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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1919
Page
2
The piece urges electors to choose a new regime and reject self centered defiance. It calls for candidates of like mind to stand and end narrowness and vigilance against mistrust, highlighting the town’s outreach to heal political and social division.
A general meeting of the Nival Athletic and Entertainment Club is slated for 7 00 p m in the club room. All members are urged to attend due to important business. At Oddfellows Hall last Thursday a welcome home was hosted for Lance Corporal Haro Cull son of Mr and Mrs Michael Cyl of Kyhallun who served three years in Egypt and was wounded in the neck.
The Albany district reports a busy period with a Christmas party planned for soldiers' children, anniversary services at the Methodist Church, and the Peace Loan Committee approving funds to wipe debts. Local improvements include bowling greens opening delays, a new sawmill trial, and station renovations at Torbay Junction.
The Albany road board met on Saturday with Chairman Mr A Hurwill presiding. Members present included C E B Stith, K R Greatrex, W Mawson, F Newton, and secretary J B Angova. Wt T Woowle and H W Hassell absent. Plans from the Lands Department were praised as valuable. tenders for clearing Riverside Street and other works were discussed. A local fire notice, land applications, and road declarations featured amid reports on repairs, fencing requests, and the Kalgan-Nerarop road. The meeting approved resignations, deposits, and rate write-offs for returning soldiers and considered several tenders for road works.
A town meeting discussed disputed properties and arbitration, approving actions on road repairs and timber cutting from Crown land. They authorized work on Milbogook roads, Warrinn road gravelling, and road projects Albany Denmark and Grasemere Torbay Junction. Future work permissions to settlers were limited and the next meeting set for December 6.
A late report from Kalgoorlie notes a large meeting of the mining branch of the Australian Workers' Union at Boulder resolved that all members attend a mine on Monday morning and begin work where nonunionists are employed. If nonunions take any shift, AWU members will report to the union executive.
Kalgoorlie workers from the Railway Men's Union traveled to Perth on Saturday to confer with the executive. Local hotels have been full since Thursday, and the situation remains tense as talks proceed.
Arbitration offer rejected as mine operations shut down after failed negotiations between the owners and the engine drivers and firemen union. Local officials report ongoing disruptions and warnings of prolonged stoppages in the region.
Prime Minister says he interviewed leaders of major banks and commercial houses about converting the war gratuity into cash. He expressed satisfaction with the government’s prompt move to make the gratuity available quickly.
A dispatch from London dated November 9 reports Poulet, the French aviator, continuing the air voyage toward Australia. He states that after leaving Bagdad he reached Bushire and crossed the desert and that he will depart again the next day.
After nearly five years in recess due to the war the Albany A and H Society plans a Town Hall show tomorrow with opening by Mayor W J Day. Prizes include a rose bowl and cups for butter, with contests for flowers, vegetables, knitting, and a decorated table. A serious accident involving a boy and fireworks was reported, with hospital treatment and concern for eye injuries. The article also notes travel updates for local residents and club members.
Ferth Monday notes a Belmont Park Club race meeting drawing attention from metropolitan horse owners and attendees. The card features multiple plates and classes with winners listed such as Doucet and Belem, including a Welter Handicap and various plate divisions.
Melbourne Monday reports the Spring meeting race day with messy entries. Flemination Stakes winner listed as MMeandy with odds 74 for Anturtit. Victory Handicap winner Chrome with 3 to Lagat and Artilleryman leads Fiber Plate and Compromise is also noted.
The Mount Barker district reports the life epidemic is waning with no fresh cases in days. Dr. Ingoldby has returned to Albany and Dr. Denne is recovered to resume visits. Several workers have returned to Perth by Sunday night, and total cases in the district are understood to be around 400. The cricket season awaits croquet players’ recovery, with three district teams expected to be active by month’s end.
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