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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

2

Political Turmoil and Resignation In Australia Headlines

The piece discusses Prime Minister Hughes and Cabinet tensions over autocratic methods, the resignation of Mr Watt, and calls for Nationalist unity to address postwar reintegration and policy formation. It frames the resignation as reducing national strength yet stresses enduring responsibilities of leadership.

Hughes Australia Me Watt London Watt Commonwealth Onterrat Wait A. Rocom

National textile display features unique fabrics and dyes

A notice advertises a display of fabrics including grey and natural flannel, Nainsooks, Madapolams, and Tarantulas. It highlights a varied range and calls attention to the showcased textiles for potential buyers and enthusiasts.

Miles, Tipping & Merrifield. District Lands Crisis

A damaged OCR fragment discusses conemption records, rail and canal pricing, and increased costs for can products. It references suppliers, producers, and national welfare, urging unity and supportive policy from Australian statesmen to ensure safe trade and prosperity amid wartime and reconstruction pressures.

Local and General Highlights From Albany Events

Minister J Beoddat arrives from Perth for Prince's visit. Progress tournament in aid of the B.S.L. at Soldiers Institute tonight with good prizes and expected strong turnout. Eucla steamer leaves Wednesday on quarterly voyage to Eucla and ports. Donations acknowledged include Mirrorcups and raffles totaling £s. Marathon attendees Mr and Mrs Belcher plus Mr Cheris Tey. Colonial Gas Association raises coal transport price by 2 1 per 1900 feet from Fremantle, effective end of July. Class invitations open for a demonstration by Mr A P Walter on electro plating and hydrolysis amid social dance at school hall.

Minea Albany J. Beoddat Perth B.8.l Soldiers’ Institute Peaidenta Eucla Fargo Maila Mist M. Simm Byrne Johnson Mra Shenfald Senr A. G. Sands Prissigere Belcher Y Madrona Cheris Tey Sinter-In-Lae C.W. Berliner Itu Perlbe Gate Dutversing Colonial Gas Association Fremantle Elansna A. P. Walter Fsa

School awards and fair plans amid community meeting

Headmaster Mr M Libley announced winners of Alliance Francaise junior examination and bursary, with Stanley Milnegit medal and Orne Toes Leake receiving awards funded by Norma Bros. The Mothers Union meeting at Mbart Hall discussed a Rainbow Fair at end of August or early September, followed by a benediction and tea. A steam tug Wyole arrived at Albany to search for the disabled Kingsmere, later reported picked up and taken to Adelaide. Licensing Court proceedings in Albany considered provisional license applications for Denmark, with opposition from residents and evidence from public works inspector F Palmer. A team list forAlbions in the British Association competition was noted for selection.

M. Libley Alliance Francaise Stanley Milnegit Norma Bros Weholir Orne Toes Leake Torbay Junction Ae Oo Rewal Tomnis Clube Tharadany oFtermoen Epeng Mbart Todies Mothers” Union M. Maley Wyole Albany Kingsmere Wessel Adelaide Menera HT Tebbie Fition M Muley Denmark Diannet Messrs Haynes and Watkin Crownook Reno Albions Wilson C. Myers B. Rhing

Election of Auditor in Albany Municipality

Voters turnout was 256 of 1006 as three candidates sought the auditor post after L 4 Hleegood’s resignation. Mr Leask won after a two round tally with 300 votes in the second preference count, while Mr Hubbard had 221 in the first round and 300 in total after transfers. The Mayor praised the Returning Officer despite low ratepayer interest.

Hleegood W. J. Day Tatepayer Pries Downes Hig Leask Albany Mubbard Moyer Inditer W Tory

Prince of Wales Visit Faces Drought and Debate

The report sketches drought effects across rural Victoria and New South Wales, noting congestion of transport and grain movement. It cites Port Kembla's rising industry plans, and reflects on public reception of the Prince of Wales with Albany reporting cinema records and civic preparations.

Arrival of Prince of Wales in Sydney Receives Royal Welcome

The Prince of Wales on the Renown arrives in Sydney to a tremendous reception. The city is decorated and streets lined with crowds. He continues to Albany on June 25 and the Royal visit schedule is adjusted to travel to Great Southern towns.

Sydney Prince of Walea Tim Ouxigus Roya Albany Wafeguild Werner Rity Perth Burbary

Rain brings relief and new bridge aid in Gowangp district

Mr Barker notes a good rainfall in the Gowangp district with 1 inch expected in four days aiding farmers. Mr Andrew Muir junior and Mr Geo Archer attended the opening of the Palliaup River bridge on the Borden Amelip road where about 150 people gathered. The fire‑built bridge cost £130 with piles reportedly from Denmark. The event spurred cultivation as farmers can cart produce to the rail siding, and local leaders urged farmers to unite through the FL and 6.4. Mr Thomson and Mr Underwood spoke on farm policy and cooperation. Mrs McNawara, injured in Perth last week, suffered a broken rib and will rest at home until she recovers.

