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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1922
Page
2
A dated assertion from the Albany Citizens and Ratepayers Vigilance Association denies Dr. Laan’s involvement in a municipal crisis inquiry. The Sept 2 statement emphasizes readers’ judgment on responsibility and cautions against misinterpretation of the committee’s actions.
In Perth readers face a crossroads as the end of the city press feud looms and the value of a daily paper is weighed. The West Australian gains strength amid union concerns while debates over telegraphic services and country readership shape potential new ventures and industry-wide impact.
The Sydney conference discussed a more uniform interstate provincial news service for state papers. Officials believe national and regional papers could benefit by offering inter province news with wider provincial attention as population shifts.
Mr. Carter, longtime Albany in charge of naval training, leaves with his wife and family aboard yesterday's train to assume new duties on the Eastern Stolen. An R.8.L. Worseo's Auxiliary meeting is set for tonight at the Soldiers' Institute with all branch members urged to attend. The Art Union drawing on Saturday awarded ticket 123 to S. Fisher. he may apply for the prize. Sir William Beach Thomas, London Times representative, will visit Albany next weekend to study agriculture and immigration, traveling with Education Minister HH. Colebatoh. They will visit Denmark Nor Hal and the kari and jarrah ronalty.
Hilton Beasley of the Albany Varenta Teachers and Citizens Association urged the Minister of Education to include funding for a new High School in Albany. The letter cites inadequate current facilities, growing agricultural and industrial opportunities, and planned road and soil site provisions. The Director of Education replied that £5000 will be provided in this year’s loan estimates to begin construction at Albany, targeting December completion.
Tonight at the Empire Theatre the big feature is episode 66 of The Diamond Queen paired with The Unknown Wife a Universal Film production starring Edith Rotorts. The program includes a Western drama The Danger Man and comedy A Punch of Kisses plus a boxing epic featuring the Dempsey Carpentier bout captured in slow motion. Doors open 7 pm with standard prices and circle and balcony seating.
The Town Hall presents A Tale of Two Worlds directed by Gouverneur Morris and produced by Goldwyn. A romantic mystery set in Chinatown centers on an American girl unaware of her Chinese origin and entwined with a Tang plot as she nears marriage choices. The feature is supported by Hol ling Stotes, a Pathé Ganette revue and Mersisid comedy. Master Reid, famed Xylophone virtuoso, is set to perform during the screening.
Mt Barker fall program features Violet Hopson in Riseing Cup's Race a romantic English star noted for riding skill and charm. Supporting reel includes No Parting and a newsreel. Local farming around Geraldton reports stunt pasture and uncertain rain may hurt sheep and crops along Moullena Northam line and York Northam area. Port Caroline steamer slated to call at Albany later this month.
The Empire Theatre will stage Robisson Crusoe pantomime next Tuesday and Wednesday featuring star performers from Australasia. The show promises a lavish production with the Panis Transformation Avenue and celebrated acts by Winifred, Hal Aeurne, Rina, and Tom Stewart. Critics note the high novelty and appeal aimed at drawing large crowds.
The singles championship progressed with Johnson defeating Richards in set scores 8 8, 1 1, 6 1 and Milden defeating Patterson 4 4, 4 0 8, 6 1 in a week of play.
Ilden, the defending champion, defeated Johnson after a hard fought final by scores listed as 44 34 2 3 4, securing the championship.
East Perth won the WA Football League premiership after a fast even match on Saturday afternoon. The final votes showed East Perth 7.12 to West Perth 5.9, with East Perth securing the league title.
Mt Barker defeated Katanning 0.9 87 to 1.6 45 in a windy game. Mt Barker proved strongest in the final term with three goals and four behinds to Katanning’s one goal one behind. J Lunt refereed the central empire match. A social dance linked to Albany Sauel and High Page Tennis Club is planned at Masonic Hall to follow.
In a weekend of school sports, ALEC claimed the Premverety in both the Someday Tribation Shield and Chal lige Cup after a winter pause. Brownies forfeited to ADA amid player shortages, while HS faced Checkers in a contested match with HS winning two to one.
The Albany Rifle Club held a Downes trophy final at 600 and 700 yards on Saturday. Weather hampered scores but W. capture, handicapped at 18, scored a century in both rounds to win. C. Phillips won the sweepstake with a 13 handicap and total 91. Farr and Jackson posted strong scores despite difficult conditions.
Suburban racing results from the Helena Vale club meeting on a Saturday show Hurdle Race winner Travity King with 1.4 Larva at 72 and other placings. First Class Plate etc with Ayrway and Ayrlove noted, Second Class Plate Blue Biol and Betting details. September Handicap features Palisade Yardie Seigneur in a close finish with betting odds. Third Class Plate Battle Dawn and Welter Handicap list runners Downing Street Propagation Winged Victory with reported dividends.
Kalgoorlie track hosted a Saturday program with classes from First to Fourth Plates and Handicap events. Winners included Diva in multiple plates with betting notes and times listed for Thorsen Bengeo Silent Sign, and Master Super in the seventh class plate, with Diva repeatedly shown as top finisher.
Fragmentary report references Paris conference talks with Allies. Mentions adjoint water system and subergian Chis. Turk involvement implied amid tentative agreement on settlements and governance.
The Perth council requested Mr. Simons, editor of The Call, to attend the next meeting in person to discuss a grievance raised by the Printing Industry Employees Union over a dispute in the printing trade. The note cited regulating content in the paper and referenced the editor. Simons did not attend the meeting but sent a note.
Serious allegations emerged after the Victorian Football Association Championship final between Port Melbourne and Footscray. Port Melbourne captain reported two men offered 100 pounds to throw the match, another 40 pounds for a different player. Port Melbourne won by two points.
A heavy storm in Sydney caused a sudden flood surge on Saturday drowning Sue Henry Cowervy aged 10 and injuring others while three boys struggled to stay afloat amid the rising waters.
The Despatch notes uncertainty over the mayor's resignation from the Albany council. The paper declines to comment without verified facts and promises fair coverage when public interest demands. Ratepayers may face a choice on future municipal policy as retiring councillors present their proposals.
The Tariff Board plans to visit Western Australia on October 3 for investigations in Perth and Fremantle and likely Geraldton Albany Banbury Wagin Katanning Narrogin Norseman Kalgoorlie. The Primary Producers Association sub committee will present facts on unfair tariffs. Local bodies urged to contribute evidence and arrange testimonies.
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