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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented ad text describes a horse and cattle sale with mentions of locations and people. It references a tea party, voters at a session, and various names like Kelton, Ehren, and McKay, set in a historical newspaper style. details are incomplete but indicate a market event and local notices.
Advertisement notices invite tenders for Cantera and related services in Albany Court Wanreygna region. Public works and property management contracts seek bids from registered firms.
A garbled collection of public notices and classifieds referencing licenses, vehicle rules, and road acts, plus rental offers, sales, and wanted items. Mentions Edward Webster, lettings, a spring tip, poultry, framed spectacles, and miscellaneous names and places, all in a damaged OCR page fragment.
Miles Tipping and Merrifield invites readers to inspect their exclusive stock of new season goods. The notice promises a varied collection including flannel, calico, sheetings, blankets, curtains, cretonnes and related items despite restricted markets.
WANTED TO RENT notice appears with names Miles and Merriheld and address at Corner York and Frederick Streets. The readable line includes fragmented garbled text about suitability and contact hints. No clear dates or full contact detail are present.
Readers in Albany protest rail and shipping inefficiencies hindering local fruit export. They call for Fremantle freight realignment to Albany, urging cooperation between port and hinterland to boost production, employment, and prosperity for the district. They warn that continued misalignment risks losing trade and undermining regional growth.
Fragmentary remarks advocate stronger regional representation near Albany. Proposals cite inter-dstra council usefulness and call for a Charteriet Council covering the Albany electorate to address port needs and future advancement.
Local and general notices list tenders for supplying firewood to the gas production plant at the Albany power house. Details obtainable at the Town Hall, with other community notices including a valedictory address, memorial subscriptions, and road repairs urged by local officials.
At a Tuesday evening committee meeting a letter was read inviting entries for Perth Easter events. The main items were the State rink Championship and county rink competition with updates on player eligibility and scheduling. The committee aims to have players compete in multiple games, avoid overlaps, and use Saturday afternoons to maximize participation during the Estes holidays. Milne and McKenzie won the recent pairy competition with six wins in eight games, Merrifield and Miles posted six wins in nine, and the group plans further playoffs at the county competition venue.
Entertainment note lists the Volunteer Fire Brigade Band and 7 Woodmeter McCormick, formerly of the ALF, performing Sunday night at 3 40 in Victoria Square. Program includes fantasia marches hymns and walls. A collection will aid bond funds. two more Sunday shows remain before Fremantle combination.
The Bevfire Theatre hosted a benefit night for Mrs K Pierce and her family after Mr Pierce's death. A selected film program including The Gentleman Rider entertained patrons while the Volunteer Fire Brigade performed. Net proceeds are expected to total over CH, with thanks expressed to volunteers and supporters.
The St Patrick's Ball, organized by a committee to raise funds for St Joseph's Church, drew a good crowd at the Town Hall despite smaller turnout than hoped. An orchestra played late into the night, tables were set with ample edibles, and the ladies committee earned praise for supper and decorations.
A Tuesday night euchre event at Town Hall drew a good crowd despite wet weather. Eight games were played to raise funds for the Volunteer Fire Brigade. Mrs. J. Phillips won the ladies prize with a perfect record, while Mrs. Aribide earned the booby prize. In the gentlemen’s section three players tied for first. Mr. B McGrade won the playoff. Mr. Nesbitt won the booby prize in the gents. Dancing followed with music by J. Dickenson, TJ Dewar, and J. Anderton. A successful committee led by Mr. Ay Abell organized the evening.
Marine excursions see curtailment as Meer Armstrong and Watera suspend certain trips. The Silver Star will run weekly to Kalgan, leaving town jetty each Thursday at 1 pm. Léthe Grove trips on Mitormoon saturdays, harbor and sound tours on Sundays. The Awhing will visit Breakers on the 2nd and 16th of each month.
