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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1921
Page
2
A discussion notes the difficulty of fruit packing and market volatility. Mr. Wiardil and Mr. Barker address handling fruit quality, shipping, and local demand. They urge planning for best pack standards, export options, and preventing local glut as growers weigh costs and potential gains.
The discussion outlines a plan to form a strong committee representing districts to draft marketing guidelines for fruit in cooperation with local coop societies. Proposals include packing sheds by geography, a minimum pack rate, cooperation with shipping firms, store late fruit with advances to growers, and a committee to present recommendations at the next meeting.
The Tenterden Show opened at the local hall with Mrs. B Cameron Smith presiding. Aimed to raise funds for a memorial church, the event featured a flower and poverty exhibition, vegetable displays, and various prize awards judged by local figures.
A community committee led by Mrs A Booth and ladies and gentlemen organized a fundraising athletic event at Pine Tree Reserve to support a Mt Harker nursing home. Despite weather delays, crowds watched clubs compete in sprints and relays while a football match between North and South clubs drew cheers. The day netted over 70 pounds toward furnishing the home and supporting staff.
Minister for Mines J Scaddan notes Blatchford report on Bremer Bay oil finds. He says initial evidence suggests no trace of mineral oil at Bremer Bay. The commission arrived at a negative conclusion regarding oil presence.
Mr RK OD Wilson the government field geologist states that Mr Martin treated Milestones with sulphuric acid then ether. Ether evaporates and a liquid resembling benzene remains, suggesting partial ether carryover. Strength of sulphuric acid and moisture could leave undistilled benzol, leading to mistaken mineral oil readings.
Fragmented text reports a carpenters dispute with union edict to halve the workweek to four hours over two days. It notes loyal adherence by members and hints at job conditions and protest language without clear details or dates.
The Smaller States Movement conference of the New Hettlers Lea gue of Australia meets in Melbourne this week with expected representation from five states. It aims to formulate policy promoting rural development and new settlement schemes to ease unemployment and boost immigration, backed by housing depots and overseas publicity.
A meeting of East first-rate footballers will be held at the Fire Station on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A dance by Melville Hockey Club winds up the season at the Masonic Hall Saturday night with good nights amusement promised. Tickets are on sale. An exhibit of West Australian products bound for Singapore on the s.s. Kangaroo sails with Hon J Scaddan and Premier Sir J. Moorche. The flour section was shown at Zin Fel's in Perth last Friday. The entire apple harvest exhibit being forwarded was obtained from Mr Barker.
The London Telegram reports a grave crisis in the Deivly Peace negotiations marked by Aragielle audileness and Valera referencing the King in a telegram to the Pogo. The point at issue concerns the loan and sovereignty of the Trelians.
In a volatile political climate parties push toward a general election as stalled talks threaten electoral integrity. Officials warn of imminent demands and potential legal action to secure progress and restore legitimacy ahead of voting.
Fragmentary report notes Prime Minister Lloyd George reacting to Valera's pronouncement. Text suggests tension over Ulster and Sinn Féin attitudes. Some garbled dates and terms. Further context unclear due to damaged OCR.
An oak book memorial dedicated to Elleker and district soldiers was unveiled by the Mayor of Athy Mor Wy, featuring pages carved with Ivy and the inscription Lest we forget. The book, by Hood, honors 71 returned men and sits on a jarrah stand beside a captured machine gun. The event included a decorated platform, photographs, and songs, with Rev Maley and Dr Downes praising Australian sacrifice and duty.
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