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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
2
The store showcases a wide silk wire and millinery assortment with blouses costumes and dust coats. New dress goods include floral and plain volles Jap silks crepe de chine georgettes and tussore suitings. Also featured are boys summer suits and assorted coats.
A Perth gathering urged financial aid for the Fair Bridge Farm School and Child Immigration Society. Premier Mitchell faced delegation critics led by Mr Holmes and Mr Kingsmill, arguing child immigration could foster rural industry and long term state gains, with figures cited on cost and potential asset value. Other Perth items note shopping-hours repeal, Albany dairy output, and local civic appointments.
The Albany A and HB Society invites entries for all classes via secretary A J Collins by Wednesday at 10 pm. The Albany V F B Band performs in Victoria square Sunday after church with a band fund collection. Albany RS L sub branch meets at Soldiers Institute Monday at 7 90. Albany municipality holds AGM in Lower Town Hall Wednesday with balance sheets and ratepayer reports. A committee meeting of the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band was held at the fire station recently.
A man about 20, Reginald Webb, was found dead in a shelter shed at Middleton Beach near the Replacade Hotel yesterday afternoon. Police opened an inquest led by Mr A E Burt AML. Webb, a Perth resident who arrived Thursday, apparently suffered nerves and was last seen leaving the Esplanade Hotel before heading to the beach.
Early morning challenge matches in the school tennis club featured A Green vs Levlie with Levlie winning, and Warren defeating N Crane to take his place. Members voice concerns about the rising hours while looking forward to the next rounds and approaching events.
Hay crops across the district are generally poor this year. A notable exception is a 12 acre oat crop at the Kendenup Estate, where measurements reach over 5 ft. Some spots near 6 ft are reported. Estimated yield ranges from 3 to 4 tons per acre. J Morris receives credit for cultivation efforts. A cinema unit will film the estate next week, with Mount Barker views likely.
The A D P A publicity drive led by C J De Garis reports a yearly balance sheet with gross profits of 83 101 13 7 and expenses of 15 604 0, leaving a surplus of 26438 5. De Garis claims the campaign boosted land values and crops, citing gains up to 1 026 000 pounds from acreage and town land rises.
Perth readers review the annual report of Dr Atkinson, Commissioner for Public Wealth, showing the birth rate fell from 24 percent to 24 percent of the population between 1900 and 1999, while the death rate rose from a small percentage to a high per cent in 1000, attributing much of the change to an influenza epidemic.
The Amalgamated Miners Association announced the stoppage of the long running strike in Broken Hill. Initiated by the A M A in May 191, the meeting yesterday morning declared the dispute resolved and workers return to duty.
In Melbourne on Thursday officials say federal cabinet unanimously agrees that an expulsion motion concerning Hon. Hoh Mahon of Kalgoorlie should be moved. Mr Mahon says he sprained his ankle and cannot attend Parliament. Mr Hughes plans to move the motion the next day.
Developments in the Morwell coal dispute move rapidly as Morwell and Wonthaggi miners eased work yesterday. About 1600 miners affected, with a stoppage meeting planned for today. The situation is regarded as serious.
Farrier Q M Sergeant W A Baur of York Street Albany has been mentioned in despatches and awarded two oak leaves to wear with the Victory Medal. Melbourne Base Records Office dated November 3 1920 explains the two emblems and placement on the ribbon. Mr Bearman is the sole Albany resident to receive this honor and is congratulated by many friends.
The Public Health Department urges restaurants hotels and similar outlets to display the word margarine in gold letters on packages to distinguish it from butter. It notes margarine is plant based and lacks butter’s vitamins type and that mislabeling harms nutrition. The department intends to enforce the Health Act provisions related to food labeling.
London November 10 The British Prime Minister Lloyd George spoke at the Lord Mayor’s banquet, warning that dangers remain in the path to peace and require patience perseverance and faith to overcome.
The article argues that disarmament tones in Germany reveal limited gains toward genuine peace as weapons remain ample, while Britain faces internal strains with distrust between leaders and rank and file. Extremists on both sides threaten stability, with calls for fair treatment and restraint amid rising pressure for decisive action.
The government pressed conciliation with Ireland, arguing a fair partnership within the empire. Britain claimed its measures were tempered to Britain and Ireland alike, aiming to end violence and shape a shared future during a peak era of imperial power.
London November 10 The trial of Harold Greenwood charged with poisoning his wife ended in acquittal. Cheers in court were suppressed by order. Mrs Greenwood, widow of Sir Thomas Vansittart Bo water, was noted as an exhumed body in 1920 by Home Office order.
Advertising firm Mr Dr Wiley announces expansion into painting, paper hanging, glazing, sign writing, and water works. He employs skilled workmen and offers low prices with a large shipment of wallpapers. Messrs H K Corry and Co advertise a market at Weld Hotel yards on November 20.
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