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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1923

Page

2

Water road referendum on town improvements set for Sept

A referendum will be held on September 29 for improvements to the Water Road recreation ground in Chin Pepper. Voters will decide whether the town should proceed with planned works, with concerns raised by property owners and local Moyers engineers. The Premier Sir James Mitchell received a deed of offer from Kendenup deben treasure holders, delaying comment pending agricultural land reports.

T. B Carter Wbter-road Noother Chin Moyer Simoniers Balardis Sir James Mitchell Kendenup James Everett Karoula Commonwealth

Meetings to discuss League politics at Eupire Theatre

Brigadier Lonnie and Staff-Captain Graham of Perth will conduct three meetings at the Eupire Theatre on September 4 and 9. A special Soldiers Institute meeting is called tomorrow Friday at 8 pm to decide if the League should enter politics. Delegates to the conference will be instructed.

Empire Theatre Salvation Area Town Hall Empire Soldiers’ Institute Shenfield Paramount Rutan Mack Holt Cottesloe Beach Grow! Southern King River Hall Sunrday Alhady Empre Sunray Sunjday Barker Hall Lonnie Graham Perth

Albacy Brass Band Seeks Consent for Sunday Concerts

A Strand meeting of the Albacy Brass Band committee discussed instrument offers from Frew Hawkes and Son and sought Police permission for Sunday night concerts at the Empire Theatre. resignations and recruitment changes were noted, with plans to expand the committee and hold a sacred concert on September 14.

Frew Hawkes and Son England Police NLU Ululp Hull A. Bigg Empire Theatre D. Matheson G. Watt T. Sharp A. Young HK. Payne HH. Lambert Bised Pew

Women's Auxiliary Meets with Returned Soldiers League

The Women's Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Soldiers' Institute Tuesday night with Norse Biri presiding. A delegate to congress was appointed, support for the 4.P.C.A. secretary was discussed, and the group planned a jumble stall for September 21 plus a donation for returned soldiers in the hospital.

Women’s Auxiliary Returned Soldiers’ League Soldiers’ Institute Norse Biri Rgard 4.P.C.A Mater Perth Ric Auntbury

Thornett elected president at Friendly Logistics branch meeting

The ordinary meeting in HG L Hal on Tuesday night saw P. K Thornatt elected president as Barnett congratulated him. Forte reported Swarbrick improves and Carter underwent Perth surgery, with a future vote on vice president and delegate to the Friendly Societies Cornell postponed to the next meeting.

HG L Hal P. K Thornatt Monther Dougina Friendly Logistics' Council Thornett Barnett Forte Swarbrick Serioiry Carter Perth Andergy Oan Cornell

Albany Sporting Bodies formed to watch town sports

A meeting at Soldiers Institute convened by Mr. Et Merrifield of Albany Football Association formed The Albany Sporting Bodies to coordinate ground improvements and a referendum. A committee was named to prepare pamphlets, and a town meeting set for September 12 in the Lower Town Hall. Invitations extended to Golf and Bowling clubs.

Et. Merrifield Albany Football Association Ubeter Road Albany Soldiers’ Institute Tory Traving Club Rifle Club Albany Driveket Association EB. Dalston Londanes Mesa. W. Forte A. E. Bruce D. Scott Witizeno l Merrifield Rigby Albany Sporting Bodies Golf

Denmark Notes Injury to Mr. Compton and Local Sports News

The article reports Mrs Compton junior breaking her left leg after a cart wheel snag. Mr. Compton underwent treatment at Allaway Hospital with Dr. Morgan Richards. progress is positive. It also covers local farming and tourism efforts, a wool drive, a football match between Denmark juniors and Albany boys with a 1 0 final, Group 41 42 vs Denmark 9 4, and a First Aid practice at the railway station.

