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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 24, 1920

Page

3

Price Pal a ten year old farmer dies after influenza

Profound regret fills the Mownt Barker district at the death of B W Price known as Pal aged a little over ten years He resided about 14 years in Albany district and was popular with many friends The funeral was held Saturday at the Methodist Church with Rev S B Fellows delivering a moving address and a long line of mourners from Albany and surrounding areas attending the service

Barker B. Wow Pal Oni Stepaon B. Fellows Albany Reide Con Kmo Price Brorker Rule Meliuwe Therameters B. Pellows Ruth Mon Jore Nool Onl Albany Mathanlint Cheech Mr. Harker Methodist Ladies’ Guild Young AL Weight Fy Themum Mra Pt. Hurston C. Trution Reinhird Steicke Onl Wells FE Williame Fimmly Cerin Irely Miss Wooldridge Squires

Death of Hubert Laman Formerly of Perth Railway Dept

Regret is expressed at the death of Hubert Laman a former railway department employee who died after a prolonged illness at Gavenroot Hospital. He served with the 1th Battalion at Perth, returned home wounded and endured illness since. He leaves a widow and two children. The funeral was at the Church of England cemetery with many mourners including returned soldiers and railway staff. Archdeacon Louch conducted the service and wreaths came from the H.S.I. and local branches.

Hubert Laman Sife Gaveenroot Tor Hailway 1Th Perth Church of England D. Wilson Hepatow Deneduwneeid Ein

Funeral of E W Coombe Killed by Falling Tree

The funeral of E W Coombe who was killed when a tree fell on him occurred Friday afternoon. The service was at the graveside in Methodist Cemetery with widow Mrs Coombe and mother-in-law Mrs Hartin among mourners. Funeral arrangements were by J. C. Mewes. many relatives traveled from Denmark and nearby districts.

E W Coombe Neamre Government Hospital Ana Batis Aqnetery Jerge Mumber Relativer Sa Fen Denmark Ates Ae Mr Coomb Coombe Oon Hartin Messrs E.W. Coke A. Brown G. Bill A. Haldon W. C. Braimbridge F. Ward Milcom Maley J. C. Mewes

Mount Barker Fruit Trade Growth and Export Notes

Mt Barker notes discuss export fruit from the district to Albany and Fremantle, with apples achieving price levels and pears varying by shipment. The report covers shipping via Albany, port handling by agents, and historical export figures from 1907-18, noting wartime disruptions and local football events and social items in Mt Barker.

Albany Cherebup Shropshire Abropshire Fremantle Mt. Market Distret Albooy Woalen Mount Barker Harker Merryup Hamburg Europe Simte Siute West Mt. Barker Contrala Curharap Mr. Price Sophie Sonmness Merryan Bunbury Perth Mount Harker Snimrdiy Inerning T. A. Drage Forrest Hill Mia Miteri

Denmark Notes on Farming and Local Meetings

Mr A T Randall digs a splendid potato coop after pipe draining his swamp and expects better yields next year. The Farmers and Rettlers Association held a successful meeting in Har' om Wednesday night. A special road board meeting approved East River road funding and past oversight by Ward member Wolters. Blanket distributions were cut due to limited orders, with plans to reorder if possible. Mr W Morgan gifted a cep to A and B Soriouy. Mr A G Rouben won the year’s top print tally. Mrs H Adams died at Numed Thrown’s private hospital.

A. T. Randall Qld Farmers and Rettlers’ Association Har Ruth Ehni East River Wolters W. Morgan Soriouy A. Rouben Adams Nume Thrown

Albany Pond Board Meeting Notes and Public Works Actions

The Albany Rowe Room convened Friday night with Chairman A Bonvill presiding. Secretary Angove and Ward members Hassell Mawson Poole reported on drainage schemes, road repairs, rail and polling logistics, grants and tenders, with decisions to form and gravell several roads, inspect drains, gazette road lines, and hire or approve payments up to a 50 per cent progress payment on Cape Rishe road work.

Albany Rowe Hehd A. Bonvill Mevara Imawford Works Inge W.A. Troxtes Co Gates Warrup Hassel Trimds Boanl Pagoda Point Albany Municipal Lavel Lee Albany Municipal Council J. Seaddam Redmond Narrikap Lende Works and Trading Bond Fron J Torbay P. M. Douglas Cape Rishe II Waa Haseell Kalgan Kelgoo Mawson Bull Creek Hill Mawesa Messie Weston Butcher and Murray Robinson Estate Misers Smith Lake Saidie Nérrogin

Albany Butter Factory Directors Meeting Record

Provisional directors of the Albany Co operative Butter Factory and Trading Co met at Mr E Mckenzie premises chaired by acting chair G H Green. Secretary A Burvill reported registered office at the cool stores with hours 1pm to 4pm. Share allotment decided, underwriters urged to increase applications to secure government subsidy. cabinet loan approved. statutory shareholder meeting set for Friday June 18 at 5 pm.

