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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

2

Holiday plans and local events in Albany district

Local officers clarify plans for New Year holidays at Litt Grove with Bilver Band refreshments and a public pen. Mr. Wl OM mourners to address meetings in Mr. Harker hall and other Albany centers in December. social reunions, telegram orders, and Wool fashion stalls feature at various gatherings. Narrikup Settlers Association picnic on Boxing Day includes hot water, novelty items, and a welcome for visitors. A benefit entertainment for Inter Thomas Fennell’s family at the Town Hall showcases the Magpies Concert Party. A farewell gathering for Lieut. Fulton and Lieut. Hotchin at Albany hall with gifts and toasts. Mount Barker Turf Club revival efforts include a New Year’s Day meeting with six races and RSL special train from Albany.

Sulwaroan Avy Bilver Band Wemoue Wl OM Primary Producers’ Association Ladies Guild Tha Rex M. OR Maley Harris Thes Mendames Poole Cholypin Kiddly O'Conner M. Dixon D. McBride Mrs. Chester Mr. W. Norton Ofelock Alvo Vhildeen Albany Railway Employers’ Association Inter Thomas Fennell Magpies A. Dickson B.A. Fulton Lieut L. Hote Lient Hutchin Fulton Pus Mr. Polton Lir Prideaux J. Hotchin Promine Pelentrinn Hore Sheffield Athony Branch R.S.L Ruw Mi Barker R.5.l

Albany Naval Officer Transfers Prompt New Arrivals

Lieutenant Fulton left Albany after about a year as Sub District Naval Officer and heads to Williamstown. Lieutenant Rhodes from Fremantle arrives to relieve Fulton in Albany. M. Little, Albany High School headmaster, will take long service leave and visit New Zealand. Mrs G B Fellows of Mount Barker currently holidaying in Albany. Staff Sergeant-Major Pitt receives Meritorious Service Medal. Rev Alex Crow leaves tonight for Perth to attend Presbyterian Church committee meetings.

R. Fulton Albany Williamstown Rhodes la. Fulton Fremantle M. Little Albany High School New Zealand G. B. Fellows Mount Barker Pitt Alex Crow Thisvenings Perth Presbyterian Church of W.A

Wedding Bells in Methodist Church for Brown and Jacks

A quiet wedding was solemnised in the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon by Rev. M. BR. Maley. Mr John William Brown of Albany and Miss Vers Jacks, second daughter of Mr Jacka, were married. The bride wore white silk and an embroidered net veil, with orange blossom wreath, and carried a ravanna toned bouquet. Mis Cooper attended the bride. After the ceremony the couple were g invited to the bride’s uncle Mr GS Franklin’s home for refreshments. The couple depart for their honeymoon tonight on the evening train to Mr Barker.

M. BR. Maley John William Brown Albany Vers Jacks Jacka Mise &Cooper

Fisk Jubilee Singers enthrall town hall audience with program

The Fisk Jubilee Singers performed at the town hall on Saturday, delivering their characteristic choral pieces and solos. Guests Harold W and Violet Wenhat led the evening with lively numbers while Leila Wybird and Manop contributed standout solos amid the ensemble.

Fisk Jubilee Dave America Harold W' Theo Haynes Violet Wenhat Misa Manop Alons

Princesa Royal Yacht Club Hosts Second Race Of Season

The Princesa Royal Yacht Club held the season's second yacht race on Saturday afternoon with five boats. A moderate wind favored the Paul Jones and others, but equipment issues cost Paul Jones a chance at victory. only three boats finished with a win likely among Broncewing Thistle and Pirats.

Princesa Royal Baiting Club Cuddiley Pirats Greeve Paul Jones Broncewing Thistle Wisfortena

Albany Licensing Court renewals list licenses issued

Albany Licensing Court convened with Mr. A. E Burt presiding as president. The session renewed numerous licenses across hotels beer and wine rooms billiard rooms clubs and public houses including the Free maste Hotel Premier Hotel Albany Hotel Mt. Barker Hotel Travellers Rest Spencer Inn Lion Brewery Albany Golf Club and Albany Bowling Club among others in the Mt. Barker Tenterden Cranbrook and surrounding districts.

Albany Licensing Court A. E Burt J.M Mesars., Inc Moir Ard Baesjou J’s P Renawals Deykin Freemaste’s BR. Boral Premier Hotel Peet West Hota F. Brown London RB. Beatt Albany Constance Hird Remi George M. Hallyburton A. Clingin York E. J. Gortas Mt. Barker Charlott Gghs Joon Esplanade Waynfin House Brach Spratt Travellers’ Rest Tenterden Fred H. Moyle Cranbrook H. Nesbitt Spencer Inn E. C. Barnet M. J. Broly Lion Brewery A. E. Douglas Enola F. WW. Rust H. W. Field L. Molmear B. J. Loxton C. Munen G. H. Watson Albany Chuir B. Hf. Tomlinson Abany Golf Club W. McLean Albany Bowling Club

Anniversary Baptist Sunday School services held

The anniversary services of the Baptist Sunday School drew large crowds across morning afternoon and evening led by Rev Evans and Rev Maley. Music by Miss Teschner and Mr Wilkes, with children singing and choirs conducted by Mr Rolina.

