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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

2

Port of Hopetoun and Danish shore news flash

An OCR damaged page reports freight and fare notes for the Hopetoun Esperance route, lists to let furnished house and farm properties, and covers Denmark events. It notes the Aberdeen liner Demosthenes arrival and delay after capetown gale, details on a Northern Territory lecture by C Peice Conigrave, and local liquor licensing proceedings in Denmark with Licences Reduction Board. Further lines describe Denmark entertainment plans and railway safety concerns for stock owners.

Decbert Crrigny A. Fr. Burl C. A. Wittenoom A. Muir C. A. Mile Premoer R. H. Towlinson Alste Commissionnn AW. Werliner HW. Bodne Tisiriet Heautmajor RL White Sonu Masters Mess MH. Muir Lambert A. Milne Reasurer Murtenabys Denmark Torley Miotey Coord Aoyew Rosa Beetra Demosthenes London Cape Enetera States Capetown USA Thos Benes Albany Thor Allendunes Hull C. Peice Conigrave Northern Territory Darwin Commonwealth Julia Conigrave Ama Wnnocence Wedesleton Srown Lowe

Albany Bespatey Urges Active Citizen Oversight of Council

Dissatisfaction grows among residents and some councillors over municipal matters. A pushing need for organized citizen oversight before elections or ratepayers meetings to ensure council actions receive genuine attention, with emphasis on town highways, water supply, and sanitation. The piece warns against lethargy and urges responsible development and self governance.

Wee Ita Ite Devel Neommury

Local saloon passengers arrive at Albay My the Degnos

The report notes arrival of saloon passengers Mimlomes Phoenan and Pobineen at Albay My the Degnos yesterday. Wee FM is also listed among the names.

Albay My Degnosthenes Mimlomes Phoenan Wee FM

Local Fete and Club Meetings Reported At Barker Hotel

The article covers a Methodist fete with Mr Barker and notes decorating, games like Aunt Sally, rifle range, and contests won by various participants. It also reports a meeting of the above club debating resignation from the association and the vote outcomes, plus a cricket match between Central and Elleker ending in a one run win for Elleker.

Ihe Realeoy Appleville Giel’k Gaibl Sally Seston Mt Barker Monty Formin Anpees Indies’ Guild Tenton Mie Rhoda Sounneas Mr. Barker Mosers Boocham Clarke Carbarup Backwood Association Thia Woolsion Centrals Elleker Central Mimus Rovern Grean Fitsgerald Ecker Blicker L, Fitzpatrick H Collins Calminow Colling A. Busaifloo H Bennet C. Mowford Bennett G. Caiminos Collins B. BuryvOl J. Kavanagh T. Caiminos R. Allan Leforte Coline C ‘Caiminos Hambley Sumdries F. Collins Filmgerald Bannett Centrali Green I. Nicholl Mowforth Mandries Rowling Baneilieo Culminos Fite Patrick Chris Culminos Narrikoy Cricket Club Sonal Mveting Norfikap Cricket Club Norrikap A. . Townsend Dhal Hety

Community plans and weather mar events at local hall

A report details a community project to fund and build a Guernsey dairy hall with local subscriptions and a cricket game to inaugurate the site. Volunteers cut timber, prepared ground, and arranged social events despite heavy rains and storms with over five inches of rain causing damage before a calm day arrived.

Sunitoya Scheel

X Ray Appeal Bridge and Rammy Tournaments T: Albany Events Promote Local Fundraising and Entertainment

The Soldiers' Institute hosts a third week of bridge and rammy contests to raise funds for the X ray appeal with prizes for winners and a three night stay prize. A committee meeting at the National Bank is planned at 7 90 with full attendance requested. Packly's Market stalls at Rotunda Stirling Terrace will auction goods to aid the appeal. Albany Christy Minstrel show on Oct 28 supports the cause. An afternoon dance featured Uppeing and Wrige with a gramophone and music by Mlle EB Molmrowh and Sylvia.

the Soldiers’ Institute He Hridge J Ameregate Hafreshmiea Albany Christy Minetvels Sam Wrige Ao Sonura Gramophone Mixes EB. Molmrowh Sylvia

Profiteering in Victoria and Public Dissatisfaction

A deputation from the Thouse wives' Association accuses those in power of profiteering and neglecting the community. The report compares domestic politics to English fashion trends, noting rising prices and elite privileges. Visitors from abroad still admire English tastes.

Prondenguat England Howe

Farming prospects at Indimap Grovers station in Victoria

A detailed description surveys the Grover farm at Indimap in Victoria, detailing land, wool sheds, machinery, and improvements. It notes pasture, sheep, cattle, and horses, with emphasis on wet season growth, topdressing, and the property’s management by Mrs Anilin Grover and son-in-law Mr Flower.

Wits Victoria Wil Lea Tariiwrst Wien Wall Vietoria Kajouaycom Mr W Cinoved Kataniting Pielmer Drover Anilin Lamestead Noel Whill Garm Varionn Penorn Grovers Indinap

West Club wins premiership cup in season finale

Mr. Percy Cooper, captain of the West Club, received the trophy amid applause. He praised his team for training and practice that secured the win and thanked Mills and the juniors for their help during the season. The match highlighted sportsmanship and the desire for a lasting home ground for future championships.

