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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
3
Moenshore at the Main rifle club hosted a competition for the McLallen trophy on Saturday afternoon across 300 500 and 400 yard ranges. Favorable conditions aside from a strong right wind produced fast scores with Woods scoring six on each day to secure victory and Bruce Seehoi finishing close behind.
Archbishop Riley spent a few days in Albany as a guest of Mr. Times and left by Friday's train for Northun. He conducted services at St. Jubo's Church and administered Holy Communion on St. Matthew's Day while aiding in the burial of Hon J. Wright. Other arrivals and visits include Sir Tenry Lefroy and Mr. Tomoen. residents from Mount Barker, Melbourne, and Deeniver town noted holidaying and social visits amid growing local activity.
The Volunteer Fire Brigade Band drew a large crowd in Victoria for a Sunday evening concert under new conductor Mr. En McCormack. About 1000 people attended as the band offered Browning’s march The Third Day Guards and a varied programme including Overture Variety Show and Shades of Evening. The audience praised the performers and donations helped cover expenses, with continued public support urged for future events.
Delay to the Hymettis due to required coal imports and permission from Melbourne. A wireless note to Mellwraith My Kochorn & Co said 200 tons of coal were needed and authorities delayed clearance until Friday evening. Work to load began Sunday, keeping the vessel idle for about two days and prompting appeals to the Chamber of Commerce for action.
The Albany Roads Board held an evening meeting with five members present. They discussed Kalgan road concerns, department briefs on rail siding near Narrikup, and funding for Denmark road and Frankland road improvements. A deputation to Minister of Works was agreed to regarding Marbellup road and the southern Torbay to Denmark road works.
The O.8. District Racing Association fixed the Mo. 2 District fixture dates from Beverley to Albany. Events include Kojonup on March 3, Moorebing on March 4, Moulyining on March 11, Dambleyung on March 13 and Wogin on March 17, pending W.A. Turf Club approval.
The Albany branch of the Australian Natives Association held a meeting in the lower Town Hall with Mr. W. T. Forte presiding. Dr Halse attended unofficially, returning from abroad with the ALF, and promised to support branch efforts for the national programme. Committees discussed member engagement and plans for debates, competitions, and social activities.
The Denmark district page reports Mrs. Keogh leaving for an East tour with friends, local political talk about Row Beard Stokes in the next election, and plans for a new through-road linking Mbany with Perth. It notes fishing gear moved to Norna Inlet, bridge work and church services, plus the marriage of Rodney Kingdon to Mrs. Ayteveld and the celebrations and gifts at the wedding.
An Australian article argues farmers should cultivate timber as a profitable, low effort source of income. It contrasts American and Canadian woodlots with cautious Australian attitudes, noting U S and Canada treat timber as integral to farming, while Australia hesitates but may follow as forests decline.
A compiled list shows many visitors staying at various hotels during the week ending with Freemasons Hotel names including Sir Henry and Lady Lefroy and numerous guests across London hotels. Entries include families and individuals such as Mr and Mrs Lefroy Mr and Mrs Jones Messrs Fellow O’Connor Stewart and others with a long roster of guests across multiple properties in London.
A letter to the Albany Correspondent proposing a men’s club for Albany. The writer argues many men lack a suitable meeting place after work and urges a local initiative to create a welcoming club with modern conveniences, inviting country and visiting members and promising rapid recruitment.
Albany timetable shows trains arriving from Worth on Tuesday at 10.26 am Wednesday 10.25 am Monday 7.50 am Friday 10.25 am Saturday 7.55 am Sunday 7.65 pm and departures to Porton Monday 6.45 pm Tuesday 9.45 am Wednesday 3.45 pm Thursday 3.45 pm Friday 6.45 pm Sunday 6.45 pm Denmark line. Albany to Denmark runs Monday and Friday at 7 am and returns Monday and Friday at 3.9 pm with alternate service at 1.15 pm and arrivals at 8.2 pm.
Mr Barker notes Fruitzrewers are arranging export fruit for the ship Shiro hive. The steamer, originally due in Fremantle on Saturday, is delayed at Hobart by a railway issue and may not sail before Monday night. The Shropshire may call at Melbourne for bunkers as Mount Parker growers awaits guidance from the Nant and the Co op management.
The notes advise sowing parsnip and turnip seeds in a thick drill, using well manured soil, and covering with soil. Fresh manure is avoided for roots. use soil from the previous year. Watering with a fine spray helps prevent twisting. For flowers, sow winter and spring bloomers like primroses and larkspur in March, and shield seedlings from wind.
A visiting correspondent from the Somin Packing Proprietary in Mildura writes on Western Australia. He says the state remains overly dependent on imports for food and shipping, with weak freight capacity and reliance on external markets. He predicts rapid growth in agriculture, dairy, forestry, and pulp, and urges faith plus action to realize West Australia as a true Golden West.
The H L N Co steamer Hymettus called at Albany Friday after bunkering 250 tons of wool from Mellwraith McEacharn and Co. lighters. The State steamer Facla delays departure to this evening with arrival expected Wednesday. Bucks with met sail on the South East coast trip, and White Star Line agents report an Albany stop March 26 to load 36 000 cases of apples. Dimboola leaves Melbourne for Albany direct Saturday and should arrive Thursday with full cargo.
The Albany Co operative Butter Factory and Trading board met at E G McKenzie's office. They discussed finalising an agreement with the Government to take over coal stores and to erect the butter factory with necessary machinery. A sub committee will review the association's articles and memorandum for registration.
Deputy Postmaster-General states letters to the United States and Hawaii should be charged 2d per half ounce plus 1d tax per letter, not 1d as some have imposed. The correction aims to standardize postage and curb underpayment practices.
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