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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary text references patent law and a person named Cygne with mentions of a market, a place called Pixlice Street, and an official time around noon in May. Readable elements are sparse and no coherent event or outcome is evident.
The Albany despatch discusses reactions to the Prime Minister OMe and potential ministerial shifts in New South Wales and Victoria. It notes public opinion, the role of Western Australia, and speculation about motives behind electoral moves, with emphasis on unity among Australians and the front difficulties faced by the state government.
The piece discusses Australian unity, separation debates, and Western Australia’s view of federation. It notes the need for intimate knowledge of the state through longer visits by federal ministers to understand local development and resources. It emphasizes caution on broader imperial questions and the importance of mutual development.
Local and general chamber members are urged to attend the Friday 4 15 pm gathering at Freemason's Hotel to bid farewell to Mr J L Price on his departure from Albany. The notice also reports on Myrtle Lily Offer of Burekap being mourned and burial wreaths placed, and includes a correspondent's note on opening up country between Denmark and Kojonup and wool market updates from Dulgety and Co Ltd in London.
A letter from VC Thormpron outlines political moves toward a referendum and a Northern New South Wales convention in June. Local classes continue with vacancies in short, head, book-keeping and millinery. Albany Returned Soldiers League activities and women's auxiliary meetings are scheduled. The Empire Theatre offers a free picture show to guarantee band salaries, with Conway Tearle in The Referee as the feature and tickets priced 2/2 and 1/1.
Personal Mr and Mrs J L Price prepare to move to Perth by Sunday train after long Albany residence. Major Raper attends training camp for the 24th battery AGA, Inspector Barry returns from two months abroad, and Frank Thompson relocates to Perth with wife after serving as Union Bank manager in Albany.
The Albany Avenue of Honor committee reports about 40 red flowering gum trees on Middiston road have died. Replanting is needed before May, tree guards require repair, and the iron memorial table needs repainting. Donations may be left at the office or sent to Nurse Mar ware Birt.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce met at the Soldiers Institute with President J. L. Williams presiding. Members discussed water shortages near the town jetty, dredge matters, rail and shipping timetables, and plans to engage the Perth and Melbourne chambers plus the Trades Guild on support and information exchange.
On the Albany road ground the opening match of the Albany Ladies Hockey Association season will feature the High School and Checkers. The Checkers have shown steady improvement in two years of formation and the High School return several players from last year’s second place team. The 3 pm start invites early arrivals for a punctual kickoff.
A report from Taranaki describes an oil gusher shooting 60 feet high. Prospection in the area has been indiscriminate for years but now a genuine petroleum deposit is claimed to be confirmed by the Mines Department. Samples taken with government oversight indicate illuminating oil with intermediate type characteristics. The Australian Oil Corporation plans further drilling at Beaudesert and the Taranaki site.
The 24th Battery AGA at Wie Weet Lite Camp reported six days of training with notable musketry and drill progress. Captain Maurice Johnson oversaw activities after a minor accident to a trainee, while lectures, recreation, and shooting drills continued. The camp plans an annual six pounder test and invites public observation as volunteers remain needed to reach full strength.
Community event at the Nursing Home featured a whist drive, golf and rifle competitions, with Gordon Wright winning the gents title and Miss W Hall the ladies prize. A social supper followed as volunteers and new arrivals were thanked, with fundraising expected to reach about £0 for the Home.
At a meeting of the Albury Vigilance Committee last evening at Mr. Sewell’s office, letters supporting a mooring of a graving dock at Albany were read. Reports on the Wagin Inter-district Conference were adopted and market controversy discussed, with guidance that if public demand for markets grows, the matter will be considered. Debate over York Street trees, street lighting schemes, and roadworks noted. council drift to be monitored and a future decision on sewage at York Street to be pursued for public health safeguards.
Elvie Maud Bunman, a 4 year old girl, died from revolver wounds. The Fremantle inquest found Elvio Baldrati guilty of wilful murder. Crowds jeered and the dead girl’s father attempted to attack Baldrati. Baldrati committed for trial at the June Criminal Court sittings.
Members of the Settlers Association met Saturday night to discuss reorganization of the State farm and protested the proposed removal of the Butter Factory. A monster protest meeting was set for Friday at 11 a.m. to thoroughly examine the issue. The report also recalls a journey by motor car from Mt. Barker to Denmark, completed in four hours.
The New Zealand Co‑operative Dairy Company urges suppliers to boost milking capacity through herd testing. It argues that only tests like Babcock can reliably determine profit yielding cows, enabling selection of the best animals for breeding and weeding out unprofitable ones. Despite awareness, adoption remains limited, hindered by extra effort and gaps in technical training. yet widespread interest and economic incentive are driving renewed push for dairy herd improvement.
London reports a Daily Telegraph diplomatic note says Britain will answer the German note with a severe critique of the German offer. The reply will avoid taking sides on the Ruler affair and regret earlier inaction. The ambassador in London may receive the reply Thursday or Friday.
May 9 reports in Essen outline a Berlin trial linked to the Essen affair. Krupp von Hollenthusband Bertha Krupp and Hartwig and Westerler receive fifteen years and five hundred million marks each. Brubn lands ten years and half a billion marks, Muel ler six months. Absent defendants get twenty years and fines. Gross gets ten years and fifty million marks. French authorities sought Krupp in April over the shooting tragedy. he returned to assist colleagues and was imprisoned at Werden with others.
The Daily Chronicle remarks that the sentences seem to take the breath away and argues the guilt lies with the massacre's side. It questions how peace in Europe can secure France and civilian law if such courses are pursued, urging caution for world security.
Berlin correspondent for the London Daily Express reports widespread indignation. Dr. Gorge, head of the Union of Industrialists and a Krupp representative, says German industrialists can no longer cooperate with the French. The sentences offend both them and humanity.
The British note to Russia demands acknowledgment of anti British propaganda by the East and redress for outrages against British subjects. It warns that failure to comply within ten days will lead to a break in trade relations.
Irish Free State forces drive a large round-up of rebels in the Blessington mountains near Blessington. Heavy firing reported as prisoners are brought to the town amid active resistance.
Capetown May 9. Mr. T Lovely of the Railway Publicity Department sails south to inaugurate a publicity campaign to attract tourists. Arrangements aim to enable passengers from England to reach South Africa. propagandist efforts target independent tourists between Australasia and South Africa.
Pacific Mail reports Oceanic Steamship Company plans two 600 ft twin screw liners to start after US approval for renewing the Australian mail contract for ten years. Ships would run San Francisco to Sydney, cut voyage to 184 days, with turbo electrics and 18 knots fully loaded, 15 knots ballast, 20,800 mile range.
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