Miles Tipping and Merrifield Names Repeated in Note
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
2
The snippet lists Miles, Tipping, and Merrifield twice in a brief line, suggesting a notation of names likely connected to a group or correspondence. No dates or locations are provided.
Private hospital Perth December 10 Edward GC Petrov husband of Evy Peirce of Michieton Road Albany. Allan Lass Ann wife Wilks Chivert aged 63 years. Sincere thanks for flowers and condolences to Mrs Peirce and family from relatives and friends in Biheby and nearby communities.
Albany dispatch reflects on a year of prosperity coupled with industrial strife. It notes higher railway and civil service costs, mine delays in Kalgoorlie, and growing public concern over financial strain while seeking a path to stability amid changing social orders.
The passage urges fair seasons and harvests for all sectors and stresses national burdens shared by the Commonwealth. It highlights Eastern States trading industries as keys to future national assets, expanding markets, and a wealthier Australia, while acknowledging the old year ending and hope for renewed stimulus and better prospects.
A severe thunderstorm drenched the town Tuesday night with heavy rain into Wednesday. A land auction by government auctioneer A B Clark is set at the Albany Land Office Friday at 4 pm for 15 blocks between the railway station and military garrison with harbor views. The Presbyterian Church week ending with Miss Glendinning’s farewell gift and thanks from Rev. Alex Crow. Hetch Bros Perth reported a December 22 yarding sale with substantial cattle and horses, all cleared. WA Provincial Press Association meeting discussed paper supply, telegraphic services, and advertising rate standardisation, aiming to launch broader contracts and pricing outside Port.
Amid fears of famine in the Tronaliek Territory Cape Colony a relief system distributing maize by mechanical transport is organized to aid about one million natives. Perth forecast: hot sultry days in agricultural districts with scattered showers and moderate temperatures along the coast. A New Year’s Eve charity dress ball in Albany raised funds for St Joseph's Convent Bazaar.
The Mount Barker visit includes Mr Pesree of the Mount Barker Fruitgrowers Association in Australia. Mrs J McKenzie takes a short holiday after four and a half years of war work. Royal Cross recipient Mrs Wray leads Salvation Army, and the Right Rev John Walker plans a late spring visit to West Australia in April and May.
Fragmentary notes mention General Sir William Birdwood and a quielled New Year event amid local chatter. References to Barench and "Anna and Totness" appear, with unclear context about Hin Ezeellynry and the Governor-ea.
New Year’s Day passed quietly with bell ringing and whistle blasts as residents welcomed 1920. Mount Barker picnic drew 580 Albany visitors by special train, while Littletrove Salvation Army event and Frenchman’s Bay visits drew large crowds. Middleton Beach and bowling greens buzzed and picture theatres were crowded for the first day of 1920.
Mount Barker New Year Sports reopened after wartime hiatus under local clubs and rail unions. A large attendance from surrounding districts with a special Albany train bringing about 550 visitors witnessed races on a renewed track, with notable figures J Bonddan and McKenzie present and a well attended booth by Mrs. Reddin.
Gillam won the exact age Ladies' Race with A K Bennett in second place. Mrs Ralph finished first in another event as visitors prepared to depart by special train to Ahamy. The day closed with a dance that attracted many attendees.
Mr EF Tyman of the West Awedrabian Naval Comforts and Welcome Committee spoke at the navekdea on Wednesday night. He said many men left the service after their first term despite a £25 bonus and higher pay, calling for better terms, impartial treatment, and opportunities for advancement.
The Albany Chess Club carnival moves toward the final stages with multiple results reported. In the Sixth Session Avent defeated Moore, Coleman beat Lindsay, Darragh beat Felton, and Coleman and Darragh drew. The Seventh Session saw Coleman beat Felton and Darragh defeat Avent while Younkmin edged Moore. The Eighth Session had Lindsay top Felton with two games adjourned. In the Great Southern Handicap Jarvin beat Temple, Leask Jr beat Moore, and Temple defeated Leask.
