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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
2
The fragmentary text notes fierce delay and disputes involving factions and authorities over repairs and painting. It mentions outdated terms and unclear names, but indicates ongoing work halted by conflict and planning issues.
Fragmentary notice indicates tenders are to be addressed to the Mayor regarding bids. It mentions a procedural requirement and notes unspecified conditions about acceptability.
An advertisement seeks applicants for the position of Town Clerk and Secretary to the Albany Weather and Health Pounds body. The stipend is £400 per year. Applications must be addressed to the Mayor and include the applicant’s full name and details.
The Albany Municipal Council considers designating the Town Clerk as chief executive with increased pay and police powers. Reports cover returned soldiers policy, Woollen Mill machinery arrivals, licensing renewals, and local projects including a new band set, telephone and railway concerns, and upcoming events at Empire Theatre and local clubs.
A wedding followed at the Baptist Church Aberdest Street with Rev John Edmonds uniting Percy Finlay son of Albany residents and Misa Danny Campbell daughter of Wagin residents in a ceremony noted for its bridal attire and floral decorations. The couple hosted a reception at Kelso the bride’s home with many cheques and gifts including a Dalton vase from church friends before departing by train to North.
An Albany council meeting discussed the resignation of Town Clerk Stockdale and considered whether a combined town clerk and engineer role is feasible. Members argued over costs and staffing, with proposals for a separate clerk and engineer, while cautioning against overloading one person and noting council revenue around £2,1200 annually.
Fragmentary colonial style notice emphasizes health warnings about breathlessness head pains and eye strain as signs Nature gives of impending issues. It mentions an optician Mr B at Murray Street Perth offering eye care and urges prompt action.
A Victoria official with strong agricultural ties outlines dairy and sheep potential around Albany. He favors government land clearing to enable dairying and argues drainage and proper pasture are crucial before sheep or wool ventures. He notes potato growth around Kuliker and praises Marbellup clearing work and King-road progress.
At the Albany Stadis Club meeting Mr Mullograul presented a paper on Accube and antenna theory. The discussion covered site selection for aerials, wire types, lead-in orientation, grounding, and tuning to optimize reception for wavelengths from 200 to 1000 miles.
The Sole Bros Circus opened at the Parade-ground last evening after a lighting delay was resolved. Performances featured equestrian and acrobatic acts, with animals including a South American tapir and a tiny 28 inch high Trixey. Visitors viewed the Weningerie and other acts, while plans for an advanced millinery class at Albany College were announced under Miss House.
Perth reports a tragic accident at Holyoake when William Lewis Sydney Smith Brogmosh and two others aboard a meter tricycle collided with a trailing tram carrying rope. Injured men died within minutes. An inquest is ordered.
In Melbourne on Thursday the Electoral Districts Distribution Bill failed in the Legislative Assembly by 31 to 2. The house adjourned to let the Ministry consider its position. The prevailing view is that the Premier may resign or seek dissolution from the Governor. After Cabinet deliberations, the Premier met the Governor and announced Parliament was prorogued until May 29, with an election likely in early June.
Sydney reports a tragic drowning in the Hunter River where Charles Choroun and his three year old son John were swept away yesterday. The father, trying to warn his child, was carried into a deeper section as both fell into the river during the incident.
A resident responds to a previous editorial about Frederick street, noting business visibility and the need for directory ads. The letter thanks the editor, argues for street and town publicity, and urges community recognition of Frederick street’s residential and commercial character.
A letter to Albanys Water Board questions the engineers knowledge of burst pipes near Kalgan and Kulgas bridges. The writer alleges multiple joints weeping and warns of greater danger with summer traffic, claiming seven leaking joints observed near Kalgan bridge.
Letter from an Albany resident asks the council to decide a damage claim after their wooden lag broke on Ulster road near a bridge gate. The writer complains no official word has been given on whether the claim was granted.
King and Queen visited the Australian Pavilion and the New Zealand exhibits at Wembley yesterday. They conducted a detailed inspection and were impressed by the displays.
The Uranus the first of three new Orient liners for the Orient line with a capacity of 26 000 tong was launched at Barrow. Sir Joseph Cook's daughter performed the christening ceremony.
Y A L visitors toured the Somme battlefield covering over 120 miles from Amiens in the morning and returning by night under Major Phillips of Melbourne, head of the Somme war graves unit.
Captain Doisy's flight from Canton to Shanghai was abandoned near Shanghai after the craft damaged in a crash. He stated he would proceed to Tokio if possible, but his efforts failed as success seemed within reach.
The Preneble Ministry in Paris states every effort will be made to send no new device to Dolny to continue his flight in Tokio.
A May 21 bulletin reports Squadron Leader Maclaren arriving at Akyub from Calcutta. In Vancouver a message notes that the three American fliers have arrived there. In Rangoon on May 21 all striking dockers have resumed work.
From Johannesburg May 21 1930s government and Newstate engine drivers warn no work until wage increase is paid by Thursday.
Mt Barker rifle team edged Kojonup by three points in a tight match over 900 500 600 yard ranges. Davis, Riverd and Barker marksmen excelled with high scores, dinner hosted by Kojonup club, and plans announced for the Darwell trophy event next Sunday.
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