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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

3

Albany Election Address in Kuapite Theatre

Observers in Albany hear an election speech by Mr Johnson and supporters. The contentious platform criticizes the Mitchell government, defends Mr Seaddan, notes Albany’s harbor and railway issues, and urges local action, cooperative schemes, and better state governance ahead of the upcoming vote.

Dol. Wou Legislative Assembly Shure W. Il. Doy Wii Johnson YP. Collier J. Tickey Alex, McCullum Jobuin Albany Delanding Adr Ord Hobinson Robnson Werth Hin Robinson Mbony Hunt Tod J@tineon Ead Tha Bendfin Mir. Seaddon Volout Seaddan Mr. Seaddan Cheong Reid Tabor Seachin Bo John Seadday Loy Peper Mr. Johnson Theadlen Scaddian Bony Saaddin Sanddin Mom Ley Tuik Tooley-street Mitchell Albany Olenture Collier Reoddan Sooddan Mitewell Imael

Vocational night at Batardey continuation school

On Batardey night students held a vocal in the decorated school hall starting at 8 pm. A guessing trades and professions contest was followed by a dainty supper and prize awards to Francis Lawrence and Will O Connor. Certificates were presented to Rita McDonald Ritchie Gilbert Robert Vaughan Leslie Pitcher and Jack Hees. The National Anthem closed the pleasant evening.

Walker Francis Laverence Will O'Connor Rita McDonald Ritchie Gilbert Robert Vaughan Leslie Pitcher Jack Hees

Wests Defeat Easts in Rough Opening Australian Rules Match

In poor Saturday weather on Poradestrost ground the Wests beat the Easts 114 to 72 under Austrian rules. Key players included Briley Deykin and Sangster for the Wests and Kennedy Holmes Verran for the Easts. W Johnson officiated as central umpire. Albany side to visit Wagin next Sunday. meeting planned at London Hotel tomorrow night for travelers and supporters.

Poradestrost Australia Midea W. Johnson Manchemers Smith Edgecombe Bailey Dewar Dickenson Mitchell Kelp Sangster Raet Verran Wildman Edwards Kennedy Devlin Raster Wilkinson Powell Holmes Ralph Marsden Henson Davey Wests Bruce Rick Easts Weets B. Angove Briley Potts Westa Evers Cooper B. Sor Basta Hennedy Deykin Weste B. Awrove Wests & Goals Belinks Eaats Hoswming Pel Pehvitan Citadel Kangster Jemon Weete Lemon Hulmes Bangeter West Dal Wein Sungeter T. Angove Albany Football Association Wagin London

Rifle Club Shooters Contest Under Challenging Wind

Flontamenet Rifle Club held an afternoon match on 60 yard and 600 yard ranges. McLellan won with 102 points as light faded and a fishtail wind hindered accuracy. Final scores listed show Sands Nasemith Ledwith Finlay Bruce and Blackhome among others. Retired due to darkness.

Flontamenet Rifle Club McLellan Sands

Albany ratepayers urged to attend municipal meeting

In a by election era of concern Albany residents are asked to attend a ratepayers meeting Wednesday night. They seek a full six month account of council administration and the auditors report from last November. Questions about upcoming staff changes and why the committee report was kept private are raised. The piece calls for transparency and trust in municipal finances and policy.

Albany Bret Harte

Viscount Jellicoe’s Albany visit spoiled by engine breakdown

Rain shortage halts crops and worsens stock shortages across the country. The train bringing Viscount Jellicoe to Albany broke down near town on the 22nd delaying arrival. He and Lady Jellicoe gave local children a walk along the Gonion River and spoke of the war. King's Birthday Monday will be a public holiday.

Jellicoe Albany Gonion

Shipping Notes Arrivals and Coal Bunkering Updates

The steamer Cape Transport arrives from the Eastern States and will take bunker supplies before resuming voyage. War Anemone and War Viper arrive from the Eastern States for coal supplies and orders. Several liners such as Grea Oakfield Woolgar and Wyreema arrive from Plymouth Adelaide or the Eastern States, refuel, and depart for Colombo or Liverpool.

Wyreema England Tropes Catalin O.s Lroopa Cape ‘Transport Woolgar Sydney War Viper S.s Ys Company Fremantle Delgety and Co Plymouth W. G. Knight and Son Agenta War Anchusa Colombo Henry Wills and Co Robio Estern States Astern States Dorrington Court War Bracken

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