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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1920

Page

2

May 10 Delivery and Sale Notices at Local Factory

UREAM May 10 deliveries to the factory between midnight and 4 pm and to Rath Bhation for tramelt by rail, Tuesday and Friday. Batter Pat 2/4 per power. A. Cooper for sale, Black Orpington Champion winter layer. A. Davey address Ulster Road Albany. Superior board and residence at ville Bron wick Mrs Vaulitita Proprietress rooms WL.

Rath Bhation Ta Tory A. Davey Ulster Road Albany

North West Secretary and Commissioner Plan Stirs Debate

The article debates creating a North West Secretary and a decentralizing Commissioner role for the state. It questions staff size, cost, and territorial demarcation, arguing residents elsewhere would bear the burden. It notes Northern Territory examples offer caution and urges careful consideration.

Northwest proposal prompts debate on WA governance

A parliamentary discussion questions Northern Territory representation and whether the North West should be governed directly by the Commonwealth rather than Western Australia. The speaker argues for a broader subdivision plan, suggesting commissions for the North West and the south to foster eventual statehood within the Commonwealth. The tone notes optimism yet warns against overreach and calls for clearer plans.

Northern Territory Mitchell Thin Vany West Australia Michell Offvire Grent Leewin Eola Commissioner Commonwealth Boo

Local Businessman Announces Independent Operations

An Annoincemen in weather column states Miss Melatomh runs her business entirely herself with personal handling of all transactions. Military officers list several individuals available for application through Lieut. L. B. Huehin, or the drill hall, from 10–1 and 2–4 daily. The Avon Butter and Baron Co operative reports rising butter output from 40 to 204 boxes monthly and £8000 to £1000 distributed among Eastern district producers. Bacon-curing wagons increased output from 15 cwt to 2 tons weekly. Building erosion and installation at planng totals about £12,590. W.A.T.C. subsidies to locally bred horses are under consideration, including a Western-bred York Racing Club race with prize incentives for breeders.

Misa Melatomh Mésars Penncoi KT Lechmore H. T. Davies J. S. Weight H.8 Bhenfield M. W. Pit J. Whittingham Plang «On W.A.T.C York Racing Club Haa Wuat.c. Committees

Albany News Briefs From Denmark And Surrounds

A sprawling excerpt covers land sales at Denmark and Albany blocks, farm output in August, and factory activity. It notes new block auctions, butter shipments, cream deliveries, and payments to farmers, plus local meetings, volunteer fire fundraisers, and Salvation Army visits to Albany and Subiaco with concerts and town hall events.

Albany notes on arrivals and health amid church and sports links

Pessoal. Mra EL Hubinson arrived by Sunday morning's train in Albany. Hon. J. A. Greig, member for this province, has been granted leave from Parliament due to ill health. Mr EB Garnett of Messrs EK Barnett and Co. recently underwent a remote operation and is progressing well. Rev. C F E Tipwell will represent the Albany Presbytery at the General Assembly in Sydney on September 22. Craig Balmer and A P Jarvis returned from Perth after a holiday with praise for Albany hospitality.

C. FE. Tipwell Katanning Sydney Albany Perahytery General Assembly Presbyterian Church of Australian Craig Balmer Perth City United A. BP. Jarvis W.A. British Football Association Bunday

Union of Churches Votes Favor Union Plan

In Albany last week both local Presbyterian and Methodist congregations showed strong support for a proposed Union of the Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist Churches in Australia and Twemauiat. Two questions were asked, with voting excluding those under 16. results show broad approval for the organic union and for the proposed basis of union with amendments as agreed by the Joint Committee.

Albany Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches Australia Twemauiat Joint Committee On Union General Confergnes Ar Ita Iy Agres Methodist Church

Mt Barker fruit trade clash over pears and apples

Mr Barker Notes cites Bal-Heap report claiming a Mt Barker bruited grower earned five guineas a vane in the English market for Winter Nell pears, with officials and MPs debating whether the figures pertain to apples and the embargo. Provinces discuss tractor service to Forrest Hill, water supply, and transport modes as settlers weigh the motor lorry against a tractor option.

Mt. Barker Booth Ewing Legislative Council London Forrest Hill Ttia Connell

War Memorial fundraising progress and contributors list

A historical clipping records promises toward a war memorial with a long list of donors and contributors. Names include Barker Mitchell Warburton Webster Hitt Warburton Turner Dalrymple and many others, with scattered initials and affiliations, showing broad community support and memorial planning.

Mitchell Ura Young Weasley Ad Wall EOE Warburton Warrte Lee Pores Hitt Tivien Albint Sounriem Mik Warberton Lee Beebhrey W. Turner Wight Vena Warburton Mertens Comynes Corina Clothier Fiat Boneham T Bennett Dowdell

Denmark Notes in Reform Era Labor and Local Development

Denmarks notes report gradual recovery of a local boy in Albany hospital and discuss the advancing hotel project. Officials including Supervisor Wilson of the Repatriation Department plan September 26 visits, with meetings arranged for returned local men about grievances and quits procedures. Albany’s Mr Gent and others arrive to measure and assist, while local improvements and land activity spread, signaling hoped prosperity for Denmark.

