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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 03, 1923

Page

2

Australia and New Zealand lectures and military events announced

The article notes Mr McCabe's lecture tour starting in Melbourne in May with plans to visit other Australian states and New Zealand before returning to Western Australia in August. It also lists upcoming events at the Returned Soldiers League and Soldier's Institute including a weekly euchre tournament, ambulance members’ meeting, and a women’s auxiliary gathering with charity activities and prize sections.

Kenienup Kendeup Mt. Maogwel Albway Dong McUube Withers Bertarene McCie Australia McCabe Melhuiron Commonwealth New Zealand Aietral Anguat

Albany railway deputation asks fares and timetables review

A parliamentary style Albany audience pressed for lower return fares, longer season passes, and a Friday express on the Albany to Perth line. The Commissioner explained revenue limits and the need to balance the ledger while noting staff savings and timetable constraints.

Albany Tourist Association Downta Jiu Nurmin Jung W. T. Forte Sh.i Hotehin al Iany Ceres Otond Albany Perth

Local Notice and Social Roundup in Williams Bay

The article reports on a recent Williams Bay community gathering with speeches by local veterans Blythe Eckett and others about keeping promises and preparedness. A school event featured former soldiers addressing children, singing anthems, and gifts of sweets. A rain‑dampened party at the school promised a bright outlook, while new settlement housing for groups 41 and 42 Wiltshire began, and ploughing on leased lands resumed ahead of crop time.

Karh Australia Sergi Blythe Mr. Eckett Messrs Love Lang Marwick Noek Lipri Wiltshire

Barker Notes Local Sports and Market Reports

The page records Mt. Barker area sports and market notes. It covers a batting scorecard with April days, a South club meeting and umpire fee, a scratch match plan, and upcoming club activities. Apple market prices show a steady decline with prewar price pressures noted. Co-op and shooting results, along with a Mt. Barker Tennis trip to Albany, are also mentioned.

Mi. Tucker Foowtball Association Woe Alve L. Riches F. Williams Kendenup Memorial Club London Hull Mt. Barker Measta F. H. Sounness Therrsley Plesse Dias c

Albany Roads Board Elects Mawson for Year Amid Busy Session

The Albany Roads Board met at the lower roof on Friday with members Burvill Hall Wolfe Hill Newton Greatrex Angove and Mawson reelected chairman. They discussed surveys drainage crossing approvals by laws finance and next meeting set for May 28 1923 plus approvals for road works and tenders.

Altomy Hoods Board A. Burevill G. F. Hall T. Wolfe L. &. Hill F. Newton E. Greatrex J. E. Angove Wa Becésanry W. Mawson Wolfe Newton kMr Mawson Lands Department Burvill Greatrex Baldwin Railway Department Works Ce Younge Youngs G. F. Hill G. Hill Keiasip Kwokkolupiy A. Morris A. Pfeiffer Ata Medcals Kurgill L. L. Hill H. C. Gemm Lower King Bridge Fonca Denmark Road Board Interdistrict Cenfercore Denmark Board M. A. Piggott Lia Barvill Morley M. Hill A. A. Andrews Mr. Andrews J. H. Gough Redmond Crossland Faily Narrikup Andrews and Huntcorestate Bull Creek Engineer Railways Youngp Hall U. P. Hill Menora A. F. Hill Cooper Willung and King Roads Fiessel Albany G. F. Till Messrs Mannon Girassmere Road G. F. Mill Lake Sadie Fond Diprose Newfound Gomm's Hill Perth-Albany W. Porteng

Albany Natives Association Holds Fortnightly Meeting

The Albany branch of the Australian Natives Association met at the Soldier's Institute with Mr. Lou Pollak presiding. Officials confirmed minutes, noted flag pole placement, thanked donors for Ansac Day flag loan, accepted accounts, and discussed council delegates and charter duplicate requests. The meeting also bade farewell to Member Henson and acknowledged secretary service.

Albany Australian Natives' Association Soldier's Institute Lou Pollak J. Harnett Barnett Wirth A. Hoss Conne|ion Brytha Board of W. Brown Faraclite Bay 5- Dieties Council Wirth Wou Mamber Emery Board of Directors Garewell Henson Barnatt Forte Bruce L. Barnett

Mayor Opens Albany Street Lighting Power Upgrade

On Tuesday evening the Mayor accompanied by councillors visited the electric power works and, at Dr Downes request, switched on the new street lighting. The ceremony praised the engineers Mr McCormick and Mr Thornett for completing the project in six weeks. 120 lamps were lit that night with 160 more planned soon as the system extends through the town hall area.

Bulston Downes Slevilie Committee Albany McCormick Thornett Devtric

Women’s Auxiliary to Host Children's Ball at Soldier's Institute

Members plan a Saturday afternoon event at the Soldier's Institute to raise funds for the group. Parents are asked to bring young children for a pleasant afternoon. A Lennie tournament will be staged by the Albany Methodist Young Men's Club at the Albert Hall Duke Street on Friday at 7 20 p.m. All invited for an enjoyable evening.

