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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
2
Notices show Great Southern Railway routes altering schedules from Perth to Albany on Saturdays with services after April. Special freight and fare details are available from the Goods Clerk Railways. April dates include 4 and 16 with passenger and freight arrangements noted for Fremantle services and related connections.
Miles Tipping Merrifield offer ready to wear suits in two garments golf and sac styles. Tailor made quality at affordable prices claims big savings over nine to twelve pound tailors. Call to view and be shown.
Miles, Tipping and Merriheld advertise a cook position at the corner of York and Frederick Streets. The notice lists an apprenticeship or trial period and asks applicants to respond to Heathiaeeen in Miditheton Howls, with a wage offer noted as 287.
The article traces the early ideas and gradual push toward a federated imperial system. It notes 19th century debates in Britain about self government for colonies, the 1860 Cannon Street meetings, and the Australian Colonial Institute’s role in fostering imperial federation and representation within a unified imperial legislature.
Local Hast Albany Football Club calls for a renewed attendance at Thursday night’s meeting to boost turnout. Easter week traffic shows 142 from Perth to Albany, 626 to Banbury, 131 to Baseelion, and 200 to Kalgoorlie, up 45 passengers and £248 15s revenue from prior period. Albany Seals Church plans to host Right Rev John Walker MA Ballarat View, Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, on the 28th. Walker, a noted Victorian and New South Wales minister, served as a Presbyterian chaplain in the ATF during the war, with three sons among the fallen and a daughter serving abroad. A Perth High School visit during Easter praised local renovations and trades, turning items into revenue. Albany’s Volunteer Fire Brigade and others plan to participate in a national demonstration. many have returned home.
The article notes political activity with a draught of nerves among speakers and a forthcoming poll after the Denmark train arrives. It describes horses bolt incidents in town, furniture damage, and a baker’s cart scare. A jarrah fountain donated to St Oswald’s Mission honors fallen soldiers, unveiled by the archdeacon amid wartime references and local memorials.
Hir Excallency the Governor Sir Piane in Newdogate was sworn in Perth last week and returned to Albany on Saturday. Eavellency will par a visit to Mount Barker. Tagolthy, who spent two months at Mount Torker, is expected back in Albany tomorrow. Mr A P Walker of the local High School visits the metropolis. Mr and Mrs Prior leave for Perth to reside. Mrs Smith transfers to Albany District High School. Mr F Thomas of the wine and spirit dept departs for Kanter Statey en route to his mother.
Royal yacht Renown with Prince of Wales will dock at Albany in June for a royal visit historic in Albany. The fleet includes battle cruisers and cruisers with arrangements for winter events and 9000 visitors expected to arrive. Local councils plan a welcoming program and public events to mark the royal stay.
Woollies defeated Cormttiway by a large margin as Woollies bowlers dominated the innings with strong spells from Hors ley and Mullins, Stirling top scoring in a low total. Corinthians fared poorly in reply, with Sangster and Monaghan leading the bowling while Angove and Sangster defended until the last wicket.
At Helens Vale meetings on Salie Jovy the crowd was good in pleasant weather. The card included the Guildford Hurdle Race over two miles with Burlewere the winner and Tote dividends paying. Other events in the program were the First Class Plate and Arran Class Plate with multiple contenders and tote payouts. The Mellevue Handicap and Third Class Plate also drew several starters, with Tote dividends listed for each race.
Saturday's cricket match between Centrals and Corburup was affected by poor light and rain. Button led Centrals with 44, while Barhon and Williams shared key wickets. Corburup closed at 45 for two after 24 overs, with Wilson 24 not out and disputes over remaining play pending next fixtures.
The R A Noles notes a bi monthly Mbay sub-branch meeting at 7pm at the Soldiers Institute, with arrangements for deliveries of A Soinil pure and a dance at Masanir Hall tonight. Reports on euchre tourney, fruit and veg stalls, and a woodline contest, plus a doll competition and Friday gatherings coordinated by Mrs Day and Lady Newdegate.
Late news from the Denmark Road District reports the annual board election held Saturday with keen interest in ward contests. In Town Ward Smith defeats Frame for a majority of 2, while Flay wins a 5 to 21 majority in North Ward as Johnson, Harvey, Smith, Play, and Johnston are declared elected.
Building operations in Sydney and suburbs slowed as about 10 building trades workers attended a stop work meeting held in Sydney Town Hall on Saturday morning.
Results from the autumn meeting show Bright Night winning the Rou Handicap at seven furlongs, King of the Sea and New Kmal among the Dangar Handicap contenders, Compromise winning the Second Steeplechase, Cerise and Grey second, Kilkenny Boy leading in the Nursery Handicap, Poitrel prevailing in the Alc Plate, and Swift Shoots top in the final event.
Labor government factions completed the task of forming a Labor Ministry with J Storey narrowly elected premier. The Parliament House event on Saturday confirmed Storey as the head of the government, marking a pivotal shift in NSW leadership.
On Friday April Hell a prvetly wedding ton celebrated at Mr ao Men E.R Mac Kie Spencer Street. The couple Hey 4G EB domes and Min B. 1 MacKie daughter of Mr and Min BOK Mac Kie witnessed by relatives. Rev Milton FH Maley officiated. Bride wore lace crepe de chine with Orthodox veil and orange blossom wreath, carrying white carnations. She entered with her father and was attended by Mini Muriel Benek in crimson embroidered krepoline with pink rose bouquet. Rev S Evan joined the group. many messages of happiness were read. J E Mire Jones left Friday evening for the Yullingup Caves where their homeymoon will be spent. Friends met at the station to wish them Godspeed. The couple will return to Northampton Methodist Church duties after the trip.
In Torbay a wedding blessing joined Miss Hannah Margaret Marrshall and Lieut. Frank Goundrey in Torbay Hall, with a large wedding party in attendance. The couple left for Perth for their honeymoon then return to Weebedh’s, as society notes a grand village ceremony amid a public strike context in New York and labor tensions.
London April 01 an authoritative cabinet statement opposes the desire of French leaders to neutralise portions of Germany. It outlines military limits and notes German demands for restoration of order in the occupied zone. The report questions whether the German government exaggerates peril while warning of economic disruption if order is not restored.
Paris April 1 Britain objects to France's planned invasion of neutral zones. Two cabinet meetings considered Britain's note while France claims sole responsibility. Britain Belgium and America oppose military action, creating a delicate international stance.
German papers claim authorities seized control of the Ruhr from a German wine stake, with Britain watching. British policy reportedly not to intervene between German factions while troops remain on the Rhine for unspecified aims.
The Belgian King presided with the Council of Ministers on April 11 as they considered placing one military division at the disposal of the French commander in the Huhr area to show sympathy with France.
Amsterdam reports April 1 that the Hertingr Taetlott movement continues with further French regiments occupying the neutral zone. Additional troops have crossed the Rhine at various points, signaling continued strategic activity in the area.
Troops accompanied by tanks left StrieWurg and marched in a steady direction amid wartime activity. The report notes coordinated armoured movement through unspecified territories as part of ongoing operations.
UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON April 11. The railway strike, begun without authority by insurgent switchmen in the Chicago district and without union sanction, has suddenly spread across the country. Industries in many parts of the nation are being suspended due to inability to obtain coal and supplies.
Nearly 60 000 railway workers in over 15 cities from New York to San Francisco strike for higher wages. Cities including Chicago and New York face food shortages as disruption spreads.
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