Albany Bowling Club carnival thrills with close bowls finals
The Albany Bowling Club carnival continued in fine weather with rounds completed in singles pairs and fours. J Angove and B Angove reached the singles final while the pairs and fours saw tough finishes and keenly contested ends. Prizes were awarded to J Headden Bert Angove A Rigby Lawrence Mummery and Nical with an evening of music and toasts closing the event.
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Albany
Wolock
B. Angove
Oves
J. Angove
Minlay
J. Tucker
Corry
Messrs
Mummery
Nicol
Seaddan
A. Rigby
Lawrence
Finlay
J. Headdan
Tenterview
Bert Angove
A. Righy
Rannera
Lawrence and Muonumery
Messra
J. Angovs
Couper
Ranmera
Mda
NationalAnthens
Angove Wins Carnival Singles Final in Rain Delayed Play
On Wednesday morning heavy rain delayed the singles final. Berl Angove Jr defeated Finlay’s Perth team 24 23 after a late rally as the match and carnival fours concluded amid a large crowd and festive atmosphere.
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Livelack
Father and Son
Strennius
Berl Angeve
Angove
Finlay
Perth
Alluny
J. Angove
Championship Lawn Tennis and Billiards Summary
Factual note: The fragment details a Thursday play involving Angove Rigby Lawrence and Mummery, with Angove and Rigby prevailing 21-16. It then shifts to a green-fee afternoon event, listing numerous round results across billiards and lawn games, highlighting Nicol as leading contender through rounds.
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Patrs
A. Angove
Rigby
Lawrence
Mummery
Nicol
Milly
Catling
Pyman
Todd HO
Cooper
2U Tucker
Mammery
Finlay
Hames
Milne
Tucker
Corry
Hall
Mills
Flohm
Downes
Pember
Anderson
Temple
Milna
Mille
Finn
Albany Bowling Club Smoke Social and Prize Presentation
The annual smoke social and prize presentation of the Albany Bowling Club was held in the club room last night with Vice-President J T Mills in the chair. Minister for Railways J Benddan and M Sc McKensie attended along with visiting bowlers. The toast of the WA Bowling Association was given and the chair noted the club’s Mab birthday as one of the first clubs in the State. The chairman discussed the Teasan and lamented the small attendance of visions.
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Albany Bowling Club
J. T. Mills
J. Benddan
McKensie
M.sc
W.A. Bowling Association
Albany Eanhy
Elds
Porth
Railway Fares Reduce Yet Abolish Country Returns
New railway fares from December 19 2019 cut previous rates by 20 percent but abolish country return tickets. Holiday excursions are charged at single fare plus 50 cents. If old single was 16/10 the new fare is 14/10. holiday excursion 14/10 becomes 22/3. Fares rounded to even money with pence dropped. Schoolchildren receive travel certificates per journey. Also notes monthly food and grocery variations for November 1919 with overall rise of 1.4 percent across states.
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New Basin
Aete
Bae
Whem
Jermeere
Interdepartmental cricket match scheduled at Parade Ground
A fixture between Shipping Office employees and Wool and Akin trade players is set for tomorrow at 2 pm on the Parade Street ground. Teams listed with names, umpires F. Davey and F. L. Williams praised for efficient work. Albany Cricket Association fixtures resume after adjournment. coaching urged for junior players.
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Parade Strest
Axtire
Shipping
A. Bruce
Reeves
Harker v. Albany
Memers
F. Davey
F. L. Williams
theAlbany Cricket Association
Gieare
Ifter
Albany Cricket Association
Met
Woolies
Albany
Death of Old Resident Mrs Covert
News of Mrs W H Covert of Ulger road Albany aged 63, lasting illness ended by a sudden heart attack Sunday afternoon. Widow of W H Covert, she leaves two sons Mark and Charley, a daughter Mrs Pattinson, and many grandchildren. Funeral was Monday at Methodist cemetery conducted by Rev Fellows with Mr J C Mews handling arrangements. Local friends sent many sympathy messages.
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W. H. Covert
Ulgier Road
Depoised
Wy Bevert
Cevert
South Australia
Albany
Hoekead
Mor. W. J. Covert
Mark
Charley
Pattinson
Methodial
M. Covert
C. Tapscott
Patterson
J. C. Mews
Fire Brigade Ball a Unqualified Success in Albany Town Hall
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade hosted a well attended ball despite bad weather, with about 70 couples enjoying supper, dancing, and songs. Foreman Wilkie received a pipe case gift in thanks for his services, while the event aimed to strengthen bond between permanent and volunteer crews and wish prosperity for the new year.
