Fragmented Teen and West Water Notice
Readable fragments show a local public notice involving a teen and a western water issue. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a municipal or utility matter requiring action or attendance.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
2
Readable fragments show a local public notice involving a teen and a western water issue. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a municipal or utility matter requiring action or attendance.
An article discusses the need to elevate the civil engineering profession in New South Wales. It argues for standardized training and university level education, plus inclusion of economics ethics and administration in curricula. It critiques past practices that let unqualified clerks assume engineering roles and calls for systemic reform.
A special meeting of Albany Town Council is held tonight at Boo'vleck to address the Town Clerk's resignation. The notice also mentions ducks season end May 51, civil service holidays on June 2 and June 9, and a shops holiday on June 2.
The report covers the Albany district handling school drainage suspension at High School with delays in tenders, and approval for letter grade facilities from Albany. It notes the postal service extend hours, upcoming new fire brigade instruments from Hawkes and Sons, and local fundraising appeals to support brigades and public services. It mentions Army Chamber of Commerce representations and Navy/Army fire brigade improvements and a forthcoming social event for instrument handover.
The Easterners routed the Norths 67 to 20 in a premiership second round encounter. Atkins led with three goals and Waters two as Easts exploited early momentum and solid defense to seal the win.
A vigilance committee meeting at Mr A B Sewell's office drew large attendance. They planned letters to the town clerk and Minister for Works regarding water supply and Bunbury harbour report. They urged better motor transport for outlying districts and schemes to improve Middleton Beach with beach esplanade and workers’ help. Discussions covered town clerk vacancy, amalgamation of offices, and restructuring staff to boost efficiency. The industries sub-committee report was read and rejected as opportunities arose.
The Royal Commission on New States in New South Wales schedules evidence in Sydney and northern towns. Dates include Sydney May 10. Scone May 20 and 27. Tamworth May 28 and 29. Armidie May 31. Glen Innes June 2 and 3. Inverell June 4. Moree June 6. Narrabath June 7. Authorities promise orderly proceedings to meet the dates.
The article notes Frderick Street between York and Spencer in Albany hosts most town services. It lists tailors plumbers engineers painters auctioneers blacksmith wheelwright newspaper dramamaker produce merchant hatcher fruiterer greengrower soldiers agents and a motor garage. It urges civic leaders to repair the street aiding major businesses already planted there.
A garbled notice promotes a theatre event titled The Hobo and a candidate Mrs PL Gamberi. It lists a 7.90 start, sixpence admission, refreshments, and shows on Thursday and Friday May 92 and 29 with a 4 o’clock matinee.
The piece covers Miss Ed Young's departure and a village sale of work by the Anglian Church committees. It also details the Flintgrowers Co op Society annual meeting with directorate elections, followed by a Sunday cricket match between South and North teams, ending 72 to 15 in favor of South.
A vivid but fragmentary report covers multiple race events with references to horses such as The Minx and Purge, distances ranging from five to seven furlongs, and various betting odds and results. It preserves race summaries, winner names, and wagering hints amid jumbled OCR details.
Jockey Kajaleoulie Gardiee received a lifetime ban after disqualification following a Saturday race ride aboard Vibrat lites Miter at Clwb's meeting. The ruling cites wavliig and related infractions during the event.
In Perth fixtures from Monday and Saturday, Subiaco and East Fremantle delivered strong showings while South Fremantle and West Perth posted competitive scores. The detailed results show Fremantle beating East Perth and Subiaco defeating South Fremantle, with key goal counts and behind totals reflecting a tight round.
The final match of the Albany Ladies Hockey Antocation round saw Wanderers face Checkers on Ulster Road ground. Checkers overwhelmed Wanderers 7 to 0 as Wanderers played short most of the game. D Mone led with three goals and Verdun added two while K Martdhorn Kong and Forthy scored once each.
Weather improved for Saturday shooting as Albany Rifle Club members competed on the 400 and 600 yard ranges. Detailed scores show Mooney, Molellan, Jackson, Mercer, McComish, Bruce, Moyle, Riley, Muir, Brew, Moyle jr, Allen, Pearson, Revill and others with varied marks. McLellan and Haynes aggregates will conclude in tapes.
Fragmentary report describes a late news event involving locations such as Montius and Poy thas with references to caves, a river, and a security group. The text mentions a teen fate, a search for location clues, and a perceived outcome linked to the Lowble.
A grant of £5000 is set to be provided to Katanning Hospital by the Min jn People Works. The funds are intended to support the town’s hospital board for equal amount allocations.
Melbourne reports a tram strike causing two weeks of disruption. Street traffic slows as trams halt operations and merchants face losses estimated around £20 in wares. Officials warn the action impacts revenue and public services amid ongoing negotiations.
A seaplane flight labeled F is expected to terminate today at St. Kilda pier after travel across Australia. Avatars reportedly moved over a map tile route at a pace described as 290 miles per hour.
A Western Australia deputation urged that banana duties be cut in half during a parliamentary interview in Canberra. Mr Bruce indicated sympathy but found no reason to vary the current duty. Queensland NSW and WA discussions framed the case against change.
The Federal Cabinet debated admitting Chinese students to Australia and set a minimum age of 14 for entrants. The plan requires a British Consul certificate confirming the journey to Australia is for education and that the student will attend suitable institutions.
Sydney mutiny tale recounts a tense incident after a Bathurst goal as prisoners attempted an escape during an inquiry. The event ends with prisoners returning to cells as guards reinforce the area. Also notes theatre schedule for The Covered Wagon with showtimes.
A fragmented report claims Sun Yat Sen remains alive amid posts from followers asserting opponents engineered a betrayal to weaken the Southern China movement. The item references the American Consulate and Cove valley events with unclear details.
May 18 report states Hopler's Chinese correspondent Ivy Canton has been arrested after recent attempts by the Mons Kong representative to obtain information about Bun Fat Ben, which was released.
The Wireless Broadcasting Company in Minntyvy plans a notable wireless venture. Mrs Hurns has taken the mansion at Misty Surrey and, aided by a local inventor, will test wireless signals along the Surrey coast. Early demonstrations promise to detect birds’ songs remotely via aerials and tapping into wireless channels.
Sir Shailey Baldwin attended an event at Wembley where Prime Minister Mr. BE. Far mar welcomed them. Baldwin, aided by Ales, observed efforts and discussed preferences while samples of goods were offered.
Thirty von Advtralians of the YAL were received in Paris by Marshal Fort. They plan to depart on Monday for the battlefields to visit Marshall Peel tal and the YALL. They represented a great nation of sons and honor their fathers who helped secure victory for the Allies.
Workers contribute 2d weekly. employers add half that amount. The balance sheet shows a year's surplus of £700 with £0,000 in land toward £30,000 extensions. Churches cooperate in the home efforts in Wales.
A garbled report from the Hagiene Congress cites concerns over birth trends in Australia. The document mentions worsening conditions and adolescence issues as a key factor and references protection and statistics, though many details are unclear due to text damage.
The text describes light showers in parts of the Metropolitan area and forecasts a good winter with rain. It mentions bread demand, a Victoria railway bakery project, and Albany residents learning about a new bun bread option at Mr. Harding's shop.
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