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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
2
The notice lists heavyweight flannel and flannelettes in striped patterns, with pajamas cloths and white flannelettes on offer. Men’s natural flannels start at 6s 1d, Harvard shirts from 6s, and cotton and wool hose from 1s 11d per pair.
Local store advertises a wide array of seasonable clothing and attire including coats jerseys golf wear and cosy underwear for men women and children.
The Albany naval forces hold a voluntary parade for adults and cadets, followed by the annual inspection of naval scenes by the District Naval Officer Captain O. Thorford RAN at the Naval Drill Toon. The piece also discusses political salary reforms and public protest against MPs raising pay without electors consent.
Letal aid General Mr A. Brang of Fremantle plans to abandon the Albany whaling industry and dispose of the plant. The Albany BAL sub-branch secretary P. H. Meeks says blankets are now available to merroy. Narrogin Council asks ratepayers about using recreation grounds for Sunday sports, nearly 200 votes cast with results. A timetable will be served on the Gre Southern on June 14.
Rail line expected to run with limited service from Albany to Perth on weekdays at 3.30 am arrival Perth 10.55 pm with daily return by 9 pm except Saturdays. Saturday night Perth to Albany to arrive 7.4. Ample arrangements for Prince of Wales visit enable Kep coast residents to travel to Albany. Butter prices fixed with wholesale and retail rates across grades. Death notices include Daisy Ben Thomas and other regional troubles and appointments within the War Gratuity Board.
In the upcoming Saturday afternoon match the Albany Football Association rompe towns enter the second round with West and North flanking teams expected to clash. The prior round saw West and North rivals produce a tight game won by a few points, promising another hard fought contest with both sides showing strengthening squads and lineup changes.
Left Wing notes a gritty Norths versus Easts exhibition with Norths showing stronger play and better onball control. Key performers include Kit, Braun, Jacka, the Green brothers, Powell, Sadler, Hig, Wilkinson, and W. Fitzpatrick for Norths, with Windus and Windus missing chances at goal for the Easts.
Fragmentary report notes Arthur Bailey on the back line and Yeoman services in a keen match. It praises F Brows for carrying out duties, staying up with the ball despite the game being dull, and mentions a CO gate as a splendid achievement amid other attractions.
Mount Barker football reports a tight clash between Central and Corburenp in the Arng round. Central led early, but Corbarnup surged in the last quarter to win by 12 points. Jack Warnipquin led the winners with Willie Young and Chariton Collins supporting. Fred Wilkima starred for Corbarnup with Wolf Riveral among others. A committees meeting adjusted teams, setting the season lineup as tensions rise. next Saturday Mackwood and Centrals meet Courlestone.
The British Association reports the second round opens Saturday afternoon with two matches at Ulster ground Wanderers versus United and Perth ground Rangers against Albion both kicking off at four. Referee Mr Wilton officiates the Perth match as listed lineups include Wanderers and United players and officials in a dense, period style squad listing.
The writer laments a lucky penalty goal that decided the game in Centre Denwark's favor. The Danish goalie is praised as the best in the lineup while Albany’s defence and forwards are critiqued for not capitalizing. Key players mentioned include C Brown, Osmo Davidson, B Dowsett, and H Weight, with calls for improved ball control and strategic lineup adjustments.
A conference of trade union delegates in Perth advanced the One Big Union Movement. They proposed naming the new body the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia West Australian section, aiming to unify workers and replace competition with social ownership of production and exchange.
A sensational motor car accident near Wellington reports a vehicle tumbling from a 150 foot riverbank ledge, then dropping 150 feet into the river bed. The driver escaped injury.
In KALQOORGTE on Thursday the Oolidfields Council of the ALL.P discussed living costs and agreed to call periodic stop work meetings across the Sisto until a 7 percent reduction is achieved. The measure targets rising living expenses and coordinated action.
The Prince of Wales reached St Kilda yesterday morning as a dense fog blew up near Port Phillip Heads. He boarded the destroyer Anson four miles from the head in a quiet reception, with a strong crowd giving a warm welcome.
In Sydney on Thursday a mass meeting of railway and tramway workers voted to demand double pay for day and night shifts during the Prince of Wales visit. About 12,000 men would be affected by the decision.
The Acting Minister for Education approved a one week holiday for Stet schools during the Prince of Wales visit. Metropolitan schools close from midday Wednesday June 90 to end of Wednesday July 7. Other districts may choose weeks between June 28 and July. For goldfields the break runs July 8 to July 14 inclusive.
Private dispatches describe HMLS Renown bound for Albany with a cruiser and two destroyers. Unofficial schedules place Renown at Albany by June 2, with Prince of Wales aboard and departure planned for July 1. Sydney and two destroyers forecast arrivals and port stays in July, including two days in port around July 12 and July 19 return movements. Renown crew complement listed as 1300 with two destroyers at 170 and Sydney at 262.
A proposal aims to bring 500 rural children to Perth and Claremont during the Prince of Wales visit. Rail tickets would cover half the fare with special passes issued for repeated trips. Eligible children would travel from various counties to Midland Junction. school station tickets would convert journeys to single fares for the tour route.
Loundin May 26 reports butter importers warn of a joint campaign by British cooperative societies the Luba union and the Consumers Council to push lower prices for butter cheese and other foods. They seek permanent government control seen as a threat to Australian and New Zealand producers.
London reports the British Government will continue wool sales by auction in London until December 31, with likely provision of a reasonable portion of available freight space from October 1 onward. The Australian Press Association cites government policy and timing for wool growers.
New York May 24 dispatch reports General Hereto, suspected of involvement in Carranza’s death, claiming Carranza committed suicide after a failed arrest. Mexico City sources say the Revolutionary Government vows execution for those responsible, while insisting it did not order harm to “UTTRE.” The report notes authorities seek Caringa’s murderers with death penalty possible.
A nuptial at St John’s Church Albany on May 10 joined Laurence Sidney Bennett, third son of Jesse Bennett of Burnet England, and Dorothy Ruth Walter, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Walter of Denmark. Archdeacon Louch officiated as bridesmaids Olive Walter attended in blue voile. guests gathered at the bride’s parents’ home for celebrations.
The Albany Horkey Association competition returns Saturday afternoon with two mile heats. En Avante meets The Ladies Horkey lob while Melville faces High School I. team. Teams and players listed include Melville captains and Melville and En Avante roster details with several emergencies noted.
A committee meeting last Tuesday decided to hold a championship show again this year. The secretary was instructed to forward the entry fee to the WA Kennel Glob. Mr Cooper reported two judges were being considered for the dog section and final selection rested with Mr Cooper and the secretary. Show schedules will be printed and distributed to fanciers. No tenders were received for poultry coops. time was extended to allow submittals. Other show matters were discussed and a vote of thanks recorded.
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