Denmark Johnson Queen John Albany Wilson Cong Gent Thrower Sicker Noort

The Don Murder Suspect Arrested in Sydney

Perth reports that James Maher, charged with murdering club Don in May Teal on Hay Street, was arrested in Sydney after a prolonged chase across the eastern states. Inspector Condon notified Detective Manning of the Criminal Investigation Department after Maher’s long pursuit.

Perth James Maher Don Teal Hay Street Sydney Condon Manning Criminal Investigation Department Maher Hostern States

Detective Arrest Trial Sparks Unclear Allegations

Police report centers on Detective Seneant Arthur Ebb son, ex Alliway resident, facing charges linked to alleged extortion of a minor named Albert Bro. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and incomplete names. Proceedings pending further clarification from court records.

Perth Seneant Arthur Ebbson Alliway Bern No Min Uo Albert Bro

Melbourne Laborers Decide On Overtime Work

Port Philly Stevedores' Laborers' Association members held a special meeting yesterday in Melbourne and decided to work overtime. The action aims to address workload and project deadlines for the upcoming period.

Melbourne Port Philly Stevedores' Laborers’ Association

Stopwork Meetings in Sydney Amid Worker Retention

Stop work meetings were held in Sydney convened by the Amalgamated Society of Engineers and the Bedlermakers and Stove Makers unions, yet many union members remained at work. The divisions among strikers persisted after Saturday’s events, with some workers continuing normal duties.

Sydney Amalgamated Society of Engineers Bedlermakers' Union Stove Makers’ Colon

Heavy Rain Causes Street Flooding and Road Damage in Town

Friday brought cloudy skies then heavy rainfall that continued into Saturday. By 4:30 PM a downpour flooded streets, overflowing gutters, and washed away sections on Posting Street and Post Office Hill. Town staff and the Zig Zag road suffered little damage while Brunswick Road and sand-filled Perth and Middleton roads faced significant washouts. Rain ceased by midnight, with 24 hour rainfall totaling 208 points, much occurring Saturday morning.

Thy York-street Walter Rushel Carpenter Brunswick Roads Mavel Perth Middleton

English Cricketers to Tour Australia for Five Tests

The England cricket team plans a five test series in Australia next season. They depart by ship on September 18 and are due to arrive October 18. Tests will take place in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Perth with fixtures at Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Melbourne Sydney and Sydney again. The English squad includes England vs Australia matches set for late December through February.

Australia England BMLS Stornes Muateh Englad Sydney Mateh Melbourne Dennary Fogland Adelaide Breladv Vest Kegland

Trade Union Congress Picks Derby MP Leader Amid Big Vote

The Portsmouth trades unions congress closed on Saturday with J B H Thomas Labour MP for Derby topping the poll for the Trades Union Parliamentary Committee with over 5 million votes. Robert Smillie, not a committee member, drew nearly 4 million votes.

London Congress of Trades Unions Portsmouth Trades Union J. BH. Thomas Derby Robert Smillie Oil Committee

Appeal for Unity Amid Section Split Speech

At the session Mr Thoms delivered a striking speech urging unity and warning against prejudice. He stressed they must decide without bias, aiming to act for the common good while keeping in mind the interests of the whole community. His remarks drew loud cheers.

Thoms Lund

Coal Crisis Strikes Britain Over Miner Demands

The President in the Board of Crude Sir Robert Horne warned a strike was inevitable if miners refused to meet demands. The London Times cited Lloyd George delaying policy until Parliament after the next session. The Coal Agency compared British wages with America and Europe, noting lower weekly earnings in Britain.

London Board of Crude Sir Robert Horne George Britain England America

Canadian miners union plans general strike on Sep twenty eighth

A message from New York reports that the delegate from the Westish miners’ union, Mr Robert Smillie, requested solidarity with British miners to bring about a general strike on September 28. The One Hig Coin Convention in Canada will appoint a council to consider the matter.

New York Canada Hay Rober Smillie

Sinn Fein Disorder Report From Ireland

London dispatch describes a Sinn Fein disturbance with a wagon driver attacked and placards displayed. A second incident saw a protester blindfolded near a telegraph pole and white tree in Carrickmacross with a placard accusing theft and egg theft.

London Dreland Carrick Macrous

Persian town occupied with no resistance

A Hagdad message reports a British column reached Bha thun on the Persian line of communication and occupied the town without any resistance. The report notes the occupation occurred on September 12 and confirms smooth advance along the line.

Allatabad Hagdad Bhathun

Situation in Arabia and Australian labor issues

The report notes improved conditions in Arabia with no change elsewhere. It lists railway wage scales on the Trans-Australian line and minimum rates for chilled tradesmen. It covers moving the Western Australian Farmers Agreement Bill in Parliament and remarks by Mr Hughes on cooperation. It mentions a widow pension case, a German holiday, and Fremantle tug crews striking over overtime and working conditions.

House of Representatives Hughes West Australia Commonwealth Wong Bremen

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