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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

2

Albany Fire Brigade Drill and Band Practice Tonight

Albany volunteers hold their usual weekly drill this evening and the Fire Brigade Band conducts its normal practice. Citizens urged to purchase suit lengths of dark grey tweed, 10 yard lengths now available. Early applications advised amid steamship liner interruptions causing slips in Melbourne and delays in local alterations.

Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Brigade B.8.l Tole

Lammeroo steamship serves Albany dairy region visit planned

The Lammeroo will sail from Bydmey on September 24 and Mulbourne on September 27 direct for Albany carrying general freight. The Albany dairy sector expects benefits from the Lammeroo visit as seeds for maize and fodder are anticipated.

Adelaide S58. Co Lammeroo Bydmey Mulbourne Albany

Albany Woollen Mills Discussion With Mr Swaddun Planned

At the Albany Chamber of Commerce meeting President Mr Tipping said he would back woollen mills after talks with MLA Mr Seuddan. Mr Bewd dan noted the need for government representation to obtain authentic industry data. A telegram from Mr Swaddun proposed an Albany lantern lecture on woollen industry on Saturday October 2, and a town hall venue and lantern arrangement were confirmed for the same afternoon. The chamber’s woollen mills committee will meet at 6 o clock to receive full information and plans.

Albany Chamber of Commerce Tipping Seuddan Albany Bewddan Chu Planne Chamber of Commerce

Death of Mrs Edwards After long illness at Albany

The death occurred of Mrs J Edwards in her 70s after a long illness. She leaves four sons and three daughters including Mesahone and Mrs Marchant. The Edwards family once ran the London Hotel and Freemasons Hotel in Albany before retiring to Stenwberry Hill. Funeral was held with Archdeacon Lanch officiating and many mourners and sympathies.

Pitedur Edwards Joantes Edwards Ted Mesahone Charles Willin Dean Edwards Mra Deykin Marchant Mra Ivk Tosa Toe Hithsom Ale Gallipoli Aleeplony Mra Edwards London Coollandie Albany Freemasons B. Deyvkin Stenwberry Hill Ea Winds’ Rase Church of England Mesem Co W. Eiwarde Devkin H. Tek Mesara J Cowan T. A. Burnett J. Grilble KR. T. Mair Archdeacon Lanch Temgementy Surrowing

Engaged Fremantle hopes for new venture leader

Mr J Jamieson and Mr Wi Mar fer of the Guilford Football Club left by Tuesday’s train after a pleasant stay in Albany. An engagement is announced between Mabel Dorothy Parker and region residents. Mr H W Kerr, former manager of E Barnett and Co grocery, plans a tea and toffee business at Fremantle and appoints I K Corry as local agent for Kia Stores. Friends wish him luck in his new enterprise.

J. Jamieson Wi. Marfer Guillford Albany Mabel Dorothy Messrs. E, Barnett and Co Haw Che Fim Freimantle I. K. Corry Kia Stores Myan

Wedding Bells for Lang and Constable at St John’s Church

A wedding at St John’s Church united James Lang of Albany with Louise Constable of Porthroyd. Archdeacon Louch officiated as guests saw the bride in ivory fabric, bridesmaids in crepe de chine, and a reception at the groom’s home. The couple departed for Perth for their honeymoon amid generous gifts, including reports of a large sum paid for Worley Court.

St. John's Church James Lang A. Lang Albany Mins Louise Constabe James Constable Porthroyd Ming Mice Knight Me Fisher Tevin Perth Lang

Albany Football Association final match set for Saturday

After a successful season the Albany Football Association primtish final will be played at Paradi street ground on Saturday afternoon rain or shine. West and North clubs meet in a winner take all clash with West missing back man W Bailey and North missing Potter. First rates precede the senior fixture at 1 45 pm with Stirling and Johnston in charge and teams listed for seniors and first rates.

Albany Football Association Paradi Street Albany Weert Anik W. Bailey North Orly Westites Northa Survega Potter Easts Victoriaus Norths Wests Stirling Johnaten Iffmnta

Albany Football Association Meeting Recaps Delegates and Plans

The Albany Football Association held a monthly delegates meeting at the fire station. Chairman Mr Mc Lean led as minutes were read and business discussed. North F.C. accepted a match challenge, Crews for sponsor pennant chosen, Simon Milne named spokesman, and Denmark trip set for September 25 with local senior club invited for town honors.

