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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1923
Page
2
The text surveys Darwinian theory and race debates, noting Emereo and Hriten ideals, and quoting figures on evolution, migration, and the influence of Darwin. It touches on imperial governance, world order, and the British Empire's postwar challenges amid calls for unity and progress.
Report from Albany of remarks by J A Muir at the Australian Natives Association council opening. He critiques Premiers conferences as exercises on race purity and constitutional issues amid debates on national unity and policy implications for the Australian community.
The subject advocates peace over conflict and opposes reparations and cancellations, arguing that the move will be observed closely by nations worldwide. The speaker cites renewal of efforts and a steady stance as key factors in garnering global attention.
A disrupted meeting addressed Albany cricket affairs with talk of tours and venues. Attendees debated whether Elleker and Albany teams should join the district association and field multiple clubs, with officials named for roles and future discussions scheduled.
The Albany District Cricket Association held its annual meeting at the Freemasons Hotel on Friday. President Mr L Porte presided over a long session addressing finances, player development, and plans to amalgamate with the Albany Cricket Association to strengthen junior and senior teams.
Letters to the editor complain of long ticket lines at the railway station over two Sunday nights with waits of 10 to 60 minutes. The writer urges two separate windows for passengers and platform tickets and hints at possible official action. A note mentions Mr. F Anstey to visit Albany with the Navigation Act Commission.
A meeting of the Morentia and Village assoc and parish welcome for the new rector filled the hall with over 40 attendees despite rain. Plans included school events prize awards water fencing at All Saints grounds and a harvest wheelbarrel build. An obituary notes the death of Miss Framed Soro Awnle aged 30s after a brief illness.
Fragmentary item describes local events near Ver t and surrounding towns. Mentions detours and road updates with references to towns such as Abe and Hin trowkes. Provides unclear directions and ongoing traffic considerations with limited legible names.
Sydney reports miners on the South Coast Colony walked out after a crew member refused to pay a levy. The Miners' Federation intervened and the manager offered reassurances to resume work, signaling a negotiated return.
The steamer B Joseph en route from Sydney to Noumeni towed the Cutle, which sank off Newcastle as boats searched, with lifeboats out and crews possibly endangered.
A water supply strike delays pumping across the district with about 2800 workers idle on the Golden Mile and hundreds more on the Wood Limes. Officials could not confirm when water would be restored for mining, hoping for supplies to resume by next Sunday.
The Palbeck Steamship Co of Sydney reduced rates on general cargo to lower freight charges from Sydney to Melbourne Adelwide and Brisbane. The company currently operates five steamers with plans to add more if interstate trade grows. A funeral in the text references local mourners and services in Sydney.
London dispatch reports that the initial sittings of the Imperial Conferences have been purely preparatory. Representatives now move toward actual discussion of foreign policy and the shaping of dominion opinions.
Rescue teams at the Bowt land inlet of the Redding Callery mine pursue ongoing efforts to reach workers trapped by a flood surge that burst through the mine over a week ago. Hope remains for rescuers to free the embedded men.
The text discusses a prospective governor for New South Wales and profiles Admiral Sir Dudley De Chair, noting his naval career from 1870s service, roles as naval attaché, command of ships Cochrane and Colossus, and his 1917 service to the United States, with birth in 1864 and marriage to the daughter of H W Struber.
An October 7 quake in City of Quebec Quebec leveled the Stonewall Seminary and caused major damage to the town’s central area. The initial shock appeared localized with aftershocks expected.
Washington on October 7 reports President Coolidge intends to abolish the war debts owed to the United States. If enacted, this move could shift foreign relations and affect international obligations. The note highlights potential policy change and its diplomatic implications.
The Northern Militarists chief Maruhai Teakus has been elected president of China. Reports estimate the premission election ban cost the Chili party about four million dollars, with 680 members promised 500 dollars each for entertainment purposes.
A Times trade supplement reports widespread interest in aligning London Australia and New Zealand exchange rules. Ashbolt argues for investigation into why cheaper telegraph transfers between Australia and Britain exist and if Empire trade should face tougher terms than foreign trade. The Economic Conference may address these issues. Seven motor cars travel from Albany to Perth for the Royal Show.
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