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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

2

Albany notices and arrests from the Denmark Show week

The officer announces a senior cadets swimming parade weather permitting. Albany chamber notes the amber of commerce elected M Forte as president. A stock sale is advertised at the Denmark Show with cows,jersey cattle, pigs and farming gear. Ah Wah the Chinaman was arrested for opium and fined £10 with costs or one month’s jail. Railway plans consider housing at Denmark to handle January April traffic surge and railway expenditure approval.

Ores M. A. Wilson Albany Amber Com Moasra H Corry Denmark Jersey Geetiora Martins Handy Food York Street Jugrina EB. P. Erskine Ah Wah Middleton Road T. Watkins Albany Torbay Junction Danghem J. Beaddan

Town Hall to host pre election meeting and fete stalls

The Mayor announces Town Hall will be available free for one night before polling day for candidates to meet electors. St Joseph’s Convent fete opens December 9 for three days with stalls and concerts already planned. The Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society show opened by the Mayor features strong floral and produce displays and schoolwork.

Bt. Joseph's Convent East Football Club Edwards H.W. Stubbs Rhodes Woolley W. J. Day Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society W.J. Day Albany

Notable Western Australia Railway and civic roundabout reported

Mrs Herbert Robinson travels from Sunday train to Barker with her children to a holiday at her estate Oarh. Mr and Mrs Clyde Davis depart for Garaldton after a honeymoon at Mt Barker. Major J Bilton from the A and I staff visits Albany on cadet fares duties and inspects cadets. Mr Wilfred Taylor of the Railway is on holiday in Albany. The Mayor W J Day considers an application tied to requisitions. J P Stratton becomes Chief Inspector and Organiser of a cooperative company. Mrs Robt Lechmere returns home from hospital. J B Campbell of the W A Fire Brigades Board visits Albany and praises the brigade. Captain Anderson and Lieut Milne discussed welfare matters. Foreman Wilkie commended for station upkeep.

Herbert Robinson Barker Oarh Clyde Davis Mt Barker Garaldton Davis J. Bilton A and I Albany Peeth Wilfred Taylor Hiailway Ti W. J. Day J.P. Stratton Westratian Farner Ltel Robt Lechmere J. B. Campbell W. A. Fire Brigades Board Tr ‘Hs Blackburn Anderson Ura Pleasent Foenan Milne Igley Wilkie

War Service Memorial Club Hours Erected

Rain fell over Saturday and Sunday with Wind ward totals at Forest Hill 12 and 26 points. Frankland River measured 20 points on Saturday and Mt Barker 12 and 14 points. Woogenellup earned 1d points and Porongorups 16 points. At Bangerlop on the Frankland 247 points of rain for October and the river remained high. A start was made Monday afternoon on the War Service Memorial Club building.

Forest Hill Frankland River Mt Barker Woogenellup Porongorups Bangerlop Brierley Frankland War Service Memorial Club

Foley seeks Kalgoorlie seat with Labor endorsement

Leonora Perth Thursday reports Mr G J Foley a member for Leonora in the State Parliament is winning endorsement from the National Labor Party to contest Kalgoorlie in the House of Representatives.

Perth G J Foley Flor Leonora National Labor Party Kalgoorlie House of Representatives

Westralia and Federation Wedding Bells

A wedding at the Presbyterian Church yesterday noon united Mr Martin Cousens of Beverley and Miss Olive Moir daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moir of Capp Riche. Rev Aler Brow presided as bride was given away by E McKenzie. Reception at the London Hotel followed. The couple departed for Mt Barker and honeymoon to follow. In Parliament the federation debate continues with calls for financial relief and possible constitutional reform.

