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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
2
A cluttered notice page lists S Andrews Missionary Appeal and several private sale ads. Items include property on The Mount for sale, various household goods, a leather buggy body, a piano for sale by John Watt, Albany, and requests for a house, sheet music, and an experienced waitress for Weld Hotel.
The Albany RA A branch holds a general meeting at the Institute tonight and the North Football Club calls a special meeting at the Weld Hotel at 7 00. The Methodist Mothers' social at Albert Hall begins 7 45 with a shared menu and music. Miss Loma Dickson earns BA at Western Australian University with honours in economics and political science.
An Arthur Cowan report notes a London departure on November 23 for New York. W N Hedges, Nationalist candidate for Swan, arrived by motor in Albany. Archdeacon Louch’s son Captain Thos Breare Louch M C Chev. Crown of Romania has been appointed honorary TC by the governor. Liew E Mutton, eight years in Albany, transferred to Newcastle NSW to relieve Commander Fearnley. Machine gunner J E Ted Harrie who studied at Minicks Cutting School in England is noted in English mail reports.
The Albany Young Men’s Social Club held a welcome home social for members who served with the ALF. The event at Masonic Hall featured speeches by Mayor W. Day and others, honors for returning soldiers, and a strong musical program followed by dancing into the night.
The Albany Racing Club met at the White Bear Hotel with President A. E. Burt in the chair. Officers and committee were elected, annual races set for February 1 1924 with £125 in prize money, and Mr Marques resigned as secretary amid praise for his service. A traveling bag gift and silver plate were presented to Burt in appreciation of his leadership.
A meeting of the ASW O Mincings Industry Section at Boulder held a secret ballot to recognize the Coolgardie Union and seek a conference with the Chamber of Mines on joining of preference joiners. The vote was 22 to 8 in favor. Work expected to resume within a few days as mine managers pledge to review operations with available labor.
Perth monthly finances show revenue 382006 with expenditure 40087, producing a deficit of 107081 for the month and a growing cumulative deficit of 50010.
Port Darwin receives the Royal Commissioner Judge Fewinge the Acting Administrator Alanforth Smith and Magistrate Major Mogan with a police patrol. The steamer Muturusm brings Major Macpherson and a score of men as Messrs Corey and Evans arrive, delaying Judge Ewing’s inquiry.
Perth reports a Saturday meeting at Goodwood with fair racing and modest attendance. Events include the Second Chasc Purse and Second Class Plate with Muazladdie and Kyesilon among winners, plus a One Mile and a Quarter Rainbow and a Nine Furlongs Welter Handicap where a protest against Volgar was dismissed after stewards inquiry.
G Norton wins the Perth to Northam motor cycle road race of 150 miles in 3 hr 32 min with HL Byron second and E Norton third. Steel suffers a fractured skull in the event. Charity notices list numerous donors to the A.A.M Missionary Appeal with totals totaling £27 1s 3d.
London reports Lady Astor wins a large majority in the Plymouth by election. The Coalitionist takes the seat in the House of Commons, following her husband’s resignation after being elevated to the peerage.
All the action centers on Nov 20 as Ross Smith arrives in Calcutta on Friday afternoon and Poulet departs Friday morning for Akyah Hursh. Ross Stithh Wit Calcutta is noted departing Saturday morning for Akyah with the Australian Mag present among a waving crowd.
The first aeroplane to reach Lond in Burma arrives at Akyab on Friday afternoon after a rehearsal flight. Pioneering flight marks a milestone in Burma’s aviation history.
Italian press reports Major d Annunzio has withdrawn forces as tensions rise in the Balkans. Jugo Slav leaders warn of a possible new war. Zara seizure fuels Serb resentment and protests over hostages arrests by d Annunzio.
An AC wireless from Reval reports Judenitch’s army clashing with Mix forces, now disorganized in disorder. Some troops entered El Hihonin and were disarmed. the rest are to be disarmed as they retreat.
In London during November, civilians including women and children, are dying from cold and starvation amid the ongoing crisis. The report highlights the severity of deprivation among the civilian population.
In Johannesburg on November 30 the second Test began with Australia leading as South Africa was bowled for 11 runs. At close of play Australia stood two down for 14 runs after the opening day of cricket.
The Albany Continuation School reports post-examination results with 35 students across subjects. English passes 23 of 24 candidates and various lists name the successful examinees in Bookkeeping Reference Shorthand Shorthorn Woodwork and related courses.
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