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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
2
The vessel Captain Kavanagh to sail from Bremer Bay to Lupe Tumn and Esperance on Tuesday April 10 subject to civcumatrices permits. Full freight particulars and cores available on application to the Clerk in Charge Gooda Office Railways.
The Albany Council public notice states 0 or 1 rubbish bins on hand and invites bids of ten shillings for the valued bin. An Appeal Court session is set in the Council Chamber at Town Hall on April 18 1928 at 2 30 pm to review rotable property valuations within the municipality. Mayor Snare P Lambert signs the notice.
The Fire Brigade Demonstration and picnic race meetings drew many visitors to Albany, boosting the town during the season. The article notes visitors bring rest and recreation, but questions what Albany teaches them and calls for civic improvements and better recreation planning to avoid costly strain on ratepayers.
The article discusses disputes over a final wall and associated recusations, with ratepayers urged to consider long term interests. It notes hopeful figures seeking progress, the cost of alternatives, and a plan to improve land with minimal expense. It mentions fears of injustice and references to Albany, woollen mills, and potential industrial developments.
Local inspection tours are planned for Meads and surrounding wards with road works and a Lamperthon inclusion. A Labour ballot and Assembly election nominations are discussed by the Albany District Committee, with Sunday next Luther event noted and several vessels due at Albany port for fruit and wheat cargoes.
Albany Racing Club staged an Easter meeting that drew larger crowds as gate receipts neared a hundred pounds. The event featured five races with notable performances by Freddy Watson riding four winners and Len Moore along with Yardie and Gravella securing doubles. The course, though muddy from rain, ran well, and officials like J W Hamley ensured orderly affairs despite some horses balking at the barrier.
The Easter holiday Fire Brigades Demonstration drew large crowds at Ulster Road ground, with weather and attendance exceeding expectations. Mr T H Barnett organized ticketing and secured trophies and donations from firms. West Australian industry figures praised Albany woollen mills as visitors toured machinery, while Bendigo's Senator Andrew boosted regional product pride. A post event plan proposed two brigades members to manage gear and compensation for volunteers, setting a future torchlight procession and improved participation.
In a two race card at Tattersall's premier hotel, the favorite led early and won the Ste. Handicap by ten lengths over Gravella with Fidel Maid a similar margin behind. In the Centenary Handicap Murietical, ridden by Nicholls, edged Yardia by a half length in a tight finish after a fast and even start.
A writer revisits Kendenup to find the settlement transformed from feared abandonment to a thriving community. Men, women, and children are content and optimistic as orchards, led by C H Button, mature and promise export quality fruit. Debentures shift to De Garis, who fosters growth and talks of larger holdings with Agricultural Bank support.
The story notes the generous response to the caseload and mentions Mr. O. I. De Garis of Kendenup donating a shield for the honor of the brigade. Albany residents are urged to attend the drill at the fire station on Thursday night at 4 o'clock to witness an important planned operation.
In Perth a robber seized an attache case containing 333 pounds 6 shillings and 4 pence from Miss Reborew Vanish and Maurrce Marshall on a West Australian Boot Manufacturing Co. street route. The involved laborer Deke Theos Sanith was charged, the case remains unrecovered.
In the Adelaide suburbs a rampage of mystery thefts is suspected as a male thief on a bicycle with a dim light operates at night. Since Wednesday three young women have reported losses to the police, with the thief allegedly snatching handbags while pedaling slowly and then speeding away before victims recover from the fright.
Melbourne Mondag report states a police wireless patrol chased thieves across paddocks after a £150 store robbery. The car tied to the crime halted near the ice patrol and the suspects fled on foot, with revolver shots heard during the pursuit before two men were captured.
Overseas trade of the Domimon wealth for the eight months to February 28 totals 204,808,505 pounds, down 6,273,809 from the prior year. Imports rise by about 1,000,004 pounds while exports fall by 7,207,664 pounds. February figures show imports dipping and exports declining further by 111 pounds.
A Sydney novelty opens a beauty parlor for dogs where aristocratic pets may enjoy grooming and nail care. The concept drew public interest as dog owners sought pampering for their pets and the proprietor faced demand for upscale canine grooming services.
Captain Creanfield Maryborough marine master reports in Brisbane that the search for the steamer Dorrigo has found no more survivors and no chance of locating further bodies.
A Scots Church Albany meeting presided by Rev Shaw announced Hon A Crow’s resignation after nearly seven years. The presbytery accepted his decision to leave Albany and serve the Western Australia Home Mission, with church members signaling no opposition to the resignation. Motions of appreciation for Mr and Mrs Crow were carried.
Government corn department praises Graham Brothers tracks while Dodge Brothers expands control in the motor industry. Graham Brothers long produced 14 ton and 1 ton trucks, ranking high in truck output. Dodge Brothers become a major car producer and intended leader in commercial vehicles. The Field shows about 76 percent of total truck production.
Australian cricketers show dense interest in Milan during a tour with emphasis on the city’s sights rather than the cathedral. The tour includes reflections on Milan’s architecture and numerous statues noted by observers.
Charles Kelleway arrived in London and told the Sunday Bynress that the Australians would be a hard team to beat but not as hard as in earlier tests. He expressed his opinion while in the British capital on April 11.
The Russell case is revived to establish Geoffrey Russell as a legitimate heir. After two years of litigation, about £40,000 is involved as the guardian seeks to confirm the boy's claim to the Russell estate and title. The heir to Lord Ampthill is referenced in the revived proceedings.
His Majesty the King has conferred on Lord Seimers the title of Knight Commander of St Michael and St George. The Governor-designate of Victoria receives the high honor in the imperial honours list.
Suzanne Langlen plans a film role in California after the Whnkedon tournament, adapting her novel A Love Came. The project signals a crossing from sports literature to cinema with Langlen as lead.
The report shows London averages two deaths per day on streets. Over the last year 629 people were killed and 18 injured in London, while nationwide bod been killed and 115,473 injured. The city records about 112 accidents daily.
Saturday saw Mr. Barker transferring Dan Mullaly to a new premises built by Mr. Bart Jones, with Jim Mullaly assisting. Plans for rebuilding by Mr. Walter Beott and growing local services are noted along with post office box applications. Upcoming events include Anzac Day commemoration, church services, a cricket social, and an Albany Fire Brigade Band recital at Mount Barker Hall.
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