce Medell Cinderella

Coal Fields Strike Paralyzes Trade Between Cities

Seven vollieries idle on Newcastle and northern fields leave 3500 workers idle and 41 vessels unable to coal. The Melbourne strike disrupts regular trade to Sydney with seven volliera idle, cutting coal movement.

Newcastle Northern Melbourne Sydney

Tribunal decision blocks wage cut for coal miners

The Coal Tribunal chairman Mr Hibble refused the 33 1/3 percent wage reduction sought by owners, saying the decision will prevent widespread trouble across the Commonwealth. At Unowangerup Heads Board a Great Southern Diatricia conference was set for April with Mr Pormby named delegate and the amended Dog Act to be on the agenda.

Coal Tribunal Hibble Commonwealth Unowangerup Heads Board Great Southern Diatricia Conference Pormby

Larden workers strike over wages in Cunha area

Readable fragments describe workers in Cunha, pegged as bricklayers or related trades, protesting wages. The notice notes about one hundred workers marching or gathering with claims of pay rates described as three units, signaling a labor dispute without clear organizing body or outcome.

Lenton Murel Che Pera Cunha Linge

Varsity Boat Race Triumph Sealed by Usford Crew

The Usford crew won the intervarsity boat race at London in a gruelling contest. Cambridge finished with 32 marks while Usford led 40 to Cambridge 32 as the scores stood after the march event.

London Miter Usford Interversity Cambridge

Port of London Improvement Plans Announced

The Daily Chron reports London Port Authority borrowing five million pounds to fund improvements. Projects include western Lamon duels ware sheds, a swan between rand and south docks, a depot at Millwall, a floating passenger landing stage at Tilbury, and a large north side dock near Victoria and Albert docks.

London Authority Lamon Rhidwell Boxl Rand Aouth Millwall Dock Port Authority Tilbury Victoria and Albert Docks Tilbury Docks London Bridge Albert Dock

Textile reprisal boycott targets Australian wool in Berlin

Report from Berlin on March 25 states Spain’s textile sector plans a boycott of Australian wool as retaliation for the exclusion of German foods from the Commonwealth. It notes no league will restrict to Antilles and Uruguay, which are importing German goods.

Queensland Probate Insurance Co., Ltd George's Mouse Perth the Squire Berlin Muarch 25.T Spain Commonwealth Uruguay

Germany and France clash over Rhine and security in Berlin speech

In Berlin on March 25 Dr. Cuno spoke in Munich style claiming Germany seeks home rule time while France demands the Rhine and the Ruhr and Germany’s coin. He said France is the greatest military power and that Germany wants guaranteed safety. Reports of halted negotiations over evacuation are denied.

Berlin Cuno Munnich Germainy France Rhine Germany Hitler

French Deputies Turmoil Over Blackmail Allegations

In Forts on March 25 the Chamber of Deputies roiled during a debate on credits. President Poincare confronted Burthow after Burthow accused him of abetting blackmail by Daudet, who allegedly kept private notes on Poincare. The session erupted, and with no order restored the sitting was suspended.

Forts Chamber of Deputies M. Poincare Comnot M. Burthow Burthow Daudet

Bank of France chief cites foreign exchange influx

The Bank of France director says franc gains rise from large inflows of American and British currency. He notes about 240000 American passports processed and claims foreign currency exchanges push 4960 million francs out of France.

Bank of Francd Cork

German Republic Threat Rumors of Overthrow Plot Surface

Police investigations reveal a reactionary network linked to the National Freedom Party aiming to topple the National Government and Prussian authorities. Plans involved socialist ministers and a Bavarian commander, with disguised military groups and protracted meetings to drum up support for a proposed venture by the Beverley Buster and Trading Co. Provisional directors remain confident they will secure enough shares.

J Prappanal German Republic M National National Freedom Party Hilter Gym Nawine Eluba Revolu Baverley Buster and Trading Co

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