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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
2
Teeming with all wool overcoats priced from 7/6 to 7 fin. Men's Onkaparinga wool suits and blankets in all sizes. Black oilskins priced 25, 35/6, 39/6 and silk oilskins 55/ and 65/-.
A retrospective ad notes best value in trade for boys tweed overcoats and black oilers. Includes men’s navy football knickers and denim trousers with heavy reductions on white sheetings. Text lists bed sizes and discounted prices in old currency.
Local notice reports five heifers missing from Cuthbert area pasture. Reward offered for recovery and return of the cattle to Miles, Tipping & Merrifield and Victor Venpethe office.
The West Art mules hold a meeting at the Bowling Club pavilion tonight at 8. Captain Wm. Chellew visits, and a clearing sale is planned for damaged goods. Local railway and town affairs, including the Poole resignation and the Albany Women’s Institute, are discussed along with farming notes and a royal opera sighting.
Dorothy Phillips stars in a screen adaptation of Eble Ryans novel For the Soul of Raphael at the popular theatre on Wednesday night May 11. Clara Kimble Young features in the program with supporting serial episodes and other acts promised, including The Post Oalty and Chester Gomely.
Union claims for council approval of a new agreement based on the AWU framework include a 48 hour week, overtime at 1.5x, double pay on holidays, six days annual leave on full pay with pro rata leave for six months’ service, six days unpaid leave, and higher daily rates for drivers, gardeners, laborers, and road workers with rates set per day and tied to arbitration award scales. The proposal asks retrospection to the date the agreement was lodged and outlines staged holidays and weekend work rules.
The Australian Eleven versus Lionel Hobinson's team was called off as rain threatened play, ending the match before it could commence or continue.
Australia, batting first, closed stumps on 325 for six in the third match of the tour against Surrey. Scoring details show Le 154, Armtrong 566, McCourtney 0, Bardaley 2, Gregory 6, Taylor 6, Hendry 0, Handrheg 0, with several partial entries and misprints in the innings tally.
A Tuesday gathering in Denmark featured a talk on Life by Newiminea and a pageant of songs and recitations. Mrs. Smith and Miss Conway led performances while local committees welcomed guests and praised the evening’s program and decorations.
Tonight the Uni vurcil Film presents The Right to Happiness starring Dorothy Phillips. The program includes Elmo the Mighty serial parts and a free matinee for children with Bow comedies. Wednesday features Ellis Hunt’s The Soul of Raphael with Clint Kimball Young and a slate of shorts and a special orchestra.
His Grace Archbishop Clune arrived from Perth on Friday for an official parish visit and administered confirmation to many adherents on Sunday. He departed on the evening train. Friends of Mr. F. H. Watt of the Mount are pleased he is recovering from a serious illness. Mr. J. B. Mooney, formerly of Albany and now on the West Australian operating staff, is in town renewing old associations.
A major rain storm battered Albany causing widespread flooding and structural damage. Roads, kerbing, and footpaths along Earl Aberdeen York and other streets were washed away or breached. several bridges and drains failed. Private properties and businesses suffered extensive water and sand intrusion. repair crews worked to clear drains and rebuild damaged sections.
Turbid thaw floods rail lines causing washouts near Cheatwalling at Batur. A wheat train derailed with seven trucks telescoped but no crew injured. Firemen report difficult access and extensive damage to the track and cars.
The Christian Brothers crew won a race by half a length, with Hiv Scheal Seated second. The College crew from Guilder Grommed School was disqualified, while the Ely head team led early before the finish.
Heavy rains flood districts in the countryside causing localized damage and prompting brief reports of disrupted transport and power outages. Officials warn of continuing unsettled weather through the week as recovery begins in affected areas.
Melbourne Monday report shows presses will not meet requirements. The Commonwealth Sugar Controller says there is no ground for desertion of the Sugar Refining Company and the sugar crop is ample to supply Australia this season.
Reports from Melbourne state that the Port Darwin protest against Commonwealth taxes was dismissed by authorities. Measures to protect public finances have been put in place, and officials say the threats do not pose an immediate risk.
The Treasurer pledges an early budget as the federal political climate clarifies. A Commonwealth loan is expected to be placed on the market shortly, with details to follow.
A massive loyalist crowd gathered in Sydney's Domain yesterday with special trains and boats bringing attendees. Speakers denounced disloyalty to the King and Empire while approving Union Jack displays. Police arrested several red roggers, including a man named Judd who produced a revolver and faces charges. Later a Loyalist mob surrounded a Communist meeting, forcing its delay. Five men were arrested in relation to Sunday's events.
Rainfall measurements across several towns show King River recording significant totals with Bremer Bay reporting the heaviest fall at 684 points. Estimates of property damage in the town and pelvata area suggest costs could reach hundreds of pounds as weather conditions eased after Friday afternoon and remained unsettled into Saturday.
London reports Prime Minister Shvya Heunse urges firm action amid a broad Labor crisis. The strike disrupts war effort and impacts many not directly involved. Also noted is a Mail Steamer departure to Australia delayed due to unspecified issues.
Crown Prince, voyage description unclear, arrives at Spithead and proceeds to Buckingham Palace. He is met by the King and engages in courtly talk.
Allies press reparation proposals but Germany objects to punitive clauses. Political turmoil in Germany slows progress as Schwandmer is named chancellor amid rising social tensions. America accepts invite to attend the Allies conference.
Rumors say a London conference on the Irish question will occur this week. Reporters note Valera is in London and the meeting may be chaired by an English ecclesiastic with representatives from the Church and English hierarchies including Cardinal Bourne.
Severe storms and AMRMS conditions have reduced Kansas wheat production to an average of seven bushels per acre across the state. Officials cited weather impact and regional variability as the main factors behind the lower yield.
Rain varied around Mt Barker with creeks rising near Perimbup delaying motorists to the show. A four year old boy suffered facial injuries in a stable accident at Effiedale Forest Hill but is reported doing well. Exhibits included Demorratov es of Whomaston and a Pear collection by Andrew Muir Jr Forest Hill. Tim Bew TimbwElla announces a butcher shop opening in Albany North Ward May to serve shoppers during bad weather.
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