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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
2
Mr Johann Webtind engages in a dispute over a game related to THANE and Suet CDs. The fragment mentions a confrontation or quarrel connected to a local event. No clear outcome or full names are given.
The Rev. A. B. Brice of the Presbyterian Church Denmark will conduct Divis service at Bornholm at 11 am Sunday and again at 3 pm, 4 delegation in Wey bald Senahe M. Hardie, editor, reports in Albany Respnted Merchants.
Local items report a Danish goods shipment to Albany Denmark branch stores and a big opening at the Empire Theatre with the Maslon Kennedys under Keith Kennedy. Lectures at Town Hall by Professor Dukin on Eugenics and Europe Today draw crowds, while Magpie Costume Entertainers promise a charity show for Returned Soldiers' Institute.
The Albin Football Association resumes the major premiership this Saturday after a three week break. North and West clubs meet in the final round with senior and first grade divisions led by observed player lineups and captains from Fitzpatrick to Hroyn. The article notes previous results, referee tensions, and calls for top form as Albany teams challenge Perth City United and Wanderers for weekend glory.
The ordinary Cup fixtures are waived for Saturday to stage a street con fest match testing the two Perth City United eleven ahead of their Perth City United v two teams clash next week. Cast includes Tonkinson Ut ng Stevens Watt Warden Ashton Caporn Sharples Gordon Hancock and J Mordon. match at the Perth-rmad ground starts at 1 o'clock with black shirts. Players should bring proper shirts.
Notes from Perth Saturday describe Albion forwards delivering quality work with minor lapses. Marshall, the centre, stands out as a potential Cup factor while questions arise over deliberate tripping. Gibbons and Robins receive praise for their positions and improvement. Brown earns recognition for securing a spot.
Residents are reminded of the official opening of the Albany Co operative Butter Factory to be performed by the Minister for Railways and Mr J Seaddan. A special free train will run to the cold stores for attendees, with a through Denmark line service to bring visitors. The plant has increased butter output to 1044 lb and cream suppliers to 52, with pay at 2/8 per lb for fat, promising better business for farmers who ship cream.
Mt Barker rifle team won by 12 points on their home range to secure a point toward the Beaddan trophy. Adverse weather hindered shooting while Captain Peel and Captain Vanauilecom addressed the crowd after speeches. Local footballers plan a war memorial fund drive next Saturday afternoon at the recreation ground.
Wellington reports an escalating embargo on Newcastle oil shipments amid a labor dispute between waterside workers and ship owners. The stoppage endangers gas, coal, and light supplies, with hundreds unemployed and bread shortages looming as transport chains falter.
The Albany Lediex Hockey Association suffered a disrupted competition on Saturday afternoon as poor weather kept players from full effort. Miss Brearley, as reserve for both matches, delivered a solid performance, keeping play rapid amid difficult conditions.
The Melville team faced greasy conditions at the infants school ground granted as home space by the Defense Department. The High School girls held a slight lead though Melville's defense kept the score close. a larger margin did not materialize.
A crowded 3:15 kickoff saw En Avant struggle to score as High School pressed. Mira Schumann and the En Avant defense held firm while High School netted two late goals after a time-keeper dispute, with standout performances from Mixers Welly E Brown Monaghan Bishop for High School and Miners Sebemann Pritchard Macintosh Jackson Adams Nelson for En Avant.
Next Saturday at 2.14 pm Melvilles meet High School 1 and at 3 pm the Ladies Hockey Club face High School Reds. Read lists include numerous players and selections for both clubs with many names and future picks.
London reports the All Irish Peace Conference opened in Dublin with very low attendance. Prominent peers gathered alongside representatives from social, commercial, and industrial sectors, marking a quiet start to the proceedings.
Industrial representatives say expert gunmen from America likely carried out several murders of police officers in Liu-Hend including Inspector Awansy. The claim is based on patterns observed in recent killings and requires further investigation by authorities.
Rioting in Lisburn continues through the night with military and police unable to quell the unrest. Early morning reports indicate several buildings damaged including a shipyard factory. damage estimates reach substantial sums.
Three Red divisions near the Kaa Pros frontier were surrounded. In the engagement about 100 prisoners were taken. Two other divisions of cuvale Tv dee remain Kommed in.
The Litet offeral reports that about 21 Kvasian divisions in Valund suffered severe casualties with roughly half of their manpower wiped out. Remaining units are described as shattered and worn, leaving the front weakened.
Warsaw dispatch reports Polish delegation in Moscow rejected Bolshevik terms as a basis for peace. The Morning Post notes Polish authorities insist on a Polish dictate for terms and duration of any settlement.
Johannesburg August 25 The Industrial Federation authorized the end of the drivers weekend strike after bids to resume negotiations.
The Kalgoorlie Raving Club carnival proceeds with fine weather and solid attendances. In the principal Kalgoorlie Cup, Bawlus won after a contest involving several contenders. detailed results follow for the Sule-KABALER HANDICAP and Goldfields Plate divisions, with times, weights, and dividends listed for each race.
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