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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
2
A local notice calls Albany voters to elect a female councillor to the town council, arguing women leaders can better serve visitors and public affairs. The piece touts civic progress, highlights maternity and wartime measures, and reports on agricultural development, pensions, and community events amid wartime concerns.
Personal visitors and residents in Albany are listed with moves to Perth, men and women visiting relatives, and updates on local officials. J A Milne and Nuree Fisher recover from operations, with well wishes from hospital and cricket communities. The Minister for Railway and Mr J Cooper's cricket incident are also noted amid festive holiday mood.
A Saturday swimming carnival arranged by Mr. A. Cowell drew a large crowd at the Municipal Baths. Competitions were competitive with notable dives and lifesaving demonstrations by Masters Vic Cowell and W. Lambert. Results include Ladies' Race won by K Shearer with M Shearer second, Diving for Objects won by W Mondeon, 100 Yards Open Handicap won by Mr. Shearer, and Open Handicap and other heats dominated by Cowell Merifield Johnson Saddler and Shearer, with a final close finish.
The Girls' Club under secretary Miss Young hosted a successful confetti ball last Thursday in a town hall decorated with ribbons and lights. Guests from Albany and beyond attended, John Morgan MC-ed the event, and piano music was provided by BE Gorman and Berliner. Refreshments followed the grand march and proceeds benefit the Repatriation Fund. Weather forecast for Perth noted separately.
Perth reports ongoing strike action at the Wee Australian paper. Typographers say two workers are short of prewar levels and a 12 page issue remains unlikely. The stereotype room staff total six, with four on part time schedules and one at full 40 hours weekly. Wage pact details show the foreman and four others at varying weekly rates.
Randwick trainer Nolan found Anyhow dead in the horse box at his stables on Sunday. The horse had been in good health Saturday night and death is thought due to heart failure. Anyhow, bred in England, was imported to Australia by Peter Fox and had a half interest purchased by Mr. Nicholaa of Perth.
London Jan 18 Morning Post telegraphs Moscow report that Polish advance against Bolsheviks on the Dvina and Volkya fronts was halted a week ago. Moscow correspondent notes the pause in the Russian campaign as Polish forces press toward key fronts.
It is believed that a German force may strike the Poles soon, as Red Guards weigh a strong attack before better spring conditions. The move would forestall a Polish drive seen as possible under Allied auspices, especially French.
Reports say Trotsky will launch a campaign at the start of March as German officers direct Bolshevik forces. Moscow papers trumpet Denikin's rout with the headline Denikin Now Poles Next.
Paris January 10. At the League of Nations Council inaugural session M. Leon Bourgeois gave a fine exposition of the league spirit and aims with Bourgeois presiding as chairman.
Lord Curzon expresses loyalty of the British Empire to the Covenant of the League and urges practical efficacy. He believes only a League of Nations can prevent future horrors and foster a new era in international relations. He hopes America will soon join the League.
The next meeting time of the League of Nations was discussed on the Bourgeois proposal with a date to be defined in London. The steamer Wahehe, formerly the German Hilda Woermanna, visited Albany under Shaw Savill and Albion, an aging vessel on the East African route.
Severe weather dampened turnout but several close finishes marked the meeting. Kilmaine won the jumpers flat race by a head in 2 minutes 04 5. Atladale captured the First Class Plate by a length and a half in 1 41 5. Cantilever edged Lord Tollendal by a neck in the Second Class Plate at seven furlongs. Usnee took the Vale Handicap by a nose in one and a quarter miles. Masherle won the Third Class Plate by three-quarters of a length, as betting favored Kilmaine and Atladale.
The VAT C6 anniversary meeting opened in fine weather attracting a good crowd. Racing featured Hawthorn Hurdles over two miles and 64 yards with Bright Prime and Mount Stuart among notable runners. Betting favored ANNIVERSARY HANDICAD, while other races included ROWENA STERPLECH, HOLIDAY STAKES, TOORONGA HANDICAP, and a KOOKARIBB trial with multiple contenders and odds listed.
Plantagenet Rifle Club members competed for a club trophy at 0 600 and 600 yard ranges amid a strong beam wind and fading light. Bruce won with 100, also taking the aggregate for the three months ending December 31 with 462. Other scores listed include Seckeon, Bruce, and several club shooters with varying totals and shoots.
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