This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
2
Large selection of linens and fabrics offered at discount including Cretonnes 23 3d and 231d per yard 54in White Sheeting 28d to 48 6d per yard Gold and Tan Damask and Calico options listed with prices. Mail orders accepted and guaranteed satisfaction. Contact details not provided.
A November 4 entry notes a Nurne vewrean associated with the wife of A. K Holes in Koucdumap Aous. The readable fragment outlines a familial names connection without further details.
A Western Australia commentary notes interest in Sir James Mitchell’s remarks on Victoria as a developed state. It recalls past declines, compares Melbourne’s boom to WA, and questions state finances with deficits widening from £2,000,722 to £4,773,430 in the year to June 1921. The piece criticizes government action and urges development of resources to lift the economy.
The piece argues against continued deficits and suggests creating a large independent Great Southern State with Perth as a center. It contends the economy requires reform, warns against bankruptcy, and envisions subdividing territories to foster development, settlement, and resource utilization for national benefit.
The return golf match for ladies is scheduled for Saturday with members on the previous Saturday. A weekly outreach tournament supporting the Royal British Legion will be held at the Oddfellows Hall tomorrow with prizes. The Presbyterian Church service at Albany will be on November 20 with special music. Nomination for Mayor of the Municipality of Albany closes November 16.
The Albany community items announce a postponed Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade meeting to elect officers and plan social events, a two minute Armistice Day silence, and RSL gathering at the soldiers memorial. It notes the Adelaide Merrina cargo loading for Albany in December and a forthcoming football social with cups presentation, plus repairs and a new boiler for the Silver Star, and a public reserve at Plantagenet Location 5403 near Mt Barker with gravel quarry details.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce met in the Council Chamber with President W T Porte in the chair. Officers were elected including Fletcher as vice president and Everett as secretary, with discussion on harbor improvements, charges, and a report on economic conditions and debt in Australia.
North Mt Barker and Kexdenup clubs invite members and supporters to a South Mt Barker social and dance at the Mt Barker hall on Wednesday Nov 16. South players and supporters expected to attend for a pleasant evening.
Two cargo steamers of 500 tons each are being built at Cockatoo Tatal Dockyard. Altogether 1084 men are employed at Cockatoo.
A message indicates about 1.6 million acres burned with 1.5 million in the tri junction area between Cobar Tilpa and Wilcannia. The blazes produced a stifling heat wave felt miles away and heavy stock losses are reported.
Wellington reports a bill prepared for Parliament to authorize the government retrenchment. The measure aims to cut Members of Parliament salaries by £50, with Cabinet Ministers facing larger reductions than ordinary members.
The Methodist Church holds its fourteenth annual synod in Albany with Rev Milton B Maley presiding. Delegates from Albany Ka t eing Denmark Dumbleyung Wickipin attend. dispensations granted to H Hammeg J Thomson and BR. WH. Mavon. Sessions run 8:30 to 12:50 and 2 to 6:30 pm with sermons, examinations, and tea at Albert Hall.
London reports harsh distress among Cornish miners as coal prices soar and all mines close. In Commons discussion last night proposals to employ miners in coal mines were deemed inadequate due to high unemployment and lack of suitable work. About 18000 miners currently unemployed while others face no immediate jobs in mining.
London reports Sir James Craig signs a statement criticizing the Ulster Prime Minister for a day filled with consultations with Unionists. He notes fines imposed will attract broad Ulster loyalist support, but warns the cabinet must share responsibility as the situation remains grave.
Six armed train robbers held up the Chicago New Orleans express near Charopaign Illinois. They fought with the train crew using revolvers rifles dynamite odor bombs and search lights. The attackers escaped with an amount of registered mail matter.
The Test match at Durban ended in a draw as Band Aboom tuad were dismissed for 184 and declared at stumps yesterday. The innings showed Australia’s bowling and batting efforts in a closely contested game.
The Albany B J L branch sells 1000 scarlet poppies made by French and Belgian children with 50 percent of profits aiding orphaned children. The Black and White Serenaders assist, with marches and a national anthem rendition at 4 p.m. Rev M R Maley chairs and Governor General Lord Foster and Mr Hughes issue Armistice guidance for a two minute pause in normal business.
The ordinary fortnightly Albany sub-branch of the R B L meets Monday night at 7 30. After routine business the debate between the Methodist Young Men's Society and the RSJ will take place in the Smalle Sans.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.