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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
A racecourse notice from Mt Parker describes offerings during a event. Went-claw earky Lonoheon will be served as a light refreshment, with Wallyburton supervising. Beer or other drinks may be available.
A jumble of notices includes sales of pianos and organs cash offers from John Watts Albany air mail goods for sale poultry prices Perth reads To Let a four roomed house in Findlay Street Maurice Johnson and partner A Syme Johnson open practice, plus Despatch wishes readers season greetings and thanks to local supporters.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce secretary notes the Early Closing Act changed with shops open till 1 am on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Railway fares for Albany Christmas holidays run Dec 23 to Jan 3, with tickets on sale for ten days. A Christmas Day Albany to Perth train is announced, plus youth visitors from the Parkeewville Home due next week. A fundraising and entertainment drive for digger orphans is urged, with surplus military clothing list and sale by the Albany sub branch. A meeting at the town hall formed a committee to draft a prospectus for a Land Development Company. The Albany Cricket Association confirmed schedules for Mt Barker and Torbay matches. A plan to field an Albany team for the country week in Perth next year proceeds, with officials named. The railway picnic is approved for February 6 on Parade. The Great Le Fevre Costume Comedy Co is announced for the Town Hall.
On behalf of the Amalgamated Railway Employees we express hearty thanks to all who assisted the recent ticket printing and advertising drive. Special mention goes to Mr A H Dickson and the Magpie Concert Party for their help.
A troupe led by Le Favre ingi.u jan and Mirold Hughes joins performers such as Adelaide Kulman Dolly Armstrong Yvonne Delevanti Vila Morton and Rene Hico for a Christmas Eve program at Quality House. The event runs from 8 pm to 6 45 pm with ample seating and accommodations. Miss Patrice Taylor from Melbourne assists with beauty services during the visit.
Mrs. Walker and AMADA party arrive from Perth and proceed to Exporanes bey euelo in the afternoon. Many visitors from Melbourne Albany and beyond arrive by Euola and White Star liner Suevin for a lengthy holiday season with accommodation in high demand.
Albany learns no match this coming Saturday due to adjournment. On Monday a three game series pits Albany and Mount Barker clubs, with key players missing but a strong side assembling to travel. The Albany second eleven faces a Torbay district team on Parakeet Street ground, selections include Tomlinson cap and Coupe among others.
A late news update reports ongoing railway wage disputes as committees extend talks aimed at reconciling demands with existing agreements. Officials indicate a cautious path toward settlement while workers urge prompt action.
Reported threats disrupt workers at a city restaurant as negotiations stall. Union officials allege management plans to replace staff while employees demand fair wages and job security.
Chores Vork, involved in the Vi Wah murder, pleads and faces sentencing. Police note the case ties to a larger local crime cluster, with Neves and Taw Deen named in court filings as associates.
In Kalgoorlie details are unclear due to partial OCR. The report notes an election outcome with limited legible names and figures, indicating results pending or contested and mentioning local officials and voters.
Fragmentary text reports rising tensions at Broome with calls for calm. Unclear names or dates appear, but the scene suggests a community response to an event prompting officials to seek resolution and restore order.
State steamship owners refuse to grant another uniform. representatives of the Steward Union say the strikers must meet in the slips before any move. Officials warn that further moves are possible if talks fail.
Mysterious death in Sydney prompts coroner inquiry. Writings by a Tower pralm mus and unnamed witnesses raise questions about the cause while investigators seek the truth behind a fatal event. Authorities promise to disclose findings when ready.
The Australian innings continues with slow scoring as the English bowlers tighten. Australia trails today as Wicker Pell and teammates struggle to reach a respectable total while Hobbs and Gregory lead the English attack with precise bowling.
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