William Hay Howe 1A.und H. Society Denmark and District Tourist Association Wao Aldum Albany Boys Denmark Joss Hewn Mathis F. Thomas Cartwright Courtney FT. Manners FL Bailey 0. Atkinson H. Rushton E. Doree

Roads Board Discusses Culverts Bridges and Market Rates

The Albany Roads Board held its ordinary meeting with Chairman Mr W Maw on Friday night. Members including Messrs Wolfe, D M, Hill, Burvill, Newton and the secretary discussed tender issues at Kalgan Bridge Hill, proposed road works, fencing removals, and allocations of rates to Eden road repairs. The board approved a culvert repair offer, gate permissions, and plans to resume a road through Spencer Estate linking to western subdivisions, with future meetings set for September 28.

W. Mawnon He T. Wolfe AL Wiurvill E. Grewies Barvill Shoderdon Warts Lir Gill Kalen Bridge Hill Vine L. Hill Borel Sanderson Asm G. F. Bit Phillip Reeds Board New Territory Public Works Department M. Edgley Kronkupville Club Kronkup Road Burvill Wolfe Stevens Brow F. Farr J. Bird A. J. Hopson Kelran Kelran Bride: Jtewards 4 H. Smith Bieker Blieker Smith Hill Prom A. W. Toovey Tyla Department Ts. TL F. Hill Oreatrex Mullinean 2 Murbellap Road G. Hill Eden Notinee Eden Newton King Road Rocky Kroasing Kalgan Bridge Spencer Eatate Baxern Siying Bolle Bolle

Telegraph work and rifle shoot noted in local items

Mr Barker outlines landline pegging to Porongerups ending at Dyon’s about four miles. Government policy favors contracting telephone line erections from July 1. A fortnightly rifle shoot on the range in clear weather saw G Swith top scoring 32 at 700 yards and 30 at 600 yards. Thomas Pickles close behind, Albert Kles winning the Wain Trophy with an eight handicap.

Dyon Miley Thomas Vunwilecom Forr Dong G. Swith Renge 600 Sands Thomes Pickles Sand

North Sydney club notes and racing plans in turmoil

A rough summary of North Sydney Clerk's shortage and local racing developments includes the disappearance inquiry into W. Rilverti­er and J. Klintworth linked to the Commercial Bank case. Mt Barker and Osborne events roll on with representatives traveling from Mt Barker to Perth for shoots and reports on turf club meetings, finances, and officers. A forthcoming New Year meeting is planned with a stipendary steward, while football plans shift due to Katanning carnival absences. A popular player competition dance concludes the week with team social in Mt Barker.

A. Pickles Bowyer He Curke Clarke G. Smith B. Thoms Deteeil CW Vanauiecou W. Rilvertier North Sydecy Brand J. Klintworth Chester Squire Anil Young Lilith Mesers E. Thomas J. Vanquilevcom Mt. Barker Osborne Perth Jack Cub Aonaz A.’ Muir J. Druge E. Peek J. Gorman Senr Liebick WAT J. BE. Drige Boom Shirley White A. Muir Mesns Gorman A. Ahern Drage K. Peck Liebeck J. Fhewens F. Collins R.muir F. Hawtin W. Hockley A. K. Bannett A. K. Bennot J. E. Drage J. Bartlett J. Darwell B. Thonts G. Wall W. Green E. Peck PF. Pother Othalars Katanning North Kendenup Barker Albany Gor Jman On. Wall C. Coltinne Taneing

Pension bonus announced for West Victorian aged on Sept 13

A notice from the Deputy- envisioner of Pensions in Perth invites valid and old-age pensioners to expect a 5 shilling addition to the fortnightly pension rate starting on and after Thursday September 13.

Perth Tf Perth

Australian Red Crows Society to raise £1000 for Japan quake relief

The Melbourne based executive body of the Australian Red Crows Society unanimously voted to donate 1000 pounds to aid earthquake sufferers in Japan.

Melbourne Australian Red Crows Society Tate Japan

Shipping Strike Attacks Pilot Crew at Brisbane

A serious development in the whip ping strike occurs as the pilot steamer Cormorant at Cape Moreton reaches Brisbane and the crew immediately desert the vessel. No ships are held up for lack of a pilot yet several are expected within a day or two.

