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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tender notice related to Pang Packing with references to a labor bid. Mentions a central address and possible locations like Manmic Hall and Rewbhey Street. Content is garbled and lacks concrete facts.
Classified notices offer board rooms employment and lodging options. Listings include board in residence with Mrs McDougall at Albany and Parkville Brant, piano and organ seller Drew Robinson Co, and various help wanted and lodging requests. Several locations referenced include Albany Bay eel nlm intowerke York Hiret and Wash Aberdeen St.
Albany sub-branch of the WAL holds a general meeting at the Soldiers Institute on Monday night at 7 30. A strong turnout is urged. Rumors from Mount Barker say applications were made in the Eastern States for most positions in the Ken denup Institute subject to inspection. The chess tournaments organized by Mrs Shonfield benefit the Albany sub-branch of the RSL.
Reports from Albany include Mercy Heaton visiting Alehany on Saturday to address town matters, a record weekly output of 69 boxes at the Albany battery factory, and continued music tuition by Bertiser at Mount Barker. Gorman wins the big fox chop at Donnyron on Proclamation Day. Corry reports Denmark market sale results. volunteers prepare for band performance in Victoria Street. Provisions for White Star voyages prompt railway readiness for passenger movements between Albany station and the deep water jetty with special trains.
Personal notices from Albany and district report Mr John Rubtavon returning to Albany after spending weeks on his property in Mount Barker. Wesley Maley visits Albany, Reginald Sangster on long service leave aiming for Sydney by AMLB Malwa. Albert Hird, son of Mr Hird of the Royal George Hotel, recovering after operation at St. Omers Perth under Dr Hadley. Mrs John Digney passes away at ripe age. she resid ed in Albany with Telegraph Department ties. many friends express regret.
Albany Bowling Club meets to seek permission to stage the official carnival during Albany Week. A Christmas holidays small carnival is planned for bowlers and visitors. The season opens November 13 with J E Angove elected club captain.
A town hall meeting, called by the Mayor and attended by several council members, debated the council’s increase in sanitary rates prompted by a signed petition of 21 ratepayers. Proponents argued the increase followed a final contract while opponents urged a no confidence vote to protest the decision. The session ended with 21 votes for the motion and 10 against, and 20 to 11 on the second vote, before the meeting adjourned.
The Commonwealth Statistician indicates food prices rose 1.6 percent in September with no sign of easing in Australia or other sectors. An amendment to quarantine rules allows the Minister for Comtogis to admit sheep cattle or swine from any country for slaughter.
The secretary of the Western Australia Cricket Association announced arrangements for an English side to play a game against Blate XT on Saturday after they are released from quarantine.
In Melbourne a long Federal Cabinet meeting reviewed key issues including advancing credits to wheat growers for the new season. Prime Minister Hughes said he would confer with the Associated Munk? on the topic and meet State Premiers Friday afternoon to discuss the situation.
At yesterday’s Cabinet meeting Minister for Territories and Home Affairs Mr Groom presented a report on progress in filling official posts in the Northern Territory. A sub-committee was set up to report on the applications received.
The town council’s parks and gardens committee proposed improvements to Victoria Square Lawley Park and the municipal baths. Measures include tree pruning seating moves gate changes a £25 cap for Lawley Park works jetty repairs and bathhouse renovations with safety and access considerations discussed by council members.
London reports no settlement reached in the miners dispute as ministers and the miners executive met in a long cabinet session. A critical alteration was noted after a conference lasting into the evening with negotiations resumed briefly before adjourning to today.
Informal discussions at yesterday's conference have shifted toward formal negotiations. No official renouncements were made and the talks focus on translating informal agreements into structured discussions.
Eight Sinn Feiners aiming to act as bodyguards for the McSweeney burial in Ireland were arrested on arrival at Fishguard. They wore Public Enemy uniforms under their coats and were subsequently re shipped to Dublin.
Det. 27 Rowell reports monarchist force of 120000 White Guards mobilised in East Prussia and Lithuania area. Troops transported to Lithuania to cooperate with Bavarian units to topple the German Republic. Reports also say East Prussia may wage war on Poland after Vilna coup.
In Sydney on Thursday the planned World's Press Congress was cancelled following a government decision and a recommendation from the Education Minister in charge of arrangements. The government cited inadequate representation prospects as the reason.
A correspondent urges the local gas company to revert to the old price, noting a four month delay since the 2 1 per 1000 ft increase was announced due to Fremantle coal transport. Despite direct coal imports from the East, no reduction has occurred. The writer calls on management to honor the original terms and cites related transport fare and election party shifts in New South Wales.
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