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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows a municipal notice from Albany City Clerk regarding goods, rates, summons and distress for non payment. The readable text hints at a rates assessment process and potential distraint actions, but lacks clear dates or names due to garbled source.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Western Australian Government Railways involving construction plans around Albany and metro areas. Names such as Harker and Kehoe appear in garbled form amid mentions of September dates and project stages with references to managerial involvement.
Fragmented text outlines an Allany Football Association notice with scattered names and dates. The legible bits mention September, months, and a list of officials or teams amidst garbled phrases. No clear event, outcome, or structured facts are readable.
The railway department announces cancellation of the Young Australia League tour and a special motor coach service. Albany to Mt Bake r and return times are 13 15 to 2 pm and 3 00 pm respectively. A publicity column advertises demonstrations by renowned wax artists and a show in York Street with free admission for children and families.
Sunday Albany items recount a police court session with Edward Haffle and David Cowan charged with being disorderly. The Parxie liner news notes Cape arrivals, rough seas, and cargo for Melbourne, plus a legal warning about local arrests.
Train journey from Perth to Albany delayed by a washaway and flood damage on Suburbay mornay. Six inch track washout caused by high water, train halted near Nurroga district and Arthur Aver Hooded before Highbury. repairs needed before service could resume. Passengers reached destination late, with funds and plans delayed until Nar rayin.
The veteran, aged 54, died after long war related illness. He lived in Albany for years and served as a soldier prior to active war service in the Second Tunnel Corps. He is survived by a widow and four sons. Funeral was held Saturday at the Methodist cemetery with Rev. Edmonds officiating. many residents and veterans attended.
The Napier Settlers Association held a Saturday meeting attended by many in August. Members discussed affiliating with the Primary Producers Association, noting regional needs in dairying potatoes and flatgrowing and expressing support for forming a Comstal Districts Association. A unanimous vote pledged affiliation with the Central Dawimals Farmers and Settlers Association.
The Albany Butter Factory held its annual meeting at the lower Town Hall with Mr. E Balston J.P. presiding. Directors reported a tough year for dairying, noting low butter output, modest profit, and plans to boost ice sales, marketing, and pasture development while addressing supply and depot issues.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday night instead of Thursday, due to members traveling. All who can attend are urged to come. Also the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia advertises the annual exhibition entries with deadlines in September for general, late, and produce/vegetable categories.
Club meeting records players and officials selections and approval of honorary members. Football match at Narrikup sees North beat by 8.13 to 8.6 as weather improves and season progresses with team selections and training updates.
Reports say Friday’s Artits ball devolved into debauchery with excessive drunkenness among women and youths. Attendees were injured as whiskey bottles were hurled. the Lord Mayor supervised the chaotic corridors and called in police to restore order.
Fragmented OCR text references Australian industry and political terms with unclear names and dates. It mentions protection measures, a 23 percent influx, and military or economic language, but specifics are unreadable. The passage appears damaged, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A missing spinster aged 65 from Shaghorn Plat has been absent for six weeks. Police and search parties totaling 60 have combed the property and crops for two days but found no trace. suspicion falls on a person named Poupday.
Perth railway yards saw chaff at 7/6 average quality 15/0 up to 61 00. Potatoes well supplied with imports. wheat supplies 5/11. Cows in fair condition with beef up to 1/0, mutton 1/0, beef rump 1/0, bacon 1% to 1 1/2, eggs 1/2 to 1/4.
A strong squad named on Saturday evening to face Albany in the carnival game includes Williams as captain and a wide roster: Coole Smith Lisbeck Inge Taylor Toms Erakineg XK Sonnness Woillemin Hehes FeVows Hoops Wright J. Smith Wehr Evenyfiries mal Tooth emergencies Young Rayer Townsend Dempater Bovan.
The Strand Cafe notice states Manes Bros of Albany have just received a shipment of Williamson's Fingriah Fief from the traducers. They urge customers to try it for tea and suppers. A wedding is noted as a pleasing event.
A collision near Simla involving two camera freight trains on the Montgomery–Multan line leaves 67 dead and 120 injured. Seventy injured are in serious condition. 40 lightly hurt. Bodies moved to Montgomery. more remains to be recovered and transported to Lahore.
At midnight a railway collision near Simla leaves 95 dead including 68 men 18 women and 9 children and 104 injured. Passengers startled from sleep faced instant death or severe injuries as officials report the latest figures.
Foreign powers including Britain France the United States and Japan warn the Chinese government over the Chekiang Kisngw dispute. Naval forces stand off Shanghai as tensions rise with a possible provincial clash if Lu Yung Hisug does not yield control. Mediators report some optimism despite ongoing fighting and political strain.
Sydney wheat expert Mr George Walker warns of global tightness due to dry Argentine weather and smaller Continental and British crops. He urges bulk handling and standardization of grain markets for Australia and plans to return home via America.
Workmen in Pembrokeshire recently uncovered a skeleton two feet below ground near a chapel area. The discovery sparked belief that the remains could be those of St. Patrick, with some thinking the relics were found near St. Davids Cathedral.
The Heichs ag adopted the London Fact by 914 to 127 while the Dawes Bill passed by 250 to 172 with two abstentions. The Dawes Railway Bill gained 314 votes to 127, securing the two thirds majority amid Nationalist support.
The Corman Government issues a proclamation repudiating the war guilt accusation in the Treaty of Versailles and urges withdrawal of the claim.
London officials announced that the Minister for Labour will appoint a Court of Inquiry in connection with the Covent Garden dispute. The move follows a request to investigate the dispute’s underlying issues and potential remedies.
The Prince of Wales arrived in New York amid a large crowd. President greets him as officials and citizens line the streets to welcome the royal visit.
The opening day at Boulder Club racing features Govifield's foeng carina contnted dn Stun with a six-event intermetve. Goldfields Newmarket six furlongs sees Brongar at 10 to 1, Pagoda and Jolly Girl prominent. Ivanhoe Handicap divisions list Foxkin Habalah and others in close contention.
Inclement weather affected Saturday’s WA Football League card with East Fremantle routing Perth 12.4 to 7.5 for 50 points while South Fremantle edged Perth 15.16 to 12.9 for 105 to 60 and Subiaco 6.0 to 0.0.
Albany defeats Katanning 2 0 to claim the country title on the Esplanade Perth while Albany proves dominant in the later match against the WAH selection beating them 12 0. The visiting team returns home after celebrations with officials and townspeople offering congratulations.
In the American National Tennis tour, Pottemon defeated Lott 6 1, 4. The Australian advances toward a likely semi final clash with Johnson, while Wieherds poised to meet Tilden as play continues.
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