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Albany
J. Anderton
W. Prest
R. F. Weltch
A. Abell
Nrew, Robinson and Co
EB. Barnett Vod Co
Alco Volunter Fire Brigade
Wilkie
Milne
Foreman Wilkie
Rive
Teenand
Amuiet
Volunterre
Naval Comforts Evening Honors Navy Men in Albany
New Years Eve event at Field's Tearooms entertained about 60 naval ratings, Royal Australian Navy details, and cadets. Hon J Scaddan, Councillor Day, J Tucker, G H Tipping and others attended. Mr. E Pyman led the gathering praising naval service and urging continued support as Lieut Cameron thanked the Central Naval Comfort Committee. The Mayor spoke for the local committee and the night closed with the National Anthem.
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Field
R.A. Navel
Naval Comforts and Welcome Committee
Perth
E. Pyman
Albany
J. Scaddan
Day
Inter
Melnon
Jack Cornwall
Cameron
Ife
Central Naval Comfort Committee
Fremantle
West Australia
J. Tucker
Pyman
Sventa
W. J. Day
Smith
Christmas events in Denmark with dances and boxing day sports
A Denmark notes report describes a crowded Christmas Eve tree and civic decorations at Sebotedale, special church services, and a successful Boxing Day program run by the Denmark ALP branch. Prizes were awarded in a ladies' nomination, children received treats, and a post-event dance drew a large crowd with performances by Misses V and D Maxioletti.
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Sebotedale
Cromack
Bootsdale
Vicitora
Anglican
United Mission
Jean Conway
F. J. Knowles
Denmark
Prise
Miles
Tipping
Merrifield
Ths
C. Onions
Marzoletti
Robert Nockolds
H. J. Kingston
Porrant
Emiles
Danmark
D. Maxioletti
Division of State Into Four West Australian Regions
The piece discusses dividing Western Australia into four states to better manage North South East and South West interests. It proposes a South-West capital at Katanning, with rail links Banbury Perth and Beverley Albany, touting economic gains in wool wheat timber mining and fishing. The author argues unity may come, but subdivision seems likely and desirable. New name “New Gelconda” is suggested for the proposed state.
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West Australia
Queensland
Ae Carnarvon
Beverley Down
Bouth-West Coast
Ravensthorpe
Goldfields
Stokes’ Inlet
Euocls
Esperance
Thia
Roe
Beverley
Eoast
Mandurah
Holland
Katanning
Banbury
Albany
Great Southern
Perth
Frase
Col' ‘Ice
Havensthorpe
Democracy and Empire or Commonwealth in Athenian history
A fragmented note from the Itiah Historical Association discusses fears that imperial development may hinder the growth of a great entity within recent events. The lecturer notes concerns that colonial work could deter local genius and affect the course of progress.
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Commonwealth
Itiah Historical Association
Thara
Peter
Shipping Notes Update From Empire Port Departures
The State steamer Eucla left Fremantle Monday afternoon and returns next week en route to Epperancs. The Kigoma carried New Zealand troops to Wellington via Sydney after loading coal and water. City of Manchester resumed voyage to Liverpool after coal bunkering. Arawe expected to arrive from New Zealand for bunker supplies. Shaw, Saville ships Kisora Pakehi Mahone likely to call Albany in January. A cable states Britain receives seven German liners including Graf Waldersee and Mobile from the United States, to be managed by the Pond company.
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Eucla
Fremantle
Fox Epperancs
Railway Department
Kigoma
New Zealand
Wellington
N.Z
Sydney
Adelaide
Dalgety and Co
Manchester
Bierman Line
Liverpool
Iwearth, McEachern and Co
Shaw, Saville and
Albion
Arawe
Shaw, Saville and Albion Line
Albany
Kisora
Pakehi
Mahone
United States
Great Britain
Mobile
Movements of Evola’s Vessels Across Ports
Projected ship movements include Fremantle departures on January 3 and 21 toward Fremantle and Hopetoun while Albany serves as a hub with arrivals from Fremantle Esperance and Esperance routes. February through March see repeated Hopetoun Esperance calls and Be Paranod via Atay with Albany coordinating departures and arrivals across multiple legs.
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Fremantle
Hamry
Albany
Perancs
Porta
Esperance
Hopetoun
Ibany
Beparanod
Atay
Eeke Ports
Capaions
Nent
Naiheay
Eucla
All Po
Eucle
All Porte
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Finlan
Seven Hound
Periver
Teroplo
Nival
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Lewi-Finn
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Naval Entertainment
National Library of Australia
Shipping Notes
City of Manchester
Frementle
Bydney
Evola
Cramie & Blake
Mr. Blake
Novel Man Fruit
Albany Tea Rooms
York Street
Bliriing Terrace
Bethe, Wa
HK. Corry & Co
Fredariah and
Spanene Streets
Alsany
A. W. Debbie and Co
Speciality House
Mal
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H. F. Timewell
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Ring No. 7
Drew, Robinson & CO
Lonmongery Department
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Spencer Ian Price List
Payereen
Kane
Spencer Inn
Dalgety & Co., Limited
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