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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
2
State tax returns for year ended June 20 1920 are due September 1920 but by civil service strike returns furnished by October will be exempt from penalty.
The piece argues for taxing unimproved land value to fund state needs and curb speculation. It frames property as a key factor in national finance, noting Adam Smith in support and contrasting labourers who work land with idle speculators who profit without contributing fairly.
A cautious note on a decision by the Farmers and Settlers about local government aims in Western Australia. The motive is debated and observers urge close scrutiny of the outcome and implications.
Local updates report the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade drill tonight with all members urged to attend. Notices announce authorities placing reserves under Albany Road Board for use by authorities and a town hall meeting featuring John Lawson and Miss Lucille Sidney. A steamer Xenia repairs in Albany, a runaway horse incident, and a Friendly Union of Soldiers Wives social at Town Hall are also described with brief local details.
The Albany butter factory opens on Friday August 27 with Minister for Railways J Seaddan officiating in the afternoon. A passenger train will run from Denmark and return after 90 minutes, with extra coaches for travelers from nearby centers. Local dignitaries including Mayor W J Day and MLC C Mu Kousie are invited to attend the opening feast, seen as a boon to Albany.
Albany Chamber of Commerce met at Albany Town Hall with G E Tipping in the chair and members including W E Smith T Airkneas UT Mills Ry W Roscoe Fletcher A Forman L Hil EB McKenna Ui Watson J Cowen PL W Smart and G Everett secretary. It approved a pro rata subscription to the Australia Plate Fund if other chambers join. discussed Torbay drainage agenda. noted a Sydney Chamber claim and sought legal amendment. discussed woollen mill prospects and support from Mr Scaddan. reviewed bulk wheat handling and oyster project for West Australia with Fremantle as port. sugar freight abatement sought. special general meeting adopted rule changes including visitor sign, officer committee, representative limits, and monthly meetings. country members from beyond Albany’s five miles admitted at 5/ per year.
The Albany Football Association held a well attended ordinary meeting presided by Mr W. McLean. Minutes and correspondence were reviewed and a Midland Johnson Association request for a match was declined due to no vacant dates. £5 was donated to the Albany Benevolent Society from the North v West result. Mr Martins request to play for the North Club was refused under league rules. A representative first rates team was debated for Dwork later, with decisions deferred. Accounts show £18 outstanding, £24 balance in kind. Herbert of West first rates was permitted to play three additional matches alongside his ban. Minor items noted.
A serious fire broke out yesterday morning at Messrs K Burnett and Co. Ltd a bulk store and hardware shop in Frederick Street. Prompt actions by the town's fire brigade under Captain Anderson and Foreman Wilkie contained the flames within the two burning buildings. A 14 year old boy named Verran alerted the brigade by breaking the alarm and notifying the fire station leading to a quick response. Despite dense smoke and heat, firemen kept damage to a minimum and the blaze was controlled within 45 minutes of the alarm. Insurance covers total £4,180 for buildings and contents. The firm praised the brigade for localising the damage and sent a letter of appreciation to Captain Anderson and the crew.
Weather notes recount a light July fall on Toolbrunup and heavy snow across the ranges in early August. A Friday night and Saturday shower spell brought worsening conditions with freezing temperatures and widespread rain. By Sunday forecasts show scarce shelter for residents as the spell lingers and members seek warmth.
Reports detail a week of union action with meetings about observing a holiday on Monday August 9. Butchers' Union members halted work and attacked tires, leaving only 20 bailiffs killed. Workers demanded full pay and struck after denials, while Croat reiteration and awaits further instructions.
Six men were buried beneath a brick wall they were erecting for Neatle Mik Co in Abbotsford. The wall collapsed suddenly. all were rescued and taken to hospital, two in serious condition.
Denmark notes describe a completed lunche n booth fence and planted creepers indicating prep work for the next show. Mention of a horticultural show and blooms, a hospital governance letter to local authorities, a public meeting planned to bolster the committee, and a July social event with prizes and refreshments. Local settlers praise efforts by start to prove Denmark district’s potential for land settlement and growth.
Negotiations between Albany’s Chamber of Commerce and Commonwealth authorities center on sugar supplies and rebates. A prewar rebate of 10/6 per ton to match Fremantle prices has grown costly due to higher freights and wharfage, totaling £117 10s over parity. The Commonwealth cut rebates from 19/- to 10/8, enabling Albany sugar to move via Fremantle and back, reducing local prices by per ton but affecting 20,000 residents. A telegram notes Customs arranging Albany sugar delivery from Fremantle with 24th load expected.
A scattered report notes Me dohn Lawson achieving a tie in MO minutes and planning offers two y hours to deliver. Weather outlook mentions Perth at 12 noon with fine conditions inland and unsettled by coastal areas extending toward agricultural districts and fields, with a northwest to southwest progression.
An unending stream of callers waited on and interviewed Dr Mannie throughout the day yesterday, reflecting high public interest in his services and answers to patient questions.
Dr Mannix in episcopal robes and scarlet cap posed backward and forward with stately bearing in Nasare House garden while Father Bérard Vaughan, noted society preacher, commented that it would be a good picture for Amateulia dul America.
It is understood Dr Manat will remap at Mwanmersmith and rest for a few days, but his next move stays a secret. Deter: authorities keep constant watch outside the convent.
In Dublin on August 11 the city crews and armed patrols aided by guards conducted operations to illuminate streets as De Mannix arrived in England. The event drew armed escorts and crowd attention as authorities maintained security and order during the transportation.
A clash at St Marys saw soldiers fire a volley after a crowd refused to disperse. One man Mabpell was killed and another wounded amid the disturbance.
Berlin dispatch reports Russian Northern Army within seven miles of the Polish corridor on the road to Danzig. Messages say the advance is rapid and the situation remains tense.
The Ressian country has cut the Warsaw Dantaig railway at Crech Anoff, disrupting transport and signaling a strategic action in the ongoing regional conflict.
Report from Warsaw notes Polish forces will concentrate to defend the civilian fortifications on the Vistula built by the Germans during their advance. The line spans about 15 kilometres in front of the city as least believed.
A Teheran report says Kur thik Khan’s Persian rebel faction fought Bolshevik allies. The Bolsheviks reportedly looted and burned the rebel stronghold in Heart. On the Carpian front they proclaimed general mobilization and are trying to conscript Persians aged 18 to 45.
Hockey matchups set for Saturday in the Albany LILA league with ALAC facing Envente at 2 15 and Melville LLC meeting High School LC at 1 30 on Ulster road. Senior football club also to play ALAC at 1 30. Teams drawn from ALAC Misses C and BR Ana tin Hanrahan Sigua Lind Brearley Nott Hardy Gilmore Bohai Willinems Hill Benee Broomehall Avint Misaes FE and M hurtonosineg Sulimmagn Nel 20m McTotosh Pritrhard FE Humphries Jackson Sumpeter Hy McDowild Adams Miley Pennett LelC Misees Brunt Verran Lawson Green Dowes Dewar Pomber Nettle Cooper Lawson Hillard Potts Pomber Mows High School Misses L Toma Welteh Bishop Mercer Weston Bedwell Gillan Part Monaghan UG Hey Anderson Rose Brown Blackburne.
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