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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented page lists items for sale including wicker prham hulator and a cart, with rough condition notes. It also contains a memorial notice for John Haysa whipper who died on May 2, aged 71 or 81, resting at home after illness.
York on Wednesday September 20 Beverley on Friday October 1 Perth Royal shows run Tuesday to Saturday October 5 to 8 Pingelly October 13 Narrogin October 15 Wagin October 19 Kitanning October 28 and 29
The timetable shows trains between Albany Denmark and Perth paths with departures at 7 am on Mondays and Fridays from Albany to Denmark and returns to Albany the same days. Alternate Saturdays feature Albany to Denmark at 1 15 pm with a 2 pm return.
A local commerce bulletin predicts a significant rise in the price of cotton goods in the near future. Traders cite rising raw material costs and transportation shortages as the primary factors driving the expected increase.
Albany weekly notes record a drill for the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade and schedule a sermon by Rev Alex Crow at Albany Scotty Church. The paper also covers a Dog and Poultry Show, fundraising football match for the Benevolent Society, and community notices including a Widows Association, fruitgrowers reorganisations, and a farewell for Mr W Bailey with football club tributes.
Albany sub-branch of the Motorved Soldiers Sailors and Nurvés Imperial League held a Monday night session at the Soldiers Institute. Minutes confirm audited accounts, discuss district councils and employments, and note donations from Leisure Hour Club. Members debate district council abolition and secretary efficiency. Spiers elected member, Freemantle transfer approved. initiation fees and badges approved.
A local branch debated the allocation of profits from photographs for returned soldiers. Mr Clarke and others pressed for accountability, while the committee faced criticism over funding and advertising costs. A special meeting formed a new committee to explore forming a club in connection with the branch and to report at the next meeting. A government notice announced Parliament opening on May 5. naval exemptions for RAN members were noted.
The Albany poultry and dog show drew modest turnout with townspeople showing limited interest yet praising the birds. Judge C. Dehn outlined improvements in stock while noting some breeds fell short of former standards and urged greater local support to advance Albany’s poultry exhibition.
A local dog show judged by Mrs Turner showcased a range of breeds including borzois collies fox terriers and Belgian laidd. Notable wins included Lochangar Dodger top prize and Lochangar Stella winning all classes. The event also featured Belgian laidd and smooth haired varieties with strong judging noting the display exceeded expectations. The report also cites Gren Howley Gold Mines Ltd annual figures for 16 years ending 1947 with gold production valued between 500000 and 600000 pounds and a recent value around 906786 pounds.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ongoing disputes between strikers and management during a Thursday session. Mentions communication to Mr Mitchell and a promise to continue negotiations amid strikes and protests.
Melbourne reports the resignation of Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Watt. Sir Jos. Cook is appointed to the role after approval by the Prime Minister Mr Hughes. Mr Laird moves to the Navy portfolio as Mr Tadgers becomes Honorary Minister.
Sydney observers report a claim against P and C Company related to Father Jerger. The union alleges the steamer Rhyber was involved in damage and lifting work at the site, with ongoing clearance and attempts to present a statement to Cardinal Gavertuavit as soon as possible.
News comes of the death of Mr Broomball a respected Albany native and longtime adventurer who served as quartermaster sergeant in the volunteers during the war. He later held the municipal library post before ill health led to retirement. A devoted Freemason fencer and noted sportsman, his funeral was attended by many including craft members.
The piece discusses a municipal proposal in Perth as an alternative to employers demands. The Municipal Employees' Union secretary says the plan is accepted by the union under conditions. It notes rising food prices across Australia and hints at debate over Victoria legislation on liquor licensing.
A late report cites ALMUGTIY OF OLTCOAST NATIONS admitting Soviet actions and discusses Germany's neutrality stance. The piece notes tension over Russia and Germany, with implications for the Polish question and broader European alignments.
A fragmented account describes the America's Cup race events in Vancouver with mentions of vessels including Shamrock, Minerva, Resolute, and others. The text notes flags, wind conditions, and postrace reactions as crews from multiple nations contend for supremacy aboard racing yachts.
A July report from London details violent ambushes in Ireland with twenty masked assailants attacking police and wounding a corporal of the Essex Regiment in Donegal. The attackers fled, leaving the outcome unclear in the fragmented dispatch.
New York dispatch reports Dr Mannix and Archbishop Mannix faced continued questioning in the House of Commons. Prime Minister George V replies that Mannix and the Archbishop would not be allowed to visit in England due to prior statements and alignment with Melbourne authorities.
London reports Misoftteilly announces that Pow Autenlin receives invitation for a set of players including Douglas Sender Hebba Kydes Woaley Hradren Tesrne Ruell Strudwick Harnes Howett Widdington Makeperee and Dor thin Sproener as captain Parkin to be included in final squad with two more to be decided.
Mr Barker notes Mr Andrew Muir of Forrestal received a letter of appreciation from a Renown officer for apples sent while at Adelaide. A local experiment by Mr Walter Soot on sugar beet shows 1 acre promising, while flax 3 acres grew well but yielded little due to mis-timed cultivation. prospects hinge on market access.
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