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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
2
Local retailer Miles Tipping and Merrifield announces new stock including ONKAPARINGA all wool blankets rugs and men s suits. Unbleached damask priced 4 shillings 9 pence per yard bleached damask 4 shillings 6 pence. boys wool jerseys knitted specially. Warehouse savings claimed to offer strong values.
The piece argues that wheat land settlement failed to attract stable populations and that railway expansion cannot be profitable without homes and markets. It criticizes delays in land settlement, urges government action, and notes the need for railways to follow settled areas to justify extensions and avoid burdens on the railway department.
A discussion highlights the drift toward centralized control over state departments, urging railways to expand to support prosperity. Colonel Pope suggests local bodies focus on population growth to attract more trains, while stakeholders weigh how to align independent departments with rail development and community needs.
The Albany area lists upcoming meetings for the local BALL branch and Spinning Circle at Aberdeen street rear, with urges to attend. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade holds a monthly meeting at the fire station tonight to discuss important business, followed by a band meeting tomorrow. News from Queen's Hall Perth details General Bramwell Booth's tour of Commonwealth and New Zealand centers, with dignitaries present. A woman named Nancy Revell, arrested in January on uttering charges, continues to have her name called in the city.
A mixed page notes court cases in hospital setting with Revell, wheat shortages debated in South Africa's Assembly, and Crosley engine trials at Albany. It lists new reprints, ALRLH visit preparations, and a push by Western Australia groups to reorganize economic and political machinery. Obituary for William M. Pope of Cranbrook and fashion observations from Todd's Arcade.
His Grace Archbishop Riley is expected to visit Albany on Sunday to unveil a memorial at St John’s Church. Private messages say Capt William Price, once Albany's representative to England, died last Saturday in BBLS. Mrs Hamlin and her daughter Pat left for a holiday in New Zealand by Monday's train, with plans to stay for some months.
The Bret of the matches arranged by the Albany Ladies' Hockey Association will be played Saturday afternoon at the infants' school ground. With five teams in the competition two matches will occur each day and the Proper will open with High School El and En Aruno. Representatives are urged to attend early for a punctual start.
Legislative Council elections occur Saturday as South-East Province voters choose a representative to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr A. Greig. Opponents Michael Brown and G. S. Coweher are described as independent Country Party candidates. Greig is praised for four years of service and broad, fair representation affecting railway matters. Polling at Albany Town Hall from 2 pm to 7 pm with results expected soon after.
Woogenellup notes discuss a hoped for heavy rainfall to revive crops and the ploughing season. They commend Mr Scaddan and the Premier for delivering on settlers’ requests, note railway and telephone exchange improvements, stocking waters, and electoral considerations for the Upper House. The Jac branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association is now established, with remarks on rural organization and local political stakes. The piece mentions Mr A F L Baoston appointed poll-willer and voter logistics for distant polling booths.
The Mowet Harker Race Club met at Mt. Harker Hotel on May 1 with Andrew Muir chairing. The annual balance showed credit of £25 17s 3d. committee members were elected for the year and Mr. Muir was re elected chairman. The secretary was tasked with contacting the Great Southern Racing Association about next conference dates and delegates were appointed to attend conferences for scheduling New Year’s Day racing. The meeting closed with thanks to the chair.
At a Saturday night meeting the Fruitgrowers Association debated whether to continue the organization. Growers expressed strong support for preserving the association to safeguard industry interests as issues from past years and current government communications prompt considered action.
Fire destroyed the No 2 timber mill at an unknown date near Perth, with damages estimated at 8000. Authorities do not know the fire's origin. The blaze followed earlier destructive outbreaks at Murnnap and Biz Broukills.
Hotel employers concede terms sought by workers and strike action is called off. The dispute ends without further confrontation as both sides reach agreement.
The Adelaide SAC gathering at Chaewood on Saturday aims for a successful meeting. Trainers Fouleham, Scobie, and Therngate vie for top rides and potential pairings look to boost performance in the sprint and mile events.
On Saturday afternoon a football match on the recreation ground drew a large crowd. Les Hickes and Him Smith each led a team with Hickes winning easily. A Park Hotel meeting of the football club decided to split members into three sides Central, Carbaorp and Blackwood road teams for future Saturdays.
At the rifle range on May 2 the second stage of the Mrs. O Neill trophy for musketry targets was shot off. Capt. Voneuilecom won the final stage, finishing ahead of A B Carke. Following are the nearest results.
The Albany Urickey wind-up meeting held at the Lowdon Tiend on Monday night presided by Mr F Benwn discussed official averages. Delegates noted errors in secretaries averages and resolved to publish leading batsmen and bowlers averages if approved. A balance sheet showed a credit balance of £42 1 with arrangements to pay £9 to Norman Hine.
After restrictions on trapping opomenme were lifted a small number of residents moved to the bush to join the industry. Some report earnings up to 30 per day while local price, excluding the royalty, stands at 80 per unit.
St John’s Church plans a memorial screen dedicated by the Archbishop of Perth at 11 o clock p m on Sunday to honor all who served in the great war 1914 1919. The wrought iron screen features two arches and an arched gateway, designed by Mr Pol Palmer and built by Mr H G Holdsworth. It is funded by parish subscriptions with donations invited from Shareholders. a brass tablet will accompany the screen bearing a commemorative inscription.
At the invitation of Mr and Mrs Morley the children of Kwinmp State School enjoyed a beach day near Morley’s home. Parents provided lunch tea and the kids feasted on follies and fruit. Teachers and several ladies aided including Mes D B Jones and Mes Moriew plus Mes Taylor Koyo Adania Young Martin Sime Morley and Tonkin. Morley’s Miss Morley led a dunking event in the adjoining form.
May 4 Paris extension reports warrants issued for arrest of railway strike leaders amid ongoing stoppages. Police search city and suburbs as only about one third of strikers respond to summons. The General Federation of Labour backs the action and warns of broader sympathy actions including miners and dockers.
General work suspension occurs in Brest as engineers join the strike and halt developments on a key project on the western coast of France. The stoppage follows labor actions by the strikers, causing delays in the ongoing construction.
In Clermont-Ferrand one of Paris's leading rubber centers, a strike by over twelve thousand workers sparked clashes at the Michelin factory. Strikers attacked the plant as troops intervened, horses were pulled, and artillery arrived. Sixty soldiers and workers were wounded, the factory closed, and about twelve thousand five hundred people lost work.
The strike’s central impact is the paralysis of the port as workers stop work and seamen and dockers reduce activity disrupting principal port operations and trade flow.
Railway service is improving though many mines remain idle. The dispatch notes better passenger and freight handling as industrial activity steadies and congestion eases at key hubs.
London dispatch cites Warsaw figures: about 250 prisoners, 130 large guns, 418 machines, two armored trains, two torpedoes, three wireless stations with gear, plus extensive railway material and other booty from Polish Ukrainian captures.
A Moscow dispatch protests the treatment of World War II prisoners by Polish forces. It claims that prisoners were shot, with Jews singled out and tortured before killing. The report portrays harsh reprisals and suspected crimes against detainees.
Soviet Government vows reprisals against Polish bourgeoisie held as hostages. tensions rise amid political retaliation concerns.
A stoppage at Albany Port ends after a stop work meeting by the Waterside Workers Union. The pay award from the Federal Arbitration Court, retroactive to May 1 1919, prompted the action as Henry Wills and Co. appealed to the High Court. Money owed was promised to be paid the next day and work resumed.
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