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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1920
Page
2
Albany observers debate the town garden show and its garden plot exhibits. Visitors from the metropolis praised the pot plant display while noting slow bloom in Joe's gardens. Critics argue the event spurs progress through disagreement, yet outsiders remain more positive about cottage gardening and autumn shows.
In a three match Vernon series between Mount Barker and Albany, heavy rain disrupted play at Parade Street ground. Albany won by six wickets after a late chase, with standout bowling from Ronarta taking seven wickets. Monaghan led Albany with 34 not out before the target, while Bousten Angove contributed 28 not out for Mount Barker.
In Mount Barker, lodging and boarding housekeepers are warned that proceedings will commence without further notice against persons who have not reinstated their Bremleys. Names such as Bolton Windus Roberts Martin Rust and Hobart are mentioned among the referents in this terse municipal notice.
Albany residents greet Governor-elect Sir Francis Newdegate on a Friday morning train arrival. He tours the Government cottage with W Palmer, motors around the King and Kalgan Rivers, then joins Major Breakey for a town flight and a Middleton Beach yachting cruise with Wittencomb. Major Kerr Pearse accompanies him. Also noted are veteran chaplain Rev W F Shannon’s return on the Friedrichsruhe and tributes to Jack Williamson, Mrs Williamson, and long-time Albany residents Mawson and others active in church and civic life.
The article discusses tension of munch as a visual skill observed in displays from the obthage garden, nursery, and bush house. It notes that a financially poor autumn show need not be a failure if it strengthens society loyalty and broadens the show’s purpose for future exhibitions.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will hold its annual phase at Littl Grove on Saturday 28 inst with Silver Star running at 9 45 am and 2 15 pm allowing free rides for children and charging adults on return. Fire brigade practice, Returned Soldiers Association delegates quarterly meeting, traffic act breaches, and weather changes with rainfall and 210 points total are reported.
In the afternoon visitors were entertained with tea by Leluvre Hour Club ladies. Mr C F Brown chaired the reception for the visiting team while Rost presided. Messrs E Thomas and B Sanders spoke for Mount Barker. A social and dance followed at the Masonic Hall with MC Mr Abell and music by Mr Rasmus en. Supper was served and thanks extended to Mr Foyle and the Treasury Hour Club members for arrangements.
Woollies defeated Mercantile side by 74 runs in a retnew match at Ulster Road Reserve. Woollies scored 143 with Horsley 92 and Mitchell 85 among double figures while Mercantile were all out for 67. Bowling highlights include Mullins and Barwick for Woollies and Malling for Mercantile, as Woollies secure the win despite losses of Lloyd and Bruce for the opposition.
The WALT.C's Pebrawry meeting at Ascot on Saturday saw fine weather and solid attendance. The principal event, the February Mandira, was won by Agamor after a distant finish. other races included Bedford Tandicap One Mile won by Heateh Tart, City Handicaps six furlongs won by Venetian King, Hopetousn Tandicap one mile and a quarter won by Wattle Leaf, and the February Handicap won by Agamior with Palisade and Red Banner among the notable entrants. Betting and tote dividends are listed for each race.
Melbourne reports show Gold Tie won the Futurity Stakes at seven furlongs as a 3 to 1 favorite. Stanely Sterluchabe lists other results with Scottish Knight, Mufti, and Lisnavane among notable finishes, while betting odds indicate close competition and multiple placings across the card at the track.
Letter to the editor argues many discharged soldiers struggle to obtain work while able-bodied civilians hold jobs. It calls for rapid removal of ineligible appointees and insists maimed veterans deserve light duties. cites public bodies assisting veterans and urges action from parents of returning men. J Gorman Mount Harker thank you for reading.
Sixteen master butchers have tendered their nerves as slaughtermen amid a weekend strike. The move may ease the situation and provide meat supply relief in the area.
The Victorian Typographic Society endorsed higher wages and shorter hours at a meeting. A vote on a strike looms as negotiations move toward a possible shutdown. The report notes related maritime labor talks and potential arbitration chairmanship as tensions rise.
Fragmented text reports a government proclamation provoking strong reactions and claims of abuse of power. Names appear garbled, but the piece centers on political dissent and executive action.
Morvhant Servier Guill Ire enters a temporary settlement. Masters panel officers receive increases of pay withheld from the fine engineer.
A man described as Russian ran amok near the Burwood Hotel at the corner of Clavenen and Margaret streets last night. He stabbed seven men, triggering a desperate struggle for fire. five of the victims sustained newly inflicted wounds.
Armed men reattacked Castle Crogary Barracks in Kerry using rifles revolvers and grenades. The assault blew part of the building and demanded surrender which was refused. Police retaliated and the attackers withdrew. one constable wounded and several attackers believed hurt. Telegraph and phone lines cut prior to the raid as the siege began.
The Site Department views President Wilsons reply as firm yet conciliatory, leaving room for a decision on the Adriatic line. It is believed he has moved back from his initial stance on U S withdrawal from the League of Nations, favoring a cautious approach for now.
Reports from Amsterdam suggest the Dutch reply to Allied demands shows a continued refusal to surrender the ex Kaiser while signaling Holland may accept Wilhelm’s terms in the Kart fadien. A misprint in a report is noted, misnaming Miss Binet instead of Miss Heetmans.
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