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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
2
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Albany reports a new butter factory initiating a promising dairy industry. The piece compares regional dairy growth in Canterbury, Gippsland, Gippsland Lakes, and New South Wales, noting hoped prosperity and expanded revenue for milk producers if management and local support cooperate.
Residents urge population and industry growth to sustain Albany amid back country development. The butter factory is seen as a key indicator of progress, with calls for encouragement and broad community support. Also noted are local meetings of the BSL Albany sub branch and the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade, plus notices for umpire recruitment and rifle club activities.
W Mees chairs a large audience as the meeting shifts to address Mr Martin’s resignation, fund appeals for fresh supplies, and a government notice warns residents about illegal firearm purchases. Tenders invited for £1000 items, with bids due Wednesday. Officials assess police complaints and warn on dangerous acts.
A three year old child, son of Mr Burridge of Albany, died after being run over by a Ford near Timbelup yesterday morning. The car door was left open and the wheel passed over the child. Coroner to hold an inquest. deep sympathy expressed for the bereaved family.
AL H Nuwotinge presided at a valedictory event on Tuesday night in Little Grove for Mrile who left Albany as part of the Little Grove Sports and Picnic Committee. Members and guests praised his service and urged continued civic support as Mr Giles urged inclusivity and healthy town improvements while wishing Mr Giles success in his new post at another location.
Mt Barker notes growing view that aligning Mt Barker and Albany port interests could boost district fruit exports via Albany while maintaining favorable wages and shipping routes. Local growers urge cooperation between the port and district to balance interests and improve export efficiency.
The Mulkerin and Northey trophies shooting meet took place with O’Neill and Woolf topping the A and H grade charts. Scoring details name Mulkerrin and Northey trophies, with Martin, Steicke, and Morgan among top scorers and next shoots for John Ogle and Norman Brook trophies planned.
The Albany Tui dies Hockey Association lists weekend matches with A.L.H.C. versus Melville SELC and En Avant LC against High School on Ulster road grounds. Friday afternoon details include High School L facing High School Reds with referees Mr Little and Mr Pridewoux. Delegates to the A Sun Ladies Hockey Association gather at the school at 9 o’clock.
The Licensing Court adjourned after re examining Mr C F Brown’s bid to erect a hotel at Denmark. The proposal was granted conditionally, with compliance to plans and specifications, a timed completion, and bond. Mr Watkins and witnesses noted signatures within two months. Brown then undertook to hire the building within the specified months.
A middle aged woman Nora Pearce faced multiple theft charges at Albany Palace Court. She pleaded guilty to stealing clothing and towels from a hotel guest, and additional counts involved unlawful possession. Details show arrest on July 24 and subsequent sentencing, with authorities finding garments and a bath gown tied to the case.
Kroteniliog students are reminded that all elves ape tere in full swhng with syeanets themed planes Oydeme 11 at Peco. Adelie Priver, elfest daughter of Mr and Mes HW Dihoer, Rorierly at Alteuny, and Me A E Greening of Northam. Mr John Shiels, manager of the Bank of Adelaide, died in the North Adelaide private hospital on Monday after a short illness.
The Premier Mr Mitchell asserted yesterday the government will carry out every undertaking promised by the Disputes Committee. He said the services can be assured that the government will perform all actions pledged, despite opposition.
Thursday report from Melbourne lists odds for the Australian Hurdle meet to be run on Saturday. Pistoliér and Bright Pine head the market at 4 to 1, Sindale 3 to 1, Leger Sip Mnemen 6 to 1, Shadow Dane and Leopins 4 to 7, Silver Heart and Telecles 12 to 1.
State financial returns for the year 1919 20 ending June 30 reveal a reduced estimated yearly deficit of 20 124 pounds. The present state finances show a deficit of over 4 000 000 pounds, with surplus and gross deficit figures noted for June and May. Beginning of the financial year, the treasurer projected a deficit of 96840 pounds, while total losses on the year stand at 668 224 pounds.
The Premier stated that a call from the Agent General informed West Australia of a potential loan of two million pounds from London. He said there was no need to raise the loan now, and the Agent General has been advised accordingly. The Premier noted the consortium’s confidence in Western Australia’s standing in London.
A garbled slate of names and nicknames appears for a local ball at Lushoy Junction. The list includes Maxim, KE Lloyds, Ayres, Parson, A Meine, New Woman, EA Latter, Lady, BR, Whiteman, Archibald, Neall, Ruffenwotts, Goldhmitt, Mollinen, Walker, Leelie, Ghost, Wood, Aley, J Lestie, Medomeg Ewart, and others.
Chelan Torbay bunetion Hull Committee responds to a communication from Ur Tipit president of the Choi and notes Albany’s claim regarding erection of alles will not be overlooked. Westralian Cooperative Elevators official Me Macwresor comments on the sixth anniversary and related entry into HA world war context.
London August 4 a war office despatch reports British reconnaissance column moved from Amara toward Baghdad was intercepted and roughly handled by the enemy but pressed on returning to Wilhelmina after suffering casualties including many machines and a large number of horses and file losses due to the encounter
Fragmented notes allege no policy of cooperation with Bolshevik forces. Mentions Mr Lloyd George and Parliament amid hostile rhetoric regarding a potential military alliance with Foreie and Britain against Bolsheviks.
Fragmentary report alleges Winston Churchill misused British troops to support a voyage without consent of authorities. The Scottish Independent faction leads questions at a provincial conference as the Hewase W Comuans on elope of huev hs committed crimes agate sanity.
London correspondent reports Bolshevik forces driving toward Warsaw as Polish resistance falters amid new offensives. Ends with emphasis on looming end of the war and potential collapse of Polish resistance.
An official Tehevan dispatch from Allahabad dated August 4 reports Bolsheviks occupying Wakichevan. It states Europeans plan to neutralize Tabriz as the author notes the Poet of Mimindevan appears protected by a clear defense, amid pursuit of strategic positions.
British troops hold strong defensive positions around Teheran as Bolshevik pressure rises. The article notes strategic aims from the Russians toward India, with references to Transcaucasia, Crimea, and Persia regions. It mentions Karvin and Tabrix as nearby centers and discusses trade routes and military reach in the area.
A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated on Saturday evening August 31 at St Johns Choresy Sit by the Ven. Avehdenvon Louch. Mr A. OR Weight, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Weight of Nigghswade, Bed fondshire, England, formerly of the 11th Hutt, wed Miss EB, M. Evans of End-street, Albumy. Bridesmaids in white voile and brown ribbons, bouquets of white heath and jonquils. Best man was Mr Evans, brother of the bride. After the ceremony guests gathered at the bride’s parents’ residence for a dainty repast and toasts. The couple depart tomorrow for Siding to establish their future home.
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