Albany Mr McLean Menara F Smith G. Crey North F.C C. Milne TL. Forte Rasy F.C A. B. Fruce West F.C Wea P.C North Messrs Crew Tewan Hove Denmark Milne Soringer Fastbaenior Club

Wear Club to Host Mount Barker Game this Saturday

Parade Street ground prepared with posts straightened and holes filled while the pitch is covered for Saturdays match. Wear Club will host Mount Barker on September 25 with a team to play Gains. Fire Brigade’s combination to meet October 9, proceeds aiding the brigade’s demonstration fund. H Davey named goal umpire. Hillard Milne and Stephens to act as boundary umpires.

Parade Street Wear Mount Barker Association Fire Brigade H. Davey Mesera Hillard Milne Stephens

FIRST RATES v DENMARK FOOTBALL MATCH PLANS

Albany Football Association outlines a September 25 trip to Denmark for a town team voting to unite with a local combination for next season. Special train plans will move 18 players from both clubs, with 24 named for selection and seven from each club. Players must sign up by September 18.

Albany Football Asociation Arimogmente Hamore Jones Hillary Milne Modgen Stephens Edwards Johnson Bhenfield Mercer Retell Hutchins Morris Quartermaine Hartman J. Angove Brown Herbert Jennings Lancaster Thekinson Harrison Tno Railway Department

Cup final cup ties set for Saturday afternoon

British Association reports the second round Cup matches to be played Saturday afternoon at Porth-road ground United versus Rangers and at Nafter-road Wanderers against Albions Referees Mr McHae and Mr Chepping set the kickoff times 4 30 and 9 30 respectively Albions lead United by one point with Wanderers third The outcome hinges on the day’s results teams listed United Littleheapt Lawson Rushlgn Woollett Van Wyk Downett Byron G Brown Hub Waight G Reddin Rangers Murray Dixon Bell Alinna Kinleyaide Merrifield Prideaux Bracknell Price Penter Williamson May Fletcher Darragh Call Wanderers C Robins Weight J Penter Davideon Tickensony Herd Rickerby Hubbard Fell Garside Mills J Reddin Albions Meyers H Robins A Byemans Gibbons Purvis A Brown Johnson Marshall Jorma Dickinson Williams Jennings Muasaletti

Porth-road United Rangers McHae Wanderers Albions Chepping Uniteds Brown Hub Waight Reddin Murray Dixon Bell Alinna Kinleyaide Merrifield Prideaux Bracknell Price Penter Williamson May Fletcher Darragh Call Wanderere C. Robina Weight J. Penter Davideon Tickensony Herd Rickerby Hubbard Fell Garside Mills J. Reddin Meyers H. Robins A Byemans Gibbons Purvis A. Brown Johnson Marshall Jorma Dickinson Williams Jennings Muasaletti

Satuday Water Polo Referee Report Sparks Calls For Fair Play

The Centre notes poor field conditions on Saturday led to a water polo game with only one team fielding a full eleven. It urges referees be supported for reporting rule breaches including players leaving the field and abusing officials. The piece condemns weather harm to play and calls for consistent punishment to deter youths from rule violations.

Waenders Feld Younges

Local School Team Trials Fill Upcoming Saturday Schedule

Competition advances to Saturday with A LE LC facing En Avant LH C at 2 pm on the infanta school ground. High School J vs Melville LLC follows. Teams to be chosen from a list of players including Mixes Austin Brearley Bruce Bromahall Hunrabon Pit Gilmour Tind Kohan Siges Nott Wil Hires Adams Schwmann Quartermaine Norton McIntosh McDonald Pric hard Humphries Reilly Brennan Tome Wella Rowe Anderson Mercer Monaghan Hey B Blackburne Brown Dawe Weaton Bedwell Gillam Farr Misses 0 Pem ber Dewir Brest Downes Potts Cromer Creen Log Hillard Denn and Tar weseunys emergencies Xt Pender Verran Nettle Mog.

A.lala A.lelc En Avant Lh.c Infanta’ School Melville LLC ALHCZ Mixes Austin Brearley Bruce Bromahall Hunrabon Pit Gilmour Tind Kohan Siges Nott Wil Hires Avente Adams Schwmann Quartermaine Norton McIntosh McDonald Prichard Humphries Jackson Reilly Brennan Tome Wella Bithon Rowe Anderson Mercer Monaghan Hey Blackburne Brown Dawe Weaton Bedwell Gillam Farr Melville L.alc Misses Pember Dewir Brest Downes Potts Cromer Creen Log Hillard Denn Pender Verran Nettle Mog

British Coal Miners Alter Demands in London

London reports show official figures for the Jung quarter mining proilia ban caused union unease and undermined claims of a £66,000,000 industry surplus. A fundamental shift in miners demands may follow the White Paper, with June quarter output around 59 million tons and exports near 9.5 million tons in a total cost of about £88 million.

