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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1921
Page
2
A Perth region column notes possible lime sources at Bornholm and other sites to support farming. It urges railway access to open deposits, cites Mr. Mann the government analyst on quality, and calls on local bodies to push ministerial action for supply and price viability.
During law week in the State Parliament the timing for farmers was raised by 23 Money who asked about travel times. The Minister for Agriculture proposed action and Mr Maley said Lake Clifton Company had been contacted on the issue.
Four parcels in Mt Barker will be offered for sale under fore ere law at the Albany District Land Office. The auction is scheduled for Friday at 4 pm at Mt Barker Hall on Couraday with sale conditions to be announced.
A YoLL boys group with MP My do Simons MLA attended a Methodist service in Albany led by Rev C B Butler who preached from John 4. The window display at Snondove Perth shows sugar beet yields by H E Todd Redmond, harvesting 13 tons per acre with high cattle and pig fattening value. A YoLL touring party of 40 boys met in Sun Sunday, welcomed by ANA leaders, and later hosted by the Mayor of Albany with civic reception and health toast.
A local referendum in Albany district ended late shopping nights after a majority voted to abolish them. Starting today all business houses will close from 12:90 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with tobacconists and a few small shops affected as part of a universal lunch hour pushed by the Chamber of Commerce.
Executive of the Great Southern New State League approves a uniform campaign platform for electing a Federal Convention. League buttons will be issued and distributed from Perth. Support grows from Victoria and New South Wales reform groups toward creating smaller, more efficient states with local power and simpler governance.
The silver wedding of Mr and Mrs M G Cull of Kybalap was celebrated in St John’s Hall on Thursday evening. Guests praised Mr Cull’s work as a farmer and contributor to the local community. The event featured a wedding cake cut by Miss Maria Call and continued with music and songs until midnight.
The North and South Football Chair hosted a grand ball in Mt Barker’s public hall on Thursday night. The venue featured bracken fronds and floral decor, costumes drew praise, prizes were awarded for best dressed and most original outfits, and a notable Indian Chief and Squaw act sparked laughter among attendees. The supper was stage-decorated with pink stocks and violets, and music by D. Dewar, Mitehall, and A. Beer complemented the festive atmosphere.
Perth reports Mr Scaddan confirmed on Monday that analysis of samples from Bremer Bay found no trace of mineral oil. He noted that samples from Ponney's concessions in the North West showed indications of oil presence.
The settlement plan proposed by the association to resolve the shearing dispute was rejected by the pastoral auction, yet a September 2 publication was welcomed by a union meeting at Trades Hall. The Australian Workers' Union meeting yesterday signaled cautious approval of the proposal.
A 12 year old boy named Thompson was found hanged yesterday morning by his father Henry Thompson after returning from work in Wittenoom Street. The tragedy occurred in the house with no one else present, the rope misused for a suspension of a punching ball.
A Perth area report describes a bore at Bremer Bay reaching 202 feet with indications of liquid oil at 275 feet. Operators plan to move equipment 1000 feet and resume drilling, while government geologists found no mineral oil traces in samples.
Esperance shows renewed confidence with about one hundred men employed on the railway formation and completion anticipated. Forty South Australian settlers aim to take 1000 acres each, asking only for the Norseman railway to be finished, as a Perth representative advances the matter. A public meeting pledged a memorial to fallen soldiers after raising funds, and a furniture sale at York Street advertised with displays and no reserve. Dalgety and Co report wool sales strong with continued competition and a hardening market. merino and fine wooled wools rising as catalogues are prepared.
Forecast notes a shower or two in the extreme and fine conditions elsewhere with easterly to northeast winds. During the adjournment of the final Australia tour cricket match in England Australasian and Northern Union footballers touring Marrogate presented gifts to Moser Armstrong and Sams. The Albany sub branch of the A.S.L. will meet tonight at the Soldiers Institute with good attendance urged as the secretary has suit lengths available.
Australia set 105 to win after Nottinghamshire style innings, but Thornton's Eleven chased down 138 with 33-run victory. Detailed scores show Woolley and Jupp dominantly bowling for Thornton, while McDonald, Mailey and Hendry led the Australian batting in the second innings.
London dispatch reports that Dublin Sinn Fein members generally believe the invitation to confer with the imperial authorities in Tivernes will be accepted. The expected conference aims to discuss terms with the British government.
British and Irish newspapers generally approve of Lloyd George's letter to Sinn Fein. Editorials express an optimistic tone about the subject and its political implications.
The Railway men's Union informs the Government it will not accept the revised hours of work. The plan withdraws an eight hour day granted by a labor village in the Peace Treaty and ratified by Parliament.
Reports from Wasik alan indicate that resistance by the recalcitrant tribes in Allahabad is on the verge of collapse as of September 11.
The Australian XI opened the final match of their tour against Thornton's XI at Scarborough. Thornton's team posted 280. Australia were all out for 241 and trailed by 39 at stumps. Muccartney Armstrong and Oldfeld fell for ducks to Jupp, a remarkable bowling spell. Thornton's took six early wickets in the second innings, with six down for 119 at draw.
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