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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1920
Page
2
The Mines Minister in the Legislative Assembly introduced an amend ment to the Mining Act noting geologists doubting payable oil in the state while acknowledging indications of oil deposits. He urged cautious optimism amid frequent geological changes and recent positive comment in The Despatch about prospects.
The article outlines a proposed bill opening vast areas to oil prospecting, with a one mile mining reserve around discovered basins. It discusses royalty to government, security of tenure, and the challenge of high drilling costs, noting potential for further prospecting bodies after discoveries.
Multiple short items: meetings of Friendly Unity of Soldiers Wives and others at Albany and London Hotel. local footballers reminded of a general meeting. Albany Continuation and Toehnien schools recess or closure. Clarence Header alias Quigley convicted for obtaining money by false pretences. the pilot station captain's son injured by a horse. a large audience at Victoria square for Albany V F B Band with McCormack performing The Holy City. several other program items and a band funds collection.
Mr Barker notes farm conditions across the district with crops delayed by weather yet showing longer straw and vigorous growth. Pruning underway, grazing and hay needs loom if rain falters. Fruit prospects look promising with peaches and apples likely to be plentiful though some varieties may vary. Primary producer meetings discuss funds and Vermin Board awards rise to two pounds for dingoes. Mount Barker plans a war memorial machine gun trophy.
A Friday Forest Hill event hosted by the F and B A drew a sparse turnout yet lively fun. Prizes went to Miss C Muir for ladies and Mr C Drage for gents. Door money around three pounds was collected, with EF Drage and J Swanson winning the refreshments. Music by Mr R Moriarty. MC was Oliverd. dance led by Mr M Bartlett.
Plan tagent Rifle Club held a post noon competition for Lieut Fulton’s donated trophy. Forty shots were fired at 100, 600, and 100 yards under changing wind, with McConuirk winning at 07 points and a handicap of 18. Ford and Jackson also performed well among 14 competitors.
Members of the Albany Bowling Club visited the green on Ravturday as hail disrupted play. The rinks were not ready, but one, two, and three showed readiness. the overall surface looked well after the exhibition held on November 15 with a letter from the committee news.
A rural Woogenellup gathering at the Agricultural Hall reflects on the month’s events, attendance, and new local acquaintances. The piece notes a circulating library, a halt in prewar habits, and plans for Anglican and Methodist services. It discusses cooperative movements, local speakers, and questions about business loyalty and community collaboration.
The All Diggers Company of soldier entertainers finishes a three week Perth season and opens a two night stand in Albans Town Hall tomorrow. They present Madonninelle Mimi an amusing war tale praised by Albany veterans who saw them in Perth. The 10 member troupe includes Gee Jings Lindsay Kemble Hughie Cannon Lore O’Brien and Cyril Jeffreys among others. Bookings at Korman Broad establishment. early seat applications urged.
The Wateride Workers Federation of Austria Ordered a continent wide agitation and a strike across Aust ralia delaying overseas shipping. Fremantle Jampere refused overtime on overseas shipments causing losses as several vessels declined West Australian cargo, amid revoked orders and supply disruption.
The text notes ongoing attempts to involve other workers in a dispute but states a new development could escalate tensions. If branches back the move it would pose a serious risk to Australian commerce and general welfare.
A new edict was issued last week directing a full suspension of work on overseas shipping. The Waterside Workers' Federation branches and the Kastette executive discussed the matter at a Sunday meeting of the Framaatle Lampers' union, ultimately resolving to pause pending fuller details from Bell Eure.
A meeting of federation members approved a proposal by 42 to 17. Secretary W Mather of the Albany branch said the plan would guide waterside workers on oversea vessels calling Sydney docks, with Australian Waterside workers to handle stowage for lines including American Trading Co and Canadian Pacific among others.
Queensland voters backed continuance and licensing options in a Saturday liquor referendum. Early tallies show Cantivouner and State management leading the results, with non license trailing. figures include continuances and management categories, amid uncertain final totals.
Planting Sedan Grass requires well prepared land with harrowed soil chewed and levelled, rolling to improve moisture and germination. Seed should be sown early in spring either broadcast or drilled, depending on rainfall and district. dry areas favor drill spacing and deeper sowing while wetter areas allow broadcast sowing for uniform depth. Planting method affects harvest readiness and machinery effort, with rolling and firm tilth aiding germination and root establishment.
In Paris a dispute over reprisals tied to German police obligations inflamed League of Nations circles. The French note notes Britain’s surrender of the right to confiscate private property, while affirming that Allies, collectively, have not agreed to alter or withdraw from any peace treaty clause.
In London and Dublin yesterday large crowds observed a day of mourning for the late Alderman MrSweeney Lord Mayor of Cork who died from hunger. A strong force of soldiers stood by to prevent any Societal disruption at the gathering.
Disjointed report describes a crowd of around two thousand at Kingstown and Cork harbor. Information reached Dublin and authorities contended with a scene while a group gathered to mourn the dead and recite proof. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged text.
A tug carrying Meehwee p’s remains reached Cork and drew a news crowd at the quay. Police guards and customs officials watched as mourners gathered, the crowd pressing near the water’s edge while officials cordoned off the area.
In London on October 31 the South Wales Miners Federation and Lancashire executive urge rejection of the proposed settlement terms. Yorkshire, Teesside, and Nottinghamshire executives back acceptance, with forecasts that most miners will support resuming work.
Non juristan observers in New York question the November 4 presidential section as an honest referendum on the League of Nations. They say the League has appeal but Democrats misjudged the issue, now pressing it to gain support for Cox, though the shift appears too late.
Mrs Hogiselt bites in Begined during a holiday visit and plans to return to Albany on Saturday. The Agent-General for West Australia England Sir Jus Connolly leaves December 10 for WA to confer with the Government. Moss acts as Agent-General in his absence. Major Pidgeon, Deputy Chief Engineer for Kaisting Lines, remains at home in Mond Lawley, Perth, as Lt Hy Pulion transfers to Williamstown after ten months in Albany. Lt Burton, a naval officer, departs for his future postings.
Tomorrow's Melbourne Cup promises a crowded field with W Yee Kacey and many contenders. Early betting shows Eurythords at 20 to 1, Salitres at 12 to 1, Cho ial at 15 to 1, Eearte at 10 to 1, and Doomers at 44 to 1, with favoring bets on the lead horses and lingering uncertainty over the outcome.
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