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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
2
The article notes that income tax returns are due by October for state land records and that civilian service personnel may be exempt from penalties. It mentions an upcoming deadline and the exemption for eligible civil service workers.
A Variety of Articles have been selected from each department and marked at low prices to ensure a speedy clearance. The sale includes items across departments and emphasizes value and rapid turnover.
A fragmented account discusses land and wartime returns due by August 1 1920 and notes on emigration to Canada and Queensland. It reflects on early immigration, port delays, lack of immediate work, and concerns about Britain’s daughters becoming domestic servants abroad, urging good conditions for future migrants.
Albany Bespatch It Wax reports arrangements made for the emigration of 1109 men from England to New Zealand by the Zealandia steamship in November. The article notes employment provisions and contrasts Canada’s official intake system with Manitoba wheat boom dynamics.
Albany volunteers plan a full muster at the fire station tomorrow night with all members invited. A social evening honors Mery Muley at Albert Hall that Tuesday at 7.45 prior to her departure from Albany. Snow reported near Mount Barker and between there and Denmark after Saturday's storm.
Local items recount a golf foursomes postponement at Albany Golf Club due to heavy rain, kennel show results with Belgian Lad and Belgian Girl, a police court list awaiting action, and mid winter exams from Sydney with St. Joseph's students achieving high marks. Royal visit to Australia lauded. shipboard fire incident on Dimboola handled at Sydney Harbour. Weather forecast notes unsettled conditions along the coast.
The Mount Barker range hosts a Mount Barker notes entry on the Sodinet tier event tied to the Stadden trophy between the Montagenet Albany and Moong Barker Hill clubs with two matches. The piece notes interest rides on the first match and mentions possible forest visitors and a government takeover of the Kendanny Estate for soldier settlement, with Melbourne interests and new owner plans to subdivide.
A Perth deputation from the Chamber of Commerce and the Pastoralists’ Association met the Premier last week about merging the State and Federal Taxation Departments. Mr Mitchell said the idea was discussed at a Federal conference with Mr Hughes and hoped for finality soon, but only after an agreement with the Federal Government. He noted duplication from Federal offices and suggested the Public Service Commissioners of both governments meet to craft a satisfactory arrangement, potentially starting with one State as a test before wider application.
In a West Australia council of churches meeting the assembly unanimously denounced gambling especially filching and spinning jenny games. It warns gambling weakens law and moral order and urges government and authorities to enforce laws to suppress the practice promptly.
An unclear OCR line states a person arrested at a religious institution was found sane and of the Lanacy Court on Friday. The garbled text makes identifying names, places, or events difficult.
A tense fourth series match in the Initiation Shield saw ALEC edge En Avant 1 0 after a balanced 70 minutes. Key players included Missey Hardie and L Brearley for ALEC, with En Avant’s brave defense led by A Sohomann and D Pritchard.
After a wet afternoon, East Albany Football Club seniors fielded eleven chosen players at Perth road. Bain struggled as East Albany clinched a five goal victory over Alec 5 1 in a competitive fixture.
After years of turmoil the British Empire seeks funds to quiet the cost of victory and rebuild industry. The government offers 6 percent per year secured loans, with banks assisting instalments, urging citizens to invest what they can for peace and national strength.
Melbourne reports a fatal motor accident near Southern Cross on Saturday afternoon. Hobart Lindsay of Quangimie drove past two boys near the road. Michel Kelly, 14, was fatally struck while the car later struck a telegraph post. Lindsay, who shot himself after the crash, survived and was hospitalized in serious but improving condition.
Sydney reports Arthur Sprague aged 154 arrested for murdering a boy named Ernest Weeks who vanished after being sent to Picton to collect pension money. The boy's body was found three days ago hanging high on a gum tree near a 600 ft cliff, with a fractured skull and decomposed remains. A missing £4 note linked to the last sighting is noted.
A Belmont Park Racing Club meeting drew a large metropolitan audience on Saturday afternoon. Hurdle races and plate events featured strong fields with bets on the winner and dividends listed for each race including the Hurdle, Class Plate and Handicaps.
The VAT meeting at Aklaourne, Victoria, was confirmed on Saturday before the event. The chief item was the Australian Atreple chaise of 2000 sows with Kinlurk, Uashed BS as a Dairy, and Roath. Dodting 9 is 8 nem iba.
Aug. 15 reports quote the National Tile do declaring Trotsky’s speech signals Western powers recognizing the Soviet government. The piece asserts Bolshevism has captured the whole of Europe and mocks the London reception of Komeneff and Kristin as proof.
William Adamson presided at the National Conference of British Unions to consider the Polish difficulty. He challenged Lloyd George to deny knowledge of Russian declarations about Poland's independence while the conference refused any alliance with Britain and France restricting Poland.
Polish authorities vow firm resistance against Bolshevik forces with widespread mobilization near Warsaw. Analysts warn disarmament talks could collapse asPoland seeks a decisive victory to avert perceived capitulation.
Bolshevik military authorities announced Wirsin is now surrounded by their forces as Berlin reports the siege around Warsaw tightens. The statement asserts encirclement and intensified pressure on opposing troops.
New York dispatch reports alleged Bolshevik aims to attack Romania to recover territories as Romanian forces withdraw troops under government pressure. The correspondent cites military officers and high command chatter about a renewed front against Romania and possible seizure of Regional holdings.
Dublin notes Freeman's Journal asserts the Home Rule bill will influence the Lords and Commons discussion. It suggests the government plans to abandon coercion and modify control over Ireland while focusing on the Dominion approach.
Personal updates include Insportor Mitchell returning to Albany after six weeks in Perth and Mr T. I. Barnett traveling to Perth to attend his brother's lines. Mr A. J. Monger is elected president of the Farmers and Settlers Association with Mosara M. T. Padbury and E. Leg Steere as vice presidents. Miss Eileen Merrey becomes head teacher at the Corbarnp school commencing duties. A remark notes German and Russian alliances aiming to overturn the Versailles Treaty.
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