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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1923
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe electoral lists being prepared in new areas with changes to the traditional format. Uncertainty remains over timing and locations as authorities push ahead with administrative revisions.
The article reports a close local vote on a proposal tied to the Taerberchin area. Mayor Balston presided as returning officer as counts finished around 8 pm to 7 pm, yielding a Yes majority for the town scheme. West Ward thanked by note, crowd in lower Town Hall applauded the result.
Public works contract tender schedule and details published by the Minister of Works. Includes locations North Kukerin, Macleay, Hohugol, Qourthouse, Juian March, and Reno. various job alterations and office actions. Reads as an official notice with closing dates and submission instructions.
Fragmentary text mentions WM Septeee 120 fake WREEEN application to Town Clerk. It references nosily stated walifestions in re Apert Ca, names like Ciny mk Cole, ward Pobjertioney Go, and town officials. No clear event or outcome is determinable.
Heath Tarkington presents The Pit at the Empiry Theatre with Tamwar story by Glhanp Mespate. Return visit by Stomsley’s Dundies to Albany featuring dances songs and sketches. box plan open, admission 8/8 2/2 and child prices. Dalgety and Co agents.
The Albany sub branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League held a fortnightly meeting at the Institute on Wednesday. The chairman Dr Maurier Johnston presided as debates covered policy, bids, and a proposed motion urging opposition to any body opposed to returned soldiers across federal state local or committee roles.
Dalgety and Perth office report large wool auctions with 10 000 bales set for first sale and up to 20 000 more in the second. London sales show irregularity with merino and crossbred trends varied. Sydney and Adelaide markets note activity, higher prices for selects, and strong competition from Japan while Albany Rifle Tub numbers were minimal.
The Albany Bowling Club held its annual meeting in the club room with President H. R. Corey in charge. Members approved the annual report, noted a memberships of 4 and a balance of £18 11s 7d overdraft wiped out after purchases and arrears, and discussed fundraising, subs collection issues, planned four new rinks, pavilion repairs, and hopes for a southern district bowling league formation.
The report details charges and duties for club members, praising Angove for preparing the green and top-dressing. It notes a proposed annual subscription due October 1 at £2 2s, payable in one instalment, with January 31 as the final deadline for privileges. Officers for the coming year are listed, including Angove as green committee and Millar as secretary treasurer, with trophy presentations to reward recent competitors.
An honor roll of local officials and citizens hosted a reception in Albany for Minister for Defence Howden and Sir Harry Chauvel. The event featured speeches on Australian naval and land defence, retrenchment politics, and training plans at Duntroon, with emphasis on alliance needs and the value of civilian-military preparedness.
Wrecked Seaflower disaster near Giugin leads to a recovery. One body found on shore is believed to be Albert Aurlerson, with rescue efforts continuing for other missing crew members.
The body of George Cockburn was recovered Saturday night at Como. Thu funeral will take place today.
Severe stormy conditions hit eastern states causing heavy congestion of mails and vessels. Reports indicate several vessels off the Australian coast faced disruptions while transmissions between Melbourne and Sydney were restored after damage from Thursday.
A late week storm across New South Wales killed Harry Woods at Katoomba after a chimney fall and injured four children at Chatswood. Homes, shops, and the Model Store parapet suffered extensive damage in Albury and other towns, with bricks and debris piling up and many narrowly escaped injury.
The Board of Control has declined to send an Australian cricket team to tour New Zealand. A proposal to send a team to India is to be considered. The committee tasked with deciding on test cricket at Brisbane Exhibition ground during the English Eleven tour next year will report.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr F E Oid will seek Cabinet support for a compulsory tax on stock owners to fund meat promotion. Sir Harry Chauvel and Minister Bowden join tours of Albany harbors, drill hall, and coastal fort activity with praise for local trainees and defense forces.
Revolt spreads across southern Bulgaria as revolutionary forces claim nearly a million men under arms. Soviet-style republics are proclaimed in several districts amid the fall of the Zuncof government. Late dispatches report further proclamations and continued upheaval across the front.
Madrid reports martial law declared in Spain as a general reaction against democracy continues from the postwar era. A foreign dispatch notes the coup d etat wave follows upheavals in Bolkbank Italy and Bulgaria, with military interference challenging parliamentary government.
In a September 23 report from Berlin, a concession by the German government to permit the examination for 25 years of one million des shinies of fir forests along two main rail lines signals a German backed venture. The plan aims to create paper, turpentine distillation, and cellulose industries, with Doctor Wirth named as a director of the company involved.
Rome dispatch reports an annual test conducted in Albania involving a person thought to have participated in the Janina killings. The announcement frames the suspect's alleged involvement as part of ongoing inquiries into the Jamina murders.
London observers await outcome of the Baldwin Poincare talks as details stay scarce. The Prime Minister had praised his visit to France and spoke warmly of Francs friendship. He left London for England after laying a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
Fragmentary text suggests a further conference and examination of joint positions. It mentions the Minister consulting Dominion Premiers on certain suspensions and is ambiguous about the next step and stance.
Fragmentary text notes concerns over a cut or capture involving a person or group. The wording implies fear of an impending action or coercive measure related to a dispute or enforcement context. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
The Royal Agricultural Society announces a policy to employ eight imported judges for the Royal Show and exclude local considerations. The move aims to ensure merit based awards and prevent influence from resident conditions, marking a historical record number of outsiders engaged.
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