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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
2
Equipment notes indicate two tines missing or broken in the Children's and Girl's Coats category, with items being discarded as unusable. The entry records salvage or disposal actions affecting preparation or display for the assortment.
Saturday the Kendenup Sporte Chol hosts Mi. Pearker fredtacll elwb in a home match with Norths and Kendennet aiming to reverse a previous defeat. The event includes a social dance and a crowded, expanding estate with visitors from Mildura Perth and beyond as development accelerates with new holdings and expansion plans.
A brief obituary notice honors Coombe who was killed at Hortin's Biking on May 10. The memory of our dear father is shared by his wife and family with affection and sorrow.
Pilkington addresses the Free Trade and Land Values League on Western Australia public accounts. He notes a gross annual revenue of 5,000,000 funding state enterprises 2,000,000 and 22,000,000 to the sinking fund, leaving only 1,000,000 for annual spending. Dur felt had remained practically the.
A speaker warns that rising deposits reflect borrowed money rather than wealth and that continuing deficits endangers prosperity. He cautions Labour and Liberal leaders against pursuing policies that finance disaster and urges sacrifices to avoid a slippery climb toward general ruin.
The text critiques Mr. Smillie and debates whether rich happiness invalidates poverty claims. It argues riches shielded by wealth create cruelty, while attempts to reform through force, moral ridicule, or argument have limited effect. The piece reflects on social justice and the moral role of wealth.
The agreement outlines weekly pay rates and days, with holidays on Saturdays and Sundays, a six shillings weekly shop allowance, and general butcher duties at four pounds per week. No work on gazetted holidays, a fortnightly vacation, and pro rata holidays for staff with under 12 months service. It also includes time book laws and apprentices regulations from February 28 to the following year.
On Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock the ratepayers of the Albany Hood District will meet at the Board's office to hear the statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ended June 30 1920. Mr J Gratam, general secretary of the Ruichore Union, recently visited Albany to help fix an industrial agreement between master bakers.
The Mt. Barker Tennis Club hosted a ballroom style ball in the hall with bracken decorations and black and gold letters MBA. Guests traveled from nearby districts, supper was served on presented tables, music by Mrs Gorman Mr Gibbons and Mr Beer, and Mr J Morgan presided. The committee thanks hosts and district ladies for support.
Kalgoorlie market report from The Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd notes delayed produce arrival due to train service disruption. Prices listed for apples pears oranges tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables with Monday ruling rates.
About seven hundred feet of ore from a Perth south end bore of the Golden Mile yielded free ore with the last section showing watered sulphide ore and telluride traces. The test results awaited with considerable interest.
Government report on the Wilga coal discovery states the find is not superior to Celie, being inferior due to moisture. Potential improvement suggested through drying and wiring.
A man identified as Alfeed Ives collapsed after leaving a meeting of shareholders and investors. He entered a shop, purchased an item, and later died on Hyde Street while being taken to a nearby venue. Fire crews responded and attempted resuscitation.
NSW Minister for Agriculture Mr Duon, while visiting Perth, condemned a flag incident as serious and blamed a faction for unrest. He urged calm and pledged to protect citizens and state authority amid tensions.
Sydney reports steamer companies raise fares due to higher wages for seamen. Increases range from 7 shillings 6 pence to 2 pounds, to take effect on Monday. The rise applies to passengers along the Commonwealth coast, with Western Australia and Tasmania exempted.
Four foot Nubian sailor on a schooner bound from Sydney to Seattle in ballast ran amok at Suva six days ago. He attacked two crewmen, one seriously injured. The injured man was admitted to Suva hospital. The fanatic was placed in irons.
In London on May 18 unofficial discussions among owners and miners touched on broader imperial issues. Judge Sastri, Indian envoy to the Triperi Conference, urged allowing Indian entry to leadership in air force and navy while India reportedly did not seek a separate navy but aimed to influence the British maritime service.
Paris reports indicate a weekend session of the League of Nations Supreme Council is being sought to discuss the Polish problem. A release of prisoners is demanded as part of the dispute with Russia, with American evaluators urging government action in Vancouver.
The Australian Eleven visited England for the fifth match, selecting a side from the Army Navy and Air Force. They won by five wickets after dismissing the home team for 14 in the final innings. Pellew top scored 56 in the second innings and Gregory took 11 wickets for 140 runs across both innings.
Unclear leadership for the Foglish squad in England and the Australian eleven series as discussions continue. No definite decisions have been made and public opinion remains divided on the captaincy.
The Age advertises the last 25000 pounds of Kendenup debentures while noting 135000 pounds of land sold in three months at about 14 pounds per acre. Mt Barker residents report strong state interest in Kendenup Developments and expect closer settlement gains. Father Gilroy will lead the first mass at Kendenup on May 20 as rain spurs ploughing and seeding, with transport shifting to carrying superphosphate and seed.
Mr. A G Braham and Mr Halston arrived from Perth by motor on Tuesday to spend a few days in Albany. Braham was formerly with Messie Haynes Robinson and Watkine, and J James who ran the drapery department at FE Barnett and Co before moving to Perth to join Bairds Ltd.
Amusements note Maurice Towneur presents The Unvarlated Producers Ltd film of The Last of the Mohicans at Empire Theaters with a renowned love story and humor. Monday features Elmo the Mighty episodes and a Universal De Dose six part thriller Dangerous Oo Slow with Mac Murray leading. Supporting items include newsreels and a sensational serial finale.
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