Local sports round up with wartime echoes and odd notes
The piece catalogs a mix of sporting sights and oddities. It mentions Military Cadets football on Ulster road ground, tentative revival of local soccer in Albany after the war, billiards rivals Inman and Stevenson born on July 15, and cricket reform talk by H E Kington. It notes the death of J B Thorneycroft from Dumask and racing chatter from Tasmania including charity subscriptions after jockey Paton’s fatal crash and a disqualified race at Hay-street with a sour ending over a sucking pig joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster Road
C.ty
Albany
Australia
Inman
Stevenson
H. FE Kington
Northamptonshire
J. B. Thorneycroft
England
Damask
New Zealand
Richmond
Eng
C. Paton
Launceston
A. McAdam
Godwin Star
A. Lambert
G. Lambert
Tasmanian Turf Club
PF. A. O'Connor
Bock
Paton
Tasmania
Victoria
Bia
Hay-street
Denmark Notes on Nursing Home Support and Board Duty
In Blant Denmark Notes letters defend the nursing home leadership saying the board founded the home and personally guaranteed nearly a tenth of the funds. They dispute a critic’s claim that the ladies committee was rejected and note a public meeting raised about £20 yearly, with Mr Pember organizing socials to boost help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Roads Board
Btan Pember
Pember
Red Crage
Childien
Flay
Covial
Dinkum Stunt
O. AF
Ole field's Hot X Buns spark a wild golf course tale
A playful street vignette in America has Mr. Wilson walking toward a golf course when a boy sticks out his tongue. The President’s companion pretends to scold but the President admits he made a worse face. The scene shifts to a boast about Ole Field's mot X bane upcoming Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wilson
Oldfield
The Passing of Petroleum at Pingelly and Beyond
An analysis notes disappointment at a recent air prospectors inquiry in Pingelly amid government scrutiny and compares to Wagri. It traces petroleum history from Campus Drake to U S expansion, explains depletion concerns, and cites Dr Ralph Arnold’s 1916 forecast of a 22 to 75 year supply, highlighting rising U S output and growing consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingelly
Coul Aluma
Wagri
Wome
Drake
Oil Creek
Pennsylvania
United States
Oklahoma
Ralph Arnold
Fruit and vegetable prices quoted by Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd in Kalgoorlie
On April 11 1919 the Associated Fruitgrowers Ltd reports fair apple and pear supplies with Jonathans scarce, grapes arriving wet, and tomatoes extremely short. Potatoes from Albany and Denmark districts sell at £22 per ton. Quotations include Jonathans dumps to 12/, Cleos to 8/ and pears Hartletts to 12, Quinces to 6/8, oranges to 12/ and lemons to 8/. Tomatoes best to 17/ others 16/ to 15/7. Potatoes £10 to £22 per ton, cabbage 15/3, swedes 12/, beans 3d, poultry prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Fruitgrowera, Ltd
Kalgoorlie
Albany
Denmark
Cleos
Donne
Vicars
Muscata
Wortfry Halls
Prohibition Debate Across Nations Reaches A Climax
The article reviews New Zealand temperance sentiment and reports the likely defeat of state prohibition there. It then discusses the United States nationwide prohibition, noting rapid ratification, expected illegality of alcohol, and debates on enforceability, smuggling, and the social experiment’s outcomes. It analyzes organizational prowess shaping victory and the global watch on American habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of
New Zealand
America
United States
Congress
New York
Walon
America as a Creditor and Australian Debt Warnings
The piece discusses U.S. government and foreign securities held in the United States totaling about £1,806,065,000 with major holdings in Great Britain, France, and Italy. It warns that if American creditors demand leverage in debt terms, debtors could face onerous burdens. It also notes the death of Sir James Fairfax, senior proprietor of the Sydney Morning Herald, at Bellevue Hill on March 28, and outlines his long involvement with the paper since 1841 through 67 years of service. A Light note mentions Oldfield, the Money Market expert, delivering a luxury on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Grea
France
Italy
Canada
Russia
Germany
Mexico
Belgium
Japan
Australia
America
Uncle Sam
James Fairfax
Sydney “Morning Herald
Bellevue Hill
Sydney
Leamington
Warwickshire
The Lefroy Ministry and Premier’s Resignation Contested
The Parliamentary National Party met Tuesday amid a turbulent leadership dispute. MLA J MacCallum Smith questioned the extraordinary meeting and the Premier's ballot position. Lefroy offered his resignation and urged the Governor to appoint Mr Colebatch. A Perth meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Party
J. MacCallum Smith
Hing
Smith
