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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
2
Men's Onkaparinga all wool items include overcoats priced from 7 pounds 12 shillings six pence to 7s12d, SUITS and RUCS fringed from 45 shillings, blankets in all sizes. Also listed are black oilskins with 25 33/6 39/6 and silk oilskins at 55 and 65 shillings. good coats noted.
We offer the best value in trade for boys tweed overcoats and black oilers. Specials include Men’s Navy Football Knickers at 4/11 per pair and men’s denim trousers. Prices for white sheetings, beds, and related items shown with various yardages and old currency figures.
Miles Tipping and Merrifield are associated with York Street in a concise note. The text presents a trio of names linked to a location, implying a summary of individuals or a small business listing on York Street.
The text argues for belief in a spiritual life beyond physical existence and social conformity. It criticizes pure materialism, urges open inquiry, and urges thoughtful study by scientists and educated leaders to explore life after death and the other side of the lantern. It calls for patience, rigorous testing of ideas, and personal responsibility in seeking truth.
Local and General. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade holds its monthly meeting at the fire station tonight and no muster is requested. In police court Tuesday morning Mews Jno Moir and S J Baesjou JP paid fines of 7s 6d plus costs for allowing two calves to stray on public thoroughfares. The competition murder rules will be advanced further using Saturday afternoon as Corinthiana and Hangers dispose of their fixture on the Peth road ground with Mr Wilson presiding.
The Albany Ladies Tuckay Association competition resumes Saturday afternoon with two road matches on the Infant School ground at 2 o'clock. Melville LALG meets High School L. combination in a keen contest. ALELC premiers of last year face High School. Teams include Melville with Pomber captain and multiple players. ALEC picks from Milas, Austin, Brearley, and others. High School II features Simmons, Robinson, Barrow, Harrison, Wolfe, Monaghan. High School I with Pannett, Green, Miver, McRae, Vaughan, Hartman, Wells, Nicholeon, Avine, Jam, Burton, Waters.
An odd film listing promises a comedy titled The Dough Gag with a mock wartime premise. Audience will be treated to theater fare featuring AZETTH styled acts and a toothy tease of a twist ending.
A special meeting of the Adbuny Musivqqul Council discussed the resignation of Town Clerk and engineer Mr Poole, effective in three months. The Mayor praised his service while councillors noted workload, possible relief, and the need for a new post at £400 to £450 per year.
The article surveys shifting squads and strength across West, North, and East teams as players move between clubs. It notes weathered losses at Tang, retained form at the West, and predicts renewed competition with several youths rising from First Rates ranks. Changes include Saunders and James moving West, Lawson to East, and Edwards, Stephens, Milne, Hillard advancing to senior ranks.
The Parade Street ground hosts opening matches between Norths and Enate in both grades. Key players may miss for the red and whites due to injuries and travel, with notable inclusions like Keate, Fitzpatrick, and Verran. Hogg captains with Martin as vice-captain as scheduled.
Pre match events begin at 1.30 with veteran Mr. J. Shenfield as central umpire. Teams North and East to be chosen from listed players including Shenfield, Hutchina, Mercer, Firepatrick, McNamara, McBride, Hillard, Waters, Knight, Turnbull and others. Meeting of the East pre-rates continues.
Friday night play at Albany District High School will feature Coke and Green factions in a tense contest at Kine Station AU. The event starts at 2:15 pm with student and teacher supporters urged to attend and cheer their teams on.
The Australian cricketers defeated Leicestershire by seven wickets after declaring at 450 in their first innings, Marley and McDonald shaping the bowling for the visitors. Leicestershire innings featured notable names and high totals, while Australia’s Ball by Ball effort edged them to a 154 run win with three wickets to spare.
An obscure Perth report notes Mr Justice Draper and a derailed reference to Mr Wietiew Duper with mention of Mie and other individuals, including Alavi and Walter Jauen, in a day’s judicial context with unclear outcomes.
Sydney reports turmoil as Labor repudiates blame for a May Day incident. Leaders address intense Energie misdirection and condemn actions seen as aimed at discrediting celebrations. Officials deny knowledge of the culprit, suggesting mental disturbance behind events.
Charles Poole, a painter, was tried at Maitland Criminal Court for murder of Mo Lim, a Chinese man. The jury found Poole guilty and the Chief Justice imposed the death sentence.
A Mt. Mongan report states ballots across centers approved a twenty percent wage cut to restart operations. The result is viewed as a triumph for extremists, signaling a broader impact on thousands in Central Queensland and the nearby Timstone quarries at Mornor.
Amusements at a popular theatre run with first National Company films. Constance Talmiddge stars in Perfect Woman while Pathos Intent Aurelie shows views from everywhere and a two reel Christian comedy Wedding Bells. Universal Films headlined by The Right to Happiness with Dorothy Phillips and Elmo the Mighty starring Elm Lincoln. Free matinee Monday afternoon for children, adults admitted to all parts.
Evening Standard critiques the Australian side after a one sided defeat at Leicester. It praises Macarmey's batting while noting Bardaley and others underperformed. bowling lacks depth and fielding slips are uneven. The piece questions whether Australia can reclaim the ashes given current form.
Gate receipts show Leicouter attendance recorded as C1025 with a ground record. The Australiana share listed as C007 with a value of 2g 0e 7.
May 4 dispatch from London notes strikes affecting industry. Report mentions halted tensions, labor action spreading to Lancashire and other regions with disruptions in work and funding concerns. Limited readable names and dates present in fragmented OCR.
Unclear dispatch describes authorities acting against unrest in India. Mentions magistrates and suppression efforts against sedition and outbreaks, with references to clashes and police actions in towns. Text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Berlin reports general opinion supports accepting the Allies ultimatum terms for reparations. The plan contemplates bonds in the reparations commission, a 37 year term with a 1 percent sinking fund and interest directed to an added sinking fund. An additional 150 million pounds is to cover Belgian debt, with a total bond issue around 1.75 billion to be issued now, another 0.6 billion, and 1.99 billion in November, depending on German payments.
A Japanese steamer Tokuyo Maru is reported lost near the Columbia River with one life boat and eight persons missing. Seven crew members and five passengers were rescued by vessels aiding the search along the Columbia River.
A Mt Barker Show event at Mt Harker Hall attracts visitors from across the State including cities. Exhibits showcase district fruit and vegetables in an unusually fine display with notable vegetable tables and dry season produce. Heavy rain tempered attendance, but the event remains a strong draw for exhibitors and onlookers despite weather.
At the final appeal court in Abany yesterday the Mayor W. Day and Drs Downes Lawman Mourhemure attended with Mon. J Haynes and others. Appeals against rate valuation were heard. five residents’ pleas were decided with several allowances for ROY and 14 Church of England trustees, Presbyterians not allowed, C A Menmann allowed, Dat gety and Co. granted and an annual levy fixed at £25 for the current year.
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