Presbyterian Church Martin, Cousens Beverley Olive Moir John Moir Capp Riche Aler Advocat E. McKenzie D. Cousens H. Barry London Mt Barker M. Moir Perth Legislative Assembly Angelo Commonwealth L George Seaddan Western Australia Troy Australia

Kennedy Entertainers Return to Albany Empire Theatre

Keith Kennedy and his musical ensemble bring a two night program to Albany’s Empire Theatre after a successful regional tour. The troupe includes Rose and Lucille Fitzgerald and Vors Playford with Mr Lamond presenting novelty juggling. The program features vocal and instrumental pieces with new contrasts each night.

Keith Kennedy Albany Empire Theatre Thie State Thin State Rose Lucille Fitsgerald Vors Playford Lamond Fielda

Local WNA Notes Fortnightly Meeting Details

The fortnightly WNA meeting in Lower Town Hall on Wednesday 17th featured President A E Bruce presiding. A report on quaveryel y returns and a near absence of attendance were noted while the relief of the medi oc fund deficit was welcomed to ease branch financing. An upcoming smoke social on January 26 was planned and Anniversary Day cricket with Albany representatives was set. The next December meeting may address MLA1O8F. All members urged to attend. Gidbelds Xian Cakes praised alongside wedding cake.

Lower Town Hall A. E. Bruce Perth Tiwan A.M Albany Cricket Aw

Electrical engineers plan nationwide strike in England

London reports engineers in England announcing a December 24 strike across the country unless wage demands are conceded. The action involves high skilled staffs seeking higher pay, signaling potential disruption to power services.

London

Unknown Warrior Grave Prep In Westminster Abbey

The Unknown Warrior grave in Westminster Abbey is to be filled tomorrow. A black marble slab will be laid and inscribed British Warrior who fell in the Great War 1914 1918 for King and Country.

Westminister Abbey

Downfall of Venizelos Sparks Western European Rejoicing

The downfall of Venizelos shocks Greater Greece makers and triggers French signs of ingratitude. In Constantine's Camp in Western Europe, celebrations unfold as Royalists gain support and Venizelos loses influence. Genevan partisans echo the victory while old loyalties shift in Greek politics.

Venizelos Europe Greater Greece Constantine Memagea Athena Ant Ee Geneva

Albany municipal elections loom with multiple contests

Nominations show Day unopposed for mayor while Ward races arise in East North and West. Labor and Returned Soldiers nominees contest auditor and council seats as new preferential voting debuts in Albany for municipal races.

W J Day HW Leask A Syma Johnson B Pritchard Dixon Hunt Hill B B Mouchamure Returned Soldiers’ League J Anderson Albany Bayle Dr. Forte Separe J Lawcon Nort Mej E W Newman Mesern P Lambert T L Mooney Cr Forte Ibor Atéo Sealine Cr Downes Me WJ Day U Eppowerl Lyme Johnson Eaat Meware J Andereon E E Hill Mouchemore Mesure Laweun J EW Newman G. H. Marrish A. O'Connor Leash

York Juckay Club Race Report One Handicaup

In fine weather yesterday afternoon the York Juckay Club held races with strong attendance. Central event results saw Miss bop Guardia Cantibere win the Centralian Handicaup at betting 7 to 1.

York Miss Bop Guardia Cantibere

School Tennis Tells of Matches and Fundraising

In the week three matches drew interest as Lillis Nicholson defeated Teg Green 6 1 Edgar Placer beat Philalo Simpson 6 1 and Gwen Warret beat Dorrie Vaughan 6 1. A Thursday social will boost club funds and a trophy has been awarded with hope for another prize using proceeds.

Heequet Lillis Nicholson Teg Green Snd Edgar Placer Philalo Simpson Gwen Warret Dorrie Vaughan

Albany Town Council Acknowledges Memorial Subscriptions

The Albany Town Council announces subscriptions received to provide memorial stones for the graves of Dr Blackborne and Mr Thomas Fennell. The notice lists the amounts received and plans to publish the receipts as part of honoring the late individuals.

Albany Town Council Dr. Blackborne Thomas Fennell

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