Sergeant Notley and Constables Doogue and Turner, under transfer orders, were honored at a farewell in Albany at the London Motel. City officials and colleagues lauded their service, with the Mayor noting their conscientious work and presenting a citizens’ gift as they prepare for duties in Fremantle and elsewhere.
Adjutant Amy Bartlett receives appointment to lead a Salvation Army unit. Transfer records show she moves from current post as she assumes the elonsay charge and oversees new assignments and responsibilities.
Uliv Haub aged 36 a German resident from Lake Clifton in Waa roona district left his farm on Jednoeday with a gun. His body was found near a paildeck with a gunshot wound to the chest the search found no trace of the pistol he carried. The authorities report no signs of struggle or other persons involved.
A cable reported by Australian Press says a committee endorses complete Egyptian independence while ready to discuss foreign interests if Egypt's rights remain protected. Lord Milner's proclamation is cited as guiding the stance.
The Premier of Kalgoorlie Mr. Mitchell arrived Friday to settle industrial disputes. A conference of unions was held and several resolutions drafted. Prospects for a settlement are described as very favorable.
A three year old, Olive Beeny, fell from a moving express from Albury to Melbourne yesterday afternoon but was picked up injured. The child survived the dangerous incident as her parents traveled with her on the Newmarket bound service.
No new developments were reported yesterday in the engineers' strike affecting Mellonene. The stalled talks leave the dispute unresolved as workers press for terms and management refrains from comment.
The W A T Club held a three day meeting in fine weather with a large crowd. The Railway Stakes of 800 sovs was won by Alice Kenilworth with Baharis and St Humphrey placing, time 2.65.4. Other races included Jumpers Flat and Swan Handicap with Mannequin and Ventrim among the contenders.
Melbourne reports the Interstate match concluded yesterday with New South Wales scoring 880 in the second innings. Bardeleye added 108 and Kellaway 104 for Victoria, who won by 116 runs in a tight finish.
In Perth yesterday Stone defeated Holland on points after a 20 round boxing match. The War Office reports most German prisoners have left the United Kingdom aside from aviators invalids and one prisoner linked to Scapa Flow sinkings. Fortnight ago Turkey and 27 Germans were repatriated from Egypt Halonike and Malta.
The report lists partial results for the federal elections across Perth Fremantle Swan Kalgoorlie and nearby areas. Candidates Curtin Gregory Lowry Clementson Trebell Mahon and others show varying vote counts with several incomplete tallies and single votes noted in the record.
The outcome hinges on the Chief Electoral Officer's elimination of 36 ballot papers sent for review. Officials expect a petition to the High Court as a court of disputed returns if the unsatisfied candidate challenges the decision.
The Indestigures list licensing poll figures for Wellington with continuance and prohibition tallies. Continuance shows 2 286 700. Kiste control 2 4 31 470. Prohibition 2 5 265 987.
A long list of visitors and residents is recorded at several hotels including Pranier, Major Brierley, London, and Freemasons. Names include Miss Niland, Misa Kennedy, the Stevenses, Reuddan, Prideaux, Foster, Nichol son, Harris, Pitman, Learmonth, Pearse, Carmichael, and Sloss among others.
Trains arrive Albany from Perth on Tuesday at 10.98 am Wednesday 10.25 am Thursday 7.55 am Friday 10.25 am Thursday 7.66 am Sunday 7.68 am. Trains leave Albany for Perth Monday 6.45 pm Tuesday 3.45 am Wednesday 2.45 pm Thursday 5.45 pm Friday 6.45 pm Sunday 0.46 pm. Denmark line leaves Albany for Denmark Monday 7 pm and Friday 7 am and arrives at Albany from Denmark Monday and Friday at 35 pm. Saturday every alternate week at 1 15 pm and arrives back at Albany at 2 pm.
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