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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
Trade page notes Grey and Natural flannel fabrics labeled the New Costume Flannel offered at 3 11 and 4 6 per yard. Also advertised are Pajama Cloth at 8 5 and 8 8 per yard with a range of Nainsooks Mada polams and Tarantulas.
A fragment from Albany reports a local mayoral race notice listing candidates Leask Hubbard Downes and electoral process details. It also covers a St John’s School fundraiser social with 60 attendees, a warning about snowdroppers, dog show plans for July 27 28, and council finance notes including debentures and insurance discussions for players. Local residents are urged not to leave washing out overnight.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce met in the Council Chamber led by President Mr OC Fi Tipping. Members including J Mills W R Smith H W Leask and others discussed Torbay drainage progress the telephone service and inquiries from the Water Supply Department while plans for school examinations and amendments to rules were reviewed.
Court at Poties Court heard many rates cases with judgments for the plaintiff including costs, one adjourned. Tennis Club reports near completion of court works and new substantial fence. Defence Minister Somer Penica plans West visit, arriving Sunday June 37 and leaving for Albany Tuesday June 20 after short district stay.
Mr Andrew Muir junior attended a Great Boothery racing club conference and secured Barker's annual fixture for New Year’s Day. In Wagin he enjoyed hospitality from Mayor Nencks and secretary Mr Soonders, toured the racecourse and water scheme, and praised the town’s up to date public buildings and streetscapes. He met town clerk Mr C C Keyser.
About nine weeks ago the Girls’ Qu-minute group joined the Young Women’s Home Missionary Auxiliary to support missionaries in outlying districts. A social at Albert Hall Tuesday night drew over 70 attendees, with a pretty hall, a program of songs recitations and games, a solo by Miss Mim Thomann, and supper served by auxiliary members. Performers included Miss M Thomas, G Austin, G Rowe, J Vern, A Trainor, M Walkington on piano, E Haasick, Mrs J Norman, V Monaghan, and K O’Connor as accompanists.
The Albany branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League met at the Soldiers Institute on Monday night with Mr B B Mouchemary in the chair. Present were J A Woollett J Collins C Smith H Barrow MM E H Hubbard W Hyde Finlay and J A Williamson. Accounts totaling £7 4s 6d were approved for payment related to the guard of honor. Williamson acted as substitute secretary. The executive arrival was to be acknowledged and officers for the next year were to be elected at the February meeting. A vote of thanks was given to Messrs Mouchemary and Smith for their work at the conference.
Denmark hosts Albany in a hard fought football contest won by Albany two goals to one. The evening includes a social, speeches, and honors for the visiting team with plans for future matches and a youth practice game the next day.
London June 9 Federal Tren worer Mr W A Watt resigned from his cabinet post. Telegraphs show disagreement with colleagues on issues tied to his Britain mission. Watt declined further comment. The Daily Chronicle calls the move a surprise and notes interest in discussions with home authorities on emigration to Australia.
In Melbourne ex pressions of surprise greeted news that Mr Watt has resigned. The Federal Minister for Defence declined further comment saying he heard by chance there was no mistake.
A potential driver strike threatens Victoria's industrial life with a plan to begin at midnight Saturday if demands for a 4/9 day rise and concessions are not met. Affected sectors include electric light and power houses, factories using electric or steam power, and freezing works.
Owing to HLRLA, the Prince of Wales must take a one week rest and dates of the programme shift. Albany arrival moved to June 30 from the prior day, Renown docking from Sydney directly to Albany instead of Hobart. General Hobbs notes further modifications to entertainments and possible suspensions of receptions at several country centres while plans adapt.
Personal notices report Mr W Gordon Sprigg and Mrs Amy De Partmen returning from war service in Europe while police and government figures prepare for the Prince of Wales visit. Also noted are the death of E Jo Allen, news of Rhoda Broughton’s passing, and mayoral nominations for the municipal auditor position with three candidates listed.
The St Josephs Convent entertainment at Josephs Hall drew a full house last night with piano solos duets choruses and a humorous play. Performers included Misses Scheurer Harris Nesbitt Davis and Fitzpatrick with Masters Keane and Kinnon among others. The Rev Mother and Sisters and Dr Bayle praised all involved and Miss Lyla Brearley received a short hand certificate.
The Navy Department announces that after Nikolaevsk was occupied by Japanese forces the fortress Bolshevik resistance was broken. Polish officials state Bolshevik retreat between the Dying and the Beresian rivers has become a real weakness for the enemy. The Poles report breaking enemy resistance on the Upper Maresina.
New York records only four new plague cases since Sunday with three deaths, signaling a waning outbreak after earlier alarm. City officials note improved conditions and declining fear as the situation stabilizes.
Field Marshal Haig addressed the Oklahoma Association for the employment of ex soldiers and condemned trade unions for what he called their stubborn, selling obstinacy. He argued unions blocked the thousands who fought to uphold principles and the aim of universal trade unionism and training employment.
Police report a burglary at the summer home of opera star Caruso in New York. About 50,000 dollars in jewellery was stolen yesterday, with 60,000 dollars claimed in total losses. Investigators seek leads on suspects and motives.
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