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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

1

Albany Annual Meeting of Ratepayers Weighs Town Finance

The Municipality of Albany held its annual ratepayers meeting at Town Hall chaired by Mayor E Balston. Attendees included Dr Syme Johnson T Mooney P Lambert J H Cree and about 50 ratepayers. The Mayor presented the annual report noting a general account credit balance of £20 1 10 and sinking fund arrears paid off, with expenditure cuts and road and drain projects planned for the new year. The report cites improved finances from increased revenue, a tarmac Perth road section, and a new sports ground plan. Water and electric departments show mixed results with water sales to shipping down and electric profits possible with expansion.

Municipality of Albany Bower Town Hall E. Balston Syme Johnson T. Mooney P. Lambert J. H. Cree Attendane Yee Eevding Lalance Hay Middleton Beach Emu Point Perth Road Yorktreet Stirling Terrace Health Department York Street Ulster Road Water Board Two People Bay

Town Council Adopts Balance Sheet Amid Depreciation Review

The council notes depreciation has been too low and will raise the allowance to reflect plant condition. They seek lower lighting and power costs to attract more customers. The mayor thanks councillors and staff as the balance sheet is read and adopted without discussion.

Katanning Day at Albany Excursion Planned

The Katanning committee met at the Mechanic's Institute with MLA A Thompson chairing. They discussed railway and Albany Tourist Brigade matters and set January dates for a return trip to Albany, with limited places on Sunday night’s train and ticket endorsements.

Mechanic's Institute A. Thompson Railway Department Albany Tourist Albany Pamment

Porongorup Social Dance Raises Hall Funds

Porongorups Hall hosted a November 10 social with music by Mrs Faulkner Gibson Dunn and performers Clarke and Crowe. Attendees bought buttons, drawing prizes went to Percy and Robin Faulkner, and a £4 10s total was raised for the hall fund. Mrs C H Ufa of Perth visits Myra Flores with her son Stan.

Karri-On Porongorups Hall M.C Mixy L Dunn Musdames A. Faulkner H.gibbons Steike J. Dunn A. Thoms F. Clarke Ewaledale Clarke Austin Faulkner T. Crowe Button Belew Migs Dunn Percy Robin Faulkner C. H. Ufa Perth Myra Flores Stan

Sydney wool sale notice from Meyers Dalgety Limited

Sydney office telegraphic note dated 15th intends 5000 bales offered today with merino and crossbred lots. Super merino fleece quality 5 per cent below last sale. demand strong for broken and pieces, lambs good competition. Crossbred in range, merino prices 201d to 27d, crossbred 28d. Next sale on 27th with 8700 bales offered.

Meyers, Dalgety and Company, Limited Sydney

East Perth election figures loom in WA political clash

In a turbulent East Perth contest the Simons faction faced attacks from rival groups led by figures such as Sir James Mitchell allies. Reports reveal shifting loyalties among Labor and Nationalists as candidates including J J Simons, T Franklin and Hoppingstone align with national party lines while leadership hints spark questions about State enterprise and white Australia policies.

Simons Jamey East Perth S.J. Simmons Western Australia de Guris James Mitchell de Gaerie Simonw New Guinea Jebo J. Bliavo Fohnny" Hardwick Ste James Dy Goris J. J. Simoun Labor Coufort-Street 2 T. Franklin BR. Heppingstone Nationalist Labor Party St Pet Hoppingstone Franklin Nationatist Sir James Mitchell James Sir James Simona

District Cricket Oo Sutrollay ab Rena Club Visit Torbay

Elleker Cricket Club journeyed by Ksim to Torbay for a friendly match against the home side. Visitors won as Torbay bowled poorly and Elleker’s bowlers Paine Koopp Patterson dismissed most soon. Torbay’s reply faltered after Lloyd and Vine took six and four wickets respectively, ending with a small total of seven.

Oo Sutrollay Torluy E. Lloyd Tord Dina Torbay Azures Milleloor

Landlord Haunted by Skeletoned Walls in Budapest Flat

A tenant, after spending on redecorating, painted walls with white phosphorescent skeletons to confront an unjust landlord. The landlord, visiting at night, fled in horror and later pursued damages, while the tenant remains defiant about the claim.

Budapest Nighttine Skeletatin Daranges

Sit on the lid and laugh a state ship debate fragment

A garbled excerpt urges building a secure box to lock away troubles and failures. It includes phrases about hiding flaws and words about state ships, ownership, and pushing state vessels out of commerce under cheaper conditions.

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