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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
2
A Fremantle Football Club note thanks supporters and acknowledges Albany committees for their efforts. The Albany and H. Society announces its Annual Spring Show with entries for Flower and other classes due by November 17. Secretary contact details provided.
In All Their Glory, BLOUSES, COSTUMES, DUST COATS in Silk and Cotton, and MILLENERY of the latest variety. New DRESS GOODS in Floral Moiles, Plain Voiles, Jap, Silks, Crepes de Chine, Georgettes, and Tussore Suitings. Fine ranges of Boys Summer Suits and coats. Stocks selected from leading markets and manufacturers with the newest goods obtainable.
In connection with the Albany A and H Society annual show tending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the best flower garden will close with Gig scurolity Mir 4.
Telegram from Melbourne HQ notes budget and charges rise to 450 123 pounds with 41 7 percent rise in duties. Assembly gate for Aluention Origin debated. monthly meeting tonight at fire station 7 00. Butter output up 33 boxes 1908 pounds. cream suppliers rising. Salvation Army sale of gin planned tonight at the Salvation Army Hall with free admission. Mrs Baggins charity concert in Town Hall Nov 16. tickets available soon. A horse vaulting accident on York Street damaged a vehicle and caused minor injuries to two men. The Adelaide Tug Co steam tug Wate returned from war work and departed Albany for supplies after heavy seas. The Wate had been engaged in war duties abroad and is returning to Adelaide due to coal shortage limiting voyage.
Lieutenant Louden Shand HAN returns to Perth by yesterday's train from Albany on Naval Department business. Major J Bilton A L Staff will visit Albany Friday week to take over the area from Livat. Mr Albert Hird leaves St Omers Hospital after five weeks of leg treatment and has returned home.
A brief listing the meditation of mail shipments to the United Kingdom South Africa Eastern States and other areas with dates and times including November 15 2 30 p m for Wilted Kinder dem November Mi 10 p m for Osterley and a Melbourne Cup verdict noted as a spectator event.
Delegates of the Mbany Cricket Association met in the evening to approve a plan affecting grade players. President H Tulinnen and officers led discussions on collecting B grade players prior to a governing body meeting. A committee including Ruberis Meeks and Marshall was formed to coordinate with BC grade players for player allocation.
Members of the East Ward Urieko Club convened at the Free WasOnny Hotel on Monday night with K Holmes voted to the bar and 17 others as pro-team. Donations and resolutions were discussed including support from Albany Cricket Association and Mr J Norman, plus a plan for grade cricket interchange and player registrations. The meeting approved practice time, a test match date for Saturday November 6, and thanked donors such as Mr A Roberts.
The cricket season opens Saturday afternoon at the Pa Ford recreation ground with four West Club players facing a team chosen from all comers. The match offers practice and begins at 2 o clock local time with all players expected on the ground.
Victoria won by 70 runs after amassing 39 in their first innings and South Australia replying with 270, at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.
At a Mount Barker committee meeting the Mount Barker Turf Club program for New Year’s Day was set with six events including Trial Stakes, Mount Barker Cup, and a Ladies Bracelet. Nominations close December 18. W Cooper named handicapper. J Norman judge. Mc Gray Warburton starter. committee seeks lowest possible return fares for travelers from Albany.
At the Presbyterian Church Rev. Alex Crow outlined Canon Barnes’s views on evolution and belief. He argued God must guide thoughts and actions, called evolution a not-yet-established theory, and urged Christ as champion in the fight against evil. Crow will start a Sunday series on The Last Things including Life Death Immortality Resurrection Judgment Heaven Hell and The Final Advent.
The Government Cassette lists Albany Land District lands available for selection under the Land Act 1898. Properties include parcels near Nestuniplot about 123 acres at 12 per acre, Mount Barker area 160 acres, Kwlymarti 160 acres, Reformijs location 750 acres, unreserved land near Werron Road and Kojonup bounds, plus Albany town rentings and several Plantagenet locations each 160 acres at 70 per acre. Details cover survey, classification, pricing, and forfeited or cancelled applications as of November dates.
Australian publishers promote The Army of Ballads a wartime poetry collection by Harold Hansell. The work, described as written-wait ballads linked to Australian history, is issued by De Garis Publishing and available via Todd's Arcade. The first edition sold out, with 5000 copies, as it travels globally to support Australia.
Report from Sydney describes a clash between Byxdl Wey Wharf Laborers Union members and the Port dock workers union following deregistration linked to a strike. The dispute centers on membership and work during the industrial action.
A group raided the Coal Lampers Club in Kent Street after a street fight on Monday. Armed with shovels sticks and bottles they broke windows and smashed items in the basement kitchen and dining area as loyalists resisted the intrusion.
About 30 men were wounded in the fighting. Some are being treated in city hospitals for cures, contusions and wounds, while others are returning home for treatment.
Report notes a likely flare of fighting in the same incident but a strong police presence on special duty prevented renewed trouble. No injuries are specified and details remain limited to the preventive action by authorities.
Premier Lawson announced the new Nationalist ministry listing W Lawson as Premier and Agriculture minister, A Pem cork Education and Labour, A McPharson Treasurer, AL Br Robinson Attorney General and Land Works, J W Clarke Public Works and Water, H F Barnes Railways Mines Land and Works, 8 Oman Lanila and Whert Scheme minister, Angas Assistant Agriculture, with Pennington McWhee and Hirks as honorary ministers.
In a large crowd at the V B A spring meeting held Tuesday, Poitrel led from an 8 to 1 start to win the Melbourne Cup by a half length. Queen Comedy finished second two lengths behind, with Borythenie a further two lengths back in fourth. Other races included the Cup Steeplechase won by De James with Pinon second and Hobgoblin third, and Yon Yean Stakes won by Battheplane from Bondurria and Prince Royal.
Enthusiasm rises among high school students over tennis and related activities. Many joined the club, with weekly practices and matches noted. Fundraising events have supported ball purchases, and a forthcoming tournament promises more rivalry and renewed energy around the school sports program.
Reuters report states that fresh reprisals occurred in Tralee county Kerry with men firing through the streets. one man killed and several wounded as unrest continues in the town.
Sinn Fein captives threaten reprisals in Trades if two policemen held by the movement are not released this morning. The ultimatum warns of unprecedented actions in Ireland if demands are unmet.
Police recount that the bodies of two missing constables were found in a field outside the town, both shot. Residents fear a night of terror and are fleeing as houses are looted and the streets emptied.
In Parliament yesterday Mr Winston Churchill, War Minister, announced that several non commissioned officers and private soldiers will be tried by court martial for recent acts in Ireland. The statement outlines prospective legal proceedings forming a response to the unrest.
In New York on November 3 millions of women participate in elections. Report notes women vote despite inexperience causing no delay and cities observe orderly casting of ballots.
Harding leads in three states including Kansas Massachusetts and New York amid a crowded race. Korky retains competitive plurality as returns trickle in from local ballots.
The newspaper notes a Democratic concession stating Har dty leads with 256 electoral votes from 20 states, while Cox trails with 152 from 14 states. The Times casts doubt on rival prospects amid evolving counts and maps.
Mount Barker notes report October rainfall far below average with 145 points logged on wet days and historic comparisons showing 1916 to 1918 values. Builders begin War Service Club work as timber deliveries arrive and inspections proceed, while dry conditions persist in surrounding districts affecting fruit crops and farming.
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