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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
3
Saturday afternoon marks the start of the 1020 season with two matches. Cadets team will face Mintch at 1.40, followed by A team versus T team from Association players at 8 o'clock. Proceeds fund the H.B.L cups and diggers' raffle, with wagood attendance encouraged.
The fortnightly meeting of delegates from the Albumy Football Association held Monday night at the tran sion discussed correspondence and chose two teams to play in aid of the AAL appeal. Teams include Lint, Bevan, Cullinane, Bomford, Cooper, Rolph, Bailey, Simp son, and more. The draw for the premiership next round set fixtures from May 1 with North v East on May 8 and North West v East on May 15, and officials urged to ensure squads are ready.
Cadets to play before the senior game on Saturday afternoon with 66 supporters attending on a fall day. Burly team from Buny will face Katouning exdetas-O. Milne Mevee Johnon Harns Midgen Hrown O Connor Lawson Saanders Hartmann Kelxo Finlay Abell Fletcher Mercer emergences Williamson Crane Weidenhoffer. Play starts at 3 with ground arrival by 1:45.
The British Football Association announces a season start with a combined practice match at 3 o'clock on Perth-road ground. New members and players should attend for a joint session. The team lineups include White and Dark Shirts squads with listed players. Season fixtures begin on Saturday May 1 at both grounds Perth road and Ulster road.
Market report from Kalgoorlie notes heavy supplies of apples and tomatoes arriving and in demand with vegetables marketed fairly. Potatoes are oversupplied and values lower than prior hearings.苹果和番茄需求旺盛，苹果西红柿大量到货。
Local notes advertise a busy week with theater shows Mother Bunch at St Johns Hall and the Silver King on tour. Mothers bring children for fruit and vegetables supper stalls. football on Granada Street ground. combined choral service at Pursde Street ground. a grand band concert if weather permits. street parade by the band. infant school event on April 20 and fundraising for monument and windling fund.
The King renounced German tithes and appanages, while the motto of the Prince of Wales remained "Ich Dien" despite firm belief to the contrary by Melbourne firms. Major-General Sir C. B. White requested confirmation and was advised the motto remains unaltered.
The Prime Minister W M Hughes said in the House of Representatives that his earlier answer about adjournment during the Prince's visit arose from a misunderstanding. He clarified the question referred only to Victoria and proposed a statement soon on the matter.
Mr Hughes announced during the Prince of Wales visit he would place him at his disposal. After Australia, the Prince will visit New Guinea and other Pacific islands. Hughes plans to use the opportunity to inspect areas Australia administers under the League of Nations mandate.
Sydney council member Sir All Taylor proposed using city funds to decorate for the Prince of Wales visit, excluding deedthative juripake. The motion aimed to decorate the Town Hall and Queen Victoria Buildings but was defeated 11 to 9 after debate on council authority and spending limits.
A Tuesday night council meeting saw the new committee for fund growth to oversee additions to the H.8.L. institute. Mayor absent, H. J. Poole chaired. P. E. Meeks appointed secretary, T. Harnett treasurer. About £1000 from the Normomint Committee and April appeal receipts expected. A billiard room and additional rooms are proposed, with site inspection pending by the committee and Public Works officials.
The Society for Pushing Albany Ahead held its inaugural meeting amid grand municipal gear and a large crowd. Representatives from Stirling Terrace, Yamp Sound, the Caves, Corkup, Yorkwater, Chowerup and Sheily Begeh attended as discussions ranged over government acts, revenue, tourism, and a proposed library and playing ground.
The British Food Controller said trade authorities expect a severe loss in wheat and rye acreage. Europa’s estimated loss this year reached 12,000,000 acres, while CRA winter yield was projected at 244,000,200 bushels or units.
The Cradle Roll department of the WGT Union held an afternoon meeting at Saders Beat to bid farewell to Mrs Hopson. Mothers and babies gathered in warm weather for a service, a short address on child training, and a presentation of a leather handbag from the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Cradle Ball Albany dated April 20, 1920.
The article discusses secret treaties in wartime diplomacy, noting Italy's covert agreements with Austria and Germany, and the shifts in alliances. It critiques hidden bargains that affected Serbia, Balkan nationalities, and global power dynamics, highlighting figures like von Buelow and the evolving postwar balance.
Reports detail Frank Trapp found dead at No 1 Railway Mill with suspected suicide. Geo Rodwell killed in Moora yard after being crushed by moving trucks. Herbert Birch identified after body found near Bunbury Bridge with severed remains. Postal and pricing notices also note changes to letter postage and butter wholesale pricing in Western Australia.
The State steamer Evela departs Fremantle for Albany, expected to reach Albany Monday and depart for Eapernice by Wednesday next after cargo. The Gothic Prince from Wallaroo arrives in Albany Saturday for coal bunkering. Euripides may call Albany early next month after leaving London April 1. Adelaide Coal Co ships Kulila leaves Newcastle soon with coal for local lighters. Prospective movements of Enola and other vessels noted for end of week.
The Albany Dog and Poultry Society committee met Tuesday night with R. McNia elected chair. Members Cooper Dowsett Riley Reid and Norman attended with Secretary A. J. Collins. Subscriptions were due and the prize schedule was amended to delete turkey geese pigeon and canary sections and include male and female classes for White Leghorns and other utility varieties. The schedule was adopted and a May general meeting set. WA Kennel Club and WA Poultry Association show dates were requested.
Mr Sterry the Premier of New South Wales says Labor joyful over winning the venue of office but the public not emphatic about adopting the entire Labor programme. Federal Ministry approves increasing war service land advance from £700 to £800 for eligible applicants. Queensland engine drivers and rail unions discuss railway employee union formation, but the proposal is deemed unacceptable and the conference ends talks.
A patchwork report notes the U S government rejecting Mexico's request to move forces toward Guatemala as Cabrera surrenders under personal guarantees. Meanwhile a Bali island radio message claims a wrecked machine and an Australian clash. In Ireland, gunfire at a church area leaves Carroll dead and a constable Collins wounded as police depart after Mass.
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