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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
2
The piece argues Albany should reconsider its municipal governance amid past abuses and limited representation. It cites English parish councils and Australian practices, warns that poor leadership damages public trust, and urges renewed accountability before upcoming elections. It also notes controversy over auditor reports and local assets, and references plans for Canadian trade with refrigerated steamers.
Local drought schemes outlined by the government for affected farmers. Albany prepares for a Denmark Producer’s Co op conference to discuss a wholesale warehouse. A veterinary branding plan to save hides is proposed. Labor speakers plan meetings in Albany Mount Barker Tambellup Gnowangerup and a Return Soldiers Association meeting is rescheduled.
Federal Elections set for December 13 with three nominees declared in Swan. Labor’s EW Corboy veteran candidate faces Farmers and Settlers’ J H Prowse and Nationalist Brigadier-General Drake-Brockman, as preferential voting may reshape results given returning soldiers and past vote splits.
The secretary reports a splendid financial position with about £40 in the bank. Residents of Torbay Junction and nearby districts are praised for their support, Albany merchants for donations, and Norman ta and H Page for gifts. A hall is to be completed in about two months, with contractor material and timber due next week and a further substantial donation promised. A welcome home social for Georgy Gee and Reg Neill is planned Wednesday week as a wartime send off.
In Brisbane on Tuesday and again yesterday Prime Minister Hughes received an illuminated address from the King and Empire Alliance of Queensland. He said force talk amused him and warned against Bolshevik mischief while insisting the majority should hold in Australia and constitutional principles prevail.
Melbourne reports that in the Senate yesterday Acting Defence Minister Russell backed the Prime Minister’s statement on war gratuities while noting that the full details of the scheme were not yet completed.
Melbourne reports Senator Russell replying to Neva tor that most of the report on Tar Jellicoe and the Australian navy had been laid before the Senate with only confidential portions withheld for ministerial information.
Alfred Thomas Oranne former corio MP sues owners of the Geelong Advertiser for 600 pounds alleging libel. The case centers on April and May 1917 articles that reference Oranne's ALP career and accuse him of misconduct.
Senator Petree returns next Wednesday to Perth and Senator Pearce cabled Mr Davies that he expects to arrive at Fremantle next Wednesday on the Osterley.
Mount Barker notes corrects a Despatch report naming mis identifying the ladies first prize winner as Mel Reddin. The correct winner is Mise Dixon of Rock's Hill Carbarup. Frost damages potatoes and vegetables. sickness grows in Albany. Nurse Doman arrives to assist Dr Deane. Summer warmth returns after prolonged cold spell. Mt Barker Girks Club delays the confrit ball due to influenza in the district.
A Torbay meeting in the Agricultural Hall drew about 90 cricketers and locals to form the Torbay Cricket Club. Elected officers include Chairman Monforth Sor, Secretary J J Paine, Captain Pule, and Vice Captain T Fennell. A selection committee and subscription details were outlined, with arrangements for post and telegraph services and early-morning club activities.
Berlin reports Field Marstint von der Golltz suggested German withdrawal from Baltic provinces could prompt Entente concessions. He warned that Baltic independence schemes might lead to a Russo British war, with Russia seizing Baltic ports and German troops evacuating allied provinces.
Helsinki dispatch reports Denerst Iudeniteh consolidating troops at Tsarskoe Selo and awaiting reinforcements around Pulkovo as Bolshevik resistance stiffens. Bulwark threat to Juleniteh's right flank has eased.
Bolshevik communique reports Kieff abandonment by its forces and claims recapture of a large agricultural town on the River Dnieper. Heavy fighting has been reported in the region as Bolsheviks advance and consolidate positions.
The Road Boards Association reports authority given to district rangers to issue permits for road work on Crown land to speed projects. Claremont Road Board pushes for a materials testing laboratory and government action at the next conference. The Industries Assistance Board contact notes rates on financed properties and states arrears before June 30, 1915. Hampton Plains town schemes and stamp duty relief are discussed, with market conditions for barley noted.
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