Dividing Range Melbourne Goulburn New South Wales Murry Eich Australia Pot Kembla Ainoa Hoskins Wen Australis Lithgow Por Port Kembla Albany Frenchman's Bay Oyster Harbor Princess Roy Harbor Victoria Prince of Wales Sydney Reed Empire Fenpire Isguganca Mora Barker Prince Andrew Muir Jnr Warrengup Qoowamgerup Muir Geo. Archer Palliaup River Borden-Amelip Road Alex Thomson M.la Denmark Thouwon G. L. Underwood Katnaning Thomson Underwood McNawara Yeeka Bach Perth

Settlement talks in Melbourne strike inch toward deal

Melbourne reports a breakthrough as the Trades Mall Disputes Committee and City Council strikes committee agree on a settlement pattern with wage increases. City Council will meet to confirm or reject the accord while factory engine drivers and freemen remain unresolved. About 15,000 workers are out or partially idle amid the dispute. Farmland and street lighting suffered during the blackout and window breakages were noted.

Melbourne City Concell Melbourne Filectriv Supply Co Trades Mall Disputes Committee Chamber of Manufacturere Holt Howe New

Treasurer’s Resignation Accepted in Federal Cabinet

It was announced last night that the Federal Treasurer Mr. W. A. Wait has submitted his resignation, which was accepted during the Federal Cabinet meeting held in Sydney on Tuesday.

Melbourne Eld Sydney Federa W. A. Wait

Allminy M Hockey Association Cup Opens Round Two

Opening matches of the second round are set for Saturday. ALEC meets High School on the infants' archval ground at 3 pm and Avant meets High School LA on the Ister-road ground at 2 15 pm. Teams list players with emergencies noted.

Allminy M Hockey Association Fordeaiwm ALEC Bn Avant Ister-road A.lh.c L. Lind A. Williams

Positions of Clubs in Second Round of Association Cup

Schedule lists second round matches from June 18 to July 17 with teams such as Alec High School En Avant Melville and Avon. Venues include infants' school ground Ulster road ground and UT star road ground with match times ranging 2.08 pm to 3 pm.

Alec. v. High School En Avant High School II Ubtereoad Allelc. v. High School Ulster Road En Avon V. Melville

Melville S H C to play East FC side on infants ground

A match is set for Saturday afternoon on the infants school ground between Melville S H C and an eleven selected from East Football Club. Kickoff at 3.30. Players should arrive early in football uniform. The Melville lineup includes Pee, Bownes, Brust, Mona, Dewar, Pember, Jong, Cooper, Lawson, Nettle. East FC features Wilkinson, Deykin, Davey, Verran, Bailey, Broomball, McBride, Welteh, Verran, Hurt, Sadler.

Melville S.H.C East Pee Bownes JD. Brust I. Mona F. Dewar G. Pember D. Jong Cooper H. Lawson M. Nettle E.A.F.C Wilkinson Deykin Davey R. Verran Bailey Broomball I. McBride Welteh Verran DL. Hurt Sadler

Albany F S L Meeting Reminder

Albany branch of the F S L reminds members the monthly meeting is on the netitate Monday night next with full attendance expected. The notice emphasizes business to be dealt and urges members to attend.

Albany F.S.L

Propaganda Plotters Target India Says London Dispatch

London reports a Bolshevik campaign aimed at stirring unrest in India through agents across the East. The piece cites a Moscow department directing activities to inflame native populations against Western governments and imperial rule.

London India Moscow Russia Beitain Cor Euleria Wali Wien

Military rule in Rikola reported from Honolulu dispatch

A Honolulu despatch dated June 16 reports Japan plans to establish a military role in Nikolaevsk Siberia citing Red Italy activities. The dispatch notes increased Russian opposition and mentions To kin sources.

Honolulu Tokin Japan Nikolaevsk Siberia Reditaly

Reform Demanded by AFL Congress Condemns Compulsory Service

Montreal June 14 The American Federation of Labor congress demanded repentance of compulsory clauses in the American Railways Act condemned military training in camps and urged amnesty for all political prisoners.

Montreal American Federation of Labor

Health board considers mosquito control and wells draining

After a council meeting the Board of Health discussed malaria transmission by certain mosquitoes and proposed inspecting local breeding grounds. They urged the Health Commissioner to assess mosquitoes in Albany, consider filling old wells, and ensure tanks are kept clean. The report notes four deaths and 20 births since January, with three infectious cases including two scarlet fever and one diphtheria.

Board of Health Department of Public Health Blackburne Albany Bogle HL Wille Drav Lower Spencer-street Menina Wablie H. Wil's and Co Quention Jasemertre Hank

Treasury prepares action on war gratuity bonds

The Acting Secretary of the Federal Treasury informs Melbourne inquiries that instructions to issue war gratuity bonds for permanent Federal staff will come in a few days. Consideration of cashing bonds for temporary employees is under review, with potential placement under section 46 pending Treasury approval.

Commonwealth Civil Service R.E.L Melbourne Federal Treasury Treasury

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