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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
2
Notice for the annual race meeting details nomination and entry deadlines. It lists weights, penalties, method for declaring weights, and conditions for entry rejection. It mentions bookmakers fees and admission, with names of officials and the Returning Officer.
Arrangements are well in hand for the Albany Bowling Club season opening on December 1 at 3 pm. The green has been laid and leveled during winter and is expected to be in good condition with fine weather. Afternoon tea will be served and members and friends are invited to attend.
Members met to finalize club duties and payments, praised officers for welfare work, and voted £33 for a replacement. Nominations closed for mayor and ward councillors with limited contest. polling set at Lower Town Hall. Plans include a charity bridge tournament at St Joseph's and a royal visit rumor linked to Prince Georg visiting Albany in 1024.
An evening gymnastic display by the Albany Juniors and Men’s Athletic Club drew locals to the Naval Drill Hall. The program featured parallel bars, vault, rings, and pyramid work, with strong performances by the men and notable eurythmic routines by the Junior Ladies. The event highlighted health benefits and urged town youth to join, praising instructors and performers while noting room for improved control during mistakes.
Widespread illness from influenza whooping cough and measles grips Australia with numerous pneumonia fatalities. Micro-organisms are blamed and a simple remedy mixing Heenso with sweetened water is recommended. Postponed Returned Soldiers Imperial League meeting and a Woman's Auxiliary gathering are rescheduled with notices for members.
Denmark notes the Premier Sir James Mochyi and Mr A E McLunty visiting to inspect and discuss road works around Mt Barker and Wrightson area. A car near a cliff caused by narrow roads prompted calls for funding and faster improvements amid ongoing surveys and district planning.
Mount Barker notes show a shipment schedule from Albany to Manchester with 50 000 cases and 15 000 cases pending for March and April. Cricket and social events dominate the scene with Nannikup and other clubs contesting the Soumas Cup, quarterly tournaments, and a Boxing Day revival discussion with Albany.
A Luxor source reports Howard Carter reentered Tutankhamen's tomb and found no change since his prior entry. The plan to enlarge the space at the northern end of the ante chamber is noted as part of his efforts.
London reports show Lord Birkenhead set to lead campaign efforts with announcements of appearances at 14 meetings including a women’s gathering in Liverpool. It notes opposition figures blocked from the Constitutional Club during his first speech and highlights Conservative calls to support the Government for Unionist aims. Birkenhead argues over office versus government while focusing on prosperity in protectionist nations.
Liberals plan to reorganize their ranks and move Lloyd George’s portrait from the dining room while the National Union of Railwaymen contributes £10,000 from its political fund to the Labour Party for the general election campaign.
The Conservative proprietors invite Sir James Connolly, retiring Agent-General for West Australia, to stand. He is tipped for a fight against Liberal hopeful Mr RA Pilk K.C. in a straight contest. Hopes to visit Canada after the polls and Australia afterward.
In New York on November 21 Kid Norfolk fought Siki for fifteen rounds. Siki was defeated after a punishing bout as the crowd watched a tense exchange of blows and determined endurance. The article notes the bout and mentions other local items including wage talks and a tourism push for Porongorup.
An uneven ad from Advance Mount Barker urges shoppers to visit Chester's Store and the Mount Barker outlet to see a new display and promised treats. It mentions a November 30 meeting featuring Secretary C J Vun and Mr Barker Rife Club, signaling a local business event and promotion.
A suspected rinderpest outbreak in the Pronamie division prompts measures by the Agriculture Ministry led by Mir. EL Ko Mabey. Cattle showing signs are shot and cremated, quarantines imposed, and whole herds tested. dairying may be banned for up to a year as authorities tighten supervision to stamp out the disease.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Colnier claimed the Wyndham Meat Works might be handed to the American Beet Trust. He said London news altered the agenda and the Nor'east minister urged bringing the matter to the Premier. The Premier Sir James Michey declined to comment.
At a Perth gathering led by HL K Maley on Tuesday 22 Country Party members debated Maley’s decision to rescind an IPA endorsement. The vote favored Maley’s stance 16 to 6. A Wednesday meeting planned further action with BPA executives.
Mount Barker rifle shooting details the final stage of the Wendley and Co trophy on Sunday. Scores show Kilntworth with the lead four points followed by Vansulkcom Clarke ONeill and Guth. Wind affected scoring while local shooters and clubs prepared to host further events.
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