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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1923
Page
2
A Veet Pocket UAMIBBA was lost on Thursday near the Black Leather Case opposite Hoyal Georga Hoel. Finder should return it to the Hotel Raward.
In a Cumberland meeting last week discussion focused on the Albany butter factory and its impact on local dairying. Proponents argued bulk handling and export markets could lower production costs and raise farmer profits while fostering regional growth. opponents warned against overreliance on one plant and questioned public benefit.
The Royal Commission of War Relief Funds will gather evidence at Albany Municipal Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and at Mt. Darker on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Details mention timing at the railway station car. Plumbers and Carpenters award mins issued set Government work pay at 17/4 per day with extra for water carpenters. Mesyra E Barnett Co Ltd donated a silver cup for tennis in the Great Southern district and a carnival to award the trophy follows.
Summer tests at Albany featureKrom Kulonning Wagin and Albany competition with sailors, a band concert, and a civic meeting on governance and Ulster road recreation reserve. The Great Southern Hockey Club, a charity ball, and a dance at Naval Drill Hall spotlight the town’s summer schedule.
The text notes Dr. and Mrs. A Syme Joleeva plan a post graduate study period abroad before returning to the West. Dr Arthur Homes of Melbourne will act in conjunction with Dr M B Johnson during the absence.
Notable visitors led by Lord Forster arrive in Albury by Crowe yesterday morning. They visit AL Joho's Church, Government Cottage, Albany District High School, Soldiers' Monument, and Hospital. The Mayor hosts a public reception at Town Wall tonight before a formal council chamber reception. departure planned for tonight at 10 o'clock.
The Minister of Defence Mr E K Bowden will tour Albany this weekend to assess West Australian harbour defences from Giernholten to Albany and to review impacts on Henderson naval base and Singapore strategy. He plans to observe Adiang port needs and Albany’s natural refuge for maritime traffic. Bowden goes to Geraldton tonight then Perth and Albany, returning Sunday.
Lieut General Sir Harry Chauvel Inspector-General of the Commonwealth Military Forces will arrive at Albany on Friday. A parade of the 4th Battery at 7.45 pm at the drill hall will be held in connection with the annual inspection, with Sir Barry Chauvel and G C Muir present. It is expected the Inspector-General will accompany the Minister of Defence during this visit.
A report describes a political invasion era with Australian Parliamentarians traveling to Perth by the Great Western express. Kingsmill Heid Com NKW, Cook Blakeley Prowse and Gregory arrived with Melbourne group and Postmaster General Gibson joined the journey. Bowden and Murr NSW Labor MPs also traveled with the delegation. Pearce is expected to reach Perth the next morning.
Details on show operations aim to modernize appointments and boost exhibitor profits. Police and local officials manage parking and vehicle entry with separate gates for motor and horse drawn traffic. A public meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday at 7 00 p m to discuss league policies and party diversification.
A town meeting at Albany Town Hall discussed promoting Albany as a holiday resort. Mr L S Barnett proposed a comprehensive guidebook with ads and directories, funded by the town, with sporting listings and a separate section for businesses. The plan aims to attract visitors and boost local commerce, though funding and details remain to be settled.
In a move to coordinate tourism and sporting events, Albany forms the Holiday Season Committee with Downe serving as chair. The body aims to avoid overlap, arrange events through sporting groups, and fund advertising, with members Meyers Ford Stevens Smart Prigg Gould named and joint fundraising discussed.
Mrt Barker hosts a lively Wednesday evening gathering with dancing to Mr Guibert White. Narrikup footballers play Souths at Booth and a tough wind conditions scoring in the first half. Obituary notices mark the passing of Johann Benjamin Steifke, long-time Katanning district farmer and community member at Wattle Hill Porongerups.
Late news indicates ex-German New Guinea Senator Pearce outlines a report responding to criticisms of the Commonwealth’s initiative in German New Guinea. The Administrator asserts that Australian officials are performing well and defends measures amid a critical debate on policy and administration.
Sydney report states Opposition Leader Mr Lang rebutting Prime Minister Sir Jol Fuller, declaring the Communists have no part in the Labor movement and asserting they will be excluded from power.
On Saturday afternoon the Albany Rifle Club held the second shoot for the club trophy with variable winds affecting scores. Ranges were 200 000 and 800 yards, seven shots plus two wild cards. Allen led with a 109, Moyle won the trophy with 184 handicap, followed closely by Revill on 182.
The sixteenth annual NRA prize meet concluded on Friday with A Clarke of Roglands winning the King's Prize medal and £20 after a 316 score. Runner-up was W Rose man of Boulder with 314, followed by F P Mainiy of Police on 309, A Bosussow of Boulder fourth on 308, A Wilson of Perth fifth on 307, and B J Halliday of Fremantle sixth on 307. Clarke, a returned soldier, drew cheers for his triumph amid a field of top shooters.
Reports from Tokyo indicate a strong quake recovery effort with favorable weather for debris removal and city repairs. Japan plans to raise funds internally through banking channels and use surplus funds for reconstruction, avoiding foreign loans. Plans include feeding and housing refugees with government backing.
Paris reports an international plan to enforce the Italo Greek Corfu issue. An Inter-Allied Supervising Commission will issue preliminary observations on September 22. Italy commits to evacuating Corfu by September 27, with penalties possible if Greece fails to comply.
New York reports the anticipated heavyweight title bout ended quickly as Jack Dempsey overwhelmed James J. Firpo in the second round, securing the championship amid a chaotic scene.
In Phath on Monday report the opening match of the W A Football League semi finals was played Saturday. East Perth and West Perth clout met in a tightly contested game under heavy rain. West Perth won by nine points.
Meostursa of the 24th Battery AGA are informed a special parade will be held at the Drill Hall on Friday at 7 45 when the Inspector General of the Commonwealth Forces Lieut General Sir Harry Chauvel will inspect. All worn uniforms to be issued at the drill ball tonight and parade at the forts Saturday afternoon at 1 30. A weekend camp completed with 60 percent strength but keen attendance. Registration for naval and military training urged for those turning 14 this year to avoid prosecutions.
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