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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
2
The weekly drill for Albany Volunteer Brigade will occur off the Fire Station. All members capable of attending are urged to participate in the important drill ahead of the planned exercises.
In Albany Court a Health Act breach dispute centers on the seizure of butter at a factory and the legality of the inspection. Health Inspector Hudson and Lown Health Board contend the seizure follows the Act, while defense argues improper procedure and lack of certified evidence. Evidence includes butter samples, lab analysis from K A Mann and statements from Drew Robinson Co. managers and inspectors.
A lengthy report covers butter sampling and milling concerns raised by Mr Wathins and Mr Watkins, with input from George Charles Everett and Alex Cooper on butter quality. The piece notes tests, potential use in baking, and calls for official testing by analysts after an advisory from Nairn. It also includes wedding notices and upcoming Harvest Festival service plans with local parish details.
Albany readers learn that Dr Hewenans and M Lainhoek plan a visit to assess West Australian ability to supply Java with foodstuffs. The note urges local organized trade efforts, warns past neglected trade, and considers sending an organizer to the pastoral districts to foster closer settlement and rail/port links.
The ordinary weekly euchre tournament in connection with the Returned Soldiers' League will be held tomorrow night with prizes and good fun promised. H. E. Lambert from Empire and Town Hall pictures arranged with J C Williamson Co Ltd for Nicola the Great Magician to visit Albany on May 31 and June 1, giving Albany playgoers a chance.
Report notes Mr. C J DeGaria of Reuden up Development Company visiting Albany. Mrs. Harry Wiley recovers from a serious illness. A London cable mentions the Governor of Western Australia presenting the King with a vase of apples from Mt Burker growers. Woods Grant Cure For Coughs is referenced.
At Lower Town Hall Albany the Albany Coal Prospecting Syndicate met with 50 to 60 shareholders. Capital fixed at 250 shares, 60 to Robinaom for services. Eight weeks into prospecting from 14 ft to 219 ft, £17 spent, balance £20 89. A bore collapse halted work, coal seam found at 210 ft, but no commercial value yet. Committee to arrange further actions.
The committee debated boring costs with estimates ranging from £1 to £2 per foot and a possible £21/ per foot bid by a local plant. Government subsidies were ruled out and the Albany Prospecting Syndicate planned to increase capital from £250 to £1,000 via 750 new shares with preferential treatment for existing shareholders. A bore at Ravensthorpe prompted immediate action.
In Sydney about 6000 unemployed, joined by Municipal Councillors Progress Associations and Soldiers Leagues, wired Premier Sir George Fuller urging action. He cited reopening large Newcastle industries as key, noted confidential terms, and announced 2,100,000 pounds set aside for relief.
The Cabinet announced support for reverting the 44 hour week to 46 or 48 hours in government services. A bill will be introduced when Parliament meets next month to abolish the 44 hour schedule in unemployment measures and restore the longer workweek.
The State Ministry will apply to the State Arbitration Court for a 7 shillings per week cut in Public Service wages, effective from July. The reduction is estimated to save about £100,000 annually.
Audiences in Auckland heard the trial of Bishop Listom for sedition conclude with a guilty verdict after a brief jury retirement. The decision was met with enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
The Albany municipality held a half yearly ratepayers meeting in the lower Town Hall with Mayor EK Halston presiding and about 20 ratepayers present. The general account showed a debit balance of £862 4s 3d and health and electric light debits of £121 10s 7d and £875 11s respectively. accounts and explanations were discussed and the statements adopted.
A two film program tomorrow night features Number 17 a crime drama with George Walsh and The Wind of Danger a comedy of action within the underworld. Saturday adds Paramount offerings At the End of the World with Betty Compson and Dangerous Life with David Powell. Town Hall also presents a Paramount double feature including Dangerovs Lies and At the End of the World.
London May 17 The government faces an unexpected defeat after a debate on whether teachers should contribute to their pensions. Calls for resignation grow as Dr Fisher minister of education is expected to resign while government comments remain unlikely. Pro opposition cheers erupt with shouts of resign and dissent as figures show government in a minority.
A tense cabinet gathering is planned to debate and decide the next government move regarding a pending policy step. Officials weigh options and potential outcomes as they convene to set the course.
Article notes Prime Minister Lloyd George may resign after the defeat and personal setback at Genos, following America’s refusal to attend the upcoming Hague conference. The piece frames retirement as a sought remedy amid long-standing weariness.
Berlin May 17. A new phase of Goran trade revival is announced as 35 of Germany's great industrial companies form a combined action to trade with Russia on a large scale.
Washington reports the White House signals the United States will probably not accept the British invitation to join a joint inquiry into alleged Turkish atrocities in Asi Minor.
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