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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

2

Petition for Referendum on Town Improvement Projects

A group of landowners within Albany Municipal District petitions for a plebiscite on Loan No. 18. They seek approval to fund Belén Fermoy rectification, Lower Mortng-terrace reconstruction, Melville-avenue modifications, and Stour Cevaher plant works, listing signatories and local officials.

Mmuyar Counaiilore Albany Gentheme Albny Belen Fermoy Lower Mortng-terrace Melville-aceot Cevaher Butcher EB Butcher G. Uglow A. Give C. ML Morrish Morrison Robert Hell J. C. Mews J. Moir J. Davies WH. B Siles Th. W. Mereifield G. Forte Agnes Mews J. McUovern Leer H. Whittaker A. I W. Harrison L. Harrison Bally Anguve Catherine Dodge M. . Terner A. L. leVans H Harvey H. H. Hill H. Lambert H. &. Lambert Norman M. Nelson Mi. A. Nelson H. Staal FF. Botuer F. W. Ledwith A. Tlerdese Miller T. B Carter Corser W. Carter M. Harrie HO. Wild T A. Hoeeder G. K. Chamer A. T. Muir J. Corbett A. Muir Jnr

Impounded cattle and dairy cows description notice

An impounded livestock notice describes several cattle including one red and white cow, one red and white guw, and one black and white cow with white chest and a white vine on the forehead. If not claimed within the time allowed by law, the animals will be sold to cover expenses.

Albany Notes and Local Court Cases Amid Turbulent Week

Readable fragments report a court remand for Harry Waters on a charge of false pretenses, a shipboard accident injuring a man, and discussions on Albany land clearing costs and woolscouring delays. Government officials consider road and bridge funding, school holiday dates, and Fremantle settlement anniversary events.

Tre Bagode Fam Polo Court A. E. Bort Harry Waters Beverley Chad Kane Mir BE. W. Perkins Nervalup South Western Oloudsdale Company Waitt Albany Witasbeough We Angwin Jordon River Perth-rowd Winsbrough Wansbrough Perth Sumluy Australia Stirling Fremantle Swan River Healhiy Pricethouse

Untitled Local News and Night Program Notes

Fragmented obituary and event notes describe a man injured after kerosene and roof fall, plus a theater season opening with entertainers like Mur ray and Miss Violet Desmond. Also listed are meetings for the Dew Brazmde Bam and the Ugly Men Association with a Belmont race club cash prize event and ticket applications.

Chee Lower Town Vlband Whd Soldier Institute Welnealy Goulwood Race Club Belmont Batundey Sealy Swepbeenpelmor Boscombe Parpetus Troster Huildings Ferth

Albany Half Yearly Meeting of Gate Payers Held

The half year meeting of gate payers in Albany was held at the Lower Town Hall with Mayor E Balaton presiding. About 25 ratepayers attended as accounts for the half year ended 20/4/1024 were presented, with balances read and adopted after noting debit balances and no depreciation provision.

Albany E. Balaton Cre Downes Wittenoom Jahns Lawson Scanlon A. F. Cuddihy Correet Messrs Fisher and Cuddihy

St Josephs Club Hosts Social With Honors for Key Members

A large St Josephs Club event at the St Josephs Schoolroom featured a vice president Captain Troy departing Albany soon, a tribute to Mr Harry Abell for long service, and an evening of dances, vocal and instrumental numbers. Rev Father Gilroy presented Troy with a silver mounted pip as a token of esteem, and Abell received a small recognition for his help with dances and social duties. The Melville Orchestra provided music and two collections were taken for donations as the evening continued with supper and dancing until midnight.

Bt Joseph's St. Joseph's Cab Troy Albany Harry Abell Father Gilroy Captain Troy Mr. Abell Rome Ihubrethi Ctu Iiggta Curitain Troy Mc. Abell Spoch Misees Fithpatrick Meyers Abell Melville Orchester Aecol

Albany Rail Timetable Dispute Sparks City Meeting

The Albany Chamber of Commerce scuffles with the Commissioner over the winter timetable as unions and local MPs press for changes to improve travel to Perth and Katanning. Businessmen complainWed and Fri departures at 10 30 cut into week’s work. proposed Tuesday changes could ease night work and save costs, while preserving traveler convenience.

Albany Gemumerce A. Wansbrorgh Allbany Chamber of Commerce Soldiers Institute Meare W Couner C. T. Watkins J. Norman Petera Perth Mbany Wenlness Aguin Widings Wollenfalk Suggert Wanebrough White

Albany Rail Service Delays Prompt Chamber Of Commerce Appeal

Members of the Albany Chamber press for a timetable change to ease mail and passenger delays. Officials discuss winter schedules, costs, and potential extra staff while agreeing to review the case and report back to the Commissioner.

Albany Agores Department Mills Oconnor Mild Connor Lown Barnatt Wansbrough Kennydick Ketinaflik Wcormor Peters

Wool sales to be held in Albany this year firm announces

J Mahood Western Australia general manager for Elder Smith and Co and Dan Totterdell visit Albany and confirm the firm will participate in the wool sales this year. Plans include new commodious floors in Stirling Terrace and additional buildings near the railway and harbor. Local labor will be used and Jeffries to prepare plans for the project as Mahood pursues Albany interests.

