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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
2
Residents hear notices from the Eletio Verpartied about licensing acts and services to Denmark and Albany towns. Meetings include a Returned Soldier League, dance funds, and a brigade uniform drill. A Hammond theater and hardware shop ad update announces new agencies for radios and records.
The article outlines local election results with Mr. Penry Lowobet elected mayor for 12 months and councillors named for East and West wards. It details prior candidates Mr. Thomas Henry Nesbit and Mr. Frank Mawin with terms for three years and notes candidates for other offices including Mr. Wicter Scherer. It also recounts profiles of Mr. Lambert and Mr. Nesbitt and their ties to Beverley and Albany.
A long fragment recalls a 12 month old election for the North ward seat. It notes the retirement of Me ake Minster and the selection of a candidate, detailing past duties in Western Australia and a career in policing and contracting work.
A report on the setup of an Asocalion radio system and the Atiny Kado Assaria project. Members discuss committee selections, the three pudin set installation, and plans for headphone use with a valve option. Instruction glasses and Mr A Conbery’s tuition prove popular while demonstrations on direct and induced vertical events aid radio work.
The annual camp of the 2nd Battery AJGA begins November 22 at the Fouts. The O.C. Major P. W. Dobson, MLC, and Lt. L. Wade will lead with training in B L guns and 4 pounders. Volunteers and gifts are sought from local employers and patrons to support lodging uniforms and entertainment.
Local notes describe a sequence of near freezing days with a cold Friday night and a Saturday rise near 68 degrees. Cricket and golf events planned at Mt Barker face variable conditions as players prepare for upcoming matches and committee discussions proceed.
William Bay writes of a cricket match in rain at a Danish trip where 14 men traveled, games delayed by showers, and opponents won by 20 runs. He notes social gatherings, October to November weather, a large schoolhouse event, and roadwork progress toward the four mile mark with plans to extend.
Odd names abound in a village fancy costume contest with girls and boys in elaborate outfits. After 10 pm refreshments were served and adults danced until midnight as music played by local performers. The Girl Guild presided with Mrs Sounness as president.
A steamer Bowsall arrived Fremantle after reporting an illness on board the Bailby crew en route to Glasgow. The ship drifted with a skeleton crew and a sick majority, and both vessels faced a perilous incident before the crew recovered and rejoined.
Police report a man found dead in bed at Fiewanning 9 ester Gry. A second message claimed a doctor suspected the man was killed by lightning, with investigators leaning toward accidental electrocution as the cause.
Dispute linked to Fremantle’s waterfront escalates with the Dinboola unloading cargo after arrival from the Host. Interstate and coastal vessel movements were halted, no new guidance issued by the local Jumpers branch, and planned work stoppages proceed under ongoing tension.
Australia Labor Bureau men refuse to work at ports loaded in Sydney or handled there, prompting the Australian Waterfront Federation to plan a port-wide disruption threatening overseas trade.
The Waterside Workers Federation threatens action over alleged use of labor from the Sydney Labor Bureau aboard the steamer Malojs black. The dispute halts interstate waterfront work but shipping later normality is expected to take time. A 25 percent freight impost likely to continue to recoup losses.
In Melbourne Victoria chased the target to win by six wickets. Mayne scored 65 and Woodfull 34 not out as England failed to post a solid first innings, while Hendry and Hartkoff provided late resistance before victory was achieved just before stumps.
A field of 6 boats competed in a keen 18 foot class race organized by the Princess Royal Sailing Club. Pirate won from Paul Jones and Lite Wonder in a tight finish as the fleet displayed a bright spectacle around the course. A second race for donated prizes by sponsors is set for tonight at 0 o clock for 14 footers.
A confrontation occurred yesterday as Twe Lamb attacked Sirdar Bir Lee Oliver Fitzmaurice during a ministry inspection. The assailants hurled objects and fled. Fitzmaurice was not seriously injured.
Paris reports Senate approval of Paul 4 resolution granting amnesty to ex minister Caillaux and ex minister Malvy banished by the High Court for alleged wartime defense activities. Several senators opposed arguing the offences warranted punishment.
Sir Robert Horte, ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer, travels for three months to India, Burma, and Ceylon as acting head of the National Smelting Company. He may extend to Australia, New Zealand and Canada to boost imperial trade development.
The Church Assembly approves aGener pension scheme for clergy with a contributory plan. It provides pensions after 15 years of service and grants annuities after 40 years. The text notes contributions and age thresholds but is garbled.
During divorce hearings in Edinburgh Lady Rungly accuses Sir Charles Rose Bart of misconduct. It was announced Sir Charles plans to cede his Scottish estates totaling 350000 acres to the Ross clan and to live in New York to work on munitions for the American government.
A man named Hector Gabe killed Thibaut after a woman falsely claimed she was harmed by him. The court later found Gabe guilty of the murder amid reports of deception and a long affair. Hawtha, Thibaut's companion, was implicated in tying up the tale as a long-standing plaything.
A local gathering in Albany for the appointment of a new head at Albany District High School drew a large turnout. Attendees included Mr. Vieter Colgate and Mr. I Bignell of the Bosse in Howing Club, with praise and well wishes from colleagues and friends.
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