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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1922
Page
2
A local Albany council dispute has drawn in residents beyond the inner circle as accusations of mismanagement and hostility surface. The publication prints a letter by Mr. C. E. Sewell denying a contemporary claim that led to calls for the mayor's resignation.
The piece argues the Mayor and council should not resign under pressure from the Vigilance Committee and ratepayers. It praises public resolve, urges leaders to endure criticism as Parliament and Ministers face press scrutiny, and commends the council’s composure in the crisis.
Local and general reports describe a special Albany Fire meeting tonight, a committee session setting the annual show schedule for Friday November 10, and a large subscription drive to fund Albany Week next year. Dr. Percy Lambert to address electors. Soldier’s League branches discuss a model parliament and upcoming tournaments. Lighthouse work off Eclipse Island noted. Home Mission services continue with lantern slides. Rev H T H Wightwick begins at St John’s Albany.
The passage argues that clerics should not be valued as mere commercial figures and that ministers exist to preach and guide souls. It emphasizes that pastors preach to themselves as well as to their congregations and that church members share responsibility to live Christlike lives.
The Citi zens and Teachers Association met last week with Rev F E James chairing. Resignation of Miss O Norman G was accepted and secretary duties assigned to James until next meeting. A sub committee will review subscriptions and a new year begins for accounts. Brotherton fund receipts and expenditures listed. A golf tounament result noted and a visit by Sir William Beach Thomas to Mt Barker described. A complimentary dance in Forrest Hill followed by technical notes and thanks from organizers.
Sir William Beach Thomas, a representative of the London Times, visited Albany with Minister for Education Mr. Celebateh to inspect the Mt Barker district and Albany port. They were welcomed by acting Mayor Dr. M B. Downes and called on growth plans, including a woollen mill and railway, amid immigration talks and port improvements.
At a special Thursday meeting Council member Cr Downes was named returning officer for the impending mayoral election and designated the town clerk as deputy. Downes also appointed himself acting Mayor in the proceedings.
The Albany Municipal Council and the Vigilance Committee publish a reply denying accusations. They state the committee is 18 months old, did not compel council actions, and does not seek resignations. They recount meetings of ratepayers and a lack of mayoral attendance leading to a no confidence vote.
The States finances Perth reports brighter statements for last month with a surplus of £53,457, an increase of £34,457 from the same month. Revenue for September stood at £681,493 while expenditure was £026,33. the current year deficit reached £426,880 and accumulated deficit £5,823,043.
In a continuing engineers dispute the matter remains unchanged. A compact conference is set for Monday with further results expected.
Melbourne engineers met Monday in Melbourne Ata and decided to take no action unless special circumstances intervene. The cautious stance reflects unspecified local concerns and potential future steps dependent on changing conditions.
The Prime Minister stated that only if war with Turkey occurs would the Federal Cabinet revoke the decision to hold general elections on December 9. The remark frames the electoral plan as contingent on wartime conditions and clarifies revocation as an extreme measure.
A labor dispute at Geeveston in Hobart escalates with reports of dynamite use and attempted train wrecking, endangering the safety of travelers.
Dominion Government reports Australia ready to negotiate a trade treaty with Canada. Ms A F Bobb sails back on October 20 to seal the beginning of agreement.
The Albany Road Board held its monthly meeting with W Mannon chairing. Attendees included A Burvill MLC J New ton B T Wolfe E Greatrex and secretary J E Angove. Discussions covered culverts on the North re culvert and a planning review of the Marvellup road. Wolfe was authorized to inspect again and slip rails for A E Mitchell were granted. Correspondence noted funding limits, a stock route protection recommendation, and the need to advise Lands on closing a road south of Lot 127 Torbay.
Fragmented wartime notices report Japan’s mainland evacuation completed and civil administration withdrawn, amid local council decisions in Perth including opening creek reserves, road works, pension considerations, and administrative motions. Multiple motions pass on dredging, drainage, and road crossings while other items note tenders and clerk actions.
In October the Allies wait for a reply from Kemal Pasha regarding a note. The British Cabinet sits for news that has not yet materialized. Amid rumors of Kemalist moves, the Turkish leader is thought to be temporising in all directions.
Paris officials announced France will not take part in any Anglo Turkish clash and will maintain neutrality in the regional dispute. The statement emphasizes France as an abstaining power amid tensions in the area.
In Constantinople in October the Sultan appears poised to abdicate. The favored successor mentioned is Crown Prince Abdul Mejid Effendi.
London reports that Prime Minister Lloyd George announced plans to appeal to the country for support and to postpone elections indefinitely.
Paris reports the French Mar ing Strike affecting thousands as aeroplanes are deployed to aid stranded passengers. Airstrike breakers are being sent to relieve the disruption caused by the strike actions.
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