Albany Reat J. Mahood Western Australia Elder Smith and Co Tugelay Dan Totterdell Totterdell Bros. Building Contractors Mahood Perth Mhany Lower Stirling Terrace McKenge and Co Jeffries Inga Commonwealth

Fortnight Meeting of Albany Returned Soldiers Sub Branch

The Albany sub branch of the Returned Soldiers and Imperial League met at the Soldiers Institute on Tuesday night with Mr. W. Cooper chairing in the absence of President Dr. Maurice Joinson. Attendees included A. Craigie KF dacku W Brown J Whitingham F Fetton J Woollett and T D Carter with Secretary F Minn.

Albany Returned Soldiers’ Swilory and Nureey Soldiers’ Institute W. Cooper Maurice Joinson Messrs A. Craigie Kf, Dacku W. Brown J. Whitingham F. Fetton J. Woollett T. D. Carter F. Minn State Secretary Mr. Morgan Anton Morgan Oaking Hyde ALP Imperial Forces Mbony bin Min Raw Mra. Hayes Mr. Morrell

Ministers Visit Promises Albany Railway and Roads Action

A letter notes Ministers Wansbrough Angwin and McCollum will visit Albany on Saturday May 31 to hear deputation on the Albwig Newdegate railway. Council to be represented. emphasis on main roads funding, Water and capital scheme issues, and joint action with Roads Board and Chamber of Commerce. All councillors to attend the deputation and a subsequent welcome.

A Wansbrough M.la W. C. Angwin Alex McCollum Albany Denmark Albwig-Newdegate Totie Commonwealth Hey Barker Roads Board Chamber of Commerce Road Board Fletcher Dr.Lawson Cr. Ingham Wacnsbrough

State War Memorial Committee Disbanded After Low Attendance

Perth reports that at no meeting of the State War Memorial Committee a decision was made to disband the group due to the memory of their efforts and the spare attendance, with transfers to the tributers.

Perth State War Memorial Committee

Parker Sentenced for Valueless Cheques in Perth Court

Walter John Parker faced Perth Police Court on twenty three charges of misappropriation and unlawful taking of cars. He pleaded guilty to the false pretences charges and received a combined term of imprisonment totaling three years and four months.

Western Australia Walter John Parker Perth Polos

Fremantle Lumpers Plan Stop Work Meeting

Fremantle lumpers announce a stop work meeting in Fremantle Mosalay today to discuss a report from delegates about the latest award by the Arbitration Court.

Fremantle Lumpers Fremantle Mosalay Artitration Court

Proclamation Sparks Election Activity in Melbourne

A proclamation signed by His Excellency the Governor the Earl of Stradbroke disclosing Parliament took effect yesterday. All three parties are already pushing ahead with election work as Melbourne politics heat up.

Melbourne Earl of Stradbroke

Petition dispute over No 14 loan delays ratepayer referendum

A required petition to block the No 14 loan was deemed out of order after a December borrowing. Some signers didn’t understand what they signed, others would sign anything. The mayor said the loan was already advertised and executed, while explanations were promised at the ratepayers’ half yearly meeting. The fire brigade concert and later fund-raising dance are also noted with plans to raise money for instrument payments.

Fletcher Lawson Togham

Death Ray Star Matthews In Legal Row With Government

Fragmentary text reports a legal clash involving Matthews and a government matter. A three-party solicitor group attended events connected to an invention said to have been developed with government involvement. An injunction arrived too late as the inventor departed for Paris.

Laan Daon Grindell Matthews Muuthowa Paris

Defeat in South Africa Test Fails to Meet Series Hopes

Fragmentary cricket score notes show South Africa posting 146 in second innings and four wickets for 24 in the follow on, while other names and terms appear garbled. The text references players such as Taylor and Sickel amid unclear phrases about form and participation.

Mlo WE Rons Din Vluncil Jimitys Pat Wean Tinelun Taylor

Exclusion of Japanese from United States Stirring Debate

New York reports political tension as President Coghdhee signals policies on Japanese exclusion. Public reaction runs high with bitter commentary from newspapers like Shimbun labeling the day as one of humiliation. Government pledges to prevent deportations and maintain position amid heated discourse.

Tubie New York Coghdhee

Protest by Tokyo Cabinet over immigration legislation

The Tokio Cabinet plans a protest against Ameniti's immigration legislation claiming it violates the gentlemen's agreement and the American Japanese treaty of commerce and navigation.

Tokio Ameniti

Destructive 1 Tornado Kills Thirty-One in Statewide Disaster

A tornadic blast sweeps sections of the state killing many and injuring hundreds. Communication with stricken areas is cut by telegraph outages as hospitals fill. the death toll rises hourly with thirty-one fatalities confirmed.

Darkson Miselsingh Crupe

Demolition Demand Over Dilapidated Spencer Street Homes

Petitioners urge the town to serve demolition orders on four dilapidated houses owned by Mr. Muir on Spencer Street as vermin and disease risks. The inspector says notice was served but the properties are uninhabitable and unused, yet no further action is allowed while unoccupied. Councillors debate enforcing action and assigning costs if Mr. Muir fails to comply.

Spencer Street Seonion Severn Green Muir Aranton Lawson

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