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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
2
Local items report welfare talks and meetings at the Institute and Boots Church Hall. A jumble sale supports Diggers' Distress funds. Socials include a Princess Royal Sailing Club sweep stake and multiple euchre tournaments raising funds for St Joseph’s bazaar and Minu Scherrer’s campaign.
Shareholders of the Mhuny Coal Prospecting Syndicate face a mail circular urging decisions on continuing for oil rather than coal. A proposed American bore start by February 14 with a 10 percent lease stake worth at least £60,000 is discussed, while questions on total subscriptions and key intermediaries are raised.
An appeal urges residents to invest in the local woollen mill, promoting community ownership and urging citizens to keep funds within the town. The message emphasizes supporting workers and sustaining regional industry amid economic pressures.
Local groups call for a special general meeting at Naval Drill Hall at 8 and a rifle club race at 800 500 and 600 yards. Parents teachers and citizens group meets Monday at High School Hall. Girl’s Club plans a New Year ball at Masonic Hall January 1. Paddy’s Market tomorrow night at Denmark Hall. Isobel Marshall leads the recent beauty contest with 11791 votes. R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary to meet tonight at 7 30 at Soldiers Institute with jumble sale goods to bring.
Fragmentary ad style plea promotes buying shares in a woolen mill amid uncertainty. No clear dates or officials are cited. Potential investors are urged to act quickly as market sentiment remains unsettled.
A fragment from a SHANES woollen mill notice mentions the Giver Town and District area and its relation to local industrial activity. The brief OCR item signals geographic and organizational ties but lacks full context or dates.
In Mt Barker on Saturday G Smith defeated A B Clarke by five in a tight second round billiards match. Clarke made a 26 break the highest yet, with Smith advancing to face H Stewart next. Community notes cover club presentations, cricket fixtures, shooting trophies and a damaging Tuesday storm bringing rain helping crops.
The Albany Tour Association reports a Minister for Railways reply fixing Albany excursion fare period from December 1 to February 23, 1923 with no extension. Returns allowed for over 150 miles three months. Metropolis and Goldfields travel details given with no fare cuts. Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade drill tonight at the Fire Station with full member attendance and Sunday practice at 9.30 sharp. Fremantle visits encouraged for competition readiness. 1/6 on Application 1/6 on Allat-. SHARES in THE WOOLLEN MILL.
The Albany sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League held a Tuesday night meeting at the Soldiers Footpath Hall chaired by Mr. P. Lambert. Minutes confirmed, plans for a new hall wage project shelved for high cost, and a letter sought on war pictures exhibition. The Railway Commissioner proposal on rent and furniture funding was discussed, and a 2/6 nightly rate set for meeting rooms with higher rates for main hall events. The branch reported improved finances though attendance was low. poppy sales and the piano fund received donations. A social and euchre nights were scheduled, with Christmas stalls, concerts, and a mayoral opening event planned for the Sailors Rest fund drive.
The town mourns the death of Steve Minehen a highly regarded resident who collapsed after a jetty fishing outing and died early Wednesday morning. Born in 1869 in Lamond Flat Nova Scotia he had a long career from cattle work to Cobb and Co. and later pioneered Albany motor car service leaving a widow a grown daughter and two grandchildren. The funeral is set for 3 30 this afternoon.
The Rainbow Fair at Albert Hall opened yesterday afternoon under the Methodist Church linking community event. Mrs Angove opened the fair amid praise from Rev M Br Maley and received a bouquet from Joan Norman. Musical items by Mrs Hodge’s pupils and an evening program by Mr Hayward complemented stalls decorated with seven color streamers and greenery. The fair drew a large crowd despite showers and proved a notable success with well patronised stalls and an excellent afternoon tea by the Women’s Guild. The executive committee will meet next Monday at 8 in the School Hall.
In Athens British representative Sir F C Lindley failed to win clemency for General Hudrianextis and five ex ministers found guilty of subversion. The men were shot Tuesday morning after protests. The revolution led Colonel Plastoran, who asserted control as seige rules suspend civil liberties and grant courts martial wide power.
The text argues the late ministers bore full responsibility for the national catastrophe, claiming their rise to power led to disillusionment. It accuses them of appointing Constantin ideas and replacing warranted officials regardless of military experience.
A report from Lausanne on November 29 notes the news of executions in Athens causing intense sensation at the Conference. Greek delegates show resentment. Venizelos and others refuse comment, with Venizelos saying he has retired from internal Greek politics.
Rumors surface that Eleftherios Venizelos weighs resigning as head of the Greek delegation to Lausanne. The report notes ongoing debate over his designation and leadership role in the talks.
Commentary from New York on Greece condemns executions as barbaric. Observers say the revolutionary government cannot win foreign support or domestic stability with a programme of blood.
London reports the British Government takes a craven view of the execution and plans to withdraw the British Minister at Athens immediately from that city.
The Lower House of Parliament in Peking impeached Acting Premier Chunghai and Foreign Minister Wellington Koo over alleged involvement in pan negotiations linked to economic talks. The Finance Minister was reportedly connected to the same issues.
White House declares President Harding has no plans to ask Congress to modify the Volstead Act and will strictly enforce prohibition. The statement emphasizes continued commitment to nationwide enforcement.
Sydney Thureday reports Mr. M. Charlton leader of the Federal Labor Party has entered a private hospital for medical advice and is progressing satisfactorily according to latest notices. The Aber deen liner Euripides with Sir Francia Newdegate governor of Western Australia and Lady Newdegate aboard is due at port after calling at the Cape on December 13 with passengers and mails handled by Dalgety and Co.
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