Unclear listing of tools and items for removal
Fragmentary notice lists kitchen tables chairs tubs buckets and large lot of carpentry tools with wheelbarrow hoes. Indicates a shed and fowl runs to be removed. No clear dates or locations provided.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists kitchen tables chairs tubs buckets and large lot of carpentry tools with wheelbarrow hoes. Indicates a shed and fowl runs to be removed. No clear dates or locations provided.
Fragmentary OCR notes list election related items and campaign events with dates in November. Mentions J. H. Prowse and the Country Party Canimdatn, with references to Denmark, Mabing, and Emanuel Hailidlings. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Mr James Gurman Jnr records heartfelt thanks to all who sent messages of sympathy and floral tributes on the death of his wife. He also thanks the doctors and nurses at Public Hospital for their care and attention.
Local and general items from Albany report recorded rainfall totals for the period, upcoming meetings for Military Cadets and Bowling Club, and schedules for a Katanning visit. Advertising lists dates for candidate J H Prowse campaigning, Albany Agricultural show prizes, and Henry Methodist Church celebrations. Plus notes on flower services, welcome messages to Senator Pearce, St Joseph's Hall fundraiser, Albany Fire Brigade meeting, and Easter practice planning.
An induction service in Albany welcomed Rev Alex Crow, previously of North Perth Presbyterian, as minister of the Brot. Church. The vacancy followed Rev W F Turton’s resignation in April, with interim duties by Rev C Fether Nick. The ceremony featured district clergy, lay leaders, and remarks stressing church unity, faithful leadership, and bringing children to worship, ending with hymn and benediction.
After the induction the reception met in the school hall. Mr Crow accepted the call to Albany Scots Church from Perth Presbytery. Crow, a long serving Presbyterian minister, brings extensive church affairs experience and was warmly regarded by the Scots Church congregation.
The Scots Church members greet Rev Crow and Mrs Crow as their new pastor in Albany. The welcome notes their past ministry, the hope for a settled pulpit, and urges shared work by all congregants. Speakers praise Crow’s experience in Australia and Kalgoorlie, while outlining support from Methodist colleagues and the need for lay involvement.
Hortin of Hortin’s Riding presents a large polished jarrah honor board displayed at Barnett and Co. Albany window. The memorial lists about 70 enlisted youths from Breakup and district, 18 with crowns for sacrifices. Unveiling planned Saturday with Albany Mayor Wood Day officiating. many townsfolk expected to attend. Builder OC Rawlings praised for craft.
In Perth the Premier told Mr Walker the government does not plan to introduce a bill to resume the line from Haperonce northward to Norseman this session. Later the Minister for Work said construction on the Exise Tande northward line would restart as soon as possible.
In a Legislative Council meeting yesterday a resolution was carried urging the Government to appoint at an early date a Royal Commission to inquire into and report on the defense relationships between the State and the Commonwealth.
In Melbourne on Thursday Mr. Tudor, leader of the opposition, stated that Labor parties in Parliament and governorships should be abolished. He advocated transferring executive powers to the federal Parliament, with provincial administrations becoming subordinate to Canberra. The remarks reflect calls to reform the balance of central and provincial authority.
The Melbourne Cup settlement at the VRC meeting concluded satisfactorily with many winners. Artilleryman led the Cup double from Lael Bow Vod Artilleryman, backed by a well known punter who is also a feeding owner and trainer. The connections of Artilleryman were reported to have around £20,000 involved.
Lucknow's effort in Melbourne saw Paced fourth with strong pace but finished third amid a tight finish. Thorado led early while Ini bore head and Melbourne observers noted the late surge.
Melbourne report notes Wolaroi scratched for all engagements at the VRC spring meeting. No Seuton'kh champion will race again, signaling a unsettled state for the Wolaroi team and its racing plans.
Mt Barker notes report the illness still influencing the town with many patients improving after flu, though a few still risk relapse. Drs Thane Ingoldby and Nurre Doman attend town rounds as a death from flu occurs. The Gorman family tragedy in Albany follows illness on a voyage, and weather shifts from warm to rain with a thunderstorm. A government bill proposes industrial arbitration for strikes and lockouts, drawing opposition from unions and employers.
From Copenhagen reports describe heavy explosions after a sustained bombardment. Allied forces silenced enemy batteries at Kromsted and Kragnoye Gorka, and munition dumps were reportedly blown up amid the fighting along the coast.
An estimated one mile of iron presets in Britain’s iron foundry, engineering and shipbuilding sectors is out of work due to the ironmoulders strike, with many workers also clocking shorter hours.
Washington reports government troops moved into the coal mining district as miners faced clashes and disruption. The scene centers on confrontations at the wool mining area with workers beginning production halted by military presence.
A Torbay district homecoming event celebrates returning servicemen. The gathering at Hortin's Hall features an orchestra, dancing, singing, and a supper. Guests include veterans such as Neal and Gee, with speeches by local hosts and volunteers who funded the decorations and refreshments.
The engagement of Kimmie eldest daughter of Captain A. KE. Douglas of Parade Street Albany to Neil youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moir Cape Riche is announced after five years of war work aboard the Moren transport expected to reach Fremantle next Tuesday. Bert Saw brother to Nurme Law arrives soon from service, while tension over electric lighting porch proposals highlights Albany Town Council disputes and press access to notices.
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