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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
2
A meeting notice indicates a local gathering at Lower Town Hall to discuss civic matters. Details are limited due to fragmented text but the event appears to involve community officials and residents.
The Albany Despatch reports E G McKenzie granted renewal of license and school reopen plans. It notes fire brigade drill tonight, office holiday closure from Nov 24 to Dec 27, and no issue of Dunpatch on Dec 27. Also covers Tingara training ship results and railway wage talks, plus universal training registration for young British residents in the Albany area.
Supply of cream to the Albany butter factory has fallen off causing potential supply shortfalls for the town. The factory will send butter to Perth for disposal as local sales falter. A meeting of Lower Kalgar parents is set for December 27 with racing events and personalities from the area.
Personal notices report W McLain visiting Melbourne and returning by the Euripides. Dr AL Syme Johnson appointed district medical officer and public vaccinator at Albany from November 1 1920. T R K Hotchin retired as area officer at Albany and sails to Capetown. Coote family members in Melbourne heading to Albany. Victor Box named headmaster of Albany High School after Christmas holidays. previously acting head at Katanning and longtime assistant at Perth Boys' School.
Market notes apricots scarce yet plentiful peaches mainly inferior grade. Citrus dull. apples vary from new season flats to traditional stock with prices listed. Tomatoes onions cabbage marrows and other produce shown with per unit rates and container types for sale on December 22 and 24.
The English eleven dominated the match against a Wales colts side. Wales were bowled out for 54 with Parkin and Wad dington sharing dismissal duties. England replied with 702 led by Hearne 144 and Hendren 231, then posted 148 for four in the second innings.
Saturday afternoon the Joan Cricket Association hosts West vs North rivals with the main match at 2 pm on the Winter road reserve. West holds a narrow lead after earlier wins while North seeks to close the gap, backed by a strong B-grade contest and listed players from Newh HW Dorries Harris Meyers and others.
Carbarup defeated Blackwood by 58 runs in third round cricket at Mount Barker. Cyril Wright top scored for Carbarup with 52, while Alex Martin and Fred Sounness led Blackwood bowlers, and Newmans 51 helped Blackwood’s chase fail. Next week Blackwood vs Central will decide the early standings with Mt. Barker aiming for Boxing Day bragging rights.
Readable listings show multiple trial stakes and district handicap races planned for New Year’s Day at Mt Barker. Entrants include Warburton, Elverd, Gorman, McDonald, and Liebeck with horses such as Amy Grey, Lucky Surprise, Realist, Rambling, and Tregola among others.
Mt Barker tennis club held a reopening afternoon with numerous members and supporters. President Mr Sounness declared the court open and festivities included mixed doubles draws with prizes supplied by the club and Mr P A Young. Winners included UC Cull and A Hambley, CL Clove and J Heanet, W Young and A Newin, and Gwen V Young with A Pickles, with finals set for Friday and additional mixed doubles events planned.
A convivial farewell in Spencer Inn Tuesday nights sees Lieut Fulton bid a heartfelt goodbye by friends and colleagues. T. H. Newbitt chairs as guests praise his service and wish him well in Williamstown while toasts honor Mr Rhodes and Mr Adatin amid closing songs and reminiscences.
In the libel action the jury verdict favored the plaintiff with damages but delays occurred. Mr Haynes moved for a stay of proceedings to allow an appeal and the court granted a stay.
Melbourne reports reveal a Prime Minister appeal tied to Kalgoorlie election and a controversial document involving Mr Arthur. The note cites Kelly, a Catholic representative from Melbourne, and hints at political controversy during the House of Representatives debate.
The Tasmanian shipping service faces disruption as mariners refuse work following a contentious meeting. Port authorities halted operations of the steamers Kotomahana and Loongana after stalled negotiations and crew demands.
A well attended Tambellup meeting discussed preparations for New Year activities and a court of local projects. Residents from Crow, Broomehill, and Cnowangerup plan visits, while a cricket match between Tambellup and Toolbruny saw Toolbruny win by two runs with notable scores from Groves and Carrington.
The Albway district work is advancing with optimism among residents that profits will rise. Contractor Rawlings is building a six room homestead on a hillside near the railway, a few miles from Denmark, and the project is expected to finish in about a week or ten days.
The document outlines a prepared form of advertising for the association with contact details. It mentions City and Interstate inquiries and provides the secretary's address at 13 Emanuel Dulitinge St. George's Terrace and a telephone number 350 for inquiries.
News recounts a tightly fought heavyweight match between Brennan and DeWpney ending in a decisive twelfth round blow. Punches throughout rounds nine to twelve showed heavy trading with visible injuries including a bleeding mouth and ear. DeWpney knocked out Weeman in the twelfth, followed by a hard series of blows concluding a fiercely contested fight.
The Australian R Hooper beat England’s Sam Christy in a heated amateur championship match. Hooper led with a 71 to 0 dent and secured the win by 14 points. The result sets up a potential next meeting with Fry in England.
Irish affairs report the House of Lords last evening passed the third reading of the Home Rule Bill. The Lord Chancellor pledged the Government would give decisive consideration to amendments proposed by the House and the Cabinet.
The Ministry of Munitions discusses the wool realisation plan in Australia. It states that the minister is carefully considering several very important proposals related to the realisation process and government involvement.
Ex King Constantine leaves for Greece after a final farewell in Lucerne. The ex monarch, accompanied by his entourage, departs the Swiss city to return to his homeland, with locals and officials extending best wishes for the future.
Fragmentary minutes describe a club meeting with songs gifts and expressions of thanks. Names such as Mina A. Meath and Mr Cook are mentioned along with family attendees and a planned project timeline for the female camp.
The Narpon community held an afternoon nursery event at the Mer dow list with parents and children invited to a Christmas tree fete hosted by Mrs Wright and Mrs Mind Les Wright. Iris Ferry won the popular pillow competition and children carved a year’s pattern. An organ tea followed with thanks to the hosts. A frost on Monday night damaged potato crops nearby.
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