London Jung Pravis

Threatened Strike Debate Over Nationalisation and Miner Wages

A letter by Robert Smillie sharpens focus on a threatened strike arguing for mine nationalisation. He asserts miners seek wage routes to live decently, criticizing high pay claims as distractors from broader labor goals.

Robert Smillie

The Irish Revolt and British Police Plans

London dispatch discusses ongoing Irish unrest and a government proposal to restore order by expanding police or auxiliary forces to support the existing police. The aim is to preserve order across the United Kingdom amid the revolt.

London Bopt United Kingdom

Is the Government Mind on Belfast Irish Question

The Belfast Irish News questions government intent in dealing with Irish factions. It asserts the government aims to destroy the faction and suggests the beginning of the end has arrived for a large Catholic population in the region.

Wall Ossis Belfast Elaine Wiweber

Meynell Resignation Accepted by Daily Herald Board

The Daily Herald in London accepted the resignation of director Francis Meynell after rejecting a 78 pound offer from the Third Internationale in Moscow. The board also confirmed Meynell’s withdrawal from the position.

London The Daily Herald Third Internationale Moscow Francis Meynell

Bolshevik Offensive Extends Across 240 Mile Front

A Moscow message reports a Bolshevik offensive spanning 240 miles from southwest of Urodno Lithuania to near Lembers Bolivia area with a winter campaign planned.

Paris Moscow Regnion Urodno Lithuania Lembers Golivia

Bolkhevike Raid Seizes Towns Near Grodno

Rebels claim to have captured several towns in the Grodno region. The move signals advancing Bolkhevike forces tightening hold in western Belarus area.

Grodno

Long Aviation Trip by Sydney Archbishop Ends in Record Flight

Mr Wright an engineer from Manchester and Dre Wright the Apostolic Archbishop of Sydney completed the longest commercial flight yet attempted. They flew from London to Bucharest in Romania and reached Vienna within 24 hours.

London Wright Manchester Dre Wright Apaliens Sydney Bucharest Romania Vienna

Hughes Announces Millin to Represent Australia at Geneva Assembly

Melbourne reports Mr Hughes naming Senator Millin to travel to London on September 29 for the League of Nations Assembly at Geneva in November and to fulfill other duties while a Commission is appointed to London to promote emigration to Australia.

Melbourne Hughes Millin London Australia Assembly of the League of Nations Geneva Ametrilia

Budget speech highlights economy and growth plans

The Treasurer Mr Mitchell closed his Budget speech outlining government aims to cut costs while boosting private enterprise and living standards. He stressed transport and marketing improvements, factory development, soldier settlements, and South West drainage projects as core priorities with reduced war debts likely in coming years.

Hannen Street Kalgoorlie Lake View and Star Boulder Edmund Norman Wilson Lyimyr Mitchell LAA Neto de- Weil CGR

Australian crime and fuel crisis loom from 10th century style text

A man named Geo. Edvird Cettius died after a rifle incident in Queensland. John R. McDonald received twelve months detention for embezzling £250 from Austeralide, per the court. The Mines Minister announced petrol supplies in Australia may run short due to insufficient reserves. A conference of industry bodies is urged to address the fuel issue.

Cretan Geo. Edvird Cettius Idebaker Corporation Austral John R. McDon Witney Criming Court Queensland Minister For Mines Romanoa Australia Institute of Scenes Iil Industry

Global unrest and trade notes from wartime period

The report cites about 20 million pounds of wool stored in Texan warehouses amid price disputes. Mediation talks are expected on the Vohod Lithuanian dispute. Serbian columns head toward Elbosan Albaning, while Sopwith workers in England face layoffs. Japan seeks to improve ties with the U.S. as rumors of a Pempsey battle contest surface. Police in Tokyo curb public demonstrations tied to California questions. Warsaw notes Poland rejected Lithuania’s peace proposal, preferring separate settlements. In Glasgow 4000 drillers trained under ex-service instructors. Irish and Italian labor actions ripple globally. Iron ore fields near the Philippines are reported large. Antwerp wool trading remains brisk with price gains. Imports and flour export controls surface as food constraints bite, with Newcastle discussions on steamship links across Asia-Pacific regions.

U.S.A Towahy Elbosan Albaning Doraszo Theva England America Luey Pempsey Renin New York Lalor Union Tokio Warsaw Poland Lithuania Aeignon Glasgow Philippines Survora Antwerp Dickenson Newcastle Tyne Teoprovemeny Committee Praparsl Im Steamship Fine Tonend Ndia Chima Japan Atetralia

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