Soldier's Institute Albany Methodist Albert Hall Duke Birest

Prime Minister Arrives in Perth For State Engagements

The Prime Minister and party arrived in Perth on Thursday night and will begin engagements today. He has already attended receptions since arriving in the state.

Perth MM Brace

Prime Minister Injured In Road Accident En Route To Peru

The Prime Minister Mr Brave and members of his party were traveling in two cars yesterday near Northan when the lead vehicle hit a gravel culvert. Minor injuries were reported to Mr Brocn and Senator Drake Brockman with lip and nasal cuts and general shock among passengers.

Northan Peru Eyil- Way Brave Bruce Drake-Hrockman Seaddan Commonwealth Brocn Drake-Brockman

Irish Envoys Report Speech Sparks NSW Gov Response

The Prime Minister announced Friday that statements by the Irish Republican envoy did not grant the Commonwealth power to suppress Republican activities. Federal authorities received reports from the NSW Government and see a developing sellais complexion on the issue, with expectations of further action.

Melbourne Thoreday Erich Commonwealth New South Wales

Deportation Proposed for Envoys of Repulse Forces

The Commonwealth Solicitor General Garron conferred with Attorney General Bavin on deportation of envoys of the repulse forces. No official statement issued, but government infers deportation plan under consideration.

Sydney Commonwealth Solicitor-General Garron Bavin New South Wales Commonwealth Ministry

Oil Discovery Claim Arouses Territory Interest

Melbourne reports, via Home and Territories Department, a Northern Territory resident claiming oil indications on Eleho Island off the coast in the oil belt between Australia and the Dutch East Indies. If verified, potential Commonwealth reward of £50,060 looms with a new drilling plant planned near Nornalop and operations expected within three months.

Melbourne Home and Territories Department Eleho Island Northern Territory Dutch East Indies Nornalop O- Il

New Arrivals to Albany from Euripides Liner

The Aberdean liner Euripides brought 161 new settlers to Albany on Tuesday night. After medical checks, they landed at the jetty and proceeded to the Town Hall where landing money and railway tickets were issued. The Albany New Settlers League hosted tea and officials organized onward travel with a special 6.40 train. Residents gathered to bid them farewell and the newcomers praised Albany hospitality.

Euripides Daan- Walter Cronocour Perth Western Australia Judica Albany New Settlers’ League Uder Commissioner of Railways

Firearms Sentences Tightened in London

London police introduce drastic measures as Sir William Horwood commissions a crackdown. Sentences ranging from two to ten years are being imposed on persons found carrying illegal firearms in the capital.

London William Horwood London Police

Germany and Reparation Note Sparks Allied Speculation

Berlin May 1 reports say Germany will deliver a new Reparation Note to the Allied Powers today. Paris and Berlin are abuzz with speculation on its contents while observers expect it to be unacceptable and foresee continued tension and no immediate change in the stalemate.

Berlin Germany Paris J. McCabe Athens France

Revolver Badge Reputation of Americans

New York's chief city magistrate W M McAdoo warns at an International Police Conference that the revolver badge has damaged American reputation. He cites women arming themselves and predicts brides may wear revolvers. he warns of open season for shooting and juries that may acquit, saying the nation faces an unenviable situation.

New York W. M. McAdoo International Police Conference United States Ladies of America

Empire's Fate and Singapore Base Proposal Debate

London May 1 The House of Commons debated a Singapore base proposal. First Lord of the Admiralty Mr Amry stated the plan not contrary to the League coven t or Washington Treaty. Officials hinted the outcome could be decided in that region.

London House of Commons Singapore Amry Admiralty League of Nations

Navy split kept as two Australian units pledge

The Victorian Council of the Returned Soldiers League pledges support to the Prime Minister in demanding the retention of the Australian Navy as two separate units. The units would be manned and officered by Australians.

Victorian Council of the Returned Soldier’ League

Submarine Purchase Favored in Defence Plans for Parliament

Defence Minister Howden and the Defence Council back buying new and thoroughly up to date submarines to replace the war worn vessels. An order for submarines may be sent with the Prime Minister on his trip to England for the Imperial Conference.

Australia Defence Mn Howden Defence Council T In Goon England

Battery A G A Asiual camp at Albany scheduled May 7 to 12

The 24th Battery A G A will hold a continuous training camp at Albany from May 7 to May 12. Men may join by seeing Captain G C Everett before the weekend. Captain Dobson will arrive Sunday to assume camp duties as Commandant. A drill to test 6 pounder guns is planned with townspeople invited to witness. Major Roper will arrive this week to inspect the battery.

Albany Cranch G. C. Everett Dobson O.C HAA O.A Major Roper

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