Wedding Wight Avemny Koorbahl Mearre Mills Qin Wis Wacom Ian Warth Enel Teau West F Nesbitt Law Fosthal Oiher Cooper Fem Percy Cooper West Club Hin Carnes Tie

Perth Markets Update Amid Mixed Provisions and Steady Prices

Dalgety and UCompsus report mixed farm goods with prices from £0/120 for prima samples to £6/10 for chaff and £6/10 to £5/15 for oats. Potatoes supply limited, dairy and eggs held firm. butter at 1/8, cheese 1/3, ham and bacon 1/1 to 2/2, eggs 1/8, beans and peas 3d. Overall demand strong, values steady across items.

Muaere Dalgety Ucompsus Ueobar Kew Oaten Chai F.e.g Wellington

Travels and Memories of Elisabeth Grover

Elisabeth Grover recalls journeys to distant lands and wartime memories in Sa'oni ka, recounting experiences from her travels and the nervy moments of life during the era. The piece reflects on the passage of time and the desire to remain connected to familiar communities.

Mies Elisabeth Grover Orty Eioh Ovid Tunise

Missing Women Expedition Proposal at Sea Land Venture

A late news note from Brikbane reports a public request at Daewias for a sea land expedition to tell the survival story of Douglas Mawson. Mr Mareon offers Taehis aid at the expedition’s disposal, with shipment to Borketown contingent on approval.

Brikbane Moen Daewias Owag Douglas K Mawson Winnen Hrishime Mareon Taehis Atebine

Premier unveils plan for 3s 9d wheat advance scheme

Adelaide report states the Premier will introduce legislation next week to establish a Commonwealth Bank loan of 3 shillings 9d per bushel to a state backed wheat pool in South Australia. The move aims to secure an advance on wheat for farmers under state guarantees.

Adelaide Commonwealth Bank Juna Itv South Australia

Melbourne approves plan for weekly cargo steamer service

A Melbourne committee of ship owners approved Captain James Patrick's scheme to form a company with a £100,000 capital in £1 shares to run a weekly cargo steamer service. The move aims to establish regular intercity freight movement with new maritime capacity and investment.

Melbourne James Patrick

Attempted death by own action in Goulburn Court

Wilham Simonds charged at the Goulburn Police Court with attempting to commit death by own action. He claimed spirits urged him to do it and that he would try a better attempt next time. He carried a razor and had blood at the throat. observed in reception for detention.

Sydney Wilham Simonds Goulburn Mani Simmonds Noble Fimonda

Portrait of A G Hales as Scotish neighbor and world traveler

Pen portrait of A G Hales as a famed world traveler, publicist, and novelist who has long wandered the continents. The piece portrays him as a tall, vigorous, persuasive figure with courteous manners and sharp, vivid narration, a man to lead and inspire followers.

Kelw Kesh Nor A. G. Hales Mauchline Cawle A.G. Bist Luis Commonwealth of Australia Farflung Hen Halen Down Under Broken Hi Cookrdie Mamores Kalgoarlean Hales Tian Kelan Jeanine

British Election Sparks and Rhetoric Across Campaign

London reports a tight election with 99 Labor Conservative contests last year and 40 Labor Liberal battles. Unopposed seats include 20 Conservative Liberal and Labor members. Prime Minister MacDonald cancels Worcester speech due to voice loss amid jeers. Churchill attacks MacDonald policy and calls for bold action, while Birkenhead decries socialist threats and promises Conservative turnout.

London Gel Labor Vwaurodicda Tess Cretpphneed Willy Gb Tak Veor Cour Aunuy Mekdonald Worcester Eidos Ledbury Baldwin Devlareg Lord Birkenleod Comaitational Club Rimeau Morfonalit Hlemmersmith Winson Churchill Alba Macdonald Qamasy 'Macdonald Germany Russia Socialist Party

Bitter Pit Expert Heads to Australia for Apple Studies

Scientist E. J. Smith from Cambridge research station sails to Australia aboard the Surrey on November 1 to resume 1929 investigations into bitter pit and brown heart in apples and the conditions in ship’s hull during the voyage.

E. J. Smith Cambridge Australia Surrey Ahip

British Debt Reduction Achieved in Final Year

The report notes a substantial debt reduction of £91,773,168 in the latest financial year for le Nant, supported by Lone. The figures indicate improved fiscal health and greater debt service capacity, with emphasis on the enhanced budget balance and reduced liabilities.

le Nant

Scaling Mt Everett Ear Another Effort Proposed

A meeting of the Royal Geographical Society announced a proposal to seek government permission to mount another expedition to scale Mt Everett in 1926. The plan involves approaching both the Government of India and the Tibetan Government to authorize the attempt.

Mt. Everett Royal Geographical Society India

Untitled note on steamers and schooners near Boston

Officials reported three steamers with sixteen schooners leaving from Kuni Kew about eighteen miles northeast of Boston. The balsam sailing and the approaching quands igilence rout remain unclear.

Kuni Kew Boston

Revival of Mrs Frances Sheridan Play Sparks Modern Interest

In London scholars revisit eighteenth century drama sparked by The Bear's Opera revival. Frances Sheridan’s The Discovery, after Emendations by Aldous Huxley and Nigel Playfair, is issued by Chatto and Windus as an adapted edition. The text notes modern taste requires altering sentimental, bold scenes, yet preserves charm.

Lomlon Hea Bhron Aldows Huxley Nigel Playfair Frances Sheridan Lord Medway Edden Ehoxley Bow Sudlenovs Tha

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