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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1921
Page
2
A newspaper ad lists Strong Galatea at 7s 6d yard, cretonnes, white sheeting, flannelettes, longcloths, damask, natural and grey flannel, carpet runners, and floorcloths. Various yard prices shown, plus ticking, calico, towelling, serviettes, deckchair canvas, tea towels, nets, muslin, sateen linings. Call to place orders if unable to call.
The fragment mentions a mayor, vice William John Day, J.P. and an aldermanic vacancy for North Ward with a notice about the Denmark ware dealer and a tour by C. Smith.
The Albany West junior football club announced a Tuesday night meeting at the Bowling Green pavilion and a Wednesday December 14 bazaar in the school hall to aid St. Joseph's Convent building fund. The ad also notes a pedigree birds sale by Mr D Gould and a pigeon event by Mr T Wilson with travel details.
The article notes ongoing civic efforts ahead of municipal and Legislative Council elections, including forming a Ratepayers Association in Albany and securing the lower Town Hall for a Saturday meeting. It covers the Cranbrook Show attendance, notable poultry prizes at KaNamung exhibitions, and preparations for the Albany RSL sub-branch Day. It also reports a maritime accident aboard Zealandia with a coxswain injured, and church and synod schedules in Albany with forthcoming shows and special train arrangements for Mt Barker and Appleville events.
An AU-Line cast eases into a feature supported by Adulte 1s as Norman Bros Todd’s Arcade and J B Carter advertise amid Guy Fawkes customs. Grandchildren bring branches from Stirling terrace to a bonfire. a horse dies after exposure to Heartleaf scrub. Albany Football Association winds up with a Masonic Hall social on Nov 12 featuring Cinderella Orchestra and Mr G L Abel as MC.
Mr W McLean promoted to sub Collector of Customs at Bunbury and leaves Albany with Mrs McLean after courteous service. J S Crawford plans to contest the Primary Producers Association selection for the South-East provinces Legislative Council seat. The Commonwealth Gate promotes Lt G C Everett to Captain from July 1921. Passengers depart Albany for Perth with Christmas and family events noted, including Mrs Mitchell and sister, Miss Wheeldon, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Toohey, and Mrs W Warner improving in health.
The Tibany Roads Board held its ordinary monthly meeting Friday evening with Mr EK Smith leading the choir. Members present included Messrs Newton Mowson and Burvill. the secretary reported on railway representatives visits to Young's Siding and a Katanning conference with the Tasmanian Commissioners. Reports were adopted, discussions covered Kingbridge Cheyne Creek road, gravel issues at King-road, and road works funding. The board endorsed delegations, approved minor expenditures, and set supervision for Redmond to Perth work.
A Saturday hockey social at the Naval Drill celebrated the season’s end with about 200 attendees from four clubs. Mayor and Mayoress of Albany, plus company figures, awarded prizes including Shield and Cup to several players and clubs, while praising hockey’s progress and its value for young women.
Fire Brigade rushes to Middleton Road near Capt Butcher's following a 615 call. Foreman Wilkie leads the team to the scene where they find a short circuit caused the alarm, a rare false alarm after two weeks of accommodation.
The Albany congregation held a farewell for Mr and Mrs W McLean, eight years in town, with Rev Crow presiding. Speakers praised their church and town service, presents were exchanged including a chair, a butter dish, and a cake stand, and a social followed with refreshments.
Despite cold damp weather a strong audience attended the Friday Serenaders show at the Town Hall. The Hlowl and White Serenaders delivered an engaging program with new performers, vivid scenery, and lively numbers such as Army of To day The Picture Show and Tea Slas, drawing praise for vocal work and stage presentation.
Among those who came back to this State with the last Orient mail steamer were Mr and Mrs KE Parry of the Grand Central Coffee Palace Wellington Street Perth formerly of Abany. They found the trip agreeable but England’s condition pleased them to return to Western Australia. They invite Albany people to Grand Central.
A fragmentary report from LUSDON in November notes a petition from Mr Linlteere of Ceea Drian seeking to influence Joe Woehwaton's attendance at a court. The weekend talks with Sir James Crug, Proyeer of Ulster, complicate governance and Lloyd George's conference position amid ongoing policy prep.
New York reports the largest wireless sending salon to date as President Houedlage delivers a message praising a technology milestone. The message suggests this achievement could connect the United States with 26 nations at peace, symbolizing global communication progress this week.
The message sent from New York has been received by the wireless stations at Apple Arms and Sydney and by Amplecross and Perth about 10,000 miles away.
A garbled report claims a Japanese youth aged about ten confessed to the murder of Mr. Hora amid anti semitic tensions. It describes the youth’s arrest and a display of remorse for the death, with unclear details and possible sensational phrasing.
Japanese delegates at the Washington Conference are confused by a rumor about a possible assassination, which could seriously affect their plans and the overall proceedings.
London reports purge amid Lagor antagonism as Sir Basil Thanson, former head of the security force, faces dismissal. Tension rises over alleged interference by King and officials with Lloyd George while in Chequers Court. Officials in London note a fraught exchange and narrow margins before tragedy.
Australian cricket team begins a test match in Durban against South Africa. The report notes Australia at 209 for 4 not out with Mayes listed and South Africa at 8 for one wicket at a late stage of play.
The Gig Coroner Dr Smith returned a verdict of wilful murder in the inquest into the death of Alan McPherson after a collision with a motor car. Ernood Jones was named the driver, the bicycle rider was also involved, and the car was traveling about 15 miles per hour when McPherson was struck while dismounting. The bicycle ended beneath the car and the vehicle traveled about 20 yards before stopping.
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