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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
2
Notes suggest railing work may be restricted to the Higatonh and Esperance regions. Mentions Miles, Tipping, and Merrifield as involved or referenced in the planning.
The Albany Despatch argues for intensified oil exploration in Australia citing Murchison forecasts and the scarcity of local wells. It notes imports cover needs while four potential sources exist, urging development to serve Albany and Australia with refinery plans proposed by the Persian Oil Co and a call for coordinated action.
The fortnightly B A L meeting at the Soldiers Institute will host Mr. Flor Lee editor of The Australian. A euchre tournament for En Avant Hockey Club funds is set for Thursday night in the lower Town Hall with prizes. A returned soldier Hubert Mackay died after collapse in Narrogin. A man was remanded on a dwelling theft charge. A missionary meeting with Mr. Middleton is planned and A J Giffney travels on oil syndicate business. A land application of 130000 acres in Plantagenet district is reported.
Miles and Merrifield announce new stock from ONKAPARINGA including all wool blankets rugs and mens suits. Also featured are waterproof duck coats at 59/6 to 85/ English linoleums and damasks. Unbleached damask and white sheeting priced per yard with emphasis on low warehousing profits.
Rain reported from Porongerups and Forrest Hill with 41 ft noted at Barker and 17 at Woogenellay. Effieldale farmer Mr. Drage harvests a large potato crop from under an acre, while meetings with the Fruit Shipping Committee discuss last season's exports. Royal visit schedule to Mount Barker outlined, with travel via Albany and Cranbourne, and transport preparations noted.
The May 4 meeting of the A and B Society in Denmark Agricultural Hall covered show preparations with subcommittees named to plan schedules and solicit assistance from Mrs Monforth. Other items include show funding letters, a royal society nomination process, a tree-puller project, a planned fundraising concert, lighting upgrades, and reorganizing the Farmers and Settlers Association with renewed monthly meetings and member involvement.
Information from the Department of the Navy announces an examination in the capital city for entry to the Royal Australian Naval College at Jervix Bay. Applications close with the Secretary, Melbourne, on June 0, 1920. Candidates must be 19 in the year of examination. those born in 1907 qualify for entry in 1920.
Belmont Park Club's Saturday meeting drew Metro area bettors with multiple races. Hurdle Race over two miles yielded Birle-Verte winning in 10.8 with Down Town second, while Very Faithful led in the Six and a Quarter Furlongs Plate and Cool Cheek captured the first Div in the Prater event. Other results include the May Handicap and Welter Handicap with bettors backing Eragoon and Alice Kenilworth among contenders.
The LA Clube meeting opened on Saturday amid fair weather and solid turnout. The principal event of the day was won by Moreen amid the activity and remarks highlighting the club’s ongoing activities.
The race saw Cerise and Ureen dominate the early running while Mareen closed to win by half a length from Lady Anton in second and Thoroyali in third. Time 1 min 4 sec. Dividends listed for St Leger and other events include Hyades Crusader Rebop and totals for the Tote.
At a Saturday meeting of the Newcastle Raving Club the Newcastle Cup line drew strong opposition from attendees. The event featured betting activity from 0 to 2 ngs and included remarks by Sh 2 Hine.
Local football results show Subiaco and Fremantle trailing at home as West Perth defeats Perth by six points while East Perth edges South Fremantle by seven goals. In Perth, a memorial screen for World War I had its dedication service at St John’s Church led by Archbishop Riley with a procession, readings, and Last Post.
In a late news bulletin West Province and South Province results show Kirwan listed as retiring member with uncertain impact. The incomplete post counts for other provinces include M Brown and J Duffell among independents and nationalists with varied tallies.
Saturday cabinet discussed railway union wage claims. The Premier, asked by reporters for a statement on Cahine's stance, said he would not issue any comment at the current stage.
The Melbourne building trades union division over a 44 hour week was settled Saturday morning with about half the workers continuing to work, according to contractors.
Under favorable weather the Laidea Club faced High School Nut on Talant's Reboot mound. The match ended with goals to nil, a new player showing improvement and five individual performances anticipated as the season unfolds.
In Lemmington England six hundred delegates attend the National Liberal Opperation meeting. The coalition wing commands a large majority as Asquithians oppose fusion and the executive urges ending the Coalition. The resolution condemns Lloyd George’s invitation and warns it would mislead voters.
May by election for the Sunderland seat in the House of Commons results show Sir Himer Greenwood of the Coalition Liberal winning with 22,819 votes. Rutherford of Labour receives 14,379 votes and Howe of Liberal gains 5,085 votes.
London May 9 A Bolshevik communique admits the loss of Kieff in the ongoing Russian affairs. The seizure was confirmed amid reports of advancing Allied forces and shifting front lines. Officials cautioned that the situation remained fluid with further actions anticipated.
The Ukrainian press reports a Polish advance near Kiev about 40 kilometres from the capital, threatening the Red Army's line of retreat.
Paris reports that miners in Pas de Calv in depart ment threaten to strike if their peers in Nord depart ment join. A general nationwide strike across France appears likely if workers unite, making serious developments inevitable.
Indignation in Johannesburg as tramway workers strike over a conductor's division. The Labour‑majority Town Council votes to end the strike and shift to motor transport services as citizens organize alternative transit.
A Trieste newspaper named Ve Actu accuses Serbia of war collaboration with Austria in February 1915 to curb Allied attacks and allow Austrian troops to shift to the Italian front. The London dispatch cites the claim as a motive for Serbia’s culpable role in enabling enemy operations.
The report lists residents and visitors in Albany including candidate J. Greig returning by train after the Betur day election and Rev. B. French preaching at Wesley Manse. It notes arrivals and visits such as Mrs. Smith of Denmark resuming nursing duties in Fremantle and Archbishop Riley unveiling honors at St John’s Church.
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