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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
3
The note details disruptions from rail strikes affecting news and cricket, shortages of goods like paper and cream, and potential relief efforts. It mentions preparations for petrol supplies and orchard activity with stone fruit markets largely ready. Reports cite Narrikup rain aiding potato crops and forecast a strong Narrikup yield.
The Warrangup notes report a hot dry year with limited rain since September and a yearly total of 15.64 points. Wheat and linseed yields were modest but better than expected under the drought. Christmas and New Year celebrations were quiet with neighbors socializing. The entry also mentions local residents Mr. BR. T. Muie and Mr. W. Richardson visiting Sucontirey.io.
A Danish district report covers the Boxing Day picnic with children’s sports and a successful later dance. Winners include Mrs Magiletti in marti fodios and Mrs S Trane in cover prize events. The wheel accident near Kingston is noted, along with local meetings about subsistence subscriptions, judges’ appointments, and a future February 1 opening ceremony.
The Boy Scout Concert Party of South Australia will visit Albany in January with concerts on Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 14th. Details will be announced in this paper soon. Officers include Asot manager District 8 M Ind treasurer District 5 M Dick in charge of boys Mrs Ind secretary and manager Scout-master Morris. The B S C P began in April 1918 to aid Scout troops and patriotic bodies. By opening in Perth the group will have given about 100 concerts, showcasing a worthwhile programme. The lantern for the party was designed by Mr Arthur C Thomas of Adelaide and can be lit by electricity or gas. The Albany volunteer-fire brigade monthly meeting is at the fire station tonight at 7.90 sharp. A full attendance is requested.
A correspondent urges the public and authorities to provide proper life saving apparatus at jetties following a fatal incident. He condemns theft of gear from the police station and pledges to report information leading to convictions, urging protection of this vital public property for harbor workers and rescuers.
A reader from Kybollyp writes MG CULE of 1021 asking about a bird about the size of a sparrow with a dark back and sparkled underside. He observed the bird’s rapid poised movements and noted it may be a newcomer to the area. He seeks details of the bird and its burrowing nest habits in darkness.
A letter from James Keighley argues for simultaneous public meetings across towns to openly discuss the railway strike. He believes public opinion could help settle the dispute, as both sides seem fixed, and prolonged transport disruption threatens serious consequences.
The Allwood James wedding occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church between Frederick Allwood of Kalgan River and Phyllis James of Riverside Upper Kalgan. The bride wore pink and ivory ai la georgane with tulle veil, while bridesmaids Warn Kiddy and Mina Allix filled their roles. Attendants included K Allwood as best man and Astley James as bridegroom’s brother. After the ceremony, gifts included a diamond pendant for the bride and a gold pendant for the groom’s sister. a second bride’s maid received a gold elm and corona.
A Monday practice match at Paradeenleek recreation ground ended with the bachelors defeating the Benedicts by three runs. Singles led to 121 for the first innings, with notable scores from Ancone 44 and Kilwick 17, while Lloyd and Davey added 44 for the second partnership before Davey fell for 42. The bachelors replied 102 for 9 declared, Angore 21 and Stev Muley TL each 20, then the married men reached 48 before stumps with Windus 1h and Angone 5 leading the late assault.
The report details a cricket match with players Kit bh Hobarte Maley Windus and Cooper among others. Both innings feature numerous balls bowled, with numerous dismissals and wide sundries noted. Key bowling figures cite Cooper six for Roberts one for Wy Cert and Quartermaine four for 32.
After a fortnight, Albany Cricket Association and B-grade governing body resume competitions this Saturday afternoon. North and East Albany provide the opposing sides across grades with reserve players asked to arrive early for a 2 pm start.
Katanning beat Mt Barker by five wickets after its bowlers restricted Mt Barker to 53 in the first innings. Clarke Pleay took six for 20, and Fred Sounness led the Mt Barker attack with seven for 20. In Katanning’s second innings, Bampaon 18 and Fleay 44 helped reach the target as Mt Barker forfeited.
Shipping notes report the Japanese steamer Markit Mare departing Batavia after taking coins from McIlwraith McEachern Co. to B latch Britain. The Norwegian steamer Varta expected at Albany Monday to bunker coal. The State steamer Eucla departs to Esperance today and will return Sunday then sail to Fremantle on Monday. The White Star liner Ceramic due at Albany Jan 1 from the United States to load cargo and take on passengers for South Africa and England. The Aberdeen liner Miltiades left London November 20 for Australia and is due at Albany tomorrow with passengers and mails.
Large attendance at Middleton Beach on Monday featured horse racing events and boys and gun races. Winners included Ferg Events, Tradesmen's Trot, and Meo 0 HL Dowsett's Girlie among others. ponies, pony races, and pedestrian events also lined the program with multiple prize winners named.
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