Baptist Sunday School Evans Her. M. BR. Maley G. Rolina Miss Teschner E Wilkes Keing Hitext Izuro

Railway union meeting aims to reach Perth by Sunday

In Perth the Railway Union met and rejected the threat but demanded the city be reached before next Sunday. The Industrial Disputes Committee represents the union. Plumbers’ strike for £1 daily rate ended Saturday with men returning to work today. A conference under Mr Justi Barveide is set for Tuesday.

Perth Railway Union Jho Industrial Disputes’ Committee Plumbers’ Union Bell Justi Barveide

Rough Overland Trip From Adelaide To Kalgoorlie

An account of a long Australia overland journey from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie by McIntush who drove a motor vehicle and rode a bike, describing a very rough trip with delays and rough terrain.

Kalcorlie Moana McIntush Adelaide Kalgoorlie

Federal basic wage and child allowance figures debated

A report discusses theFederal basic wage and extra allowance for children in Melbourne. Mentions Sir Joseph Cook and proposed annual sums, estimating weekly salaries and a total annual amount for families.

Melbourne Muondir Sir Joseph Cook

Murder charges adjourned in Melbourne retrial set

Albert Park murder case adjourned after a hung jury. The Pierce bus incident trial postponed until February as jurors failed to reach a verdict.

Melbourne

Primary Producers Organise Albany Branch Meeting

Friday evening at the Albany County Chambers a meeting reorganised the Paymers' and Settlers' Association into a Primary Producers body. H W Leask chaired. A Turvill and W M Mannera spoke on aims. G H Green named president A W Lessa vice president and W Movs secretary with further officials to follow.

Albany H. W. Leask A. Turvill W. M. Mannera Primary Producers’ Association Paymers’ and Settlers’ Association Ao Ite Thows Primary Producers' Association G. H. Green A. W. Lessa W. Movs J. Readdan Almace J. L. Cee Tog Cea

Albany District Notes On Wool Crops And Rail Congestion

Mr Barker reports minor district activity with crops cut for Albany shipments. Fremantle yard congestion delays wool trucks and fruit conveyances to Perth markets. Inclement weather, fruit ripening, and upcoming brickworks for the Ken degap Development Company are noted.arlu

Albany Fremantle Wan River Perth Narrikup Kendenup Tom Weiny Kendegap Development Company Mre Coote Eral Kemeny Kalgoorlie Thaker Mir Roberts Teddington

Government Land Sale Friday Near Albany

Four blocks of land offered for sale at the Albany district Land Office by the Oral Land Development Committee. Cleared or partly cleared blocks, aided by a £1000 government grant to speed clearing. Four blocks now priced about £50 each or £12 105 per acre, within a mile of the Albany post office, expected brisk demand.

Albany District Land Office Oral Land Development Committee Land Committee Albany

Bowling Club Relay Matches Highlight Weekend Play

A Saturday afternoon Bowling Club relay event saw the fours advancing further, with three matches contested. Teams led by Nesbitt, Miles, and Fletcher all won by narrow margins as new players joined the action and more competitions were planned through the Christian holidays.

Aninhes Tail Nesbitt Mile Merrifield Mient Teaith Bruce Kensk Downes White Miles Scott Todd Meeks Hiue Dewar Crowe McKenzie Angove Fletcher Milly Rigby Hill Hoskins Waters

Royalty attends London boxing night as Carpentier winner sighted

At the Albert Hall Moran of America faced Beckett of England in a crowded spectacle with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York watching though the King could not attend. Beckett pressed Moran with speed and power, but Moran appeared shaken and the decisive moment came late as the crowd reacted to the close fight.

Lonton Dee Albert Hall Moran America Benkst England Prince of Wales Dale of York Carpentier Arn Beckett Morin Heckett Bny Moran Seemel Moro

Martial law expands in Ireland amid unrest in Cork and Limerick

London reports martial law now covers Cork, Limerick, County Kerry, and parts of Tipperary affecting about 100000 people. Extension of martial law is likely as Dublin’s parliament may meet secretly while most members are fugitives. No progress on Home Rule talks and fighting to continue with intensified scope.

London Cork Limerick Kerry Switholdings County Tipperary Alago Ireland Dublin Evening Standard Linn Prin Lwidera Loyd George Dail Bireann

Greek Criss Starts for Athens After Gov’t Invitation

Constantine to depart for Athens on Friday after receiving invitation from the Greek Government. In Tokio police disrupt first attempted mass meeting of Sovlulalat, uniting all pacte of Japan.

Lucerne Constantine Greece Athens Tokio Sovlulalat All Pacte of Japan

Prepayment of postage for electoral claims urged

Public notice from Chief Electoral Officer K. E. U. Stenberg warns that voters must prepay postage on postal electoral claim cards to avoid disenfranchisement. It notes free post for Commonwealth claims does not apply to Biahe electoral claims and urges timely action as rolls close after the New Year.

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