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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1924

Page

2

Great Southern Cornive Festival Dates Granted by Association

The West Australian Bowling Association grants January 24 and 28 for the Great Southern Convive. State championships will be disposed of in Perth at Ewater. Aberdeen arrival boosts West Ave immigration with 128 people and new settlers meeting by Government Immigration Officer Mr Cruneour. Scrub fires threaten town streets. officials urged clearance as warm weather nears. Armistice anniversary observed quietly with a silence and absence of town hall flag, drawing comments from residents.

Area Southern Bowling League West Australian Bowling Association Perth Ewater Koripides West Ave Cruneour Ingham Sandford Road Lambert Wilkie Pricgle Atha York-streat Sentar Potters’ League

Albany Chamber of Commerce Notes Election and Plans

The Albany Chamber of Commerce tonight discussed a balanced agenda including wool trade prospects for 1925, costs and railway issues, and the 1924-25 fiscal outlook. President elect L S Barnett, with officers and committee members named, pledged active leadership and urged renewed member attendance.

Local Education Discussion on Hostel and School Accommodation

A community meeting reviewed the Director of Education proposal for a hostel and boarding pupils at the Bgl School. Attendees debated funding, inspection of facilities, and communication between town and school, with coach and parental input noted.

Welanovoused Jhattabe

Beasley Steps Down as Secretary of Local Association

The Parents and Children Association held a meeting to honor Mr. Beasley who announced his departure on November 2. He reflected on his service, thanked supporters, and received a parting gift from Mr. Merrifield and Mrs. Beasley. Mr. Senior praised his work and dedication.

Joho Beasley Kagstod Les Posigmation Wa Cillau Teagues Mike Weil Timi Raety Ban Merrifield Beastey Senior Healey Mbany

Albany Rowing Club Seeks Readiness for Saturday Pair Race

The Albany Rowing Club schedules a pairs competition for Saturday with all crews required to be on the rink and ready by a set hour. Rinks will be drawn at that time and any crew not ready may forfeit unless a valid excuse is received before noon.

Albany Rowing Club Pere Wen

Albany Technical School Announces Annual Exam Schedule

Albany Technical School posts a timetable for annual examinations. Activities include woolclassing, shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, and transcription practice with allocated times and word-per-minute targets for five minute drills.

Returned Soldiers League Meeting Sees Attendance Drop

The Returned Soldiers’ League held a Tuesday night session presided by W. Mem, with minutes noting low attendance as many members had other engagements. A social event was postponed, secretary duties shifted to F. White, and plans for a Thursday social were discussed for better attendance. The next meeting was set for Thursday, November 25.

Andimory Albans Et Nucses Iniparie W. Mem Apelowes Nlendanes Mears Cooper Carter Barrow Winuter Huwne Duder Luwvinesa Tee Hotchin A. TE Dickson Messra White F. White Wits Ménez

Albany Town Council Considers Erecting Wooden Building in Brick Area

At a Monday night Albany Town Council meeting Jos Norman sought permission to build a wooden structure on Aberdeen Street east side. Debate centered on Aberdeen Street being within a defined brick area and whether wooden buildings could be approved, with the council ultimately granting permission for Gr. Johnson to erect a motor garage some feet back from the street.

Albany Ingham Aberdeen Street Johns Lambert Dr. Ingham Ingrim Green Aonse Maslin Ie Propery Abernfeen

Cricket Club Seeks New Rules And Cup Plans In Mt Barker

The Mt Barker Cricket Association met Saturday approving revised rules and disposal terms for the Sounness Cup. Delegates from Narrikup Central Blackwoods Curbarup and other clubs discussed finances, venues and the season schedule including matches at Sounness Park Plantagenet and Narrikup.

E. Thomas Williamson Towneum Nardhup Booth Keantley Comtrals Martin Bouncrs Blackwoods Button Watlaey Curbarup Mr. G. Wall Central Club Road Bowid Me. B. Hickling Fellowny Backwoods Curburnp Narrikup Centrale Centras Roads Board Wantagener Park W. Sounness Carbar Nerrikap Tree's Sounness Park Carbarup Centenian Mt. Burker Crcket Association Wm. Sonnnew Eng J.P Merryup Mt. Burker Cricket Sasocattos Care Barup Cub Carbarup Plyere Mt. Barker Centralia Blackwood Road Soannes Park Central Gle Wisdom

Albany society notes and travel at Weld Hotel

Personal Mr J G Boyle once councilor of Albany and Mr Boyle are spending a holiday at Albany and renewing cold acquaintances at the Weld Hotel. Mrs J M Hallyburton of White Line Hotel who had been severely ill at St John of Gods Perth has recovered and returned home on Sunday morning's train.

