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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1919

Page

2

Albany notices and meetings span district council and memorial plans

Delegates from Beverley to Albany convene at Wagin on September 12 to discuss general association business. Albany A and H Society holds a Tuesday night meeting appointing a secretary and setting show dates, while the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund plans a Soldiers Memorial Day and district canvassing for donations at the Town Hall.

Albany Fire Brigade Lower Town Hall Meare Eurly Great Southern Racing Clube Beverley Albany Wagin Albany A. and H. ,Society W. J. Day T. Watkins H. McNie J. Norman Jnr G. H. Watson J .W. Jarman R. Glazebrook A. J. Collins A. J. Calling Staix Tronmark Wen Lenin Denmark Messrs Catling Watkins Brook Perth T. F. Davies P.M Claremont Licensing Bench Brance Moore Newneski Reepert I Hotel Cottedos John Duiffield Himelf Mre. Parry Samuel Moore

Military officers orderly to Melbourne duty and Albany returns

Colonel F. B. Heritage, State Commandant, ordered to Melbourne to join headquarters staff. Lieutenant Colonel Peek to administer command until a replacement arrives. Message notes Mr Gee Morriah recovering from illness and able to move about. Lieutenant J. Connor, son of the Connor couple, returns to Albany before resuming duties at Banbury Corps. Walter Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Geo Thomas, newly returned from France, visiting family and singing at the Methodist Church. Returned officers and relatives visiting Albany include Lieut Fred Renner and Sapper Ernest Renner. four Renner brothers saw service and visit with family.

F. B. Heritage Melbourne Peek Db.c Gee IL Morriah Railway Department Mra Geo. Thomas Shortstreet France Albany Juind Metho- Mit Lient Fred Ernest Renner F. Renner Cottesloe Tol Muir

Stifling an Industry in Albany Despatch Row

The Albany Despatch protests biased council advertising practices affecting its access to public notices and cable news, alleging interference by Dr Catling and officials. It notes the mayor's absence, unequal ad sharing with The Advertiser, and higher costs from Perth-based wire services amid local unemployment and a fatal magistrate death in Esperance.

Jssue Albany Municipal Council Binnie Committee Neves Enry Becwne Mr. Day Perth Aork Dr. Catling Anance Committee Tin Albany Yshurse Esperance Hory

Death of Dr. Ryan in Australia Scrutinized Politically

The piece critiques government practices in Australia noting a lingering treasury surplus and calls for commissions to spend it. It questions public accountability asking how long the people must endure such moves and foresees many commissions and boards multiplying in governance.

Australia

Wedding Bells at Methodist Church in Katanning

A wedding took place at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2 40. The bridegroom Mr Percy Thomas from Thompson and Meharry Katanning recently returned from front service after three years, son of the late Mr W Thomas of Albany. The bride Miss Linisy Balduck wore crepe de chine and net veil with attendants in white. The newlyweds left by evening train for Katanning to reside. A second ceremony occurred at the Methodist Church with Chief Petty Officer Hubert Weight and Miss Ethel Collins. The bride wore white crepe de chine with net veil and orange blossom, joined by sister Miss Mabel Collins. The couple then returned to Albany for their home.

Methodiat Percy Thomas Thompson and Meharry Katanning W. Thoms Parnile Street Albany W. Crown Ulster Mia Linisy Balduck J. Stanford Perth Road Alresas Kddan Johnna Hubert Weight Naval Reserve W. H. Weight Serpentine Ethel Collins W. Collin Duke Street Harold Weight Denmark Harold Priory

Perth Weather Forecast Promises Fine Start to Week

Weather Bulletin from Perth predicts generally fine conditions for Sunday with north eastern to south eastern winds and frosty inland nights. Monday outlook shows developing north easterly winds and rough seas along the west and south west coast extending to agricultural districts and gold fields.

Perth Weather Bureau Abo N.E W.A Serosa

Mount Barker Notes Hed Cross Meeting and Fruit Trade Woes

Mount Barker branch of the Red Cross held a meeting chaired by Dr Deane. Local Red Cross funds raised £904 15s 0d last year with £134 6s 3d in hand. The sewing circle reported 24,200 items made for Red Cross use. £1245 raised locally for Red Cross and fruit growers donated apples and pears for troops. A social evening followed with a successful proceeds going to the Repatriation Fund. Export apple returns showed 20s 10d per case, with English price controls hurting growers and reports of mislabeling of origin for Mount Barker fruit.

Mount Barker Keg Cross Society Deane P. H. Young Red Cross Indie’ Sewing Circle Red Cross Society Ham Perth Mount Banker A. T. Booth G. Wall Indies Young London Berrima Raime Cool Store England Weller Spmners Aone Murther

Influenza Outbreak in Collie Sees Rising Cases and Fatalities

Telegraph reports Collie experiences a severe flu outbreak with 1800 cases and 1500 hospitalizations. Kalgoorlie notes three deaths yesterday, while Peeth records 24 new cases and three deaths amid mounting concern.

