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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 25, 1922

Page

2

Albany Parents Meet on School News and Prison Changes

A Tuesday evening meeting in Albany School Hall gathers parents and residents to discuss forming a Parents and Citizens association. A government proclamation notes Albany Gaol will close May 1, with prisoners moved to a police gaol under the Prisoners Act 1913 14. An advertisement column notes the Premier Tearoom in York Street offers late suppers hot pies smoked fish and fruit and confectionery with board and residence possible. An unexpected visitor aboard the Transvaal steamer docked at Bound seeks medical help after a crewman's leg fracture. The Albany Avenue of Honor committees comment on ongoing matters.

Albany Gasetti Albany Gaal W. Hyde York Street Alriet Transvaal Norway Theovernment Hospital Adelaide 8.8 Albany Avenue of Honor

Avenue to replant red flowering gums with community ties

This week plans include replanting red flowering gums and placing name plates on each tree. Residents are urged to pay for trees and guards, with funds aiding a road to Little Grove. George Roberts coordinates a weekend working party and volont eer signups. Subscriptions, money or labour, are subsidised by government. A launch departs from Dorlock jetty Sunday with light refreshments and donations of biscuits and cheese welcomed.

Pluto Little Grove George Roberts Dorlock Roberts

Local Officials Describe Travel Amid Holiday Planning

Mayor Balston jetting to Perth then Melbourne for a five week holiday. Acting Mayor Downes appointed during Balston’s absence. Albany MLA J Soadden expected in Albany to review constituency matters. A Taylor from Harbors and Rivers Dept visited, inspected landing site at Albany Cool Stores with Kalgan and King River districts identifying likely users. Barnett continues to Bantam States for weather death inquiry. Mins Vero Riley promoted to Perth office after years as typist at Mesure Dalgety.

E. Balston Perth Melbourns A. Cooper Albany Taylor Kalgan King River T. H. Barnett Bantam States Te Beather Mins Vero Riley Typiet Mesure, Dalgety and Co Ama Iwi Buny Tenia

Albany Tourism Association Sees Mixed Progress

The Albany Tourism Association held a Tuesday night meeting in the Committee room of the Town Hall. Secretary M r Lo R D Motellind read the balance sheet showing receipts of £27 5 17 6 with expenses totalling £25 14 11 leaving a small credit. audience questions followed and the balance sheet was adopted. The secretary’s report noted 37 subscribers to the £250 guarantee and praised the bureau’s role in expanding Albany’s tourist season, compiling accommodation data, and distributing information. The report acknowledged missteps and a lack of broad police support, but highlighted improvements in visitation, with 4,000 rail arrivals and unrecorded steamer/road traffic, and praised the sporting club and government Tourist Bureau for assistance. Financials showed a need for more support despite efforts and the fear that the season relied on voluntary work. Other business included a Kendenup cricket match preview, personnel movements, and a charity ball at the Weal Hall.

Albay Tourista” Association M. i 'Doynes Clair Uni Cr. Linahert Wad Mensis J. Augove H. B. Merrides Jd. T. Mills W.T. Forte Lo R. D Motelind Albany Perth Albane Maypole Mally Seaton Humber Sporting Club Bureau Freuern Sesson Ted Gorman Ted Ben Johnson Nursing Home Committee E. A. Brain Plavin's Mil Brain Bram W Teachers and Citizens Association Tenois Club

Empire Theatre Spotlight Shows and Double Features Tomorrow

Empire Theatre plans a variety and picture entertainment with Me H E Lambert Cinderella Orchestra tomorrow night. First part features Fox feature Should 6 Husband Forgive starring Marion Cooper. themes of marriage, forgiveness and sensational plot. Second part offers vocal artists and orchestra. Prices 2/9 and 1/1. Also Saturday night double feature from Paramount and Realart with Thomas Meighan and Abie Hrady. Monday night Frank Mayo appears in Tracked to Death.

H. E Lambert Cinderella Empire Theatre Inday Fox Marion Cooper Paramount Realart Paramount Picture Thomme Meighon Mice Hrady Abie Hrady Thomas Meighan Meighan Europe Lambert Frank Mayo

Town Hall Double Feature Promises Big Paramount Realart Night

Saturday program at Town Hall showcases a Paramount feature White and Married with Thomas Meighan and Jacqueline Logan, plus a Realart release starring Mia Brady. Two showing times, 2/2 and 1/1 prices, with promotion noting the Paramount attraction as the marquee draw.

Paramount Realart Thomas Meighyn Jazs Thomas Meighan Paris Ollad Mephista Gary Billy Kane Tom Meighan Andree the Little Chanteuse Jacqueline Logan Mice Brady Mbany Saa Paramount So

Mt Barker Notes Novelty Shoot In Wet Conditions

Weather dampened attendance as Bumilly held a 400 yard novelty shoot won by Keone Smith who died on the irk. Members are reminded the two shoot ads this mature will take place May on Sunday tent the Seth lover 500 and GM wards. Also note the annual social and distribution of prints on June 1.

