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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

3

Sale of Work at Scots Church Aids Fund Drive

The Scots Church Hill Ladies Aid Society ran seven weeks of stalls selling inexpensive yet neat ornamental items to support a debt of £320 on the church. Mrs Crow, president, opened the sale with remarks about the mission, thanked donors, and urged buyers to finish the good work. A children’s theme featured a “tuppen ny and threepenny dip” act, pockets sewn into skirts, and a busy afternoon of purchases, prizes, and refreshments.

Scots Church Hill Ladies Aid Society Vrow AL Crow J Beadden Miluodee Mra. Crow Crow Mother Bunch Me Hochdale Imerin Elor Lider AL Bearnett Qiralien M. 1 Mines Pernell Downes Cyrter Stockdale Olaxe Flower Stall McLean Misses Die Lindaay Mentis Stall Messames Quessen Felton, Cortor Enn Smith

Albion Triumphs Over Woollies In Surprise Round Clash

In cool Saturday afternoon conditions the opening fixtures of the new orientation competition produced two surprising results. Albion defeated Woollies by 15 runs as Michell top scored with 42 not out. In Ulster road ground, Wanderers beat Corinthians with a total of 87 chasing 44, the reverse result shocking spectators.

Albions Woollies Rheatling Michell Ulster Road Wanderers Corinthians

Rifle Shooting Handicap Shoot at Plantagenet Club

Saturday afternoon the Plantagenet Rifle Club held a rented handicap shoot over the 900 500 and 0 yards. A cold wind hindered accurate shooting. Loot won but was disqualified. Riley, Tannerup, placed second. Detailed scores follow.

Plantagenet Rlfle Club Riley

Albany Bowling Club Pairs Competition Results

Keen interest marked the Albany Bowling Club pairs event with a Saturday roll up and tight finishes. Merrifield and Miles defeated Leask and Dixon 20 15. Catling and Dewar beat Rigby and G Hill 12 21. Merrifield and Miles defeated Meeks and Nesbitt 28 20. Anderson and Crow beat Mille and Barnett 22 21. Milne and McKenzie defeated Dickson and Corry 21 17. Waters and Thurkle defeated Meeks and Newhitt 27 10. Catling and Dewar beat Anderson and Crow 6 164.

Albany Prathus Merrifield Miles Leask Dixon Catling Dewar Rigby G. J. Hill Milea Meeks Yond Nesbitt Anderson Crow Mill

Denmark Notes and Community News Summary

The ALT monthly meeting discussed fare increases and railway freight with protests to Albany District Council. Sunday school children held a picnic and river outing with prizes, while the Denmark Co operatives explored measures to boost local sales amid changing conditions. A farewell to Miss Bullen marked community support before her wedding, and social events continued with music into the night.

Loreen Albany District Council Denmark Poodwerrs' Co-operative Spenty Mess Bullen Bullen Albany H.W. Pember W. Muiners Miss Bullen Mine Bullen

Community Notices and Local Social News Mix

A Ladies club gathering honors Miss Tottie Adame at the rectory with kind words from Rev. Harper before her departure. Sunday school picnic praised by Mrs. Warnock with lively youth participation. A railway inspection by Col. Pope and fruitgrowers’ officials precedes praise of planned support for growers. An accident involving W J Sampson’s sulky injures two children, slight injuries reported. Colona Dodge visiting veteran affairs, aims to meet Neil McNeil and plan travels to Perth. Local unrest over land policy and government actions fuels tensions among ex-service members.

Tottie Adame Missy Adan Mise Adame Ola Andrew Warnock Lor Hailwaye Col. Pope Merwin Llovd A. T. Booth Ee Cretiry Fruigrowers’ Co Cool Storage Co J. Mon Martin Charmin Pope Booth Contatores Mr. Simpson Pat Haren Colona Dodge Sussex Regiment Neil McNeil Perth Oid Lok Michony Kendenop

Complaint About Pests and Poisoned Apples Near Front Door

A correspondent complains of horses on the main road nightly near homes and of residents poisoning apples for crows. A horse ingested poison, was treated with candy crystals and diluted antidote, and survived. The letter seeks action about the pest problem and safety concerns.

Barker Albany George Tom Mid- Meton Mask Birdy Whee Tory

Railway Time Table Albany Trains to Perth and Denmark

Albany timetable shows trims from Worth to Albany today with arrivals about 10 95 pm and 7 53 pm midweek. Albany to Perth departs Monday 6 45 pm and various other days. Denmark line notes Albany to Denmark departures Monday 7 am and Friday 7 pm with returns later. Abony to Denmark runs Saturday aftermate at 1 16 pm and returns to Albany at 82 pm.

Albany Worth Perth Denmark Line Denmark Riley Abony

Albions and Woollies in tight county cricket clash

Albions bowled out for 101 after a brisk 42 by Michell steadies Woollies. Woollies total 114 as Michell and Grindrod lead a strong Albion bowling display. Wanderers edge Corinthians by 44 as Johns and Kit top score in the chase with 28 and 18 respectively.

