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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1919

Page

3

Torbay settlement proposal eyed for repatriation aid

The article argues for a large scale Torbay clearing and draining program under a repatriation scheme. It envisions returnees tackling scrub with coordinated drainage and management, exploring grazing and dairying as long term goals, and stresses government subsidy and local supervision to overcome high costs and complex terrain.

Tor-bay Board of Agriculture Eng Australia Wimmera Yictoria Riverina New South Wales Darling Downs Queensland Torbay Rhaut

Norths Triumph Over Wests In Rough Round Tie

Norths defeated Wests 14 goals 12 behinds 96 points to 7 goals 4 behinds 46 in a hard fought round match. Key players included W Fitzpatrick and T Wheeler for Norths with Cooper and Angove for the Wests, while umpire J G Stirling received praise for enforcing the rules and controlling rough play.

Jorge J. G. Stirling Johnson van Bee Westa Shonfield Lamt Mottar Wheeler Fitzpatrick Ireen Manton Kit Jacks Batey Hage West B. Angora T. Ancove Bruce Cooper Bailey Lancaster Ralph Mouricemore Dicken- 60 Mitehall Sangster Dewar Harison Hartenup Borkles Norths Wests Asiitur T. Angere North Weet Wasta Lut W. Fitzpatrick Westy T. Angove Toby Wheeler Evendiy Percy Cooper Lannaster Northy Potter Shenfield Pan Jing Tera Weats Gall Halpa Worle Smith W. Fitepatryk Northa North W. Fitzpatrick T. Wheeler Lunt Perce Cooper Brace T.angove B. Angove Firepatrick Lent

Wests Triumph Narrowly Over North In Close Afternoon Clash

The Wests beat the North by one point in a tightly fought match. Notable players for West were Nott Willis Brown Pritchard and Angove, while Dorries Harris Finlay Hutchins and Davey stood out for North in the time of a tough senior fixture.

Wests Dorries Hutchins Newhill Nicholls Shenfield Finlay Davey Erskine FE. Green BR. Green West North Nott Willis Brown Pritchard Angove Derries Harris Finlay

North Club Special Meeting Called for Tomorrow Night

A special meeting of the senior members of the North Club is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 15. All members are urged to attend.

North Club

British Association Trial Match On Perth Ground Promising Play

A successful trial match was played on the Perth ground on Saturday afternoon. General form shown gives promise of some really fine play this season. A meeting of players will be held at the Fire Station at 8 15 tonight.

Perthrend

Fruitgrowers report mixed fruit and poultry market prices

The Associated Fruitgrowers note July 25 details showing inferior fry stock and apples, strong citrus demand, very short vegetables and high values, and scarce poultry with gobbler prices up to 29 shillings. Apples and oranges give a range of prices across varieties. turkeys and hens show notable highs and lows.

Associated Fruitgrowers, Ltd Ste

Peace celebrations and civic talk echo in a busy column

A long convivial note recalls peace celebrations with cake and candy for children, remarks on moving forward after peace, and a mix of local humor. It mentions politicians like Ian Storey and NSW Labor views, reactions to waste, taxation, wheat trading, and public life in Sydney.

Valedictory for Albany Chamber Leader Mr Cowen

Members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell for Mr. Cowen Arthur Johnson and Co on his European mission to Europe as ambassador to Albany. The toast praised his town service and business acumen and wished him success and insight to benefit Albany upon his return. Oscar Norman was announced as a new partner in Cowens firm.

Lanai Chambeor of Commerce Weykin Cowen Arthur Johnataysis Co Old Country T. HW. Harnett Perth M. L. Anderson Anderson Cowen Hie Tong Chisder of Commerce Europe Albany J. T. Mille Drew, Robinson and Co Price Forte, Faulkner Leaskalso Messrs. Drew, Robinson and Co Arthur Johnson and Co West Australia Ana Oscar Norman

Opinion on Uplifting Public Work and Mr Mather

The writer urges a general move toward betterment and contentment through public works. They express hope that Mr Mather or another author will present a sincere solution to uplift the community and improve daily life, without personal gain being the motive.

Bill Smith Bill Moses Bill Ia Adelaide Walsh Fremantle Iass Pinter Mr. Mather S. M.D

Albany Dog and Poultry Society Hosts First Annual Show

The Albany Dog and Poultry Society stages its first annual show for dogs poultry pigeons canaries and cats at Empire Theatre tomorrow and Wednesday. About 430 entries from Albany Katanning Denmark and Perth highlight a effort to boost local poultry and breed knowledge. Official opening by Minister J Seaddan at 3:90 pm tomorrow precedes public viewing through Tuesday night and Wednesday. Admission 1 shilling. owners may reclaim exhibits by 2 pm next day with permission. Perth champions including Prince Olof Kitchener Wardmut and a pair of miniature Pomeranians are among the exhibits arriving from Perth by train.

Albany Dog and Poultry Society Empire Theatre Albany Katanning Denmark Perth Nome Prince Olof Kitchener Wardmut

Mount Barker Notes Show Tennis Club Reform Effort

A Thursday meeting in the Hall upper room decided to reform the Mount Barker tennis club with P BH Young named secretary. A deputation will seek roads board support Saturday for tennis court improvements, reporting to next Wednesday’s club meeting. Rumors persist of a local golf club, possibly drawing Albany players. The main raid has improved motoring comfort. A Park Hotel social honored Berg and welcomed home Geo Smith with gifts for Sergt Leforte who left for Paris soon. Capt L L Carter of McFarlane and Co sits in town. Rev W B Freeman visited and A B Adam returned from the city after a week away.

P, BH. Young Roads Board Park Hotel Berg Billy Leforte England Pta Geo Smith Sergt. Leforte Paris Fremantle L. L. Carter M.C McFarlane and Co Perth W. B. Freeman Dumbleyang Mount Barker

Shipping Notes Arrivals and Departures July 27

The transport Ulimaros from England arrived with New Zealand troops and water stores then departed for New Zealand after taking on 400 tons of water. The steamer Canberra sailed with 860 officers and 300 civilians aboard. The Melbourne steamer loaded 250 tons of wheat and coal and the Roda prepared to bunker coal from Melbourne. Dalgety and Co and Henry Wills and Co. served as agents for these movements.

Ulimaros New Zealand Dominion England Dalgety and Co Melbourne Henry Wills and Co Roda Henry Wills and Co., Agreat Canberra

Pattinsons Winter Sale Highlights For July 12

The advertisement lists discounted prices on hosiery, heavy black cashmere finish hose, pillow slips, women's cashmere combinations, children's pajamas, ladies silk blouses, all silk crepe de chine, cotton and wool flannel, all wool flannel, gabardine coats, corsets, ladies heavy vests, all wool tweed suits, tweed trousers, English-trade cotton underpants, and related items with sale prices and normal costs. Many items target women and children with decorative fabrics, fit, and finish.

Jason

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Torbay Settlement Wort Merth Club British Association Rolling Stone Hughes Wash Seatlant London Aus- Fentin Hyde Park George Ian Storey N.S.W. Labor Party Sydney Labor Movement Georgeson Hing Mr. Cowen Dog and Poultry Society Helnan Ulimaroa Pattinson Winter Sale Tel, W W. R. Smith York Street Liverpool Freemasons’ Hotel Stirling Terrace Speares Speare Castlereigh Street E. Tassell Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited, Commercial Union Buildings ST. George's Terrace George H. Johnston York Hotel Bob Lechmere Lambert Perth Road Wood Yard Town Hall Powell Bros Notic Nla.gov
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