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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
3
The Albany council held its semi monthly meeting on Tuesday night in the Council Chambers after a postponement due to a bell eight. The mayor and several councillors discussed drainage, Middleton Beach extension, cricket pitches clearance, and funding on road improvement projects.
The Albany Town Council discusses extending electric mains to Middleton Beach and outlying areas. The town engineer proposals a total cost around £2400 with a loan option considered as a safe move given finances and potential profits. debate includes whether to borrow up to £5400 for extensions and how to handle overdraft and future rates.
At the Albany Water Board meeting the secretary reported the Australport vessel carried away two bags of hose awaiting delivery. The engineer cited monthly pumping of 4 400 000 gallons averaging 11 4440 gallons daily, with 192 pumping hours and leakage in one third of wood pipe joints. Two gravity main extensions are planned to serve new houses, funded by a £155 17 shilling provision.
A heated council meeting over Ulster Road Reserve improvements spurred debate on fencing Parade Street grounds and shifting sports to Ulster Road. Cr Hill and Cr Weight urged deferring clause approval, citing access, funds, and public use concerns amid controversy over park status and potential charges.
The ninth annual Tambelap Show opened in fine weather with visitors from surrounding districts including Hon. C McKenize MLC and Mr W Barwick from Albany. Best in show included a champion merino Ram and a Jersey dairy herd while produce and needlework received praise. Roadster and draft horse classes attracted attention and motor cars dominated the paddock as meals and courtesy by the ladies were praised.
Mount Barker branch of the Returned Soldiers League organized Proclamation Day games at the old show grounds to raise funds for a local War Service Memorial Club House. Despite overcast skies and a morning shower, large crowds from distant districts attended. Events included sprints, handicaps, throwing at wicket, and a lamb draw, with Mr Hare noting the fund reached about 40 pounds by day’s end.
A quiet Christmas holiday in Albany began with icy morning weather but improved as the day went on. Private picnic parties traveled to Middleton Beach and enjoyed an afternoon of bathing and games. The Littlerove Improvement Committee ran an excursion, drawing a large crowd including many Fremantel footballers who joined in sports and activities despite rough seas.
The State steamer Euela departed for Esperance via Hopetoun yesterday with cargo passengers and mail. It is due back Sunday and will leave for Premon tle Monday. The Melbourne 6.8 Co. new Damboola left Sydney and is due to depart Methourne Friday Adelaide Monday reach Albany November 5 with cargo and passengers. The steamer Ritesbondo is due to arrive November 4 to load wheat.
After five years on the Albany council, Dr Boyle was saluted at a Mayor's Mirror gathering where speeches praised his service to the town. The Mayor noted this would be his last Albany meeting and wished him health and prosperity with Mrs Boyle. Several councilors echoed praise for his leadership and contributions to local development.
The Times reports the English Government acts as if not a government by freeing convicted criminals to placate authorities. At Port Elizabeth in the colony, a serious affray occurred between residents and police as attempts were made to release the president of the Native Workers' Association who had been arrested.
Hour Club members enjoyed an afternoon outing with a visit to Little Arore praised for the running track laid by the commutee. Bowling Club members joined a roll-up. Evening attractions included a dance at Masonic Hall and a picture show at the Empire Theatre drawing strong patronage.
The document announces butter fat price at 2/4 per wb until further notice. It lists delivery by rail on Tuesdays and Fridays and mentions cooperation with Australian Farmers Cooperative Cream, Cows, Dairy and Hoquisites Stocked, signed by the Co operative Manager.
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