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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1921
Page
2
Albany dispatch notes a remark likening political advertising to a wooey savings method as Sir Joseph Cook responds to critics. The piece frames the exchange within a broader international debate on public views and advertising strategy.
Discussion critiques the idea of a blanket better feeling as a sign of budget balance and calls for concrete industrial policy. Mentions Labor meeting in Brisbane and global shifts toward price reductions and redistribution. References Sir James Mitchell and proposed 10 shillings per day sustenance, arguing it could worsen incentives and stagnation in Albany and broader Australia. Concludes with local cinema news and events, including Empire Theatre plans and film lineup.
Local and General outlines winning numbers for a distribution program and notes a Returned Soldiers event at 7.20 pm at the Soldiers Institute. Also lists annual examination dates for Albany Continuation classes and reports a Mt Barker football match with a car journey and a large Oddfellows Hall turnout for a progressive cuchre tournament and dance hosted by Albany yuh branch.
Officials representing the Commissioner of Railways and government departments met at Young's Siding with Primary Producers Association members to decide which siding to abolish. Talks covered drainage and road works, with plans to form a drainage board and potential shed construction if Young's Siding is retained. A follow up meeting was proposed if drainage works commence, and officials returned to Perth after afternoon tea.
The Albany Dog and Poultry Society met at Town Hall on Friday night with a smaller attendance due to wintry weather. Officers were re elected including President J T Mills and Treasurer S H Hubbard. a balance sheet showed a £77 deficit but assets exceeded liabilities. committee members were elected and duties discussed for upcoming show preparations.
In the fourth Initiation Shield and Robinson Challenge Cup game ALELC trounced En Avant 9 to 0. Scorers for ALELC included C Austin two goals D Nott four goals L Brearley B Packham and E Bruce. En Avant won by three to one against High School IT with J Jackson two goals and Misa Umphries one.
Professor David, back from Western Australia, reports cautious optimism about oil potential in the Kimberley. He warns against undue optimism and urges an immediate survey to identify favorable anti-clinal arches and determine the best test location, with public warming against overstatement.
Dr. Mannix arrived in Sydney for the centenary celebrations at St Marys Cathedral and was greeted by large crowds at the station and cathedral. He urged that Ireland seek freedom and autonomy under a republican government amid enthusiastic cheering.
A large fire on Saturday evening destroyed the Redfern Box Factory near the railway station in Sydney. Damage is estimated around 650000 pounds, with the factory premises completely burnt out. Local authorities investigated the blaze and worked to secure the area.
At the Narandera meeting of the Riverina New States League a resolution was passed to secure the independence of the Riverina territory and form a new state by November 1924. A proposal to pay Potamea to New South Wales was rejected and a regional decision was warned to avoid defying the law.
Europeans died in the isolation ward at Brisbane yesterday. No fresh plague cases were reported during the last 48 hours.
Reports indicate Townsville endured another plague death last night, bringing the local count to six. Officials warned residents to observe health measures as the outbreak continues.
Sanitary service halted as drivers strike protested the dismissal of an employee. Protests involved 94 drivers staging the walkout and delaying operations. No further details on location or agency provided.
Heavy supplies of citrus and vegetables available with fair demand. Tomatoes and cabbage in short or heavily supplied, while oranges lemons and other fruits show varied prices. Local market details list prices for Yates Ben Davis Pioneers and other varieties, with fowls butter and eggs noted.
In Allabad on October 16 reports say infantry armoured units artillery and engineers have arrived at Malabar in response to a petition to the Viceroy. Rebels decide to secure emergency rations and wait developments and to avoid battles while seeking to escape to other areas. The whereabouts of the rebels womenfolk is unknown.
Rumors spread that Mahatma Gandhi was arrested during a visit to Malabar but no confirmation was received. The chatter caused a mix of humor and tension in Allahabad as residents awaited official word.
A Spanish squadron pursued Moors after Bes Juun capture south of Melilla. About four hundred soldiers were found buried in and around Zeluan, as the clash left heavy losses for the Moorish forces.
The Rainbow Fair opened by Mayoress Mrs Day on Thursday October 13 at Albert Hall. Guild presidents organized stalls in rainbow colors with musical items by Mrs Hodge’s pupils and Black and White Serenaders. Volunteers Fire Brigade Band performed outside and inside. various stalls ran by Misses Merrifield, Monaghan, and others reported well attended with tea and cake.
A meeting of players selected by Mr. Sangster for this year’s cricket competition was held Friday evening with good attendance. The club was named Wanderers Cricket Club, Mr. Sangster elected secretary, and Messrs Mon Agha and Holmes appointed delegates to the association. Election of captain vice captain and committee was postponed to later.
The AM Frode Association begins its cricket season with a match on Saturday at Parade Street ground between married and single players. A French savant predicts extinction of the blonde type in 900 years, ignoring the chemical industry. The Oversea Settlement Committee (England) has received 108,304 ex service money applications for free passages, representing over 200,000 people.
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