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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1919
Page
2
We have given time and thought to select for our Clients All cargo for this trip must be in Smart Goods within their purse limits and we feel confident that the support accorded us, that we have a successful stay ABs succeeded.
Hatch Bros produce merchants and stock agents advertise a public auction at Southerland Suner Mockyards near Weather Railway Station in Perth on Thursday July 10 1919 at 1 pm. Sale includes mixed cattle and calves, 98 crees Lu 5 Lone, 52 Gow, 16 young heifers, 9 young steers, 15 cows with calves, springers and various lots. additional entries invited. The yard and car facilities have been expanded to handle all classes of stock. Located at City Markets corner Wellington and William Streets Perth. телephones A200 AIT AST.
A July 7 1018 notice from George Marque, Albany, denies circulating rumours of leaving hotel business. He states he remains proprietor of the White StaI Hotel and will meet old and new friends. The notice mentions a lost fountain pen between Despatch and Post Office or Halfway Station and invites inquiry.
Albany Despatch discusses the high cost of living amid wartime scarcity, noting leaders and industry have urged economy but failed to curb extravagance. It argues abnormal conditions and drought drive price rises, blaming neither public officials nor industry captains alone for the shortages.
A Perth meeting stresses that price controls alone won’t fix shortages caused by wartime wastage and production bans. It argues for government aid to increase output of essential goods, noting higher wages may follow if prices stay high and taxes may fund deficits. Leadership from the state praised for steps toward improving living standards.
A Stirling terrace ambulance meeting is called for Thursday night to form the 1010 first wid clase and welcomes public joiners. A deputation seeks mayor interview on public cost of living but mayor absent postpones. a requisition will urge a public meeting next Wednesday. Spinning Circle held a satisfactory quarterly meeting in the Empire Room with several accounts paid and members urged to attend weekly.
Tonight the Walter Hunt and More Ney Co under Mr Porcer Denois present a two night visit in the Town Hall. Tonight’s show is the lively comedy Charley’s Aunt followed by The Private Secretary on Tuesday. Miss Ney and Mr Hunt headline with a strong cast fresh from a run at This Majesty's Theatre Perth. Albany theatregoers welcome the visiting company, and a large crowd is anticipated for opening night.
Personal notes report Mr EB W Cotton appointed director of the Western Australian Meat Exports Co Ltd as the representative of the Binte Cow. rament and other local items list military moves, a tragic death in Adelaide, and the death of Mr G W Bagot.
Wests beat Easts by 65 to 42 points in a slippery Saturday game as Wests led through three quarters. Key players included Angove, Cooper, Lancaster and Davey for Easts with Holmes and Ralph scoring, while Wests saw standout efforts from Angove and Davey amid a high tempo battle.
Albany celebrates returning veterans with a welcome home event in the Town Hall. The Soldiers' Welcome Committee hosts a tea and dance, praising local Anzacs Capt Louch, War Officer Beit Fowles, Sergt C Jorgenson, and Sarg L Barnett for wartime service and promotions while the mayor urged continued citizenship and patriotism.
Wests beat Easts 5 8 to 1 2 as rain blighted play. Nott Willis Cooper Angove Harrison and Brown starred for Wests while Hilliard Two Tavies Milne Saunders James Mudge Willis and Harridge shone for Easts in a soggy senior match.
Telegram dispatches from Perth note no weekend deaths despite 18 races recorded. Melbourne reports 13 deaths. Sydney death-rate remains high with 46 deaths on shore. Troop quarantine arranged for Somali crew at Woodman Point Garden Island and Albany.
A Perth gathering at His Murra ty's Theatre on Ban day afternoon by the ALF protested the high cost of living. The resolution called on the Government to administer price controls or defend employee wages, and it was carried.
Incomplete returns show Pantop a strong Labor lead in the Wet Province election. Current tallies list Pantop with 1808 votes, Wray 1160 for National, and Toltow 2 for Independent Nai, with results still unsettled.
A conference between firewood company representatives and workers unions concluded with an agreement on working conditions. Wages will be discussed when talks resume on Tuesday morning. The meeting, held Saturday, aimed to settle labor terms at Klagoorl ie Modis.
MELBOURNE reports a compulsory conference to settle the men’s strike. Officials and officials hope the session will lead to a settlement of the sailors’ industrial dispute.
BRISBANE, Monday. In Townsville on Saturday matters were quiet, although it was noted that the unionists meeting might declare a general strike.
The Albany Fire Brigade held its Thursday night meeting at the station with Captain Anderson presiding. Officials discussed transfers, hall usage, competitions, first aid arrangements, and urged irregular members to attend drills.
Belmont Park drew. July Handicap winner Wonopin led in a turf program featuring top horses like Outlaw Knight and Casco. Dividends totaled across events including Hurdle Rack and Third Class Plate with multiple starters and varied odds.
Opening of the VRC Grand National meeting at Flemington produced strong racing. Will Comfort, starting at 7 to 1, took the Grand National Hurdle over 1500 yards with Lady Reighe second and Suma third, as betting indicated the winner’s favorable odds. The day featured multiple races including Maiden Hurdle, Myross Handicap, and Maiden Steeplechase with several contenders and betting lines noted.
London July 6 Public debate swirls over whether the ex Kaiser will be tried in the Old Bailey or Westminster Hall. Lord Sumner is expected to preside as Lord Justice of Appeal, with the trial possibly at public. It is believed a German consul may be allowed to defend the ex Kaiser if requested.
Ex-Crown Prince of Germany, in an Amsterdam interview, declares he will decide his own life or death after being informed of rumors. He mentions his dog hawly and asserts personal control over his fate in the face of fleemon in bows.
A chaotic report notes planned British withdrawals from Northern Hussite and the Caucasus by September next due to growing anti Hebrew forces. The piece reflects early 20th century war era anxieties and volatile geopolitical claims.
A34 civil wirship crossed the Atlantic safely reaching Vancouver and then proceeded to Chatham New Brunswick.
Vancouver July 1 Dempsey dominates from opening bell in the world heavyweight bout. Spectators pay up to £200 for privilege seats as Willard is knocked down multiple times and battered. Dempsey lands heavy blows injuring Willard whose eye and jaw bleed. final bell signals Dempsey’s win.
The ongoing seamen strike, now reaching Angl territory, disrupted East coast industry and delayed the Tuela’s sailing. The Euola sailed to Hels and Esperance, warned captains of a 24 hour notice to depart if tensions persisted. Locals lit a bonfire and held a dance in Kuin despite news of the delay, hoping for a treaty-signing outcome in Germany.
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