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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1924
Page
2
A proposed revision to the town hall election process appears to be moving to a public hearing in the Hevreion Court chamber. Citizens are urged to attend the Town Hall session to discuss changes to the electoral process.
An Albany report discusses wool industry policy amid calls for centralised control and timber-like support. It notes doubt among primary producers about political alignment and favors a Geraldton link for wood and wool sales while lamenting missed funds used to boost Fremantle port. It argues for Albany as a serious wool center and warns against neglecting the Northern market, urging concrete arrangements to secure the Great Southern wool from bales allotted for comparison to the Bishop region.
Fragmented text discusses Albany wool industry, land availability near Great Southern line, and potential export by ship. Mentions Kendenup, Eastwood Estate, local church funds, and a plan to send clergy to England. Notes a theater event and a charity appeal by the Retirees’ Syndicate.
Local and General Mr Hertor Surwar MLC for Sowhham Proving reached Porth on October 1 after brief toil Eastern States. Archdeacon Lael spent three weeks in Geraldton and travels by train to Mbally. Mr W J Day returned from Presbyterian Assembly in Australia. An aboriginal prisoner Matthe Mato died in Fremantle Public Hospital after post mortem cited heart failure. Mr Lea Mowforth visits Albany and Pretoria Railway Service. Bishop Wilson to visit soon with confirmations at St Johns and St Owalds. garden party planned October 11. Mrs J Bernham, long-time Albany resident, dies aged about 80. funeral at Church of England cemetery. Charity drive for Port Gow cases by Mrs Gribble aids wildflower show proceeds benefiting soldiers. prizes awarded for wildflower varieties and decorated tables.
An appeal for funds opened on Monday with a jumble sale and baby competition to raise money for an X ray plot at Albany Government Hospital. Mrs Lamb and Mrs Bruce oversaw stalls, with many volunteers assisting. Prizes in baby competitions drew votes, and the day concluded with plans for further events and a hoped net profit of about £40.
A soldier settler writes to the Star at Bowangup about wool sales and shipping, noting anger over perceived delays and costs. He criticizes offshore growers proposing Fremantle shipments, warning of reduced returns for local holders as wool demand rises in Southern districts. He urges farmers to seize the opportunity at their nearest port of shipment.
Mr Wilby previews the picture program with Mr Tambert guiding the audience through featured reels. The segment highlights a selection of petures and tests the public appetite for cinema fare as the reel show progresses.
At St John's Hall tonight the King of Laughter Johnny Hines leads Congliator Delia Heallyn a lively farce comedy with Dor May Ruth Retick and Robert Dan. A matinée is at four o'clock with admission for patrons.
The Town Hall hosts a First National film titled My Buy featuring actor Locke Coca. Patrons urged to attend Wednesday night show as it promises notable entertainment. A supporting program complements the feature. A matinee at St Johns Hall will showcase children in a 4 o’clock performance.
The Empire Theatre presents a Fox studio program on Thursday night featuring Richard Harding Davis's The Exiles with star John Gilbert in a dramatic, appealing lead. Includes Smethyns comedy Filucations study and Fox News as supporting items for a complete entertainment package fans should not miss.
On Saturday night Australita presents a main attraction titled The Digger Earl by the featured prodect on the bill. Crowds expected for the performance as the event headlines the weekend lineup in the venue.
In Melbourne on Monday, Stewart claims he was expelled from the Ministry for refusing to back the pact amid a party split. He states Dr Page and others pressured him to join, contradicting Page's past assurances that country party rights would not be curtailed in the next election. The dispute centers on a promised non-curtailment of seats and a Port issue.
Mr. Druce Astonisimnd and Mr. Thrive voiced shock when Mr. Stewart denied being expelled from the Federal Maltry. Mr. Bruce urged resignation of his portfolio after reconsidering the poker decision taken by the entire Cabinet.
In an interview Dir Earle Page avoided prose on the Stewart matter. The Australian Farmers' Federal Organ notes this stance. The Farmers and Settlers' Conference in South Australia and the Victorian Farmers' Union central executive heard Stewart and Page describe the negotiations. Public opinion would be shaped by those bodies' views.
