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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
2
The article reflects on political currents of Westminster a decade earlier, notes the illness and resignation of Bonar Law, and honors Dr. Lang for advocating subdividing Australia into self governing states. It contrasts Liberal unity with Tory strife and cites Lang’s push for smaller, closer regional units as a safeguard for a young federation.
Government approves the appointment of A E Burt R M of Albany as deputy chairman of the Railway Appeal Board to sit at Wagin in the chairman's absence under the Government Railway Act. Narrogin Butter Factory reps warn Parliament about butter factory plans at Beverley and Katanning. Minister Maley offers sympathy but says government will not interfere with local decisions.
Albany items report a week of meetings dances and events with dates and places. Announcements cover the Leisure Hour Club presentation to Miss Davey at Masie Hall, the Returned Soldiers League meeting, Albany Football Association umpire applications, a farm sale by Crone and Bennett, and the Royal Automobile Club branch formation meeting at the Premier Hotel. Also listed are Rosemont boarding house opening and St Joseph’s Hall reopening social plans.
Pupils of Albany High School attend a lantern lecture by Mr Seaddan outlining travels on the Kangaroo to Singapore Java and Malay peninsula life in plantations and mines. The talk advocates understanding of Australia’s White Australia policy with supportive remarks from local officials and a grateful audience of students and parents.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band met at the fire station on Monday with Mr BR Payne in the chair. The balance sheet was presented and adopted for the past year under the old regime. Officers and delegates were elected, including Patron Hon J Senddan and bandmaster Max O Neill. A committee fundraiser plan and a benefit entertainment at the Empire Theatre were noted, with thanks to Lam bert for his support. An euchre tournament by the Returned Soldiers League was announced for Friday at the Gobliars Institute.
The Memorial Club held its annual meeting at the club house on Monday with Mr. KL Thomas elected to the choir. Officers elected include Patton as president and Warburton as captain. the social and prize distribution is set for Monday July 5 at Hull. Also note the obituary of Joseph Dicken of Dartmouth aged 60, who died suddenly from heart failure while formerly in Western Australia.
The note recalls the Camballup Hall scheme led by J. A. Aarnesby concluding with a funeral and a last will read before witnesses. Residents of East Kalgan district attend as the project ends without bloodshed. The tone mournful, reflecting on mortality and a life story cut short by an early demise. The piece links to a long-ago report from April 14 1923 and ends with a mournful verses about fading dreams.
The Associated Fraligrowers item notes a steady demand with mixed arrivals. Jonathan apples from Turkey district arrive bruised, Winter Nelis and Valusk low, inquiries for Josephines and Kiefers high. tomatoes overripe, cabbage rising, swedes tight, potatoes dull with large stocks and high payments pending. Prices listed for numerous fruits and vegetables, including Early apples and various pears, with market lines showing thin demand for a few items.
Perth dealers report about 000 sheep yarded at Midland Junction yesterday. Wholesale mutton prices are set to rise, with prime wethers fetching up to 5 shillings per unit and beef prices high. Anticipated shortages suggest fewer bullocks in yards next week and a possible beef famine.
In a public address Bix Walter James recalls 50 years of Perth Town Hall as a central civic site. He praises the hall’s historic role for ratepayers and prominent men, noting its fine ceiling and colonial architecture. He urges preservation for future generations and hopes for a future flower market beneath the hall.
The Cadbury Fry Pascall Limited complex in Claremont Tasmania is completed and ready. The article notes the site’s healthful environment between the mountains and Derwent estuary and the facilities designed for hygiene and comfort. It states initial difficulties are resolved and that the firms’ quality reputation from the old country should be maintained in Australia.
Late news from Cromita pua reports oil pinking operations by Amgi Persian Oil Co in Popo district show the bore at 200K ft with no oil yet encountered. Prospects for a new locality are considered, with abandonment of current efforts possible if no find is made.
Melbourne reports that Mr daew oon has concluded talks with British authorities on a revised Victorian migration scheme. The British Government will fund one third of interest for five years and guarantee part of advances to settlers where land will be opened for settlement. Britain will also cover half the wage cost, eventually recouped from settlers, aiming to boost Victorian settlement with Mr Lawson’s approval. The agreement is being submitted to Commonwealth authorities.
WEW SOUTH WALES AGREE Bydeny Thursday. The wineided agreement regarding immigrants from Britain to the State provides that the British Commonwealth and State Governments will each pay one third of ha inta, rest on a loan of £ 6,000,000 forve years, Britain contributes £ 25 towards the sustenance and trainies period of each migrant avter 18, and £ 50 for each migrant over 18. The Commonwealth Rural and other Australian banks will make advanc es to settlers, the British and New South Wales Governments jointly for 14 Fewrs againallose to a macz imdim of £ 500 on each farm.
The Premiers Conference began with Prime Minister Bruce presiding. Proposals were outlined to phase out per capita payments in exchange for Commonwealth income tax relief under £2000, with Victoria and others debating the fiscal changes and potential revenue adjustments. A Paris conference on dancing standards followed, featuring a proposed "Prim Lily belt" belt to maintain distance, drawing mixed opinions.
London reports Lily announced Ai Hildwin appointed Prime Minister. Rumors of Stanley Baldwin as premier grow, Baldwin meeting the King at Buckingham Palace signals transition. Baldwin’s fate uncertain as Holmes remains Chancellor and Cursom continues Foreign Secretary.
The Echo de Paris claims Mr Huldwitz will follow Mr Honor Low's policy of prudence on the Rasbe question. Petit Parisien notes Baldwin will not grant special favors to Hussin and is unlikely to break the alliance with France, signaling cautious diplomacy.
Ollieiuldom argues Baldwin's rise signals quick completion of the British debt agreement. It notes Baldwin helped secure cabinet support for the resin settlement terms and consulted Bonar Law on details, with expectations he will hurry to finalize the deal.
In Berlin on May 20 informed circles report a new reparations note. Germany has not raised the amount of its prior offer but has altered the international loan plan and provided stronger guarantees.
London May 23 The Constantinople correspondent reports Greece offers to Turkey the Thracian frontier towns of Karagaieh and Denotion instead of a war indemnity. Turkey reportedly prefers the offer, which has been conveyed tolanet Pasha for consideration.
From Malta a squadron led by battleship Troy Duke with destroyers five and light cruiser Centaur sails toward the Dardanelles. The force includes Atinly Lestor Montrose as part of the engagement group. The move aims at securing strategic sea access and pressuring Ottoman defenses.
A Malta to Lausanne despatch reports the Greek Turkish movement easing ransom tensions. Greeks think Britain seeks pressure on the Turks while Turks aim to cool Greek ardour. The message notes Lausanne sources and Malta origin.
International Socialists at Hamburg on May 23 promote motion denouncing the Versailles Peace Treaty and the League of Nations in their current form.
Mr. Arthur Henderson, MSP, opposed the British ultimatum to Russia, arguing that the differences between the motions should be settled by arbitration. The speech reflected strong pretense against the ultimatum and called for a measured approach to the dispute.
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