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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
2
A local notice advertising an electrical fitter declares available to install electric light and power at a stated price plus labor. Work guaranteed to meet Fire Underwriters' Association rules. Contact Manleys' Meter Garages, Tel. 29.
Miles Tipping Merrifield announces a new range of oilskins for men including both oilskin coats and trousers with prices from 335 6d to 453. Men s silk oilskins priced at 55s and 65s. Boys and youths oilskins in multiple sizes with small prices. Sou westers priced at 4s each and oilskin leggings and trousers listed with various costs.
Theaé are the Beat Goode of their kind made in Australia. Mads from good Cloth, well oiled and well seasoned. In addition we have opened a variety of Duck Overcoats. Perdrian Waterproof Overcoats and Onkaparinga All wood Overcoats are offered.
An open letter from Miles, Tipping and Merrifield appeals to Albany ratepayers and caddies to support a municipal auditor candidate. The missive condemns parliamentary wage precedent, defends civil service duty, and warns against following political examples that harm public trust and state interests.
Tenders for a timber permit No 1 14 to take and remove Green Timber from about 1000 acres of land near Marbellup Townsite. bids close 3 p.m. on June 18 1980. Deposit required. Highest tender likely accepted. Information from Conservator of Forests Perth or Forest Ranger Albany.
The Albany dispatch notes federal MPs elected months ago seek a jump from a nominal allowance to 1000 pounds per year. Critics say the move betrays public trust and could spark wider repercussions across the Commonwealth as MPs were chosen to serve the people. The piece ties the issue to recent royal visits and the duty of representatives to follow the people's will.
In the Denmark show committees Mr Play listed as a judge for all classes of piga and a match in Albany on Saturday yielded a win for format by three coal s. A discussion mentions Federal members and salaries of State Parliament members. A small gasling bon Kaoarth Stark entered the harbor for stores en route from Hobart to Fremantle with a trying voyage.
A damaged fragment recalls a small craft voyage left seven weeks ago under Captain Johnson, tides and food running short as brackish water sustained two sailors. The report moves to a regional conference in Wagin on New Year’s fixture, and to a Denmark road election dispute adjudication at Albany. A railway timetable change, the death of Arthur J. Tunney, and notes on local service complete the observance of Southern life.
The Jone meeting at the W A Turf Club in Perth drew a large crowd. Races featured Winter Hurdles and a Flying Handicap with multiple entries and varied betting odds. Details include race results and dividends for bettors.
Adelaide Monday report notes the Adelaide Racing Club’s Birth Day Cup meeting held on Saturday with large attendance and strong competition centering on the principal race of the day, won by Jorge.
Melbourne reports a joyous royal welcome for the Prince of Wales amid festive illuminations and crowds. Attended events include the Royal Show and a press social at the Grau Hotel, where officials and journalists recalled past eras and the Prince mingled with the people.
A meeting of the general committee appointed to arrange the Prince of Wales visit was held in the Council chamber. The Mayor Mr W J Day chaired with members Blas E McKenzie G H Tipping J T Milla Lieut Everett and others. Discussions covered entertainment funding and prior approvals with Perth Albany and government officials.
A temporary State Taxation Department officer is dismissed and at least five permanent officers including Chief Accountant F Woodman are suspended amid allegations of evading income tax by withholding returns from the assessment officers.
After a Saturday football match at Leederville Oval a car driven by William Smith swerved to avoid two children and veered into grass. Philip Thomas, a Perth player Arthur Brooke and Thomas died three hours later while in hospital with serious injuries. Brooke’s brother was the team captain. Smith survived with minor injuries.
Ballarat voters will go to the polls on July 14 following a court confirmation of the election date. Melbourne reports the selection was declared last week by local authorities, with officials noting the scheduled date remains firm.
Wellington reports the Auckland tramway strike continues with the tramway conductors and motormen off work. City Council and Tramway Employees show no move to confer, signaling a potentially protracted disruption while other staff remain at work.
May rainfall at the local post office totaled 341 points with 18 wet days and a year-to-end May total of 932 points. May last year recorded 210 points and 18 wet days, with five‑month total 907 points. Mr Hugh Thornton, a popular postal official, resigns from the local office after 16 months and leaves for Perth on Thursday by train. Mr Andrews arrives at Moon Barker to fill Thornton’s vacated post. Community plans discuss decorating schemes and fund raising via subscriptions and a variety entertainment. Excursion train plans are proposed with extended fares for a day after the Prince’s arrival. ships and men details remain uncertain. The mayor received a telegram from Mr Scudden about arrangements and arrivals at Albany.
London dispatch says Sinn Fein tactics are deplorable and must be denounced. In Ireland dock laborers in Cork refused to discharge a shipment of barbed wire intended to fortify police barracks. The Pope has informed visiting bishops in Rome of the stance.
Reports from Warsaw say Polish forces push between the Dving and Upper Heresina rivers winning victories and taking many prisoners. Bolsheviks repelled at a strong position near Tioeven with heavy losses. Poles also captured two newly ruined forts and bombarded Kryzopol in the Ukraine.
A June report claims Gen Brusiloff was arrested by the Holkheviks amid tensions tied to anti Poles actions. The piece describes the arrest and surrounding upheaval referencing wartime headlines and political conflict.
The June meeting of the Accord FL Society in Denmark focused on improvements to the show ground and a six wire fence to surround the tancheon booth. A working bee will erect the fence next Saturday, with members urged to attend in numbers. The spring horticultural show schedule was postponed to allow sub committtees to prepare prizes and attract attendees.
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