From the Perth railway yards this morning Dalgety and Co Ltd notes sample offerings across chaff oats and wheat with prices ranging from about £0 10s 0d to £6 15s 0d. The Westralian Farmers Ltd reports improved cow yarding quality and condition with varied quotations for cows and other stock. Potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, and other produce show market rates with weekly open market values listed.
In Albany the member for Albany raises questions on Bornholm lime deposits. He asks the minister to appoint an investigation, report on availability and price, and whether the lime could be repurposed for agricultural use if feasible. A 1915 geologist report noted silica content affecting suitability for lime and road ballast, with a later critique on burning lime for building material and potential agricultural value.
Perth police report a burglary at a local café on Saturday. Four safes at Haystrout premises of Charly Carter's grocery shop were blown open with £70 stolen during the break in. An arrest was made shortly after.
In regard to Western Australian products and manufactures the Ministers for Industry said a communication from the Trade Commissioner in the East reported on Saturday a list of goods for possible purchase in Australia. Butter cheese fresh fruit art pictures brick machinery jam cheese from Calutte leather goods woollen goods and knitted items from Shanghai timber panels doors and furniture from Petang and Hongkong. Requests have been made to the Council of Industrial Development which will supply contact names and addresses of inquiries.
At a meeting of the Women's Service Guild the executive passed resolutions to protest Parliament's consideration of legalising lotteries for hospital and charity use. The group argues the gambling spirit is encouraged, that value can be gained for goods, and that lotteries have not shown demoralizing effects in other counties.
The Federal Auditor General reported to the House that the Joswen son war service homes scheme totalled £1,409,025 due to disposal of house property and debts written off. It cites the Queens and thaler area sales and surplus materiel. Expenditure for 1928-24 on war pensions amounted to £7,100,284.
Commonwealth Steaners shows a profit of £1,152,872 up to June 1922, later operations caused losses. By last December the Commonwealth surplus on its steamers turned into an accumulated loss of £1,145,018.
Monday report details a stabbing affray in Sydney during a street quarrel over family matters. Kotles Hicks, 22, of Alberts Street Surrey Hills, was soaked in blood and taken to hospital after the incident. The other man involved sustained stab wounds.
Following the delay of the No Temure Bill in the New South Wales Legislative Council, a suggestion arises for a Bill. The proposed measure would curb ceremonial displays before offering time, with a view to how a town in France recognizes marriage.
A fragmentary report notes Italian residents fear large influxes to Australia due to immigration restrictions. It cites predictions from Italian sources about continued emigration of families, with mention of unrest and economic causes. A separate line mentions a ship sale involving Palermo and Palma and a firm of breakers seeking about £1000.
The Egyptian negotiation conclude with Zaghloul Pashu planning to depart earlier than expected. Officials show reticence on whether the conference ended in rupture. Premier’s silence attributed to volatile British political situation.
In London at the Lynpoe aviation contests the 100 mile open race for the Governor's Cup was won by Bert Hinkler in one hour 21 minutes five seconds. The event drew male entrants and highlighted early air speed achievements.
In Capetown reports from the League of Nations discussant, Dominion delegates endorse the compromise on the Protocol. The Australasian criticism, likely based on earlier stories, may shift with new information. The paper notes Dominion votes show respect for sovereignty in domestic policy while opposing any unacceptable terms. The essay argues the Protocol is a positive step toward reducing war risk, with signing conditions to satisfy Dominion governments.
In Johannesburg on October 5 a claimant, Waliey Charles Angell, asserts a direct link to John Angell the Australian who died intestate in 1784, seeking a fortune of 800 million. The matter, publicized in the Daily Mail, involves Alfred and Thomas Harper of New South Wales and others connected to the Angell lineage.
A disrupted smuggling scheme in New York involved a steamship crew of eight men and two women who attempted to tow a vessel into harbor with a cargo of alcohol on a voyage that allegedly planned a ten million dollar illicit shipment. The incident reportedly disrupted by authorities reveals a broad prohibition era operation.
War reports from SHLANGILAL dated Oct 5 describe heavy fighting at Swngkiong 22 miles southwest of Shanghai and Fukst end Klang Si where the troops are engaged with intense combat and exchanges of fire.
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