J. G. Boyle Albany Mr. Boyle Weld J. M. Hallyburton St. John of Gods Wampire Perth

Albany Forts camp strengthens 2nd Battery A A A

A weekend camp at Albany Forts gathered the 2TH Battery A A with Mth Battery A G A. Lt A W Senior presided as commander. Drill, musketry and DRF work formed the program amid strong recruitment and plans for future camps and NCO training.

Municipal elections set for November in West East North wards

The article notes the municipal elections scheduled for Wednesday November 26 to fill mayoralty and council seats in West East and North wards. Mentions possible candidates Dalston Fletcher Lawson Lambert Dowres Nese Leask and others with nominations due by 4 pm November 19 at the Town Hall.

Squar Counsillora Mewars E. Balston Downes Fietcher Maslin Dalston Pency Lambert G. Lawson Dr. Dowres T. H. Nese Burlakeet Hawt Leask Unil

Ambulance Brigade Formed in Albany Town Hall Meeting

A meeting of first aid advocates at Albany Town Hall elected S Barrow as chair and A Golding as secretary to form a St Johns Ambulance Overseas Brigade in Albany. Members agreed to defer remaining officer elections to the next session and to recruit more first aid students locally. The group planned further local outreach and a Thursday reunion on November 18.

Urere Albany Technical Schoo Burrow St. Johns Ambulones Albany Torsday Noxt

Albany Raving Club General Meeting Set At White Star

Members of the Albany Reading Club are reminded of the annual meeting at the White Star Hotel Saturday night to review last year’s balance sheet and elect officers for the coming year. The Albany Loan Validation Bill advanced to third reading after passing committee without amendments.

Albany Racing Club White Star Hotel Hamley Abany Raving Club Citch Albany Loan Legislative Assembly

Shipping Service May Continue Amid Perth Strike

Late Perth report says there is a general hint of possible continuation of the Intertata Shipping Service due to the prolonged over time strike. Discussion is active among Perth shipping companies about options and consequences.

Dia Intertata Perth

Matcombea at Fremantle hires extra men for discharge

At Fremantle the Matcombeia arrival sparks an extra gang of workers and three wharf creos employed to commence unloading cars. Local operations run with heightened labor as the vessel begins discharging.

Matcombia Fremantle

Albany Cargo Coming by Freighters

The Ketoomba passed Albany to shorten the trip to Troan and Albany direct cargo will be brought from the Eastern routes by freighters.

Albany Troan

Congestion at Melbourne Wharves Escalates

Melbourne reports growing congestion on the wharves with cargo delays and ships returning to dock as backlog increases. Officials say daily backlog rises and cargo handling slows amid ongoing bottlenecks.

Effect of Strike Closes Seven Collieries

Sydney reports the over time strike affects coal mines with seven collieries shut and about 1700 workers idled. The serious impact centers on the industry and regional employment as activity diminishes.

Sydney

Threat of stewards halts Ivory vessel under strike cloud

Report says the Steward's Union threatened to stop the Ivory vessel of the Commonwealth line unless men linked to the Moreton Bay strike are reinstated. The dispute centers on reinstatement and labor actions affecting the shipping schedule.

Steward's Commonwealth Line Moreton Bay

Hostile Demonstration Targets Shipping Labor Bureau Officials

Several members of the Shipping Labor Bureau, en route to Kinghurst Police division, faced a hostile demonstration that threatened them with attack. The report notes multiple instances of likely assault and deters further discussion.

Shipping Labor Bureau Kinghurst Polies Division

Sugar strike disrupts Brisbane industry causes port congestion

The sugar industry faces a serious strike impact with heavy congestion at different ports as shipments stall and supply lines tighten, affecting production and distribution. The situation echoes broader economic strain in the sector and port operations.

Brisbane

VOLUMNIA DISPUTE HEARINGS AT PERTH COURT

In Perth the VOLUMNIA dispute case heard at Fre mantle Police Court yesterday morning. Thomas Houghton, secretary of the Fre mantle branch of the Federated Scamen's Union, faced Mr H B Craig magistrate on charges of attempting to persuade seamen to do their duty. The prosecution opened in the forenoon and the defense followed into the afternoon.

Perth Thomas Houghton Fremantle Bronc Federated Scamen's Union H. B. Craig Fremantle

Dipping a Flag Incident on Canberra Crew Strike

Melbourne reports two hours overtime claimed for dipping the flag to a warship as Canberra steamed up the coast. The crew refused to work after orders to dip the ensign, the voyage continued and 20 tons of cargo were left behind. Reports said the Tinb had been temporarily set aside.

Melbourne Canberra H.M.A.A. Danedin

Victorian Ministry Defeated By Four Votes

A confidence motion against Mr Alen's administration failed by four votes to twenty eight. Prendergast is expected to support dissolution, suggesting Alen may form a new ministry. The Women's Institute Committees plan a second card evening at the Soldier Institute on Monday featuring cribbage and cache, with prizes and bridal tables. proceeds support a local project.

Alen Wie Prendergast Women's Institute

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