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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
The Trally Act 1919 tender call invites bids for supplying 12 vehicles, with specifications on wheels, liveries, and measurements. Proposals must be sealed and sent to Edward Webster, Secretary, at Mt Barker, Katanning, Albany with plans and applications by a stated deadline.
At a Monday Albany Town Council meeting Dr Miles urged requesting Mr Segdan to push amendments on municipal rating auditing and trading. He argued current rates penalize land improvements, advocating taxed improved values and certified auditors to curb delinquencies and boost municipal health resorts and trading.
The piece argues that maintaining thoroughfares will become costly and municipal trading can relieve ratepayers. It urges business leaders and municipal centers to cooperate to push Albany interests, noting rising costs, labor, and materials, and stresses support for Dr Miles’ motion on municipal trading to aid local governments.
Local and General. Mr F D Robinson M L A is visiting Albany while others stay at Middleton Beach. East Chigarg members urged to attend a 7 30 meeting for important business. Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade drill at the fire station tonight with a road poster requested. Soldiers on return from active service may reissue grantees with conditions. Sub branch E S L finances require prompt inscriptions. A progressive euchre tournament, funds for HLS S, at the Gabliers Institute tonight with prizes. The 1914 15 Star for LLF members is available and undelivered members should report to Lieut L B Hutchins. Plans for theatre and social events noted. Volunteer Fire Brigade and Band visitors enjoyed a social and entertainment night.
A lively evening featured five tables of games with visitor teams prevailing 17 to 12 in a keen card session. Mr Bruce toasted the Fire Brigade and Foresters, while local notices announced Mrs Dufall taking over Premier Tearooms.
A lower committee report streams into publication detailing that the public service pledged by the Premier has not been honored. Cabinet promises failed and wage reforms were delayed. Striking civil servants left schools locked and disrupted town life. pensioners face uncertain future while education suffers and payments were delayed.
The Associated Fruitgrowers record in Kalgoorlie notes demand for fresh produce with citrus prices firming and vegetable shortages. Potatoes are plentiful but inferior lines persist due to imports. listed prices cover apples oranges mandarins cabbage cauliflower potatoes and meat items among others with varied quality readings.
A garbled list outlines show dates in multiple towns including Beverley Perth Pingelly Norio Wain Estanaen and Pk with days spanning September 21 to October 19. The entry mixes several locations and dates, indicating a regional agricultural show schedule.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held a last night Town Hall meeting chaired by Mr OL He Tipping. Discussion covered wheat shipments, Albany port policy, silos erection, and railway issues with Fremantle and Bridgetown. The Kalgan River project, dredge Avon, and whaling station sale proposals were reviewed with further action deferred to the next general meeting.
Perth yesterday saw no progress in the strike by vivid servants and teachers as both Government and strikers maintained firm positions.
Archbishops Hilow chaired a council committee meeting and announced that sub committees would report to the full committee through the archbishop's office.
Announced last night, the strike of public servants led to a halt in shipments. The Bamben to the North-West has been canceled pending further notice, signaling a pause in operations until officials provide updates.
Vessel Sex Hover reportedly overdue on voyage from Fremantle to Perth with a crew of Gage Reads listed. report indicates the schooner may have completed its voyage though details are unclear due to damaged text. Authorities note uncertainties in shipping records and await clarification.
In Melbourne the opposition leader Mr Cader moved a motion of censure against the Government during yesterday's session. Debate concerns the conduct of interest in the issue, with the outcome expected to be decided by tomorrow.
Ballarat results night figures show Labor’s McGrath leading with Latrobe district totals hinting at a final Labor majority. Current tallies list McGrath 2004, Kerby 177, Tromp 206, Catlow 177 with ministerialists 37, Labor 20, Country Party 11, Independent 1 and other shifts likely.
London dispatch reports Marshal Poeh and President Wilson pressed to action on a high urgency matter. It is believed to concern a German offer regarding economic deliveries, which is deemed insufficient. Power parts have been discontinued.
Paris reports aggressive policy warnings tied to the Russo Polish armistice. The article alleges pressure on Poland to adjust its stance and keep allied disputes under supervision, with threats of broader intervention if Polish moves trigger escalation near critical fronts.
Dispatches report Polish forces repelling Bolshevik incursions as renewed fighting unfolds near Warsaw. Reports indicate bolstered trenches and strategic counteractions by Polish troops amid the Russian hostilities.
In Moscow authorities report the Bolshevik occupation of the city quieted after a July 11 event. Details remain sparse as officials address the sudden military pressure and its immediate effects on governance and civilian life.
Reports cover Joseph Ashton admitted to Perth Public Hospital and dying. a pensioner Thomiy Ryan killed in Perth by a car. a Geraldton to Perth train collision with a bullock delaying service. Strand Cafe fire in Perth saving nearby hotel. Tambellup show decision to hold an annual event. land opens for selection near Plantagenet with prices. a drill-related fine for C and B Opie of Adelaide. a Sydney motor vehicle injury court payout. a Brisbane jewellery theft and a priest’s deportation preparations in Melbourne.
Wire reports from New York describe a 1-year-old cult's claimed world run record, political stances on the Hussan-Polish war, Turkish treaty moves, and Swiss-Vatican diplomacy. London’s business shows new company registrations with capital near 448 million. Oceanie Steam shows a 111 million dollar profit. UK June imports rose to 170.5 million pounds and exports to 637 million pounds.
Notice informs residents of due dates for land and income tax returns with penalties for late filing. It lists who must file including unmarried individuals and married residents, mentions exemptions and thresholds, and urges prompt submission.
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