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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1921
Page
2
Ambiguously worded notice claims a local undertaker has an expansion plan in Albany. It mentions customers should expect reasonable material and workmanship guarantees, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
NOTIOR states the Hall-La meeting of ratepayers will be held in the Lower Town Hall on Wednesday May 2 at o oclock p.m. Business to receive financial statements and reports. Also a piano wanted and a fast penman can write thirty words a minute. Mayor H Lambert signs the notice May 14 1921.
The Armidale convention reported a successful New State push in New South Wales at April end. Delegates urged exhausting constitutional means before appealing to Canberra, emphasized national government for national affairs and local government for real matters. Women delegates like Mrs Roberta spoke strongly, aiding democratic aims and broad support.
A meeting of Albany Road Board ratepayers is set for Friday afternoon at the Board office. East Lab members are reminded of a special meeting at Freemasons Hotel tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss urgent business. Additional notes cover ship arrivals, umpire recruitment, war trophy distributions, a boy’s accident, and local society activities.
Archbishop Clune and Father Gilroy visited Keondenup from Albany on Monday. They toured the church block and land for a convent, spoke with administrator Mr Coole, and viewed the dehydration factory. The archbishop praised Kendenup’s progress. Tennis arrangements for Wednesday evening were finalized with a good floor and music promised. A football match at Kendenup next Saturday features North Mt Barker visiting after prior wins by Kendenup.
The WA Producers Exhibition in Perth displays a range of domestic goods from carpets and polishes to macaroni and biscuits. Visitors can compare with imported items while noting support for local beef contracts and silk products from the spinning wheel.
Melbourne report says Harold Parson, famed world record holder, was killed when his motorcycle struck a stationary object in Epping. He was tossed and later died from injuries after the crash.
The Union Jack was raised in the Domain on Monday as a Wet Flag event drew attention. Observers noted the day’s events carried no incidents and reflected on the lessons from the previous Sunday’s proceedings.
The Australian Eleven and Yorkshire played to a draw after Australia capitulated for 264 in their first innings and Yorkshire replied with 224. Gregory top-scored for Australia with 104 not out as the match ended with Australia at 77 for three in their second innings. The tour continues with a match against the Army in London.
Persoval Inspector Mitchell Nevin concludes a police district inspection tour noting Albany warnings. FB J. ute travels to Perth for court matters while Coote delays departure due to urgent evuat tasks. A Wildman leaves lead telegram police post for Meckatherry then Perth for annual leave. His Albany stay marks him as efficient and sporty before a past injury. Father Driedy of Collie Albany ill with severe illness and low condition.
A fragmentary report describes severe damage to a whaling station or ship area with one lanche destroyed and another damaged, plus significant damage to the jetty at Frenchman’s Bay. The text includes unclear figures and mentions high temperatures for tools.
The Young's Siding branch held its annual meeting on Friday the 13th with good attendance. Officers elected include President H. Sims re-elected, vice-presidents BE Knopp and C Hill, secretary treasurer H Winchester, collector E Wolfe, delegates H Bima and G F Hill, with correspondence read and received. The matter of decades-long battles appears to be gaining attention from authorities.
In London May 10 the House of Commons discusses the Silesian problem. Lloyd George challenges the Polish dictator and explains that Allied actions must enforce the treaty or risk destabilizing European peace. He warns that disorder could threaten global stability and the restoration of order.
In the House of Commons Labor leader Mr Chime urged the government to mediate a return to talks between sides in the coal dispute. He warned of revolutionary movements funded abroad and said the government would not hesitate to seek special legislation if needed. He urged common effort to dissolve the never-never mood and restart negotiations.
The Albany committee of the Great Southern New State League convened with L Willisios named chair. Members discussed propaganda, branch openings in Hornhelm and Kronkap, requests for more copies of Australian Subdivided, and plans for future branches and meetings across the region, plus funding arrangements and a public address by MLA J Beaddan.
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