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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
2
The Albany despatch warns that water shortages threaten the town’s economy and future prosperity. It notes Perth’s relief measures and contrasts with Albany’s danger, urging timely action to support woollen mills, housing, and population growth before a water ban or cuts hurt domestic users and industry.
At the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce last meeting the Port Trust question was debated. Mr George Tippin urged Melbourne support for an exchange and stated the trust would run for four years. The move drew varied replies from local bodies amid transport and shipping concerns.
Local announcements list lectures and speakers including HL TH Wightwick Mee 4 K Burt and others as potential chairs. Town Hall hire for lectures is considered, with a rebate application noted. Women’s Institute and Soldiers Institute groups meet for committees and upcoming lectures. A variety of social events follow: bridge tournament results, naval brigade gatherings, and a Legislative Council invitation for South Kiot province reelection participation. The Empire Theatre offers nightly programs with varied prices and a Field’s bar option.
Statistics from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reveal many countries trading butter with few declines. The report notes a strong upward turn in exports to North America and Asia, with Canada and Japan among the leading recipients, and highlights large overall gains in grand divisions for 679,101,180 dollars in imports and 236,158,862 dollars in exports.
South East Province voters face a choice between Heetor Stewart and N. Piesse for the Albany seat. Stewart, praised for seven years in Parliament, leniently supported measures and bills, backed regional interests, and long promoted Western Australia’s development.
Mr Stewart announces six day travel in the South East Province and a meeting at Albany Town Hall on Friday at 3 o clock. He seeks space in The Dewpther for his paper's election period and denies publishing delays. He cites two letters supporting him from Tom Anderson and C Pond and notes copies ordered from Norman Bros. and delayed. The Albany District Council minutes are cited to challenge charges of misleading the voters.
In a Perth area political exchange the Albany-Denmark Railway Extension Bill and related motion faced scrutiny amid candidate clashes. Mr Stewart and Mr Macfarlane aligned on a pass for passage but voting flips and orders followed. Local papers debate credibility, with contrasts drawn between Mr Stewart’s record and the Advertiser campaign.
A letter forwarded to the Premier by Mr P Collier requests Albany's rail link to Newdegate via a route from Ongerup to Newdegate. The writer cites opening up new land for thousands of settlers, with 60 miles suited for dairying and 70 miles for wheat. It recalls a 1933 deputation and seeks an advisory report and route confirmation.
Albany faces transport isolation as the Katoomba suspension disrupts passenger movement to the Eastern States. Fremantle steamer shortages force travelers to endure costly train connections, with seven expected passengers blocked from the Themistocles by the Navigation Act. Local business leaders urge a temporary relief through Fremantle and Albany channels, pressing for special permission to route Albany passengers to the East.
The Albany Waterside Workers organized an annual event that started Saturday with good attendance until rain halted play late afternoon. A Monday restart drew a large local crowd and over 30 events for ages from toddlers to teens with cash and toy prizes. Adults competed in races with winners named for Married and Single Ladies, Single Men, Lampers Handicap, Tug of War, Old Buffers, and Stepping 100 yards. Officials thanked Mr. S. Taylor as secretary for organizing the successful event.
Town Hall presents a major Goldwyn program on Saturday night headlined by Look Your Boot released by United Artists. Albany patrons expect top entertainment as Goldwyn’s reputation stands strong. Ragged Edges will follow, also a Goldwyn production, said to rival the producer’s best. A matinee on Wednesday will show Perils of the Yukon.
In late news Pere Trucela reports that the Minister for Railways Re Witcock pledged the government will not back any proposal to raise the salary rate for civil servants after hours were increased. He asserted the country would move forward and consider civil service hours in the near future.
Minister for Works Mr Metalliin called for a policy to aid county roads, noting local authorities lack power to maintain busy roads used by outsiders. He aims to submit a Cabinet proposition and seek parliamentary sanction, while considering up to 2000 for road making material for Albany road under the Traffic Act.
The report outlines an accidental discovery of a dead man on Westmno road and motor trucks, claimed in a signed statement purportedly by George William Auburn. It describes how Achurn allegedly spent the evening of April 4 and how the events unfolded yesterday.
Melbourne reports a quiet tram strike as negotiations continue for a settlement. An electric train and motor service are running intermittently with low disruption, while workers press for an agreement on the dispute.
A Hobart area alert notes two suspected pneumonic influenza cases in Franklin involving children. Public warnings issued while the health director questions the diagnosis and accuracy of the report.
Competitors took advantage of the holiday to clash in the Albany Bowling Club handicap pairs. Merrifield and Felton defeated Dewar and Smith 44 11, while Mille and Hallyburton beat Angove and Cuddihy 2 12. Four couples remain. semi finals set for Saturday if weather allows, Merrifield and Felton meet Downes and Honisett, Mille and Hallyburton face Corry and Hoskin.
Ulster road wero ground hosts a Saturday match between Imperials and Checkers to decide advancement. The High School versus Wanderers game is postponed due to school holidays, with Senibylay's arrival set for 2 15 p m. Teams listed include Missen Austin Green Nott Brearley Pritchard Nott Mehelson etc.
British Budget discussions hinge on proposed stability measures for Empire trade and a 4/3 percent figure per year, as debated after the Imprint Economic Conference. The House of Commons rejected an amendment during the Budget debate while continuing work on budget resolutions concerning tea coffee and chicory with no changes to these items.
Crowds watched two motor bandits abandon a car on New Hand Street and smash Herman's jeweller's shop window. They seized a necklace valued at £8000 before fleeing toward Piemmdifly. The dramatic pursuit ended with a tense escape.
The Lonaton Daily Herald notes a national building trades strike is inevitable as workers reject a half penny per hour raise. They demanded two pence and voted for strike action, with date fixed but not disclosed.
Clustrolian apples move at Wambley exhibitions with daily average earnings around £125 since opening. The sales are described as steady with consistent demand from visitors and traders.
A New Zealand loan of five million pounds, bearing interest at forty percent, has been over subscribed. Strong demand from investors leads to full subscription and potential allotment adjustments.
In the House of Commons Mr John Harrin questioned a farm advertisement on the back of a revenue notice claiming that £14 monthly buys a plot of nearest freehold land in Canberra. He said the announcement showed an investment of doubtful security and risked the public.
The Albany Football Association opens its premiership round with senior and reserve divisions. North and West clubs supply the opponents for both grades as last season’s top teams North and West edge toward a decisive clash with the East and West sides, while the Weete prepare to field a strong lineup. The Aratentes division also features North and West entrants in a prelude to the senior fixture, with a 145 pm start and strict punctuality expected after a pregame warmup.
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