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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1922

Page

2

Young Men's Clubs and the Drive for Better Urban Life

The piece argues material prosperity as the driver of settler ambition while critiquing mechanical focus over imagination. It cites Archbishop Riley on youth energy needing wholesome outlet, praises clubs for improving environment, and links American ideals to steady character in Albany and national progress.

Ian Wright Deanin Steele Rudi Woybeoeke Che Australia Lein America Riley Boya Albany United States of America Washington Linsoln McKinley Wilson

Civic reception for London Times editor in Albany

Sir William Beach Thomas of the London Times visits Australia and will be welcomed by Hon. 4 H. P. Colebateh of Education on Saturday at 11 am in the lower Town Hall. A Albany Parents Teachers executive meeting is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock at the High School Hall.

William Beach Thomas London Times Australia H. P. Colebateh Lower Town Hall Albany Parenta, Citiaeon and Teachers Association University of Western Australia District High Bchhool Albany Fisherian Department Linton Fisheries Department Association Football Association Indy Nursing Home Eneri

Municipal Crisis With Mayoral Nomination Debate

The town faces a mayoral vacancy with Balaton’s status unclear and councillor resignation looming. A notice calls for nominations by 4 p.m. October 4, with an October 1 election if multiple candidates. A special council meeting is set to appoint a mayor and returning officer, and Dr. Lambert will address ratepayers at the Town Hall to explain his resignation motives.

E. Balaton Stirlinglorrace Cransillore Ch. Lambert Albany

Interesting Silver Wedding Celebration At Albany Boulders

About 70 guests attended at the Boulders on Willingdon Road to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Hichard McBride and to raise funds for a Women's Institute in Albany. The evening featured cards musical items and games with prizes for ladies and gentlemen. A supper was served and Mrs McBride received a bouquet along with silver presents. Funds raised will support the Institute building project and speakers praised the couple and organizers.

T. H. Willon Hichard McBride Women's Institute Russell Okeley Clayton Captain Troy Wilson Muir Spinning Circle McBride Albany Fill Abell Hma Allan Hill Institute Mra. Beheurer Fundy Rt. Joseph's Basaar Cribbage Euebre Prien Harvey Troy Carner

Governor to Visit Western Australia and Religious Appointments

His excellency the Governor Sir Fran Newdegate and Lady Newdegate will depart for Western Australia aboard the Aberdeen and reach Albany on December 13. The Reverend H T H Wightwick has taken the Albany Parish rectorship at St John’s after Archdeacon Louch’s last sermon. Ken Williamson of Narrikup, recently in Albany, had a narrow escape when a wagon wheel struck him but he escaped with a dislocation and is recovering.

Fran Newdegate Lady Newdegate Western Australia Aberdeen Albany H. T. H. Wightwick St. John's Church Archleseon Louch Bundsy Ken. Williamson Narrikup Williamson

Weekly euchre tourney linked to Albany Returned Soldier League

A weekly euchre tournament tied to the Albany sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League is scheduled to proceed tomorrow. The event supports veterans and brings together local players in a social competition.

Albany

Mt Barker farewell to Rev Wightwick at town social

A farewell social in the Mt Barker Hall honored Rev Wightwick and Mrs Wightwick as he leaves to take up duties as Albany rector. Speakers praised his short tenure and choir and guild work, with musical items and a hoped-for return visit by marksmen at the next shoot.

Wightwick All Sainte Mt Barker Max Last Albany W. Sounness Barker C. Hickling Sounness Fellowe J. J. Davis Ladies Guild A.T. Booth Misa B. West C. Thom Max Wright Misa Som Booth T. Pickles L. Booth

Denmark Society Notes Show Highlights and Farewell

The postponed quarterly A and HH meeting drew few members but approved an executive focus with proposals to boost subdistrict competition and exhibits. Bridge and whist drives at Hostel van Lermingied yielded trophies, while railway improvements promise better services with a December timetable. a social evening raised funds and praised Mr Buckley before his retirement to Kalgoorlie, calling for continued unity in Denmark.

HH. Rouitty Sax W. J. Morgan van Lermingied Jack Muxzsolett Nowkolds Jack Tysoe Waillemin Alway Denmark H. Social Tard Gupper L. Bergl Albany J. Barry Scotadale Barry State Farm C. Eli Smith Ted Steikcie Wee Fenon Molly Ricketts N. Whitingham A. Roberts Wuillemin Buckley H. V. Buckley Regoa Suy W. J Morosn Roads Board Morgan Busklay Morgan Ly Ak Fe Kalaming J. D. Smith Aus Bickley Torboy Junction Smith J Moscoletti Settlers’ Association Butte W. Hedisn Beckley Win

Prospecting for Oil in Albany District Draws Attention

Edward Perkins pursues oil prospects in the Albany region. He reports samples and expert tests suggesting possible oil fields, despite negative government opinions. Captain Hantpick and Sir William Lathlain may advance testing before a company is floated to fund further exploration. A separate note mentions a successful Friendly Societies Council tournament at Oddfellows Hall.

