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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

3

Needham attacks government policy at West Australia rally

Senator Needham opened his Labor campaign in Albany urging voters to back a program of housing for veterans, a reformed tariff plan, and stronger support for soldiers and war workers. He criticized the Hughes government for wartime measures, called for per capita payments restoration, and urged elections to reflect Labour promises and Australia’s economic independence.

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Senator Pearce Opens Nationalist Campaign in Albany

The Minister for Defence Senator Pearce, seeking re election to the Senate, will open the Nationalist campaign in Albany tomorrow night at 8.45. Milner will chair, and storekeepers and residents are invited to hear Pearce outline the Nationalist platform.

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Albany Municipal Apathy and Calls for Reform

A commentary denounces Albany’s city government as moribund and misgoverned due to citizen indifference and entrenched political graft. It urges overhauling the Municipal Act, warns against Tammany influence, and stresses ratepayers must awaken to demand accountability and modernization.

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Accident on the Railway Mutilates a Seaman’s Hand

A Russian crewman on a tank line near a deepwater jetty suffered a severe hand injury when a railway truck passed over it after he apparently stepped onto the rail. Guard McGling halted the train and the man was taken to hospital after first aid at the station. He is now improving.

Smuke McGling H. Boddie

Albany Returned Soldiers Association Meeting Highlights

The Albany branch of the Returned Soldiers Association held its ordinary meeting with Mr B Mouchemore presiding. A donation of £2 2s was approved for soldiers' children Christmas party, and delegates were chosen for the next conference. The free use of the Empire Theatre for Sunday picture shows was offered to aid branch funds, with plans for Christmas and New Year entertainment and sports events discussed.

Albany Returned Soldier Saijors and Nurses’ Association Institute B. Mouchemore Muylonde Lister Union of Soldiers' Wives Chrristmas Party For J. Marke Mr. Hubbard Wml Messrs B. Mondemorn 4. Clarke Messrs A. BE. James W. Thomes E. Manton C. McKail G. V Fieldan Mille Finlay Woollats

Farmers and city voters clash over salt of the earth doctrine

The Country Party entry into the Federal Arena sparks debate on the farmers role as the salt of the earth and the interdependence of production sectors. Victorian reform efforts for preferential voting meet farmer resistance amid memories of wheat and wool deals and centralization critique by Mr Gregory.

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Shipping Notes and Arrivals from November 1

The Stajaby arrived from Wallaroo on Wednesday and loaded coal before continuing to Falmouth via Durban. Vessels including the Orient Cap, Mulina, Treloelee, Benalla, Schwaben, Santa Cron, and Euripides are noted with departures, coal bunkers, oil cargo, and passengers or cargo updates as recorded by Henry Wille and Co. agents.

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