The fortnightly meeting of the Mbang branch of the Return ed Soldiers Simlers and Nurses was held at the Soldiers Institute on Monday night. Members discussed boiler donations to the gold metals scheme, Ancoe Day arrangements, upcoming sports and pole events, Wool Reparing Works, and a proposal to honor Mrs Higer for war service. The next country members meeting is Friday March 24 at the institute.
In Melbourne on Thursday the House heard a statement by the Prime Minister about wage increases and a conference with representatives of workers. It was announced that a provisional adjustment fair to living costs has been agreed upon, with a rise of fourpence per tan.
An amateur ceremony near Inglewood drew a large crowd as a Baptist minister joined the couple in marriage. The rite lasted about 11 minutes with remarks read aloud and the attendees noting the event.
In Melbourne a discussion on bulk handling of wheat unfolds with references to representatives and a proposed export plan. The report mentions figures around 3,000,000 pounds and 100,0000 pounds in related economic terms, amid unclear phrases about West Austria and regional lines.
A reading of the Adelaide tramway dispute shows tramway staff backing a union, with tentative results indicating 470 in favour of a proposal and 40 against, reflecting worker alignment with the union position. The article notes the Thursday meeting and the broader tension between employee groups and the tramway management.
March 18 London reports a disrupted telegraph and a failed attempt at imperial policy. The Ebert government was fully notified of an unsanctioned revolution last Friday and a compromise among hostile governments seeks to limit interference in the German republic’s May presidential election. Herr Ebert is said to demand power rather than elections, with military control favored by some parties.
English papers weigh the Allies reaction to German preparations and Morline events. They debate intervention necessity while Major Maurice notes German morale remains dull. Von Ludendorff appears to pull strings as Von Hindenburg aims for the presidential chair.
A fragment reports conjecture that revolutionaries seek to place the ex Kaiser Frederick on the throne with the government of Tlollatel and the ex Crown Prince involved amid rapidly developing events.
Reports from various parts of Germany describe fierce clashes between factions with many killed or wounded. The military appears largely supportive of the new regime amid ongoing turmoil and realignments across the country.
Allied forces reposition their units in a cautious push toward a presumed German front. High command holds war council with Marsh Vaeh to coordinate deployments as President Wilson plans broader strategy.
The final matches of the first round are set for Saturday afternoon with Weol- New and Wanderers meeting at Parade-street recreation ground and Albions versus Corinthians at Ulster-road ground. Wanderers appear untouchable in premiership, while a tight result could alter placements. Listed players include Yeons Hormley Mable Devkin Multiny Dogeete Cooper Modte William Wirth Kirwick Wardorer Roberts They Corinthians Rangster Monag Angove Rost Brown Pri teewx Ocka Tuohy Loyd Norwood Windan Mbicns-Tontinwan Conjer 8 tee 0 Broce Mehell Verrinay Hrdrad Divison Heoves Collins Huwera Imiergonvics Wet Brown Willis.
Rev Alex Crow spoke at Albany Town Hall on a lecture about Coolgardie and early gold field life. The talk described 19th century Albany links and the rough frontier conditions, with anecdotes of miners crews, transport by ship and desert trails, and the allure of distant prospects in Western Australia.
Very serious injuries were suffered late last night on the Glaildford road when a cyclist, riding at high speed, collided with a cart and was thrown to the ground. He sustained both legs broken and other severe head and body injuries. The injured man remained unconscious and his name is not known.
Sydney Thursday reports a public move to amalgamate motion picture firms. The consolidation involves capital owed to shareholders and theatre buildings valued at about £5,000,000, forming a major restructuring in the industry.
Papuco residents pass a resolution demanding the removal of Lieutenant-Governor Murray and Stanforth Smith from office. The vote authorized moves to appoint a replacement and await statement from Federal Minister. The report in The Despatch is noted as largely correct.
The North Albany Football Club met Monday night in the hall at the York Hotel with over 20 members and supporters present. T Moony chaired, officers elected included President Keott, vice presidents Techiwere Peel, secretary Cullnine, treasurer W Monaghan, delegates Meenes and B Tesxwell, and a committee listed by names. Membership fees for players and non players were fixed by the meeting.
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