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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1923
Page
2
Officials announce vacancy for apprenticeship roles with age and residency requirements. Applicants must submit proper credentials by a stated deadline to be considered for selection led by the State Board.
The Premier’s visit to Albany featured a reception at the lower Town Hall with Mayor E Balstus presiding. Sir James spoke on state development including land use and the need for secondary industries as progress on the Al- Bridgetown railway and woollen mills in Albany were discussed.
Notices announce Easter week activities in Albany including church services led by Rev A Crow and Rev Muley, a lantern slide lecture by Rev A T By Wightwick, and offertories for participating churches. Also reports a Vigilance Committee meeting, fish suppliers urging early orders, and adjustments to Perth Albany train schedules with a limited Monday service from Brookton to Perth.
A Albany to Nuwdegate railway proposal prompts a deputation from communities between Albany and Gnowangerup to meet Premier Sir James Mitchell. They urged inspection of land near the planned route, while the Premier said land classification must precede any country inspection and noted railways profit depends on farming land value. The delegation, led by Mr Burvill, thanked the Premier and then left.
At the Albert Hall on Tuesday evening a farewell addressed Rev Maley. Speakers praised his work in Albany, wished him godspeed to Nedlands, and presented a gold water to mark the congregation's appreciation as he moves to a new sphere.
A farewell event at the Albany church featured a minister reflecting on service to youth, land sales, and the church’s future. He thanked the congregation for support, praised the young people, and urged his successor to continue his work, amid an evening of music and readings.
Police report from Jetty foreman about two seamen from the steamer Berrima missing after leaving a loaded deepwater jetty in dark conditions with a strong south‑east wind. Witness accounts place them near the northern wing before they vanished. searches and dragging were hampered by darkness and tides. Local notices follow, including a Women Service Guild meeting and rifle club postponements.
Albany council debated reducing electric current charges for power rather than lighting. Dr Lambert urged lowering per unit cost to encourage industry while balancing finances. discussions noted rebates and timing, with no immediate decision.
Students are told to begin recess Friday March 90 for a week and return Monday ri 8. A special poll will be held that evening for 20 concerned students. Vacancies remain in all classes. new enrollees should act quickly to secure space, with wool-clausing class also needing reports immediately.
The Albany Football Association held its annual delegate gathering with Merrifield acting as chair due to the president's illness. Treasurer’s balance shows £267 0s 9d. expenditure £292 3s 0d. balance £55 7s 3d. plans include replacing delegates with a Board of Management and reforming bylaws. Mr. Herbert Davey to depart. thanks recorded for his service.
A late report notes Turkish authorities aim to tighten influence in the region as armed forces prepare wider regional involvement. The press signals potential moves that could reshape local power dynamics and security arrangements.
London reports an illustrated album in three languages describing priceless jewels once owned by the late Russian imperial family. The book will be published to form the jewel fund of the Soviet Republic with features in Russian French and English.
In the Dail Fireann debate, provisions for imperial preference are discussed highlighting Ireland's stance on trade with Britain and the dominions. The session centers on advocating full preferential tariff rates within the empire.
Berlin March 28 Baron Rosenburg informs the foreign affairs committee that Germany will accept an international conference of business leaders including French and Germans to decide on reparations retirements. Germany is ready to provide guarantees and immediately repay France the money advanced with the caveat that France evacuate the Ruhr before talks. Germany will maintain passive resistance until the prerequisite is met.
Report from Helsingfors dated March 24 states that the death sentences for two Polish priests have been suspended while higher authorities consider the case. The action follows a judicial review and pending further decision.
In Tokyo on March 28 the Japanese Diet prorogued after an opposition move to impeach the government. Turmoil filled the chamber as objects flew and MPs clashed while the speaker ended the session.
Mr J Lambert arranged a Tuesday night holiday attraction at the Empire Theatre. Warren Kerrigan leads in The Keen Plume, a standout picture from Selznick Company touted as a jewel feature. Local patrons expect something out of the ordinary from this production and its studios.
A dramatic breakout occurs at a large federal prison as a mail robber and forger escape with a held captive in the prison hospital. They steal a citizen’s car, offer a bribe, kidnap him, and slip past the walls with disguises leaving the driver unharmed after forcing him away from the city. The report also notes church activities in Albany including a growth in membership, choir improvements, a new piano, and a forthcoming concert.
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