Perth Collie Kalgoortie

Boys From Columb Park Arrive in Fremantle for Australia Visit

The 47 boys from the Columb Park Boys' Chile, U.S.A., who left America in May and arrived in Fremantle on Friday, attended a reception by the Governor on Saturday. As the King's representative, he gave them a hearty reception.

Perth Columb Park Chile U.S.A Americs Fremantle Australia

Fremantle Wharf Laborers Arrested on Warrants

Police yesterday morning arrested eight Fremantle wharf laborers during a Fremantle stay of term search. Missing articles were reported and a Royal Commission was announced to inquire into compensation for Nationale workers who relinquished Fremantle wharf employment.

Perth Port Lincoln Fremantle Nationale

Kalgoorlie Races Highlight Hampton Handicap Won By Gold Coin

Saturday's Kalgoorlie Racing Club meeting produced lively results led by Gold Coin's victory in the Hampton Handicap with Red Banner and Golden Bond in the placings. The day featured multiple Federal Plate and final handicap events with generous totalisator dividends and a strong crowd.

Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Haring Club Golden Bond Acclaim Waipu Golden Asure Ray Gauge Loch Sure Pandona Indiana Bolide Haven Minimi Lady Fidele Zeeholm Killarton Perklan Newt Federal Plate True Moon Explore Hazel Dawn Petratite Roble Master Usune Carauno Lack Konan Morin Totaliauto Divitends Cold Coin Tred Bunner Oither Tom Castro Postern Amyl Thoreen Lockieia Pegoud Thetling Totalisator Dividenda Lelwan Mountess Hockilint Turantic Savh Prophet Lovely Posposte Home Lure Takipona China Town Gravity Luks Fo Nget Duray Marrick Blue Rain Blue Tun Tolfar

Racing in Victoria V A T C Meeting Opens in Melbourne

Results from the opening day of the V A T C Spring meeting in Melbourne list Heatherlie Handicap winners Lucknow Red Dome and Chrome with betting details. Memos Stakes winner Artilleryman Bir Thex Nightwatch. Also a quoted remark from Clemenceau replying to a Peace Conference protest about delays.

Melbourne Massey New Zealand Clemenceau

Blame for the War Placed on English Cabinet

In a German work on war Admiral von Tirpitz is said to argue that England's cabinet bears responsibility for the war by failing to declare its attitude promptly. The author contends a timely statement might have averted the conflict.

von Tirpitz London Bepr Adhairal von Tirpite England

Germany barred from Olympic Games amid rising sporting tensions

London reports Germans have been debarred from participating in the Olympic Games, reflecting intense emotion in the higher sporting circles. The note emphasizes the broader impact on German athletes and the ongoing strain in international competition.

London Germany

Betrayer of Nurse Cavell is Sentenced to Death

Paris dispatches report the betrayer of Nurse Cavell, after befriending him, has been sentenced to death. The notice confirms court action and the execution order issued in connection with the wartime case.

Nurse Cavell Paris Fistan Quien Nic Cavell Lve Bev Intal Tsa Apy

Labor and Taxation Levy urged by Clynes in Pontefract

In Pontefract Yorkshire last night the Liberal MP Clynes urged a levy on capital to relieve the burden on the poor caused by the war. He proposed the immediate discharge of a portion of national indebtedness through a heavy tax on capital.

Lontiin Clynes Ponteffort Yorkshire

Roumanian Premier Aims to Resign to Appeal to Voters

Paris reports that Roumania’s Premier Bra tinny plans to resign to seek a ballot box verdict and fracture the solid public support. The Roumanian High Commission in Budapest defends commandeering supplies seized from the invaders as Bulgars plundered rail stock and country resources during the invasion.

Paris Hucharest le Temps Evens Bratinny Roumania Roumanian High Commissionve Budapest Bulgarks Rowmania

Apple Exports Report From Western Australia Fruit Trade

The Agent General forwarded a report from the Sminion Producers' Agruy at Lowton on Western Australian apples shipped to the United Kingdom. It notes most fruit arrived in excellent condition and precooling improved Mt. Barker fruit. Prices should exceed 19/3 per cms after deductions, despite government price controls and slow transit.

J. E. Connolly Agricultural Department Sminion Agruy Lowton United Kingdom Haive Mt. Barker Mt. Harker Wool Commission Western Australia

Peace loan bonds seek applications by September 23

Applications for peace loan bonds will close September 23. The 5 percent interest is paid semiannually in June and December. Bonds are taxed to state income, with coupons issued for each half year and redeemable free of charge at banks or post offices.

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