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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
Captain Douglas directs EUCLA voyage to Israelite Bay with all cargo due in Gooda Shed by 6 p.m. April 29. Roilways Albany charges apply for freight and fares. inquire with the Gooda Clerk for details.
Public works tenders will be received by the Minister for Works until noon May 20 at the PWD Office Albany and Court House Ravensthorpe. Items include removal of a building, pig and goat fencing, and firaying on certain properties. Details reference Victoria Street and Perth Red regions with development plans and dates.
A hostile missive from Mrs J Halph warns Mr W H Ralph against further insults and threats. She asserts public opinion supports her and threatens drastic retaliation if Ralph speaks ill of her or her husband again. The letter cites lack of family support and implies consequences.
A meeting of footballers and residents in the North Ward is to be held at the Albany Hotel on Thursday night for reforming the North Ward Football Club. The notice mentions a missing Lady's Gold Ring with rubies and diamonds and offers a reward. Also includes a help wanted note for a young lady and a housing/room advertisement.
The New Zealand battleship will land at Albany as part of a broader mission to brief the British Admiralty and strengthen naval ties. Observers note the visit highlights Albany's lack of industrial activity and the contrast with Fremantle, where officials showcase harbor growth and cargo capacity. The reception may influence Jellicoe's official and informal reports on the voyage.
A long, uneven column contemplates Flume port’s status, Allied postwar tensions, and Wilson’s policy from a colonial-era outlook. It touches on Albany governance, railways to Mount Barker, and distant politics, weaving geography, commerce, and unnamed local opinions into a broad antebellum style reflection.
The Albany Town Council discussed the budget figures and proposed works. The meeting covered the financial accounts, maintenance programs, and proposed events for the town, with emphasis on public works and community activities.
A digest of personal notices lists resignations, promotions, and arrivals including Mr A J Munger’s resignation from a post, Admiral Nokona and officers visiting from a Japanese warship, Lieut Commander Power promoted at Premontlo, and other military and society motions. Also mentions Woodmin quarantine, Mrs. and Mr. Hhoithndte in Australia, and local weddings and family news.
A farewell social honors the departing pastor of the Mlony Baptist Church. Mayor and church leaders praise his faithful service. Speakers from Scot Church and Methodist Church join at Hoyewell for memories and gifts. Music and refreshments follow tributes and well wishes.
Albany selects a strong eleven to travel by tomorrow’s train to Natanning for a net practice and match against the local eleven. The Albany side includes Couper Truce Meliv Rangefer Angere Nabi Thiet Monte A Hoberts Browneley Meneghuon Dowell Joy Martin Mettam McDonald Nwe Tampaon Wingrove Woodcock with Mr W Baker as scorer. Tea will be served at the ground after the noon play.
A football match between Alba Youngens Havin Club and Albany float at Parade street reserves was listed with a fund collection for RSA impact. The possible Albany lineup included multiple players such as Hailey and Dorse Wytheon among others.
The essay argues for immediate forest conservation and afforestation in Western Australia to convert waste sands into timber sources. It cites France’s war timber needs, promotes planting native and European pines, and urges establishing a state nursery at Denmark or Albany to develop softwoods and hardwoods and utilize idle sandy lands.
North Albany Club announces a supporter gathering for a football montage at Alia Thiel tonight in the North Ward.
A meeting of footballers at the Preempsemes Hotel on Typs Hivwight formed the East Ward club. Officers were elected with Patron Patran and President Dynes amid donations and a 4 shillings 6 pence subscription for new members. A return meeting date and committee holdover were noted.
A well attended West Albony footballers gathering at the London Hotel elected Ale Brown as chair. The club aims reform with Farron and Hon C McKenzie MLC as president and others named to roles. committee members, treasurer, delegates, and a colors committee were appointed. Subscriptions set at 2s for members over two years and 1s for under 21. Meeting concluded.
The Girls Sporty Club decided winter sports would use tennis basketball and hockey with a formal schedule. The Boys Xperia Club held a preliminary meeting as plans formed for a Cimera Club under Mr Walkee. An evening course and trade prep classes were announced by the Educational Department. Certificates for Athan students will be distributed at a social event and Molders may attend technical schools for free. Albany school children aided RSA ticket sales for picture nights and a concert raised funds. A children’s masked ball is set for tonight at the school hall with tickets from teachers.
The text notes several Australian prisoners of war with generally good conduct. Senator Pearce after a conference with General Birdwood ordered their immediate release in honor of Anzac Day.
In Perth a motor driver William Weyland killed Miss Eva Downey and Murray, a North-West visitor, during a motor drive. A self-inflicted death note found by Murray suggests he planned to die. Jealousy appears to be the motive in this sensational tragedy.
Fremantle wharf trouble shows no new developments. The fumpera representatives met the Prime Minister and a settlement of the dispute is expected. Perth, Australia reports the position remains unchanged.
Melbourne reports the Federal Government pauses over a proposed commandeering power after New South Wales colliery owners refuse to sign the tentative agreement reached in Melbourne. The conference sought to grant authority to seize coal across the Commonwealth under regulations.
The New South Wales government announced readiness to store over 12 000 000 bushels of wheat for the coming harvest with 6 000 000 extra at Glebe Island and 500 000 more for the next season. Fifteen silos are nearly complete in country districts.
NSW revenue for April shows a decrease of £208000 from last year while the ten months of the year ended yesterday report a total increase of £1800000. The figures reflect overall stronger financial activity in the period despite the April dip.
At the Keristrar-General's office yesterday 40 deaths from influence were reported and 121 admissions to hospitals. There are now 1340 patients in Melbourne hospitals.
Sydney reports fifteen deaths and 120 new cases in the 24 hours ending last night at 8. The sharp rise deepens fears as health authorities struggle to contain the outbreak.
Influenza epidemic fading in Lithgow with many cases still present but decreasing rapidly. Seven deaths have been reported since Monday, signaling ongoing risk despite improving numbers.
The Australian Jockey Club postpones its meeting for another week due to influenza restrictions. The rescheduled event is set for May 10 if the course buildings are evacuated and health authorities approve the conditions.
Adelaide reports seven additional deaths as authorities warn the influence situation remains grave. The Thursday bulletin notes ongoing serious conditions and updates the death toll from the outbreak.
Paris dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg in Kolberg near Stettin with a 200000 strong force and 1200 heavy guns, extending along the Dantaig Thorn line. The wider German army is estimated around one million troops dispersed across Germany.
London May 1 The Peace Conference plenary session adopted the League of Nations covenant. Japan withdrew the racial equality clause but the labor charter provisions were added to the Peace Treaty.
The question of the ex Kaiser extradition is reconsidered. It is decided to demand his surrender from Helland for trial on the supreme offence against international moral law and treaty sacredness before a five judge tribunal appointed by the five Great Powers. The ex-Kaiser is granted the right of defence as the Allies and America seek his handover to the Netherlands for trial.
A Monday Town Hall concert in aid of the R.6.4 Appeal drew a good audience. Mrs W. R. Smith organized with O. W. Berliner as musical director, featuring Mr. and Miss Berliner and Mrs. Dickinson among others. Encore after encore highlighted a varied program, though some items drew mixed reactions. During intermission Junior Meeks spoke for the R. B. 4. A later segment included Mina Johncom’s The Dawn of Pasee, and numbers by Mr. Abel, Miss Berliner, and Miss Bertiner. A brief note on NZ licensing poll results followed.
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