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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
2
The Minister for Works invites tenders from randompanies for a quantity with a prescribed deposit. Submissions must be in sealed envelopes marked Tender and received by November 4. Details reference Albany and related locations.
Vague garbled text lists several surnames and places such as Appleycions Willams Minsatten Welsh Denmark Weomark and dates like Uelober au 14. No coherent event or clear actions are readable.
The Beverley Reals Board plans a special meeting to address grave-shift issues amid dumping soil. Wagin Angus participants seek nominations for vacancies in municipal reform. Weather brings boisterous westerlies aiding and hindering crops. Death of Me Wile ONeill of Sucker Albany noted with funeral at Roman Catholic cemetery. Empire Theatre hosts the Kolle-Btern Variety Company with Miss Nellie Kolloseou and others delivering performances. An upcoming show and a review of Meld’s lecture on the Far North are announced for Albany.
The Albany Bowling Club debates restricting Sunday bowls as members argue over legality and impact. President Mr Toa Newlin presides while Mills Duthie and Beasley push for a ban, with Leask and Downes voicing opposing resignations and broader Sabbath concerns.
At a club meeting, arguments over Sunday play and intimidation claims dominated. Members backed a motion to allow proxies only for expulsions while long-standing members urged restraint as the official green opening was announced for Saturday afternoon.
The Albany council criticizes the Inter-District Conference after a debate on which Dr Ingham defends local interests. The piece notes calls for port development, a possible naval base and gravity dock, urging hinterland residents to demand better local leadership and support for the natural seaport’s growth.
The article discusses Albany's woollen mill project and its impact on Great Southern trade. It weighs whether wool should go to Albany or London, noting capital formation, port development, and the region’s shift toward manufacturing. It stresses the need for self-help and regional unity to advance industry and prosperity.
Fragmented lines describe a struggle over community interests and influence. Mentions Albany ports and a Great Southern figure as players. Wary terms imply a political or wartime scenario with hidden agendas and alliances shaping an ideal area for preservation or control.
The Denmark Mgiliges Association met October 12 at the Agricultural Hall with good attendance. The yearly report and balance sheet showed a sound financial position and the hutter committee’s accounts were presented, showing a small profit. Representatives from several settlements attended, expressing pleasure at joining an organization uniting workers for better conditions and reforms.
Perth reports that the new State Governor Sir William Compion will arrive by steamer at Fremantle on Tuesday. Ministers of the Crown will greet him at the port before a river trip to Perth where the city council plans an official welcome and a ceremony in the governor’s residence.
Sir William Thorley Loton died yesterday morning at his North Perth home aged about 83. Born 1839 in Dilhorn Staffordshire, he migrated to Western Australia in 1802 and after years of public service joined Walter Padbury to build Padbury, Son and Co. He pursued a public life without receiving knighthood.
The Executive Council passes regulations for 19 metropolitan routes to be served by licensed passenger vehicles and omnibus services. Licences must be endorsed to show which routes the vehicle is authorized to ply in the area.
In Melbourne the Assembly introduced a bill to raise a tax of five pounds and ten pence on heavy vehicles. The measure aims to protect railways and traction for steam propulsion, with routes and fares to be controlled and an estimated yearly yield of twenty four thousand pounds.
Report from Albany suggests buyers may return for the season with improved wool sales. Confirmation from Katanning’s Great Southern Herald cites a message from Ferth via the Gnowangerup Show indicating wool buyers would visit Albany if offered a representative quantity.
English players faced a Colts XI from War in Perth with 187 for 14 declared as the score. Cantwell of 18 years from Dangin and Guildford Grammar School top scored with 66 before run out. Bowling by Howell Tate Woolley Freeman Tyldesley and Cantwell highlighted a promising display as the match continued. The Pingelly Show speech by Mr Munsie noted land and farm yields in acres bushels wheat oats barley wool and sheep estimates for 1028-24.
Damage-filled notice describes Paddy's Market moved to the Soldiers' Institute due to inclement weather with aims to raise funds for a local appeal. It lists bridge and rummy finals, wine winner, and a postponed winter entertainment. Adults and children events, prizes, and admission details are described with emphasis on proceeds for the appeal and dances.
A chaotic distorted report describes national election fever with parties fighting for votes. The Prime Minister frames the contest as a grim struggle while urging Liberal support and warning against a Tory government and extremist danger.
A girl named Hessie Chaiier, traveling from New Zealand, arrived in Edinburgh disguised as a boy on the steamer Fort Homer. After three days without food she crawled into girl’s clothes and reported to the captain seeking passage home.
Reported evacuation of French forces from German towns including Düsseldorf and Mannheim follows rising tensions. No incidents or casualties are detailed, and the operations appear coordinated with no immediate combat. The move shifts military positions in the region as authorities assess security.
A Chinwang Tao telegram reports Marshal Chang-Tso-Lin's troops withdrawing ten miles to a former entrenched position while another message says Marshal Wi-tei-Maes ordered a broad retreat.
The Berlin general elections for the Heickstag have been fixed for Dervinberg.
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