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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

2

Wanted: A Senior Curl To Menist In Avi Wark

An odd OCR read lists names and places such as Mr. Dd Reott Crowe Newt Beunwwick Pinal Albany and Irene Prone 201. The fragment suggests a wanted notice or catalogued misspelled entries for a residence near Erkyille and Wausditic with Paul Mors.

Dd Reott Crowe Newt Beunwwick Albany Suferioe Roarl Snl Ah “Erkyille Dhraree Paul Mors Irene

Albany Despatch on Labor Leaders and sincerity in Australia

Albany Despatch remarks at the railway employees social criticize Labor leaders in the Eastern States for lacking sincerity in pursuing better conditions. The piece contrasts Australian leadership with Britain, citing figures like Bob Smillio and J. J. Thomas MLE, and warns that insincerity could harm national unity amid differing colonial conditions and limited worker ownership in Australia.

Joni Washington Mather Australia Great Britain Bob Smmillio J. J. Thomas Old Country Commonwealth United Kingdom Savings En-Operative Society Perth Melbourne Sydney United King Hom Spodger Glebe Horseferry-road Easi Y Worna Move Beotland-road Liverpool Saulmarket Glasgow Notmn

Local and General Appointments and Public Meeting Notice

Local and General, Mr David Morgan of Bornholm and Mr B Reynolds of Wagin named as justices for regional districts. Albany residents urged to attend a special meeting at the lower Town Hall on Wednesday October 27 at 8 pm to discuss alterations to sanitary charges. Butter price reductions announced by the Prices Regulation Commission affect metropolitan and regional towns with a butter factory. In outreach with the no cooperative development campaign, WA Farmers Ltd, Messrs A McWeil Martin and A Burvill to deliver addresses at Denmark Saturday and Boots Malo at Studey on 8 pm Tuesday.

David Morgan Bornholm Plantagenet Noaad Prices Regulation Commission West Australia Westration Farmers, Ltd Messrs 4 McWeil Martin A. Burvill Denmark Boots Malo Studey Tor

Albany notices and local happenings stirring weekly

A fragmentary report covers events from Lay oor Mojiday to Albany shows. It notes municipal council actions on sanitary service pricing, the Plantagenet Rifle Club second stage haul, and an upcoming agricultural fair with rail perks. Vandalism at Mears Drew shop prompts a £5 reward, plus council discussion on Winter road reserve as a general sports ground.

Mears Drew, Robinson and Co Corge Fim Tle Albany Ciancil UN Fetter Mbany Football Association Winter Road Parks and Gardens Committee Coport Cogneil Forte Mostrs McLean Torlinson

Farewell to Miss Bruce at Albany District High School

Senior students teachers and friends gathered Thursday evening to bid Miss Bruce farewell before her leave to the Eastern States. The hall was festively decorated and the hockey girls showcased her support for the sport. The program included games music and dancing with students presenting gifts a hand mirror and a leather hand bag. The farewell concluded with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem as Miss Bruce headed for Perth and a month long journey through Tasmania and New Zealand.

Albany Bruce Braye Ovidere Alton Atte Astrid Idlund Little Handel Danciys Tuneday Perth Tasmania New Zealand

Forest Hill Proctors Discuss Motor Lorry Service Plan

At the Forest Hill meeting of the Primary Producers Association held in Jorai Hall on Saturday night the group turned down a tractor service idea and pushed for a 30 cwt motor lorry link to Mt Barker. A member’s letter said the district member is watching the issue. the secretary to write Mr Beaddan to press earliest possible service amid a busy carting season. The association aims to raise £15 from Forest Hill with £6 already subscribed by attendees.

Procticers' Association Joral Hall Forest Hill Mt. Barker Beaddan Primary Producers’ Association

Melville LHC to Meet EF Avants in Saturday Hockey

A challenge match takes place Saturday afternoon at the Al- Fler rond reserve between Melville LHC and EF Avant SELC. Expected players include Melville Missen Dewar N Potts Manx Cooper Dean Nettle Hillard Verran Pember Beust Pember Long and En Avant Misses Reed Quartermaine Schumann Adams Humphries Pritchard Jackson McDonald Nelson McIntosh with emergency listed. Play starts at 2 15 sharp.

al- Fler Rond EF Avant Selc Melville L.H.C Melville Missen N Dewar N. Potts L. Manx K. Cooper Dean Nettle D. Hillard Verran Pember Beust R. Pember D. Long M. Quartermaine Schumann Adams Humphries Pritchard Jackson McDonald Nelson McIntosh Riley Brennan

En Avants to Host Eleven From West Abuny First Rates FC

En Avants will host an eleven chosen from West Abuny First Rates Football Club after a selection among mates. En Avant representatives will be the same as the above and the match will start at 3:00 pm.

En Avants Tev West Abuny En Avant Repre Ptorg

Bible Society's Efforts In Albany Visit

Rev A 8 Fry general secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society visited Albany to reinforce local support. He preached at Scota Church and Salvation Army, met Sunday schools, and spoke at St John's Hall luncheon. A town meeting applauded the society as a noble empire institution and urged ongoing financial help. Fry sketched global missions from the Dardanelles to the Holy Land and urged a yearly 10 shillings subscription.

