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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1921
Page
2
Offers include Cretonnes Damask sheeting flannel and calico with prices per yard and per dozen. Items listed span natural and grey flannel Hessian carpet fabric damask ticking calico and curtain muslin with many price points. Customers are urged to mail orders as in-person inspection is not possible.
The article argues for merging the 24 municipalities and 120 Roads Boards into a shire. It suggests the county president could assume mayor and chairman roles, consolidating elections and offices. Advocates argue economies and better road and drainage planning, noting the need for skilled engineering and practical, low-cost road construction. Albany is urged to consider these motions.
The social aid dance by the military cadets welfare committee will be held at the Masonic Hall Monday night with dancing and instrumental items. Albany ratepayers vote for auditor on Wednesday with candidates James Gribble and Mrs H Hubbard. A lecture by Mrs Lily Butler at the Town Hall drew large crowds, detailing work in Paris during WWI. The Oddfellows Hall hosted a Progressive cachre tourney with seven teams and prizes for ladies and gentlemen, followed by dances until midnight.
The Empire Theatre shows a mixed program starting Monday November 21 with Universal offerings including Mad Priveas of the Ciena Eva Novak and a Samalingg Serial. A big feature is VERKAT RADIUM MYSTERY along with Comedy OFF HIS TROLLY. A matinee at 4 p.m. Wednesday November 23 presents Throbbing Tom Terris featuring Catherine Calvert and The Heart of Maryland. Allee Calhoun appears for Thursday November 24.
Correspondence from SANITAS urges approval of a sewerage plan to cut a long standing nuisance in Albany harbor. The letter cites Brunswick road and Bridge street areas as problematic and argues against blocking the scheme while noting open drains and discharges into the harbor. It calls for extending the project to include the Mount area and urges Council to decide on discharge points with urgency.
The text argues Mr A H Dickson is a man of ability and a fit representative in the Legislative Council. It notes Dickson's loyalties and ties to Albany and Perth, mentions Biskean’s farming interests, and suggests centralisation pressures keep Dickson tied to the capital while his farming interests relate to Albany’s port.
The Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society held a postponed show in Albany city on a Friday in late spring. Large entries across sections highlighted fine flower displays, especially carnations and roses, with Mrs Monforth and Mrs Catling earning honors. Judges praised the high quality Exhibits as the Mayor opened the event and the society showcased substantial improvements and competition benefiting local farmers.
In a letter from the reader Mr Wansbrough voices opposition to halting the project but argues against discharging the drain on the beach near the baths. He warns that dumping further east would worsen pollution and that three harbor-bound drains would spread refuse. The writer supports stopping the beach discharge and urges protest.
Personal notices report the Venerable Archdenecon and Mrs Louch returning from the old country on Saturday's train and improving in health after associations. Mr Steele of Sandford-road suffers a severe eye injury from a sawing accident. The Reverend Petherick conducts services at North Presh. The Southern Wives Mothers and Sisters Union hosts a reception for Miss Lily Butler with Mayors and local ladies in attendance. Miss Butler receives a carnation bouquet and the Mother of Blighty shares wartime experiences. The Mayor’s Friendly Society offers thanks to Miss Butler.
London dispatch reports Unionists refuse to accept a full settlement in Leeland aside from Wispet and dispute over sovereignty. The piece hints at reforms, mobilization risk, and ongoing tensions in Ulster as leaders weigh faith and timing in a fragile peace.
The Ulster Parliament will meet in Belfast on November 20, moving up from the originally set December 1 date. The schedule shift affects representatives and residents observing the session in London.
The powerful new battleship Wes Virginia, a 30000 ton vessel, was launched yesterday from Newport News Shipbuilding Company in Virginia. The launch marks a significant addition to the American Navy as the warship begins sea trials and her service life.
Ameen of the Kenabe government reports plans to seize Mesopotamia and force Britain to deploy substantial military forces, aiming to influence forthcoming discussions on the region.
Australian Eleven, touring South Africa, opened in Capetown against Western Province. Capetown local side bowled well to restrict the visitors to 153 in their first innings with Hearne scoring 70. The Australians ended play at 162 for 3 with Bardaley top scoring on 66 as stumps fell.
A Melbourne report on bubonic plague warns the situation remains serious and hinges on effective control of the disease in Queensind. It calls for urgent rat destruction measures and coordinated action by the Federal Health Department to contain the outbreak.
In Hobart on Monday Alert Cox a young returned soldier attacked his family after a fire started near his home He dragged his daughter to a doorway Threw the child into a nearby creek and jumped in Afterward Cox and the child were taken to a Norfolk hospital in serious condition The house was burned and the building destroyed
A large fire in Sydney on a Saturday afternoon destroyed much of March Street shops including Durrant hairdressers Crimmins tailor Womera wine bar Overseas Film Service Dainty Sandwich Co and Shell refreshment rooms. Damage estimated around £40000 with fear of further spread. The blaze began with a mysterious explosion and threatened other establishments on the south side of the street.
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