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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
2
Miles Tipping and Merrifield announce opening with big ranges on ONKAPARINGA all wool blankets rugs and men's suits made from Australia’s best wool. Men's waterproof duck coats priced from 59/6 to 85/. fabric damask yard costs 4/9 unbleached 4/6 bleached. Boys wool jerseys knit to order. warehousing profits saved to offer value.
Members of the East Albany Foot bell Club plan a special general meeting at Bay View Hall on Thursday night to elect captain vice captain and selection committee. A North Albany Football Club meeting is set for tomorrow at the York Hotel to elect leaders and discuss other matters.
Mr Jamon Gribble reports arrival of the Right John Walker, Moderator General of Assembly, to Albany for an official visit. He will reach by the morning train, be received at the Town Hall, and deliver a speech at Bots’ Church in the evening. Mr BW Perkins also attends on local business.
The Great Southern Railway announces a new winter time-table to operate from May. One passenger train and five farmized trains are scheduled weekly with Friday night service from Albany to Perth at 5:45 pm, and weekday departures at 3:45 pm except Saturday. The table lists Albany to Perth weekday and Sunday timings with arrivals and operations.
Anzac Memorial Day marked the fifteenth anniversary of Gallipoli with a large gathering at the Parade Street recreation ground. The A V P B Band led a march through the streets, followed by ministers, scouts and a vast crowd. Archdeacon Louch, Rev. Maley and Rev. Crow spoke on duty, sacrifice, and remembrance, honoring Australian soldiers and the navy, while stressing reconstruction and lasting national conduct. Various churches held commemorations with sermons and prayers, celebrating the fallen and urging reverent reflection.
Anzac Day marks a public holiday with government and business closures. Beautiful weather favors the RAD gala and athletic sports on Parade Street Reserve. The committee has completed arrangements for events and amusement stalls for ladies. Proceeds from today's events support the Returned Soldiers' institute in Albany.
Last Wednesday an accident near Mount Barker involved a wagon with four horses belonging to Sommness and Boney 14 Merrynp and a trailing horse team from Sounnes and Boos. Brakes held and driver Jim Brit halted the wagon on the broad wood road. horses released with minor injuries. Several fruit cases spilled from a nearby lorry, but most produce recovered. Remarked that tempering spirits would bolt under engine shock, witnessed by locals. The history of Mt Barker fruit growing noted with grape vines at Park House and old orchards at Forrest Hill and Andrew Muir’s property. Pear trees grafted from Taylows at Candiap grown westward. Forrest Hill tree nearly yields a ton in one season. A 2-month motor tour for EB Thomas and party, then Harvey Co-op director R A Johnson holidaying at Thomaston, plus a touring pony incident near Narupin. Health update on Mr Andrew Mitchell, of Narpin, long ill but improving.
In perfect weather on Saturday afternoon the football season opened under the rule of open play with two matches decided on Parade-street ground. Early signs point to a strong season as premiership matches loom. Several Jégdingg players from Lantyert may wear new local colors, with juniors joining the ranks and several new arrivals expected to boost the team.
The senior military cadets met Katanning for a return match on the Parade street recreation ground. Albany led by wind advantage and finished 56 to 20 behinds, 6 goals to 3, with Brown and O Coonge among top scorers for Albany and Quartermaine and Kemble standout for the visitors.
The Albany Football Association arranged a trial match on Saturday after the end of the main game, in windy conditions. A and B teams, captained by W. Dogrett and W. Fitzpatrick, played a tough contest with the A team leading at times and both sides mounting strong attacks despite many green players. Final scores show a close, eventful game with the A team 4 goals 1 behind and the B team 3 goals 4 behinds in the first half, with persistent play continuing through the three terms.
London on April 25 reports official results show 20 744 votes for a strike among cotton spinners. Cardroom workers ballot returns show 60 956 in favor of strike and 3041 against.
Chicago dispatch reports the unauthorized railway strike collapsed due to government action. Americans in Mexico seek protection as Mexican authorities request U S warships to safeguard fires and property of Americans in Mexico City and other locales.
Beautiful weather in Perth on Botunday hosted the WA T C April meeting where Trish Comedy won the feature. The program included FIZTROY HOURDLES and APRIL HANDICAP events, with close finishes and several new riders showing promise, notably Audier Windus and Medhankter, while old guards like Fitzpatrick Brown and Cooper starred for their clubs. Umpire Stirling enforced rules amid spirited competition as crowds witnessed steady betting and entertaining results.
Late news reports that the Metropolitan hotel staff meeting in Perth rejected the Liveried Victuallers Association offer. Mr Ay McCalum stated the proposal was rejected by a majority, with no immediate change to current affairs. The committee will reconvene Thursday morning.
A conference between watchmakers and jewellers and the unions has led to a deadlock. Three delegates from each side, empowered to negotiate, have agreed to pursue further discussions to advance the position.
Folatisator tax changes discussed at the federation meeting led to reduced figures, with only £2216 mentioned as a transfer. The organization plans to examine dividend provisions and other usual practices, as investors await clarity on April 3.
In Adelaide, at Gawler on Saturday, the fishing club defied authorities by refusing to pay the extra 1d rent, creating a dispute over rent and authorization. The incident reflects tensions between local bodies and club leaders over zoning and payments.
In Sydney the Prime Minister Mr Hughes announced that several parties seek information on the subject while tax collection remains suspended awaiting the Court's decision. Earlier deductions covered 64 percent for operating and incidental expenses of the totalisator, with a further 6 percent for state tax, totaling 124 percent and needing adjustment for a new 6 percent federal levy.
The Melbourne Eight Hours Celebration marks a turning point in labor hours with speeches at Trades Hall praising the six hour goal while noting progress toward shorter days. A cablegram from the British Chambers of Commerce urged extending hours to boost production and support currency stability abroad. The union resolution warns against further reducing hours to avoid harming industry and education.
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