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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
2
Town Clerk invites interested residents to submit names for a WEETTEN project and notes qualification criteria. Objections to the list will be considered by the town council, with a formal date set for finalization and public notice.
Albany town records call for tenders on debentures with interest at 5 per cent per annum, payable semi annually, to raise funds for the city. A 10 percent deposit by banker's order is required. Tenders close on October 7 for removal of nightsoil and rubbish in the municipality.
A crowded Albany page reports civic appointments to the Redownad Cemetery Board by the Governor in Council. It notes a correction for Albany Bowl ig’s Club officers and adds Hon. S.J. Haynes as patron. Also covered are a Defence Minister’s remarks on a local ramp, a band event, War Relief Funds inquiry, and a theft case at a local business.
A court remanded a defendant after testimony of police and staff about a confertionery incident. Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band held a meeting at the station and discussed band discipline, resignations, and fundraising. Upcoming events include a Soldiers' Institute dance and a Navy card evening, with notices for Empire cinema and a forest exhibit planned for Perth in October and April.
Mr Hinks of the Woollen Mills and Mr Chambers from the Eastern States arrived by train to inspect land at Albany for a new mill. They reviewed conditions and labor needs, with Hinks staying until Sunday and Chambers returning to Perth this afternoon. Directors to meet tomorrow to discuss the plan and float arrangements for operations in the near future.
The mayor convened a meeting at the Jewish Town Hall to plan entertainment for visiting warships Melbourne and Brisbane from the Australasian fleet. Officials outlined programs for October activities, including sports, dances, and a proposed rail fare concession to Albany for inland residents. A committee was formed with subcommittees to organize rifle shooting, football, and social events, while fundraising efforts and a potential gate-money concession were discussed. The Euripides liner departed Capetown and reaches Albany September 30 with 197 third-class passengers.
Mt Barker beat Broomehill 7 goals 4 behinds to 3 goals 12 behinds in a late close contest. Stewart starred for Mt Barker while Miley Masters and White led Broomehill in a spirited effort.
A Monday evening event at the Library and Institute in Denmark honored Mr Wolf Morgan for his long service on the Agricultural Hall Committee and as president. The gathering drew admirers from miles away, while local farming notes mention Jersey cattle sales and a dairy herd built by Bagley Bros. and state farm studs.
New postage rules kick in October 1 changing rates for letters cards parcels and telegraphs within the Commonwealth and British Empire. Rates vary by category with per ounce per dozen and per word scales for letters cards printed papers merchandise and telegrams including interstate and overseas destinations.
Late yesterday afternoon a mob of about 75 attacked Herbert ttw o es Box Factory at North Perth damaging stock worth 250 and wrecking machinery. Police arrived after the raid sparked a street riot with several officers roughened. About 12 arrests were made including William Giles and Michael Camy charged with assault and resisting arrest.
Perth reports the opening of a new post office building attended by about 8000 people. Lord Forster and Lady Forrest led the ceremony including naming the street Forrest Avenue to honour the late Lord Forrest.
Yesterday a contract was signed between the Young Australia League and Mr F J Deacon for the erection of the YA memorial building at the corner of Irwin and Murray streets. The foundation stone was laid in April last year by then Premier W M Hughes.
Melbourne laborers confront a dispute over preference for timber and wharf work as non-union stoppage threats loom. Union officials warn a mass meeting will address the position and potential widespread impact on the timber and building trades.
Sydney reports official recognition of the late Governor Walter Davidson for his services as Governor of New South Wales. The ministry and local figures observe the memorial, noting his contributions to the state and nation.
The Albany Friendly Societies Council met at Albany Town Hall with Mr Franklin presiding. Delegates discussed account payments, cribbage tournament scheduling, shield wording, and future galas including a social at the Masonic Hall and catering quotes. Shareholders in the Albany Oil and Coal Prospecting Syndicate set a meeting time at Lower Town Hall.
London reports latest on the Medding pit colliery disaster. Rescuers saved 22 men alive, three dead, four still entombed after a break in a barrier allowed floodwater to surge in at dawn. A survivor described a sudden flood while returning to work.
Paris dispatch says the Conference of Ambassadors plans to award Italy 50 million francs from Greece as satisfaction for the Janina murders. A London report notes Italian delegates to the Inter Allied Commission refuse to join in portions of the commission's conclusions and the inquiry's findings.
The Italian legation told the Greek Foreign Affairs Minister that Corfu’s evacuation would be completed today and the island would be returned to Greece tomorrow.
A Belgian wins the Gordon Bennett Balloon Cup as Helguim reportedly secures the victory after a 1140 kilometre flight. The British balloon Banshee faced a ferry snowstorm at about 63,000 feet during the challenge.
London and Paris will begin a government subsidised night air mail service in October. The scheme, announced from London, confirms a new trans channel link funded by the British Government.
Reports from ShanghaI say on September 14 Kandua bandits captured and abducted Miss Harrech and Miss Sharp of the China Inland Mission in Honan Province.
London reports Papyrus in good condition after rough seas with Danohue likely to ride in American race. Mbuny Cricket Association to hold a general meeting at the Lower Town Hall Monday night to receive the year’s report elect officers and discuss matters for Albany cricket advancement.
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