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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
2
The notice outlines stock reductions to sell goods at today’s races. Items include Navy and Light Ground Prints, pillow slips, flannellette fabric, white sheeting, and men’s denim trousers. It mentions discounts on British Army khaki trousers and Onkaparinga rugs and blankets to clear inventory.
A wide set of Albany items covers price cuts in butter, factory tenders for a four chamber building, and bids with a 5 percent deposit due by September 22. A 40 boy Y.A.L. tour party arrives September 12 for a memorial visit. performances planned at Town Hall. Subscriptions to the Diggers Loan close with totals from several banks. officials Stratton and Manners visit Denmark and Albany. Police court cases involve Denmark gasaults with mixed outcomes. The Associated Fruitgrowers and Kalgoorlie markets plan centralized handling in Kalgoorlie Council premises with notes and stencils supplied.
The Albany Engineering Works repaired a broken tooth gear wheel on the Demosthenes causing a port delay. Work was completed by Tuesday enabling the ship to depart for Melbourne the following morning with passengers enjoying port activities and a civic welcome at Albany Town Hall.
In Adelaide on Thursday a robbery aboard the RMS Orsova is linked to assistant purser Blake Prior. He confessed to stealing 1500 in English Treasury notes and goods while the ship traveled from Fremantle to Melbourne. Police tracked him to his lodgings and recovered the pilfered proceeds.
In Melbourne on Thursday anti Labor forces push a friendly tone as UK negotiations shape Victorian political attention. Ministers warn that chances for Labor involvement in government remain uncertain while calls for change face stubborn odds.
A Monin telegram reports a possible murder and suicide on Horrin Road. Noriton Kirkaldy, engineer of Munjelise Shire, and a stranger believed to be Edwin Tilling were the victims. Tilling, driving a buggy, allegedly shot Kirkaldy and then killed himself as his car headed toward Barrals.
A boy named Harry Wray, aged Opel 11, nearly drowned near the deep-water jetty when he fell in. Passerby and athlete Mr Hi G Webb plunged in without removing his clothes to rescue the child, earning praise for bravery amid shark risks near ships. Locals hope authorities recognize Webb's courage.
At 145 am Constable duggine and Sloss arrested two men after evidence and alibis were presented. One man claimed lack of responsibility for his actions in wet weather and denied knowledge of the crime, while another denied involvement at No 6 hatch. The bench sentenced one defendant to three months with hard labor, gave another the benefit of the doubt, and dismissed one charge. The report also notes ongoing discussions about a local cribbage tournament and related organizational matters.
London reports that a draft message from the Liberal party’s Parliamentary Committee and National Executive urged Britain to invite Drivh representatives to talks. The note warns against delaying arbitration and calls for no further reference to force, aiming to resume peace negotiations promptly.
The match ended on Tuesday with England defeating Australia by an innings and 46 runs. Australia first made 444 with Armstrong scoring 142 and Andrews 132, then England were dismissed for 19, Adcock contributing 65. In their second innings Kangaroo side struggled, Lip and Leo top scoring but still short of a comeback.
The TA WC annual concert at the Agricultural Hall featured an overture by Miss A Smith and vocal pieces by Mr. Toms and Mr. Manners. A second part opened with a sketch My Turn Next featuring T. Twiter and cast. the event ended with dancing after the performance. Football notes discuss Denmark vs Perth City United and a match with Albany, with mixed representation and a two to one win for Albany. A hockey and football day saw Rangers beat Bootedale three to one, and Springdate holiday escort opening announced for visitors. Elections in the South Ward planned for September 16 with nominees Mr Hopoon and Mr Randall.
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