Brisbane Thurelay Cape Moreton

Explosion Fatalities Reported At Spring Hill Residence

An explosion of cartridge powder at the home of Percy Wynne in Spring Hill injures Wynne, his wife, and a son. The boy dies at the hospital yesterday and Wynne dies an hour later. Wynne's condition remains serious.

Percy Wynne Spring Hil Wynne Von Dion

Embargo Lifted Resumes Trade With Central Europe

The embargo on importing German Austrian and Hungarian goods has been lifted. Trade may resume subject to safeguards to protect the Dominion and other British industries.

Wellington Thureday

Truckers' Dispute Halts Mine Operations at Wellington

Wellington reports idle operations as truckers strike over employment terms. A conference failed to resolve issues and go slow tactics are expected to spread. Local miners and factory workers await a resolution as tensions rise in the industrial district.

Wellington Timn

Carnival Voting Sparks Popular Player Adulation and Prizes

A late voting surge for the popular player followed by applause revealed final tallies for B Fellows, J Ingo, and 5 Tome as 2642, 2850, and 1675 respectively. About 27 would be allocated to offset carnival expenses as attendees praised organizers and donors.

B. Fellows J. Ingo North Tome Kendenap Wall Gorman J. Bennett Ragire and Young Reg. Houldy Chester Victor Steicke Waln C. Cheater Davin BK. Booth E. Moskiel Dimeine

Fourth meeting of the League of Nations at Geneva opens

The fourth meeting in Geneva opened with 42 nations represented. Dr de la Torrienty acted as president for the session, with no Cuban delegate present. Preliminary business concluded as the league adjourned until the next day amid ongoing crisis and contention over leadership.

Geneva Seyi Iaogue de la Torrienty Ajpepointes Actsion

Council Hears Case and Grave Statement in Delayed Debate

The council heard a grave statement from Signor Salandra and heard a suggestion to refer the dispute to the Ambassador General. After debate led by Chairman View Jaunt Thin, the council adjourned to allow delegates to study the statement before resuming tomorrow.

Salon Qaalerener M. Polit Directs

Venizelos Appointed With Full Powers

Athens reports M Venizelos has been appointed with full powers to negotiate with the League of Nations and its ambassadors at the Conference. The move grants him authority over the conference proceedings and related diplomatic actions.

Athens M. Veniselos

Japanese Catastrophe Touches Osaka Fallout

Report from Osaka on September ?. Baron Olura's residence the moveum and Ren ter's telegraph agency office burned. Several hotels remain full of foreign refugees.

Osaka Ti Il Baron Olura

Anxiety at Singapore Amid Japanese Community Concerns

Singapore reports a tense mood as residents, including the Japanese community, struggle to locate relatives in destroyed centers and cope with limited information. Officials urge calm while aid and communications are strained.

Singapore

Relief Fund Formed in Hong Kong for Earthquake Aid

A relief fund and earthquake relief committee have been started in Hong Kong by British, Japanese, and Chinese residents. The committee plans to ship to Tokyo tomorrow about 000 tons of rice.

Hong Kong Uhip

Wedding Bel St John’s Church Ends Milne Poole Union

A wedding at St John’s Church of England united Miss Eileen Milne and Mr. Lionel Poole with Rev H T H Wightwick officiating. The bride wore a Magyar style silk crepe dress with orange blossoms and a wreath, carried a pink white bouquet, and left for Perth by night train. Attendants included Miss Nita Milne. best man was Eric Poole. The couple received many presents and telegrams. Collie residents seek ratepayer meeting on water charges while a vermin board conference proposes a flat dog tax funded by government and ratepayers.

St. John's Church of England H. T. H. Wightwick Eileen Maury Ivy} Milne J. A. Milne Mir. Milne Serpestinerand Lionel Douglas Poole P. T. Poole Colliv Betty Halliday St. Osnald’s Church Mins Nita Milne Hlfesnaid Eric Poole Perth Rowley Fort Hal Poole

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