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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
2
A note from Mint Dougine Wil outlines a trade sail foe targeting South East Coast routes. Officials specify maritime movement and policy aims, with emphasis on regional commerce and navigation strategies.
The Crown Prosecutor Mr Hf Warker has been in Albany for three days conducting the prosecution in the quarters of docin. He returned on this afternoon's train. Telegrams from Perth report ongoing sales and a petition toward Bolondid election. Warrant Officer Hawkins notes a telegram that Lawson’s daughter Sylva passed her final examination for Licentiate of the As.
A fragmented report covers Miss Hawkins and Miss Howell in piano recitals with mentions of Miss Conewning and Mr. Gray, plus a staff transfer to Firemans and a town fundraising event at the Town Ball. It notes a series of community activities, school notices, and church ties as residents respond to the shifts.
North Ward voters in Albany cast a small percentage of ballots in the municipal election. Dr Downes announced counts naming Walston as Mayor for 12 months, Ingham as North Ward councillor for three years, Scanlon East Ward councillor, Willeoon West Ward councillor, and Todd auditor for two years. The Mayor thanked the returning officer and electors for the peaceful result.
In the November Quarter Sessions at the Goowangerup court, Arthur Morrison and McArthur faced charges over a confrontation near the Goowangerup hotel. Witnesses described an altercation with a bottle blow causing a skull fracture. Dr Bateman examined the wound. Morrison and McArthur were linked to alcohol, a coat and hat, and a bottle of wine found nearby.
The trial recounts testimony from a witness list including Morrison and MacArthur on a Wits case involving a bottle incident. The jury verdict held that the accused threw the bottle and wounded the other party but acted under great provocation and in self defense, though the chairman questioned the verdict.
The record details an attempted killing in September near Tenterden involving Billy Mallow alias Maddie and others. Prosecutor Mr. Parker leads the case with Mr. Hudson for the defense as witnesses recount a quarrel at a camp, a rifle shot, and the aftermath including a split gun barrel and a cartridge.
The trial recounts a confrontation between Mattico and Watson at a camp near Tenterden. A rifle discharged during the struggle, injuring Watson who later died. Witnesses describe threats, a knife wound to Mattico, and alcohol fueled tensions. Accused Mattico denies firing the rifle, claiming self defense amid conflicts with Watson and others.
The jury struggled to convict in the case of unlawfully wounding the defendant with a later note on prior conduct. After a 16 minute retirement jurors returned with a verdict of unlawfully wounding. The judge stated a prior three year sentence from 1020 was served and imposed another three years with hard labor.
The Albany Christie Minstrels opened its inaugural fundraiser at the Empire Theatre Tuesday night to a packed house. Leo Chandos and Afton Glasforth led a strong cast including Miss D Dawe Miss Aiwen Watt and Mr. Robert Payne with lively vocal pieces humor and a chorus of blackface numbers. The event showcased a mix of drawing room entertainment and musical numbers while raising funds for a new set of uniforms for the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade.
London reports reveal Audiaon a former Liberal cabinet member blasting betrayals of pledges at a Plymouth Labour demonstration. Buckingham meeting featured Oliver Baldwin denouncing government actions and urging protection from a risky administration. He cited Georgia and South Hun sia as examples of social democracy.
In a speech at et vr, Mr Winston Churchill declared that while Baldwin may remain on the front bench he was confident Ramsay MacDonald would be moved from the front opposition bench.
A fire at a Denmark farm warehouse used as a storehouse and incubator room destroyed the building and contents, likely caused by a lamp in an incubator. Mr Pomber, unaware until staff arrived, watched the loss unfold. The building was insured but contents were not. A separate note reports a £60 and £50 road grants approved by the Minister for Works for Denmark River bank and Bar road projects following the Tourism Association’s plea. Also describes a social trip to Eden, election interest in local homestead, and student success among Denmark pupils in the Albany High School Junior University certificate program.
The W C T U will stage a fair at the Sailors’ Host on December 6 at 3 pm with stalls for work, jumble, sweets, coke and produce. Mayor E Balvica to open, afternoon tea served, proceeds aid sailors’ benefits, and event praised by the Eastern District’s Recorder.
Perth detectives report a dugout near Lake Eva that revealed a buried stash. They say warrants may be issued for Robert Roth Kehl and Ernest Thompson on a charge of sopspirae to defraud. The investigation yielded a three foot nine inch crevice with containers of oil and pipes used in a manhole dugout.
Fragklie wins the Perth mayoralty with 6387 votes to Molloy’s 3351, securing the position in the local election.
A domestic dispute escalated yesterday afternoon into a shooting on a tram at Victoria Park. Mrs Ramsay fired twice with a small revolver, injuring tram motorman Robert Ramsay and his wife. Both victims are in hospital on the danger list.
Internationally renowned artist Penleigh Boyd was killed in a motor accident at Warrage when his car capsized during a sharp turn. Lieut Colonel Hurley, deputy director of the Commonwealth immigration office, was also mentioned as a survivor in the report.
In West Australia a potato shipment faces unexpected threats from cattle density and outbreaks impacting harvest prospects. Authorities monitor the situation as farmers assess potential losses and market implications.
A To the Editor letter accuses the council of altering use rules for Town Hall pictures and criticizes Mayor and town clerk for alleged verbal permission and lease cancellation. The writer questions tender procedures, calls for daylight and a formal inquiry, and labels council actions as smart business methods.
Decorated for invasion like a carnival, St Joseph's Hall hosted a confetti and streamer dance in honor of Miss McNamara. Music by Dewar Bru pleased attendees as tables for euchre offered card play between dances, with refreshments to conclude a festive, long night.
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