Edward Perkins Ami Wan America Fitzgerald River Lnter Falda Mr. Perkins Perkins Melbourne H Mautpick Perking Hantpick Tasmanian Albany Anderson Colorado Heboo of Mines Fitzgerald District Parking

Albany Woollen Mills scheme advances in Western Australia

Mr BR Hobinien chairman of the Woollen Mills company said the prospectus is nearly complete and will be submitted to the Albany and State committees in the coming days. Once finalized a state wide appeal will be launched to raise needed capital.

Perth Thurday Western Australia BR. T. Hobineun BCC Bote Albany

Engineers' Dispute Reaches Formal Conference

The Perth engineers dispute prompts a compulsory conference ordered by Justice Draper. The Iron Trade Unions, Chamber of Mines, and Snowmillers Association are to attend a 10.30 Monday morning meeting to seek a resolution.

Perth Haw Juative Draper Chamber of Mines Snowmillers Association Justice Draper Hin

Kalgoorlie Mines Feel Impact From Strike

Kalgoorlie reports limited effects from the engineering strike with mining continuing. Engineers on Lakeside workings halted some tasks but wood supply remains incoming as usual.

Kaloorlie Engineera

Eclipse Expedition Sails From Wallal To Broome

The schooner Gwendoline finished loading winentitic instruments and impediments for the eclipse expedition and sailed for Broome at midnight on Wednesday with expedition members aboard.

Wallal Gwendoline Broome

Semmens Sentenced in Malvern Shooting Case

Melbourne reports Archie Semmens, found guilty of shooting Mrs. Maxwell of Malvern with intent to grievous bodily harm, was sentenced today to 12 months imprisonment.

Melbourne Archie Semmens Maxwell Malvern

Go Slow Dismissals at Cockatoo Island Dockyards

Boilermakers dismissed at Cockatoo Island dockyards for adopting go slow tactics have not guaranteed use of the automatic machine if rehired. If no guarantee is given, dockyards are expected to close down for the time being.

Cockatoo Island

Unemployed Seek PM Action as Rail Unification Mentioned

A deputation of unemployed waited on Prime Minister Hughes to press for federal relief. He noted £260000 for road improvements and urged rail unification with state agreement to create work, criticizing the Go Slow doctrine and boiler-makers’ trouble.

Mr. Hughes Hughes Australia

British Troops Move Amid Near East Question

London dispatch says war correspondent reports bellicose stance in Constantinople with alleged invasion of central Syria. No reply from Kemal to Allied note. Authorities doubt the invasion claim and note artillery quarries moving from Izmir to Chanak.

London Daily Chronicle Constantinople Punie Prevalla Kewul Kemal Inmeilia Chanak

Sultan Deposition Feared as Ottoman Cabinet Resigns

The Bulian was overcome when his ministry resigned and is said to fear deposition as Kemal plans to appoint a Grand Vizier in Constantinople. Paxbos discussed as possible for both posts.

Bulian Kemal Contantinople

Cable from Lloyd George Indicates Near East Conference Soon

Sydney reports that Prime Minister W M Hughes, while in Byday, received a cable from Lloyd George regarding the Near East situation. Hughes would not comment beyond saying the information suggested a forthcoming Near East peace conference. He indicated a serious view of the current circumstances.

Sydney Thurday Byday W. M. Hughes Near East Melbourne Hughes Lloyd George

Constantine Abdicates in Favor of Crown Prince George

Reports from Athens state King Constantine abdicated in favor of his son Crown Prince George. The abdication reportedly occurred with no formalities or reservations, signaling a swift transfer of the throne.

London Athens Constantine George

Greek Cabinet Resigns in Official Announcement

In Athens on September 27 an official statement announced the Greek Cabinet has submitted its resignation, marking a major political change for the government.

Athens

Firpo Tracey Title Bout Draws Global Interest

Hueney Ayres baptizes with Linus Firpo from South America and Jim Tracey from Australia for an upcoming bout. Both fighters train industriously and the open air amphitheatre will host the event. Fifty thousand tickets have already been sold for admission.

Hueney Ayres Linus Firpo South America Jim Tracey Australia

Pet's Day at Infants School Raises Funds for Hall

Tuesday's Pet's Day at the Infants' School drew many parents despite poor weather. Children presented varied pets and raised £17 13s 4d for blinds on the school verandah, with prizes awarded to Wilfred Hayward Mac Scott and Fred Jackson.

Wilfred Hayward Drew, Robinson E. Barnett and Co Miss Bird Alec Mr. Beasley

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