Albany Co-operative Butter Factory and Trading Co E. 4 Burvill Mesera D'Altun l Greateer J. Seaddan Albany Company Justinene Iiwae

Prolonged Parliament Term. Wittenoom Named Consul in Netherlands

The Executive Council extended Parliament until June 24 and His Excellency the Governor approved Sir EB. H. Wittenoom as Consul of the Netherlands. A motor car donation supports convalescent soldiers in Perth institutions. A fatality at Jowell Street signals another level crossing death in weeks. John Thomas Don dies after head injuries at Perth Public Hospital. inquest opened amid unresolved circumstances.

Executive Council Hao College Belipaé Australia Archbishop Riley HL Panton Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of Weag Aua Trabia Annie Wright Palmyra Jowell-street Perth John Thomas Don Perth Public Hospital

War and Labor Moves Across Nations and Regions

The report outlines unions planning amalgamation between New Zealand and Australian Workers' Unions, a Queensland civil service preference for Teachers' Union members, and a Bill in Parliament authorizing a 30 million pound war loan. It notes crime sentences in Sydney, housing shortages driving restraint, shift of coal distribution to states, and several regional meetings addressing wool clips, pension and war-claims figures, plus mineral inquiries at Cockatoo Island and nearby sites.

New Zealand Workers’ Union Australian Workers’ Union Queensland Education Department Teachers’ Union House of Representatives Broken Will AMA Sydney W Watson Brown Leslie Bydney Wood Customs Department New Zealand Commonwealth Broken Hill Pastoraliste’ Association of West Darling Jenath Hughes South Australia SMM Mnet W.A Cockatoo Island Yampi Sound Labont

Global tumult and economic woes reported abroad

Reports describe foreign turmoil with battalions deployed to Batonin to quell Georgia’s submission to Basain, and a price slump in sapper goods due to striking canal workers. Devonshire House demolition plans, exhausted predining fields, and falling all supply mark a broader crisis amid violence in Limerick and a looming China financial crisis. Bolshevik terms force Persian town withdrawal, American price declines stretch across 24 cities, and freight rates plummet as mass layoffs and shipping slowdowns intensify.

Batonin Republic of Georgia Basain England Persiategy Aa of Devonshire ‘House Duke of Devonshire London Latistician Limerick Ireland China Hasief Ensoli Caspian Sea U.S.A

Shipping Notes Arrivals At Albany May June

Shipping notes show vessels arriving and expected calls at Albany. Oil steamer British Lantern from Absecon Persia, steamer Eucla from Fremantle with cargo for Albany, Queen Theoketeéh Kin-Qra bound for the South Coast islands, H M B Redown with Prince of Wales onboard at Met hourns and due Albany June 29, and War Krishna with oil due before Methourna for early June. Kanpides to call June 21. Marathon from London due June 10 with passengers and mail. Lammeroo replaces Yanta Ville for bark and wool loading for Adelaide. Dalgety advising Aberdeen White Star Line bookings.

Princes of Wales Methourns Albany Toraday Mollwraith McRaehorn and Co Volker Kooringa Thoraay War Krishna Methourna Adelaide Yanta- Ville Lammeroo Measurs Dalgety Aberdeen White Star London Cape Psssengers Malla

Esperance Railway plan outlined by Acting Premier

A deputation from the Esperance Railway League pressed the Acting Premier for firm details on starting the Esperance railway. Speaker Ale George indicated 187,000 sleepers needed for the line with 34,000 already at Esperance. An order for 30,000 powderised karri sleepers would cover 32 miles, saving funds in the current Estimates. Arrangements with the State Steamship Service will move 9,300 sleepers monthly from May 26 aboard the steamer Fuels. six trucks and six sidings will serve a 72 mile feeder route. The minister offered to accept contracts from any proven bidder, including returned soldiers, if prices were right.

Esperance Railway League Esperance Railway Ale George Aaid Thhat Esperance State ‘Steamship Service

Ships for Sale Four Ketches 60 to 120 Tons Each

Four ketches ranging 60 to 120 tons each offered for sale in splendid order. For full particulars apply A L Gamaul at Benson Street Semaphore South Australia.

Gamaul Benson-street Semaphore South Australia

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