Albany A. 8 Fry British and Foreign Bible Society Society Archdeacon Louch Misk Rew Scota Chure Salvation Army St. John's Hall Hemen Archdaseon Lonch Alex Crow M. E. Maley 8. Evans Adj Perry Messrs B. Mouchemore A. H. Dickson W. Collin EB. B. Mackie E. P. Theaker C. Amith E. Haywood G. Haywood T. Harknese F. Palmer E. P. Erskine W. F. Sherratt T. Barks MerKenzie W. Monaghan J. James Hussick Greenhalgh Sur J. Norman, Jr A. A. Stevens Ht, McNie W. McLean A. E. Bart C. McHensin M.lc NX. Windus W. E. Stockdale R. Clark Empire Innterwides Dog Rock Middleton Road Orient Dardanelles Constantinople Bagdad Holy Land Port Said Cairo Nile Delta China Korea Japan Hessell Ppelesy Young Xang TL Mekson RB. Dixon

Quarantine at Fremantle Ties to Typhus Case on Osterley

The chief quarantine officer reports a passenger aboard the Orient liner Osterley, who boarded at Naples, has developed typhus on October 13 and was landed at Colombo. Quarantine lasts about 17 days. disembarking passengers at Fremantle face seven days isolation.

Perth Osterley Paseenger Naples Culomba Europe

Osterley May Sail Direct To Adelaide With Cricketers Aboard

Health officials in Colombo are being advised by cable to confirm the original diagnosis of a reported disease aboard the Osterley carrying English cricketers. The ship likely will proceed directly to Adelaide depending on the confirmation.

Adelaide Colombo

Perth Match Likely Abandoned By West Australian Side

In view of the above, it is considered that the match between the visiting English XI and a West Australian side will probably have to be abandoned.

Watt Charges Prime Minister In Parliament

In Melbourne on Thursday in the House of Representatives Me Watt renewed his charge against Prime Minister Hughes. He claimed the Prime Minister obstructed his mission to England by withholding cables and negotiating with British authorities behind his back and interfering with matters connected with his mission.

Melbourne House of Representatives Watt England Hughes Anance Ppl Bia

Navigation Bill Agreed To By Senate

The Senate yesterday approved the Navigation bill as amended by the House of Representatives, with no further changes. The agreement preserves the act's key provisions and reflects cross-chamber consensus on navigation policy. The action concludes the bill's legislative path.

House, of Representatives

44-Hour Week Move Sparks Council Debate

Sydney reports consternation after a Labor member of the City Council supported a motion to establish a 44-hour work week with no Saturday work across all council services, effective November 3. The decision follows consideration at a recent council meeting and has prompted assessment of implications for staff and operations.

Sydney

Wool industry facing Australian production crisis

Sir John Higgins of the Central Wool Committee warns of bleak prospects for wool supplies in Australia as British government holdings cannot be secured locally. Open market permits purchases since June 1920, but large rivers of low grade wools head to America where embargoes loom. Domestic cure lies in establishing woollen mills, hindered by skilled labor shortages and equipment gaps plus apprentice restrictions harming the unions long term. Albany cafe advertised as renovated with meals and pies, fruit, drinks, and confectionery, as new proprietress Hawley emphasizes service and cleanliness.

John Higgins Central Melbou America Australa Owiog Mra Hawley Albany York Street le Ras

The Coal Strike in London Moves on as Unions Hesitate

Public attention centers on Trades Unions manoeuverings over the strike with no indication of altered sentiment toward the men out on day strike. Off road transport strikes rise as a special meeting of drivers issues warnings, but the dispute does not affect the bitamen or tram workers.

di Ten Tatios Bitamen Tramwaymeo

Irish Affairs Casualty Counts Questioned in London

London reports on Oct 20 regarding Irish affairs. Mr Greenwood answered questions about casualties, stating 18 soldiers killed in Ireland and 66 wounded. 160 soldiers missing. 667 attacks recorded.

London Greenwood Ireland

Feiner brothers shot in front of relatives in Tipperary

Two men in uniform abducted the Bion Feiner brothers from their home in Tipperary and killed them in the sight of several relatives. The incident is described as a targeted and brutal act, with authorities yet to release motive or suspects.

Tipperary

Government methods improving against outrages in Ireland

The Government reports steadier progress in coping with outrages as the Irish Constabulary grows through recruiting ex-officers and former soldiers.

Irish Constabulary

McSWEENEY'S RELEASE On Government Speaking Role

A garbled report notes McSweeney's release and references Mr Shortt and government speaking duties. The fragment hints at political context with implied actions or statements tied to governance and policy. Further readable details are unavailable.

Mr Shortt

Complimentary Social At Leisure Hour Club Dance In Albany

A recent Leisure Hour Club event at the Masonic Hall in Albany featured a complimentary spell and dance for the girls, organized by Mr and Mrs Hf Abell. An orchestra provided music, dances and a supper followed, with a limerick contest won by Mr Hf Shemfeld Jr. The club leaders praised members for their service and the evening ran smoothly from 8 to midnight.

Albany Masonic Hall Hf. Abell Wall Mrs Manon Messie A. Manea J. Kean FB. Rew BH. McKey A. Colhinson Bepper Abell Ong Messra Rev Dewar Milne Opi Hf. Bhenflem, Jr Efort C. H. Milne Ita Butha Hawkins A.T.C.L Messrs FL Cowan F. Jacks L. Balewards C. Kinleyside Tony Nowe Misa Rowe Mesery Rassmussen D. Dewar A. Cowan

Prince of Wales grants half day for schoolchildren

A deputation from the Teachers Association met the Minister for Education after word that a half day is to be added to the Christmas vacation. Mr Colehnich announced the decision, extending the term by one week and shifting the return to February 3.

Prince of Wales Teachers’ Association Minster Colehnich Wdheels

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