Rome Kendenup Norths Bruins Souths Noriha Wood Gume Barker May Wright Soothe Northsal L Riches Johnson Wall Warn Dickenson Inge Wear Lisbeck Clothier Willams Erskine Clarks Wuillemin Sounness Collinge Carter Rondemp Redell Whate Bucks Allen Oxman Coati Smith Rve Toms Ridge Nolan Tolmey Hoops Maloney Young Bumilly Sone AO Dem Usoapo Wis Keone Smith Ugg Suniday Seth Lover

Amusements at Empire Theatre feature Nicola the magician

Amusements seekers in Aliany can witness Nicola the world renowned magician at the Empire Theatre in midweek. He brings an international troupe to present a two night show with extraordinary feats and illusions in lavish surroundings. Tickets cost 2 shillings, 4 shillings, and 6 shillings with tax. Seats can be booked at the Fields box office.

Aliany Nicola Empire Theatre Weasui Albwiy Nicola Ie Hike Se Temi Entertainment Tinesell Smith Oo Clark RK. Wallaee E. Thema Eitien Wi Mongun E. Wallace J. Martin C. Vausalienm J. Kliniworth Nivola Liternal Anal Perth Mo Ier Paramount Real

Tragic Wall Collapse Buries Four Men in Fitzroy Street

In Fitzroy, a brick wall collapse on South Street buried and killed four men, including Henry Roberts a married laborer of 45 Mier Street Collingwood. Melhuanye, Thursday, is connected to the incident as investigators probe the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

Thursiday Suth Street Fitzroy Henry Roberts Collingwood

Gunfire at Orient Steam Navigation offices

In Perth on Thursday a shooting affray occurred at the Orient Steam Navigation Company offices in St George's Terrace. Victor Evans was shot while at the counter. the bullet hit a button on his clothing. Ernest Bayley, a bookkeeper, was arrested on a charge of intending to kill Evans after Bayley claimed Evans insulted him. Elliott, a clerk, assisted in the incident. Police recovered the revolver and bullet. Bayley, a single man from Mount Street, alleged he fired to frighten Evans.

Perth Orient Steam Navigation Company St.ieorge's Terrace The Orient C Ny Oiles Tduomely Ernest Bayley Elliott Victor Evans Customs Evans Bayley Wax Mouit Street Hayley

Women's Auxiliary Board Meeting Discusses Joint Building Plan

A well attended meeting of the Women's Auxiliary branch in connection with the H S L was held at the Soldier Institute. Mrs J J Barnett presided as about 30 members discussed merging efforts with the H S L and Women's Institute to pursue a suitable building, with price near £5,000, and agreed to a conference after member input.

Wotons’ c HSL Soldier Institute J. J. Barnett Itn Meeks Langue Auxiliary H.S.S. and Women's Institute RSL Women's Institute E.S.L

Irish Affairs London May 24 Report on Northern Parliament

A May 24 dispatch states that Sir dimes Geum amyauneed qa day in the Northern Parliament ayet the Irish Republican army had ber provlaisaead to ar illeyesd aaseanbily. The wording is garbled, but it references Irish Republican Army activity and proceedings in the Northern Parliament.

London Sir Dimes Geum Amyauneed Irish Republican Army Illeyesd

Adoption of Agreement Sparks High Council Debate

An Ardheis meeting, led by Mr Ek De Valera and Michael Collins, discussed the adoption of an agreement with the PMUFLies. Northern Ireland’s status was cited as a key factor. The group argued that restoring order remains the priority, even if it risks the treaty, and the motion passed with four dissenters.

Ardheis Ek. de Valera Hreminn Paul Viment Mar Michael Collins Northern Ireland

Police and Military Arrests Reach Belfast Riots

Police and military arrest Situw Feiners and 300 others in counts tied to Tyrone and Win Ferineouth. Fifty suspects were captured in Belfast as the murder threat loomed, but the Pelmers fled, delaying further action.

Holton Tyrone Win Ferineouth Belfast Siu Pelmers

Flying Round the World Ends Amid Huge Crowd

Major Ulate led a round the world flight as a large crowd gathered to witness the distinctive ovine statue being presented this afternoon at luck. The event drew a tremdous turnout and featured a notable ovine aviation moment.

Sudden Death of Salisbury Mayor After Social Event

A Salisbury mayor collapses and dies shortly after hosting a social event with the Australan Howlers. Police and medical staff respond, with authorities noting sudden collapse following an engagement, and funeral arrangements forthcoming.

Canada approves naval policy in House of Commons

Ottawa May 24 The Canadian House of Commons approved the government’s new naval policy and voted 1 500 000 dollars to the Dominion’s defense program as outlined in the mutual policy proposal.

Ottawa Cataidian House of Command Vice Dominion

German Russian trade group weighs postwar Russia revival

At a Berlin meeting of the German and Russian association, officials discussed Germanys role in Russia recovery. They argued it is desirable for Germany to take a proactive port in reconstruction, but legal security and Soviets monopolization of industry impede any revival of the economy.

Berlin Gernan Aml Hutu Association Talustriv Germany Russia

Late Mr Edward Berwet of Albany Passes On

Edward Charles Berwet, aged in his seventies, former Albany businessman, died after a lengthy illness. A prominent local figure, he served on the municipal council for over 12 years and represented Albany in the Legislative Assembly for four years. He never married and was active in sport and charitable causes.

Edward Charles Berwet Erin Albany Edward Birnett Eystern Point Perth Collins-street Mir. Hurnett Victori Tome West IRBL Jurrrahdale Albany Prekeeyar BK. T. Mape Bon Murehe Hospell Burnett Stlebinge Terrace Edward Norwelt Counneil Legislative Assembly C. C. Keyser Chamber of Commerce Fle

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