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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
2
The store announces new stock including OFKAPARINGA All Wool blankets and men s suits. It markets waterproof coats from 59/6 to 83/ and English linoleums. Damask fabrics and boy s wool jerseys are featured with special emission and warehouse savings emphasized.
The Albany Respatch reports that Home Rule for Scotland is being debated in Parliament, with Glasgow and Dundees factions showing support. The piece argues Scotland favors broader imperial federation and coordinated defense, stressing unity of the British Empire and questions about provincial utilities and overseas trade regulation.
Fragmentary remarks cite imperial federation and imperial parliament as paths to unity. Burkeise rhetoric praises growth of national prosperity while Scotland seeks Home Rule to align empire affairs with common representation and provincial matters removed from British Parliament.
Local notes report a holiday observed with altered postal hours and a shifted train schedule. Albany residents respond to the Prince of Wales visit, with council and ALP tensions over spending, while property changes and a Crowley engine project advance.
A mix of royal and notable arrivals depart Albany for Perth and other stops. Prince of Wales entourage and Danish residents head to England, Dr Ingoldby and Dr Tagokiby plan three week absences, inspector changes occur, and a large send off marks farewell to Beasley and wife amid praise for Australia's climate.
The Albany cricket season ends with strong competition among four local teams and visiting sides. Wanderers clinch premiership late, Albions secure runners up, individual feats include T Angove’s 117 not out and centuries by Horstey Noble. The season honors a host of volunteers led by F Brown and P Davey for organizing the finals and arrangements.
The forecast for Perth indicates mainly fine weather for the present period with light to moderate winds from the northeast and fresh southerly to variable seas in the nearby ocean.
The Denmark notes report church festivities at Mission Church and Scotsdale, a produce sale at Presbyterian Mission Hall, and a successful social gathering with donations. Local contributors include Rev. A. Fe Brive, Misses Whittingham, and others. Weather and agricultural remarks touch on dairy prices, crop concerns, and hardships faced by settlers and soldiers.
The Mt Barker wire range opened the rifle shooting season on the 18th with the Soun Hess and Boos trophy as the afternoon contest. C. Drage won the second consecutive trophy, achieving the Mr O Neill heat and leading the field with a final score of 106 before handicap. An accident at Emuaw mill injured Mr Chan Ratcliffe's left hand while two large cher lars were being moved. Next Saturday features the premiership final between Blackwood Road and Centrale, with both squads optimistic about victory.
A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the billimet room and caused extensive damage at the Royal Sydney Golf Club course in Keg Bay. Loss preliminarily put between 18 000 and 20 000 pounds. investigators say it was sparked by a short circuit in the electric light installation.
A government clash over who qualifies as casual workers halts the Boot Frewantle reservoir project. The AWA and Minister for Works Mr Georges dispute wage terms while workers refuse to start the job.
The Bale steamer Rewinowe arrived at Wyndham on Monday amid a willy willy storm. Passengers reported two dove tote nets and many crew members struggled as the wind battered the ship, with passengers fearing serious damage to the vessel and concerns over the seaworthiness of Con Ihala We'bow.
In Kalamunda a sixth victim was claimed as a disaster near Perth. Reports describe injuries among workers and residents, with one employee from a local care facility among the affected. The scene involved a meander of vehicles and a security fort incident leaving several injured.
Fragmentary notice shows methylated spirits prices discussed in Perth with unclear figures and garbled wording. The readable portion mentions price changes and a local market emphasis in the Pile area.
At a Melbourne meeting the Builders Association employers committee resolved that from April 23 no workman should be employed by members unless willing to work 44 hours per week across eight days with four hours on Saturday. The action aims to make the plan effective before full adoption.
A largely attended meeting last night at District High School led by Mr. ML Little to form the Albany-Linides Hockey Association. The Albany Lode Hockey Club proposed names for five teams and new players to bolster two junior clubs, with officers elected and plans to recruit at a Saturday school event.
The budget presented ten days ago faced sharp criticism from the government party and opposition alike. MPs argued over national debt reduction and tax changes while proposing safeguards for essential services and future public spending.
An article reports on a labor executive’s appeal for a new international body to oversee the global economy and address wartime disruptions. It notes invitations to 23 nations including Australia Canada and South Africa for a conference in London to discuss immediate difficulties and postwar relief efforts.
In London the talks between the Hosheviks and Allied representatives have practically collapsed due to waning confidence and the Soviet government's hard line. The outlook for a settlement remains uncertain as the parties struggle to bridge key differences.
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