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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
2
Retail notices list Men s Onkaparinga all wool overcoats priced az 6 to 7/12/6 and all wool fringed ru cs from 35 for Onkaparinga all wool KLANKETS in all sizes plus men s Black Oilskins at 25 33/6 30/6 and silk oilsk in sizes s5 and 65 good coats offered in the range.
An advertisement touts value in boys tweed overcoats and black oilers, men’s navy football knickers, and denim trousers. It lists reductions on white sheeting and bedding with various single and double bed sizes and prices in old currency.
The article reports Mr Poole's resignation as principal permanent official of the municipality amid debates on electric wiring road work sanitation and water conservation. It notes the mayor and councillors’ absence, public curiosity, and calls for a public inquiry to explain the move and reassure ratepayers.
A special meeting of West Albany Football Club members is convened for tonight at training to discuss an unspecified issue. The notice lacks full details due to transcription errors but confirms a gathering of club members.
Notices outline post office mail pickup times at Albany for Mondays through Saturdays and special Denmark line services with early closings. A Ladies Committee meeting at Mrs Hebin’s residence discussed land lease, camera attachment, and signatures. Proposals for a village cinema event and a three-person committee to finalize plans were noted. The Avenue of Honor committee chose Middleton Road for plantings and tree dedications will follow. The Education Department advertises continuation classes starting May 16 at Albany State School with courses in commercial domestic industrial and sciences and free tuition at technical schools for pass-out certificates. Parents urged to enroll daughters in domestic courses and dressmaking.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce minutes note W.P. Korte presiding. Discussions cover fruit and vegetable inspection, delivery of onions, railway lines, and advice notes. Harbor dredging urgency, timetable with Adelaide, and port calls for Albany are debated. Continued concern over Narrikup telephone service and Enola moves. Officials plan to contact Minister for Works and State Steamships manager Glyde.
A Saturday gathering at the Kendenu p dehydration factory packed the packing room with over a hundred people including visitors from Mit Harker and district. Administrator F J Conte and factory contractor Morton presided, the Australian flag and greenery decor framing a display as guests enjoyed a National Anthem, dances, and a dried fruit demonstration. Morton spoke on the factory’s progress and potential, Bates and Coote received thanks, and plans to expand drying operations in Mt Barker or the East were hinted.
An adjacent column advertises diverse applications and services. The notice hints at options including welling and related offerings, inviting readers to explore details in the adjacent segment.
A public meeting at Kalgoorlie Town Hall passed resolutions against disloyalty seen in Sydney and decided to form a strong goldfield branch of the Loyalty League.
Perth Australia March Tharadiy. The Royal Commission is appointed to inquire into the system of education in Western Australia. The inquiry involves Peter Board Dr Law and Mr G F Pitchford as commissioners to assess education policies and funding in the state.
In the Criminal Court at Adelaide a jury convicted John Coad of wounding his wife with intent to kill. He was sentenced to imprisonment for life.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Tudor is not fully recovered and will take a three month leave of absence to seek rest northward. Deputy leader Mr Yan will assume leadership in his absence. If recovery fails, Tudor may resign leadership to Mr Ryan but remain a private member.
Cattle owners protest the drag through Albany streets as tick infestations rise with eight to nine cows dying last month and a dozen more sick. Authorities urged eradication steps and a government expert visit to decide remedies amid a butter factory concern and questionable links to a Forta of hed water.
Results from the York Jockey Club meeting show placings in multiple divisions including the Country Purse first division Morin and Etonian, Maoric Faith top in second division, and various handicaps and sprints led by Peronne Rossmount Gatwick and others. A London wood sales cablegram from Dalgety and Co. Ltd notes brisk petition and buying abroad with Merinos showing a hardening trend and strong demand from Propée and Germany.
From New York the number of ships sailing has fallen to 18 since the American shipping strike began. Government arbitration failed and strikers grew belligerent. About 16,000 attacked non union workers, mainly black laborers at Baltimore wharves, with knives and batons, leaving many seriously wounded.
Vancouver dispatch notes Premier Storey of the NAW has just arrived in New York and intends to visit Jay 1 before returning to Australia. The health is described as only slightly improved with minimal decline.
English railwaymen weigh refusal to handle foreign goods to support the coal strike. National disruption in traffic possible as volunteers unload ships and cut routes. Transport union leaders clash on whether to aid the miners.
The Rhodesian government committee backs a one chamber system with thirty members and an appointed rector, arguing a small white population supports the reform while the government leans affirmative on the proposal.
In Clommurn County Donegal two constables Clarke and Murdoch were shot and killed by Simi Feiners in an incident reported from London with details on the workers’ deaths.
The Austrian praves staff completes major graves work before year end and will hand over to the Imperial Graves Commission for final duties.
A report notes the Bokhara Amir departs as exile grows under Bolshevik rule in the region. The piece frames Bokharan leadership upheaval within the broader influence of Russia and the unrest spreading toward Mighanistan.
The report condemns police mistreatment in India and urges cooperation with the movement, noting incidents in Rangoon where police faced stones and arrests, and reporting actions against a Temple leader and unrest around a hospital.
Berlin May 11 reports the German Reichstag expelled Inn-German deputies after the chancellor announced acceptance of the Milee reparation terms. The scene reflected sharp parliamentary turmoil as the decision was disclosed.
The Australian eleven won comfortably at London on May 10. Australia declared at 387 for 9, Surrey were skittled for 223 in their first innings, then 670 in Surrey's follow on, with Armstrong’s bowling described as unplayable.
In Bradford yesterday Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Yorkshire struggled as visitors posted quick runs with early wickets, taking control of the match as Armstrong led the bowling and opening stand.
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