Principal witnan Jacobs Attends to Give Evidence
Jacobs the principal witnan attended and was sufficiently well to testify in the proceedings.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
3
Jacobs the principal witnan attended and was sufficiently well to testify in the proceedings.
The funerals of the late Dr Black Burne and Mr T Fennell were held Saturday afternoon in a moving ceremony attended by virtually all town residents. Mourning observances followed a unified townwide tribute, reflecting the high esteem in which the deceased were held.
A military burial followed the death of Slackburne with removal to the Church of England. A short service at 3 pm was led by Archdeacon Louch. A firing party and large procession of officials, ex-soldiers, naval cadets, and residents attended as crowds lined York Street and Middleton Road. About 2000 people were present for the Last Post and funeral tributes.
The funeral and burial were held after a Mass at 4 15 p m with a Masterton service at Reach wate. A large crowd attended, including the Mayor, local business representatives, banks and the Vincent de Society. The pallbearers were J Bartley T Howard and R Geake. The interment followed at Middleton Road.
The notice lists mail closing times for the United Kingdom and Eastern States with Tuesday and Friday cutoffs and a note on preserving lemons. It explains keeping lemons for three or four months by refrigerating and adding tartaric acid and keeping airtight.
Fire in Sydney devastates the six story brick and stone building on Kent Street occupied by John Connell & Co. Wholesale Grocers. Damage estimated over £100,000. Only the shell remains after the Friday night blaze.
A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the State Timber Yards on the Paramatta River causing damage estimated at £30,000. No injuries reported. Fire crews from nearby stations battled the blaze through the evening.
The State Government plans to present a proposal to Parliament for a State Lottery. Details are not yet available, but the idea is to run Tattersalls style sweeps with cash prizes, tied to horse racing activities.
In Melbourne on Saturday the VATC meeting drew a good crowd. Armadale Cup over 14 miles saw Accrington win by four lengths with Duncan aboard. finishing times noted as 2.31 and 8.4 for other placings, with Late Player at 8.9 and Gringalet at 7.11.
The W A T C Club held November races in Perth on a Saturday with strong attendance. Results list Sandringham Hurdles and races such as Grove Handicap Venetian King Fluent Captain Fox, Belgravia Plate Jolly Cosy enzano Queen Post, Juvenile Handicap Mundaring Eaton Youth Jolly Bob, November Handicap Andronicus Seigneur Cherso, Stewards Handicap Corner Block Pistolusion Lustrose with corresponding dividends.
A start was made on Melbourne Oval on Friday with the match England versus Victoria. Victons had first use of a grad wicket and posted 74 runs. Hobbs contributed 131 after weekend play was washed out by heavy rain delaying resume to tomorrow afternoon.
The Continental exchanges are demoralised and show feverishness as France rushes to cover exchange commitments after importing expensive American goods and produce.
The mining market is dull overall but Carrier stocks show a sharp upturn due to strike settlement news. Demand outstrips supply as many would be buyers cannot obtain shares. Wool outlook improves slightly and machinery demand grows stronger.
The Manchester Guardian notes a swing from boom to low mood in the wholesale drapery trade since March. Unemployment orders from home and abroad have fallen, blamed on adverse Continental exchanges and expectations of falling prices amid higher costs and taxes.
Sebastopol has been evacuated and British authorities in Constantinople requisition vessels to transport refugees. The move reflects wartime relief efforts and shifting control in the region as refugees seek safety amid the Russian upheaval.
A wartime report says Wrangel is retreating in disorder and burning military stores as he falls back. The message notes the arsenal and supply depots are being set aflame during the retreat.
Paris reports the miners strike is suspended awaiting negotiations with the Colliery owners via district committees.
A fragment describes Keithy the master violinist leading a vocal contralto pianist and ballad singer in an English company. It mentions a pianist a ballad singer and a silver baton performer, promising a refined program and polished performances.
The paper reports production troubles and asks readers to overlook shortcomings. Nominations close at 4 p.m. Wednesday for municipal ward vacancies and mayoral/auditor posts. A town hall concert for Mrs Buggina is planned with local performers. Government plans housing funding and prefers locally manufactured iron roofing to import. minister urges local firms to cut prices to cooperate with local aims.
The Dimboola steamed in Thursday night from Fremantle and berthed at the town jetty taking on 640 tons of cargo mainly wool and bark and setting course for the Eastern States. The State steamer Facts arrived from Esperance with cargo passengers and mails and will sail next week for Hopetoun and Esperance.
Government Outette lists land available for selection on or after dates in November. Properties include Albany town lot 601 with upset price £25. multiple Plantagenet locations totaling hundreds of acres near Mount Barker and Redmond with prices per acre. Navy district lands west of Mount Barker and undeveloped Crown lands. locations near Tenterden with 160 acres. all subject to survey classification and pricing.
The Albany Cricket Association outlines fixtures for the 1920 21 season with rounds from November 13 to March 5. Matches include West East North North Pairings across first second and third rounds and a later fifth round. Points are three for a straight win two for win on first innings and one each for a draw.
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