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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
2
In a global note on Commonwealth finances, Queensland faces public work stoppages due to financial refusals and Premier leadership tensions. The piece targets Mitchell’s deficit turning to surplus, the political risk to his government, and potential implications for future development funding and governance.
The article argues for aggressive settlement and timber export development in the State, urging Mr Mitchell to fund productive land use and railway expansion from Denmark to Albany. It highlights gaps in land settlement, timber resources, and regional growth, urging proactive state support and improved drainage and supervision for profitable use. It also notes local events, prizes, dances, and police promotions in brief notices.
A lecture with the Loyal Orange Lodge is cancelled while the ordinary meeting proceeds tomorrow night. Roy Clarke, longtime manager of Eywalkin’s Collie branch, will soon arrive in Albany for a similar role. Nominations for vacancies on the Denmark Road board close Friday with a deposit of £2 per nomination. an election is possible on August 27. A baptismal service at the Mathodir Sunday School brought joy to over 60 children and parents. The Kuti ning Poultry Society show highlighted Albany exhibitors A J Collins, H L Dowsett, and Mrs Howson for multiple prizes. Albany Ladies Hockey saw School teams drawing 3–3, then A L E S C defeated Melville LEC 3–1. En Avant LHC vs High School E postponed due to no ground. Postal activity delivery is prohibited by Commonwealth Gazette order listing Kalgoorlie and Perth addresses, with recipients including Morntans Street Kalgoorlie and Fremantle.
The H M A S Encounter, then off West Australia for weeks, arrived at Albany on Friday morning to take on stores. A dance in the Town Hall was arranged by the Naval Welcome Committee, with the Mayor presiding, drawing officers and ratings for a lively evening of dancing, vocal items, and a late supper, despite short notice and limited time.
The Torbay Junction Hall Committee met on Saturday with plans for an ante room at the rear of the hall. Protests were urged against altering the junction’s name pending a public meeting. A request for memorial materials and discussion of the Jouns remnant were noted. A burmar play and concert on the last double train day of the month was approved.
Perth reports the Daning Park Racing Club meet with small fields and the main event won by Aye ton. Results list Armada le Hurdle Hack Rouge Bow and Cantilever among others with various betting dividends and several scratches noted.
The V.A.T.C. steeplechase meeting in Melbourne on Saturday drew a large crowd. Silver Heart won the Australian Hurdle Race over three and a half miles starting at 12 to 1, with Pistolier second and Bright Plume third. Betting favored Sir Maemon and Bright Plume. Baridale led early, but Silver Heart surged four furlongs from home to win by about six lengths in 6 minutes 36 seconds.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the fire station with Captain Anderson presiding. Minutes were confirmed and matters discussed include J C Brennan's request for reappointment, support for his West election bid, a reply from the WA Fire Brigades Board about housebells, leave for Fireman Bristow, hotel tariff rates for Northam demonstration, and a Northam trip funding discussion.
An official statement confirms Britain has no plan to deploy troops to Poland and denies claims that four divisions are being ready for action or that the navy is mobilising.
Police in Bosley arrest Miay Bridge Partridge, alias Sister Ligourt, after a lengthy search for the nun who fled Mount Erin Convent in Wout. A warrant was issued by Dr Dwyer, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wages, who deemed her to be of unsound mind.
The Orange Lodge meeting heard Wrother Barton describe an interview with a young woman whose sanity is in question. Flo had guided her from Wogga to Sydney, a 76 mile route by car. Counsel from the young woman’s behalf engaged two specialists to examine her. She faces court, with Barton present, as the matter heads toward a bitter end.
Perth workers accepted the employers offer with a six month review condition. The Friday announcement stated the position would be opened for review in six months, marking a potential change pending future negotiations.
After a week of fine weather heavy rain arrived Friday night with 11 points recorded Saturday morning. Snow appeared on the Porongorups Saturday morning. Pruning is in full swing in district orchards. Graphite discoveries reported near Frankland with four claims taken up and shipments of graphite sent to Perth. Mt Barker Cool Bromage Co directors approve overseas shipment of fruit via Albany steamers. England reports hindered disposal of Australian fruit due to price fixing on apples, while oranges are plentiful.
Albany butter works report slow start with near zero output by Saturday noon. Machinery now satisfactory and cream supplies increasing. locals back the district industry. Railway rate concessions urged to boost Albany shipments both inbound and outbound. government support sought through Minister for Railways and district representation.
Lundon August 4 reports M Millerand and Marshal Foch will meet Lloyd George and Meld Marshal Wilson at Hythe. Delegates hope the Hythe conference will yield a solution to the Polish question via talks with Mr Lloyd George.
A London statement rebuts Russian claims that Poland is delaying the armistice to prolong the Entente’s position against the Axis. The Polish delegation asserts no deliberate delay and emphasizes commitment to timely peace negotiations.
The British government calls for a ten day truce as negotiations continue. Report notes domestic bias in coverage and ongoing talks between authorities and the opposing Soviet-backed leadership, with diplomatic efforts unfolding during the period.
Wireless messages to and from the Baltic London era suggest a possible impersonation of Dr Mannix aboard the Baltic. Reports from Cork and New York indicate a lookalike received homage as the ship sailed, while genuine contact with Mannix remains uncertain.
The Conference of the Second Labour Internationale in Geneva passed a resolution denouncing Bolshevism. The resolution targeted Hiiheviam and Phil Seleidemann, noted as a German Majority Howslists delegate. Some British delegates dissented from the motion amid debate on future German workers’ leadership and Lenin’s influence.
A footing of the committee of the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade fund met at the fire station. Captain Anderson presided with Bandmaster McCormack and other members present. The group discussed affiliation with the band association, donations received, instrument repairs, and practice arrangements for public demonstrations.
A fragment from a parliamentary proceeding shows Mr Prowse asking the Minister for Trade and Customs about the landing and sale prices in Fremantle. The record mentions possible landing at Albany and sale prices per ton, with other names like Mr Groans and A. Inquivian appearing in the murky text.
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