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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1919
Page
2
Salt is being harvested in multiple parts of the state at present. Several parcels are reported as sold in Albany, Es to, with some transfers noting a quantity up to 250 units. Address cited: South Street, Albany.
An obituary notice honors Bombardier R. Green who died in Ontersteen France on March 26, 1018. It expresses familial remembrance from his sister and brother-in-law P and R Johnson of Albany. The brief notice closes with affectionate sentiment and a memorial tone.
The Albany Despatch discusses possibly selling the municipal library site to aid a friendly society and questions the library’s fit with the town’s literary standard. It suggests the lower Town Hall as an alternative and explores British government overseas settlement prospects for Albany, urging local road boards to support a joint organized settlement effort.
The Albany Spinning Circle set Thursday at 3 90 p m for their annual meeting with nominations open until April 0 for four Albany Roads Board vacancies. Retiring members R T Wolfe F Newton T E Douglas and N W McKail are eligible for re election. A town hall public meeting features Gifford Gordon addressing the Strength of Empire scheme in Albany. The Rev W F Turton resignations prompt church deliberations next Thursday. The Mayor W J Day to preside.
The report lists local military and civic movements including appointments and transfers. Captain EH Ontario appears as A D C, Lieut Wardrop to return to Australia for marriage to Mary Andrew of Gladhow. Families receive repatriation news. several sons, including Corporal Mackie and Private Morrish, are en route home on ships Anchises and Euripides. Other items note staff changes, travel plans, and upcoming movements of constables and clergy, with Easter plans in view.
The Welcome Home Committee organized Albany’s second homecoming for returning soldiers in Town Hall. Mayor W J Day presided as townspeople gathered for a patriotic program, supper, and dancing. Diggers and relatives received mementos while speakers thanked the mayor and committee for a successful event.
The Returned Soldiers Association launches an April appeal to fund urgent first aid for diggers returning from the front. Albany pledges 0.5 percent locally, with a special committee to manage disbursement. Residents will be urged to contribute through a month of fundraising led by local ladies.
Fragmentary OCR style note discusses Ricardo's address at Bar 10 Albany and reassures postal accuracy while joking about wastepaper baskets and keeping a metal pot warm. No clear events or names beyond Ricardo and Bar 10 Albany emerge.
At a Friday meeting the Albany Heads Board debated hiring a secretary. The chairman recounted letters from the Returned Soldiers Association and internal votes. The board favored appointing a capable secretary, with preference to experienced local candidates, but discussions on returned soldier preference continued. A future town hall event, an All Fools Ball, was announced with Albany Band Orchestra and a prize for best costume.
In a Saturday cricket clash between Albany Howling Club members and a combined Albany side, the bowlers triumphed by eight wickets after a strong display by B Angove and Davey. The combined eleven posted 100 with notable contributions from Sangster Noble Roberts and Bruce, while Angove and Davey rebuilt the chase with aggressive and patient batting to seal victory.
Mount Barker reports a busy export period with close to six thousand cases sent by Thursday night to catch the steamer Somerset for Fremantle. April promises further activity as the pool store plans another large shipment, while Albany’s port is highlighted for savings on freight and distance.
Vale Handicap winner Simplex started at six to one in a large attendance meeting at Helene Vale Club. Other notable results include Jumpers Flat Race won by Hummer with Venetian King second, and First Class Plate won by Osseo. Second Class Plate saw Wattle Leaf triumph over Master Gouse and Lady Mareena. Third Class Plate went to Clonakilty with All Colors placed, and Farewell Welter crowned at one mile.
Melbourne reports heavy contrary winds and persistent rain. Two aircraft on a Melbourne to Sydney mission were compelled to return yesterday, with a further attempt later in the day also aborted due to the weather conditions.
Twenty one more deaths and 164 new cases were reported in Sydney over 43 hours ending yesterday. The week totals rise to 71 deaths and over 600 patients in hospitals, with 72 at Newcastle and 13 at Orange. Melbourne records twelve more deaths as quarantine lifts ease travel between major cities. Negotiations proceed for similar adjustments with Sydney.
Over 2000 returned soldiers marched through Brisbane to the Domain carrying five Union Jacks to show unity. The league threatened action unless anarchists were removed. Acting Premier Theodore replied saying the Government favors no Belshhevism or anarchy and that only the Commonwealth Government can act.
London dispatch notes a political crisis in Berlin following developments in Hungary. Streets have seen shooting and the British Embassy is under triple guard amid unsettled conditions.
British Socialists in Great Britain plan an industrial district campaign to counter the spread of Bolshevism in England. The move seeks to mobilize workers and communities to resist Bolshevik influence.
A Copenhagen message reports Herr Scheidemann saying Allied demands threaten dissolution in Germany and cause widespread despair. He states the armistice terms are far worse than the war.
On Wednesday evening at 7 45 the annual congregational meeting will be held with reports from church organizations and the year’s balance sheet. A congregational meeting follows at the close of the annual meeting. The Ladies’ Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30. All members should attend due to important business. A Perth merchant was prosecuted for selling unwholesome bacon from Denmark. authorities noted it deteriorated after dispatch before arrival.
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