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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1923
Page
2
A damaged notice from Albany outlines F. Ingham seeking re election as Councillor for the North Ward while nominating for an auditor role. It notes long service and calls for support on polling day. The document also lists tender invitations for municipal supplies and a hiring notice for a motor vehicle.
The article surveys British Australian trade frictions, labor strain, and policy debates. It contrasts Britain and Australia on market hubs, shipping routes, and imperial connections, noting London as a central trade conduit and Australia’s reliance on British demand. It discusses rural prosperity, employment concerns, and calls for renewed enterprise and intercolonial cooperation.
The Krowkup Club held a competition with shoots over 300 500 and 0 yards for tea prizes donated by G. Moxon Crete. The report notes potential markets for wool meat wheat and fruit in the Great Southern District and discusses possible negotiations between Hull and Leith to establish a broader trading channel.
A council session covered ward contests for seats in North and East wards with potential candidates. Transition plans include an auditorship and a water pipe project for Woollen Mills site, plus inspection of Dottie tanmh land on the King River and group settlement preparations for Marbellop and Altay.
The Mbany Hilly Club hosted a Saturday match with good shooting conditions. The Downes trophy second stage and Mr Sel don aggregate highlighted ranges at 207 500 and 600 yards with seven shots per range. Allen, Riley, Jackson, and Moyle posted notable scores, with Allen and Riley nearing century marks and both securing century cups.
The article argues for enterprise and cooperation to expand apple production in the Great Southern District. It envisions Mr. Barker’s district leveraging new distribution through a cooperative, improving access beyond town limits and creating a market for Barker apples with milling and export potential.
A greetings event at the Soldiers Institute honored Miss Rose Snaith and welcomed Miss A Smith back after service. Mrs Ellis and Mr Mine tied for second in games, Percy Lambert led a speakers' welcome, and Miss Smith announced a donation letter from London recognizing Imperial service. A supper followed with musical items and dancing, concluding about 11:90.
Inless qaria tions published by Inc Associated Producers Kalgoor Apples prices range with various crops noted. Peara Winter Nelis oranges mandarins potatoes and vegetables show price bands and ranges across multiple vendors and regions. The Town That Forgot appears as a closing caption.
In Perth on Friday the State Arbitration Court set a mining wage at 13/6 per day for Goldfields miners. The Metropolitan Labour Council condemned the award citing disregard for Justice Burnside and Justice Draper, and urged the Government to appoint a commission or face parliamentary action. A subsequent meeting pressed labor unity against the decision and pushed for immediate government action.
The report notes rescheduled games in the War Memorial Club Tournament with scores like 150 to 1198 and mentions players Barker Droge Warburton and Gorman, plus a car destroyed near Churubyy involving Mr Thomas of Thomaston. A dance at Hall and cricket scores at Alaumgund Park follow, detailing performances by G Jueron Hut tom M Wight Burston Cel fins and others with various wicket tallies and team efforts.
Melbourne reports government moves to prevent blacklisting police after a strike. The ministry pledges no retaliation and aims to keep officers from being barred from other state department employment.
Police strikers flocked to the Tramways Board offices offering services for tramway work. Those who passed tests were told of employment in order of notation.
The report describes a go slow by over 700 meat workers linked to a dispute between the Cold Storage Union and employers over wage increases. The Meat Exporters Association halted operations as freezing works closed to protest stalled agreements, affecting exporting firms.
In Sydney a protest alleges ten wives in high government positions work as casual waitresses and caterers. The Waites' Union seeks Labor Council action to refer the matter to Railway Commissioners for investigation.
A German ex Kaiser says the recall of the ex Crown Prince was planned and executed without his knowledge. He says he received a farewell letter from the ex Crown Prince after crossing the frontier. No courier brought passports to Doorn and he was unaware of the move. He states he would have objected to the departure during Germany’s internal disorders.
London reports the Wine Trade Review comments on proposed dominions wine extensions. It notes about 11.5 million gallons annually with 600 thousand from the Dominions, over ninety percent under thirty degrees alcohol, many actually below twenty eight percent, suggesting the extension is less significant than it seems.
Interviewed by Reuters at Southampton, a Basutsan figure discusses the Imperial Conference aims and potential Dominion trade ties. The source notes evolving preference schemes between Dominions and a proposed customs framework amid electoral sentiment.
The article notes the government press ahead with royal prorogation details and cites Parliament set to convene in January with emphasis on constitutional procedures and political timing.
The report notes the franc at 5 3-10 cents and the lire at four cents, with all three currencies at their lowest point in 1939 as the dollar remains the benchmark. Market mood shows waning confidence as international finances falter.
About 70 residents gathered on the Balt River banks on November 1 to discuss building a hall for settlers mid-distance from Bonlen. Creagh led the meeting, land for the hall was donated, and residents pledged wool, money, labor, and carting free. A ladies committee and a gentleman’s committee were chosen to keep the project moving. A bag of three rabbits was exchanged between members.
The item touts Makeenzo cough mixture as a cheap remedy for coughs and colds, promising relief and cost savings when prepared at home. It also records a weekly dance at St Josephs Hall with the Bovina club, featuring the Martille Orchestra and Mr. Hary Abell directing. A Tuesday night event supported Miley Rita McDonald’s candidature with social prize results.
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