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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
2
A shop promotes a large range of ready to wear suits including two garments Golf suits and Sac suits. It challenges the belief that tailor made outfits are necessary by presenting affordable alternatives and cutting and finishing them to suit fastidious tastes.
A promotional notice invites readers to call and view a selection of garments. The brief emphasizes courteous service and a positive customer experience without listing specific items or locations.
The piece reports a set of Albany sports and club updates including a West Albany Football Club meeting at the London Hotel, the Albany Hockey Club annual meeting with officer elections, and plans for three teams after a past amalgamation with the High School Club. It notes influenza impact on trophies and that the season opens with a match against the High School Showl next Saturday.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade conducts a weekly drill tonight and invites all members and prospective members to attend. The East Albany Football Club holds a general meeting at Mr T Edwards shop tonight at o clock for interested and financially contributing members.
The Governor Sir Francin Newiegate and Lady New dorate visited Albany with the Excel lenct entourage. They toured Mownt Barker and the orchards, while Mayor W J Day accompanied the party. Lady New dorate left by afternoon train amid swimming exhibition sights. The governor plans to travel to America and then the world.
The unwust election held Saturday saw C B Smith re-elected over T Ward in Weal Ward with 102 votes to 51. Other wards elected were Greatier for Centres Ward and Mawron for South-Eanth Ward. Gribble re-appointed auditor.
Albany Chamber of Commerce held a late night meeting in the Municipal Council Chambers with President Afr Hy Tipping and members including Mills Boyle Barnett Smith Anderson Harkness Brody McDowell Vaulkner Forte Everett Smart and McKennie. The group discussed the Torbay drainage scheme delays the need for electric lighting in the Joessehonl and urged railway and education department actions.
Tomorrow features tea and a market stand at John's Hall with a doll competition and charity boxes. A copper chain grafting is set for 10 am with notable organizers. Also listed are dances, a euchre tournament, and a Lake Clinco murder trial adjournment. charity donations urged amid court delays.
A public meeting convened by the mayor in Albany discussed adopting the committee’s choice of a memorial design. The group settled on a Rien Porcelli granite monument, 26 feet high, with funds limited to 450 pounds and the rest to inscriptions. The site was shifted from near Auckland Church to York Street center, with traffic considerations and future gutter work noted.
At Coustell Chambers on Monday evening before the council, Mayor Day presented Mr. HM Abell with two silver vases from the Albany Week Committee. The gift honored his public spirit in promoting dances and Albany Week activities. Abell thanked the Mayor and Committee, pledging to continue assisting patriotic and public initiatives.
The Kalgoorlie market reports heavy apple supplies while pears and quince are in strong demand. Potatoes and onions show mixed prices, with fruit offerings including Jonathan apples and Bartlett pears. numerous price figures are listed for various goods. Mentions Premier Mr. J Storey and a government note on royal visit and mobilization of Belgian troops to Germany.
A late night note states iron trades will return to work this morning following talks with the State Arbitration Court. Jupiter Booth announced he would act under regulation 122 to call on both sides to present their case before the court for a possible award.
Unclear fragment discusses labor tensions and the Arbitration Court. It suggests the court may assume over industry disputes, signaling future emphasis on swift resolution methods. The misspelled text references compulsory arbitration and a potential pivotal moment in arbitration history.
Alfred tumow, former Labor member for Cora the Pedered House of Ceprresen tives, sues the Prime Minister of deliberate suppression of cables. Ming Lacarun testifies for the plaintiff as the Geelong Aubver Hirer for Whe. The case alleges improper act in Melbourne.
Melbourne report states the Federal Ministry delayed the operation of the Navigation Act by some time, with the measure to come before Parliament. The exact June date remains tentative as authorities seek to place the issue on the legislative agenda.
Brisbane reports the death of former Queensland Governor Hamilton Gould Adams from pneumonia in Capetown on April 12. The late official, born in Ireland, served colonial administration during the 19th century and was mourned across the territory.
In April unrest swept Berlin as fanatics attacked businesses and homes. Soldiers deployed to deter further violence while authorities investigated incidents including grenade throwing and arson aimed at wealthy districts and frontier outposts.
Paris reports say diplomats including Modal Witton Nerehill and others attended confection talks to speed negotiations on a new treaty. Attendees weighed provisions amid tense exchanges as efforts to finish the accord proceed in early April.
A London report dated April 4 notes a conference decision easing tensions between Britain and France. The language suggests negotiations at an international park or venue, with unspecified implications for ongoing Franco-British relations and colonial interests.
In April the House of Commons is cited discussing hunger strikes with no chance of intervention while warning of heightened terror and arrests. Their later release is noted as contingent on Prime Ministerial actions, with public applause and cautious reassurance reported in the session.
In London on April Ek The Labour Party planned a strike to protest the treatment of prisoners. The meeting denounced conditions and urged action as newspapers reported widespread discontent and protests.
A meeting of the Athiny Hie yal Commed outlines a Western Producers League plan to attract mills and establish industries across the state. The drive seeks to mobilize towns, recruit workers, and create branch offices, with a three month campaign and messages from regional organizers.
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