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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
2
East Ward Cricket Club invites members residing in Ward to attend a meeting in the Committee Room at the Town Hall tonight at 8 o clock. Agenda includes club formation, election of officers, and any other matters. A call for further plans is requested.
The hearing of Jan Moher on a murder charge concluded with committal for trial at the next Criminal Court session. A Bible Society Orient tour is planned at Town Hall led by Rev. A S Fry. Post office hours alter on the holiday. Albany Tennis Club and Golf Club reports plus a Victoria Park music program by Albany VFB Band benefiting funds.
Albany despatch notes a public social and dance advertised in a different column to be held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night, October 20, in honor of the Girls' Leisure Hour Club. It mentions butter price prospects due to local supplies and a baghera shipment.
An Albany gathering of the West Australian Amalgamated Railway Employers branch with W A A S R B unionists discusses grievances, arbitration, and a push for a One Big Union to control industrial action. Speakers emphasize forbearance, fair dealing, and closer ties between rank and file and leadership amid calls for reforms.
The session examined Albany port issues amid shipping scarcity and calls for government backed woollen mills. Speakers urged protectionism, industrial growth, and a harbor boost to transform Albany into a major export hub while noting immigration policy and broader economic trends.
In the House Mr Massy Greene told Mr BR Cook that the Fal ders Gevorumeng recently bought a large quantity of white sugar and prepared immediate shipping arrangements to Australia to alleviate the shortage.
The Torbay Junction district demonstrates strong community engagement with hall improvements, a successful bazaar held October 9 at the hall in Mublin Hill, stalls selling goods and refreshments, a concert by the Torbay Junction Concert Party, and an evening of dancing. Proceeds are expected to exceed £25 to fund ongoing projects. The Cricket Club elected new secretary and captain, with a practice game and ground preparations underway for cricket season launch in about a month.
Rifle shooting on Saturday afternoon saw the Brown trophy stage conclude with seven shots at 300 500 and 800 yards. Despite wind and changing light, shooters posted solid scores with Fore and Jackson Shenfield among the top. Shenfield won with a possible 106 under handicap.
The Kentenup Estate is being subdivided with clearers at work. A motor tour to the south-west districts is planned for Thursday, including F. Thomas of Thomaston and others, returning by month’s end. Local staff changes and hot dry weather concerns for orchardists are noted amid regional travel and farming mentions.
London reports the Miners Conference backing the retention of a detailing agreement with 164 in favor and 27 against. Arrangements are set to restrict train services and shift food transport to motorways as the coal strike braces for rapid industry-wide impact including an estimated weekly loss of £11.5 million borne by the miners.
The Parliamentary Committee of the Trades Union Congress will meet on October 20 to seek a settlement of the ongoing coal strike. Transport workers and railwaymen are also expected to intervene successfully.
Householders across the country are now subject to coal rationing. The program limits household coal supplies amid energy shortages and aims to ensure equitable distribution during the emergency.
A joint meeting of the executive committees of the Railwaymen and Transport Workers unions is scheduled for Monday to determine their response to the current situation. Leonard circles discuss a plan in labor circles aiming to craft a formula for a way out of the difficulty.
Coal miners delegates urge action restraint and seek debate. Mr Thoma will move adjournment of the House of Commons to thrash out the situation in debate.
Authority states railway workers presently have no plan to strike. In August the Triple Alliance discussed miners demand for duty free fuel price cuts and wage raises, with miners backing the claims though coal owners warn of disruption and moral victory by any strike.
Fragmentary report discusses Eamon de Valera addressing home rule issues and calls for unity while warning of civil conflict. Mentions Britain and internal Irish divisions, with emphasis on bringing Parliament and public opinion to resolve differences peacefully.
A Cork telegram reports continued lawless conduct by the coalty police denting a civilian, Dinette, residing act dalbynian Kerry, from his Ved. It mentions pity Lai ingpainst Peoer and a talie dead in the incident.
A Dublin incident left a storekeeper dead after a sudden assault by a neighbor while others slept. The report notes the assailant fled the scene and authorities pursued the case, with local observers describing the event as a shocking nighttime tragedy.
The Japanese ministers assess plans for fortifying Tokio harbor amid industrial mobilization. Officials stress emergency measures and rapid construction across fortifications and related output to support national defense and shipping resilience.
A bombing hit the Hotel Cuzor in Milan on October 17 during the League of Nations conference. Two tombs were damaged the living quarters of the Hogins and the attack caused considerable damage though no deaths were reported. British delegates resided at the hotel at the time.
Broni Brothers Circus tours the country with renowned horses Young Landlock Blick Kewl and Silver Prince set for two shows in town on Friday and Saturday October 22 and 28. The act features 21 performers including wire walkers tumblers and trapeze artists led by Alfie Warren with high admission prices and reserved seating.
The Perth forecast guides today note a modern dress trend. Aimed at new winds and moderate temperatures, the piece highlights simple daytime outfits with folding panels and scarf layers. It mentions a Kimberley look and tail fashion accents for an understated yet polished result.
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