Colebatch
Sir Henry Lefroy
Henry Lefroy
Perth
Appeal Good business done on 8.4 event week at Town Hall
Mrs J J Barnett and committee raised funds with a midweek entertainment and concert drawing a large Albany crowd. The first half featured pictures, then The Pink Pierista troupe impressed with new acts by Misses Playne Angove Palmer Goddard Wiley Erskine Boestou Harran. Encores earned praise. organizers praised performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J
J. Playne
Angove
Palmer
Goddard
Wiley
Erskine
Boestou
Hanrahan
Won
Albany
Enecores
Lal
Bia Exrellency
Hillon Beasley
W.A
University of Orford
Juntern Prides
Cotton Growing in Australia Faces Experimental Delays
Australias tropical regions show potential for cotton, with American experts backing intelligent supervision and mechanical picking. Trials in Queensland and the Northern Territory advance slowly due to weather and high labor costs, while Western Australia has yet to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
America
Queensland
Northern Territory
West Australian
Queensland Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Science and Industry
Australa
Bureau
United Kingdom
Shipping Notes Arrivals April 10 and Related Vessels
Shipping notes list arrivals and movements from England to Australia and nearby ports. Vessels include Ulimarow Nevassa Rosalia Ullimaro Motes HMAS Australia and HMLS New Zealand with Lord Jellicoe aboard. Updates mention Albany Fremantle Esperance Colombo and Melbourne routes with dates in April May and notes on cargoes and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulimarow
Engl
Nevassa
England
Leones
Chamber of Commerce
Adelaide
Omenth
Eucla
Aail
Esperance
Porte
Rosalia
Colombo
Henry, Wein and Co
War Soldier
Fremantle
Henry Wille
Yorom
Dalgety and Co
Aprente
Berrima
Henry Wills and Co
Nevansa
Albany
Cardium
Breaksea
Sydney
Emdon Fame
Partemouth
Australia
Melbourne
Syday
Projected Movements From Eucla to Albany and Fremantle
A garbled 8.8 entry shows ships depart April 16 from Eucla for Esperance via ports arriving Albany April 19 from Esperance. April 21 sails to Fremantle arriving April 26, then to Adelaide May 9 via Fremantle and Albany. The text is partially corrupted with misread place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esperance
Albany
Une ‘Eny
Frewere Fremantle
Idee Abay
Fre- “Dees
Eucla
Igsning
Euola
Porte
Mail Arrangements For Closing Of Mails Details
Courtesy of Postmaster Mr John Norman the following mail closing times are listed for Perth Fremantle and eastern lines Mails close at 2 30 pm Monday to Thursday 5 15 pm Friday 10 pm Saturday for Sunday train Mails arrive from shore places Tuesday Wednesday Friday 10 15 am Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays 7 30 am Denmark line mails close Sundays and Thursdays p m and alternate Saturdays noon Robinson Estate mail dispatched Wednesdays 8 pm Gnowangerup mail closes Albany post office Saturdays Ongerup and Salt River mail Albany Thursday 2 30 pm Occasional generosity noted in a line about limelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norman
Perth
Fremantle
Denmark
Denmark Line
Robinson Estate
Albany Golf Club Ladies Hold Annual Meeting at Town Hall
The Albany Golf Club ladies held their free annual meeting at Town Hall on Wednesday. Miss Catling chaired. Miss Hassell became captain after a series of changes. Seventeen to twenty one competitions were noted with four mixed foursomes won by Mrs Catling and others. The season closed with a wristlet watch from Lady Ellison Macartney, won by Mrs Shannon. Officers elected include Captain and secretary Miss Harknese with committee members Mrs Ads rson Cutting Miss Playne and Hassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Golf Club
Town Hall
Catling
Miss Horkaeos
Indy Associates
Oniates
L Hassell
Mra. Merfeld
H. Robinson
Mrs. Catling
Mice Harkneys
Mre. Burt
Anj Mies
Mary Haswell
Albany Indies
Ellison Macartney
Shannon
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Olefield
Lefroy
National Library of Australia
RS A. Appeal
Oldfeld
Seoul
Ullimaro
Nevasss
Ongerup
Salt River
Thureday
Corner Cliff
Melville Streets
Nuras Anderson
Nuress
Stuendanos
Mra. A. R. Hodge
Pianoforte
South Street
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Buildings
George's Terrace
George H. Johnston
Capital 24
Fire Marine
Gibbons & Son, Watch and Clock Makers and Jewellers
York Street
Dobbie
H.R. and Co
Apema
Absas
Dobbie & Co. Ltd
Toa May-street
Mark Onders
the Handy Corner Shop
E. Tassell
Pattinson
Liesaus
Freemasons’ Hotel
Stirling Terrace
Albany Brewery
W.W. R. Smith
Speare
Peice
Prion
Speares
Castlereagh Street
Messenger
Father
H. Lambert
Perth Road
L. Powell
Royal Petronage
Eee
York Treet
Military Commonwealth Forces
W. Brown
Jas. R. Anderson
Ciff-strest
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