Ster Kil Lloyd Sangeter Roberts Sangster Windus Wohou Shannon Rust Jillert Windue Page T. Angove P. Davey A. Bailey Stindries Total Bungater Wanderers Jolena Jacko Kit Nott A. Davey Jilbert Sundries Corinthians Ave Davey Titey O Davey Iles Hust Lieyd Monaghan Jaecka Brown Isley Johnson M Green H. Davey Eundriea Osley

Mount Barker Cricket: Central Victorious by Four Runs

Mount Barker cricket feature reports Central won by four runs in a Saturday match at Carbarup. Percy Barston top scored with 76 for Carbarup, while Central’s Burston and Clarke anchored 107 to secure the win. Bowling highlights include Roberts with 6 for 16 and Osley 3 for 81. Next fixtures see Centrla versus Blackwood-road and Carbarup against Woogenellup at local grounds.

Carbarup Controls Central Percy Barston Cartarup Barston RK. Thomas Max Wright Hurston Clarke Bennett C. Kearsley Centrala Burston Suecesafal Carbarmup FY. Wall J. Enright Blackwood-road Centrile Woogenellup

Cordial Reception for Visiting Rev Mothers in Albany

At St. Josephs School Hall Albany hosted a large welcome reception for Rev Mother Evangelist visiting to recuperate health and Rev Mother Veronica from Northam arriving to assume duties following Mother de Sales transfer. Clergy sisters and townspeople attended with remarks by Father Gilroy and others, music by local performers, and light refreshments provided. A future Town Hall entertainment is announced to benefit the Mitchell family.

St. Joseph's School Hall Mother Evangelist Albany Veronica Northam Mother Sales Clare Lawrenee Father Gilroy Gilroy Welcomi Mother de Sales Sho T Hem Messrs Murphy O'Leary Corry O'Grady Doris Arnold Cropper Boyle Father Neville

Ss Evela's Movements

Projected movements of the vessel Enola from Fremantle to Albany and onward to Eu peranos via Esperance Hopetoun and Esperance with arrivals and departures scheduled between January and February. Includes Fremantle departure January 91 and multiple Albany legs with February dates and ports.

Hess Enola Fremantle Albany Euperanos Esperance Hopetoun Alopetoun

Town Jetty Baths and Tearooms under new management

Notice announces sale of business by L. Powell and transfer to W A Drarman a Returned Sailor. The tearooms have been renovated and reopened with expanded hours and meals. Visitors invited to enjoy exhibitions and refreshments at the refreshed town location opposite the Minuet.

Craigie de Bla Proprietoes Wike Kustia Semnon Went Sofemsor W. A. Drarman Salilier Weppert Ll. Powell

Farrier and Wheelwright Business Change in Albany

A notice announces W. A. Bearman, a farrier major of the Army, laying out terms for taking over the York Street business in Albany from Mr. I. Vowel. The transfer covers horses and carriages with specialty in carriage horses and harnesses. Moderate terms offered.

Winhes Admanye God Ourrounding le Tan Biharberatlh Farrier Wheelwrighit York Street Albany Mr. Ts

Albany Tea Rooms on York Street and Suppliers

An Albany Tea Rooms listing notes York Street addresses for wholesale supply to shops hotels and parties. Names include T R Carter J Mee J Whittingham Middleton Kuwil J A Martin J Bartley Stirling Terrace Craigin Blake and W Nickieon with broad offerings of tea ice cream and dairy products.

T. R. Carter Fraiterer York Street Mee Whittingham Middleton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scots Church Association Bruce Woodson Norrish Jackson Mr Barker National Library of Australia Albions Y. Woollies Paryde Street Horsley Cooper J. Cooper C. Krace Cotting Tutt Noble Williams Oly Rile Torley Barwick Monte Doggett Petit Tomlinson Malling Moote McOring B. Angore Albiona Mote Carling Mullins Grindrod O. Bruce Verran Woolies Spectatora Mulins Davidson Marshall Angove Wirth Domgett Brove Tomlingon O Horsley Aod H Monte Grindrad H Mullins Potts West Aundries Bowling Moate Quartermaine Tisley Roberta Johns Thre Maley Wesley Hay Bangeter Wanderera Petron Wanderer Mount Barker Ss. Evela Plonles Balla Sic Teleptons ‘Sa HM. Lambert Perth Rand Ideal Private Corner Cliff Melville Streets Waal W. A. Bearman AML Albany Tea Rooms Pattinson Hoyle Crew, Robinson & CO Drew, Robinson & Co Miles, Tipping & Merrifield’s Sale H.S. Ninon D.W.W Tweeds, Cambries Voilles D.W Miles, Tipping & Merrifield Nla.gov
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