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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
2
Ratepayers are notified that the first moiety of rates is overdue and must be paid by the dothiwal to avoid legal proceedings. J. Duthie Town Clerk Albany Town Hall April 13 1826.
Albany announces an extraordinary election for East Ward to fill Councillor W Johns vacancy. Nomination period closes April 28 1926 with a £5 cash deposit. nominations accepted at Town Hall during office hours. Deputy Returning Officer appointed by Mayor P Lamaert.
Ladiva and Gentlenens announce PE as candidate for the East Ward vacancy caused by Councillor W. John retirement. Citizens request favorable consideration. Albany, April 13, 1926.
Nominations must reach Returning Officer J. E. Angove by noon on Saturday April 17. Nominees may not be club members. Proposer and seconder must be financial members of an affiliated club. Election to be held April 29 in Lower Town Hall at 8 pm. Only financial club members can vote.
Mr J J Davies expresses sincere thanks to those who offered timely assurance after a severe fire. Gratitude goes to cricketers and many named locals including Messe Collins Wall Sam Bal Danolige Drage Squire Brow Reddin and the Bod family among others in Mount Barker on April 1.
Speech at the Australian Public Servants Federation conference in Melbourne criticized civil service privileges and superannuation policy. The speaker warned against graft, arrogance, and misuse of power, urging duty to public service and integrity across all government bodies.
The friends of Mr Fr G Bird son of Mr and Mrs PF Bird of Strawberry Hill learn he has been appointed senior inspector of the Customs Department in Western Australia. Bird began with the Customs Service at Albany as a boy. Insufficient attendance noted for Centenary committee meeting at the Council chamber.
Last evening's meeting adjourned to next Wednesday to decide on celebration plans. An extraordinary by election will fill the East ward vacancy on April 24 with two candidates named Folkord and Mews. A parade and Lewis gun practice at the forts sparsely referenced, with bombardier exams planned May 2. Notable moves include footballer Clarrie Cooper departing for East Fremantle, and Warrant Officer A. Hawking transferring to Adelaide after ten years in Albany. George Thompson dies after years in Albany, funeral held. Centennial planning discussion urged by J. J. Simons, proposing a state centennial exposition in 1929. Premier Caler supports a worthy celebration. Ship announcements include Rev. Arundel arriving aboard Demosthenes, May 1 expected. Albany Rifle Club to sell paving in next meeting. ex-soldiers invited to annual reunion and sailor pals.
The chamber convened in May at the H.S.L. Lint rooms with President Jno. Norman Jr. and members including A. Borvill, K. B. Miller, H. E. Miles, W. T. Forte, P. M. Smart, and L. Barnett. Reports from Memere, Vanier MLA, G. E. Everett, and L. Willian were received. actions covered weight concerns on bogie tracks, Denmark station attendance, and road board matters. The interdistrict conference report was praised, lighting issues near the territory noted, and funds allocated for Mr. Smart’s conference expenses. The meeting closed after welcoming R. B. J. Miller.
The Mt Barker notes report the club billiard tournament nearing completion with semi finals underway after third round results. Local growers face supply issues this harvest season with jarrah substitutes rising as exports to Albany proceed and town lighting discussions surface alongside upcoming cricket and football activities. The season opens April 24 with a Cranbrook match and shows a film program at the show grounds to raise funds. Weather remains fine and stork and sheep markets stay steady with strong demand for hacons.
A report by Edward Kampoon, Government Mineral and Analyst, details brown coal found near Albany with a shallow seam, limited outcrops, and uncertain extent. The coal tests show volatile matter 38.64 percent and carbon 25.60 percent, BTU around 9,500, suggesting limited immediate value but potential for briquettes or cement use if developed with adjacent materials.
Late Thursday reports from Perth indicate police are probing a theft inquiry tied to officers allegedly seizing and concealing goods. Investigations focus on constables tied to Fremantle and Midland, with suspensions likely as authorities review missing property recovered from house searches. The affair shocks Fremantle society and state political circles.
An affidavit from a crew member triggers a government move leading to the release of two men imprisoned for a Fremantle street disturbance while another offender remains in custody. The order was signed by the Minister for Tuition, Mr Willeck, yesterday.
The Prime Minister wrote to Mr Collier stating that aliens arriving in Western Australia totaled 2677 from July 1924 to December 1925 and 207 in the first two months of this year. He noted a recent decline and saw no sufficient justification to impose further restrictions at present.
The Minister for Works, Mr McCallum, rejects a dumping duty on rails bought overseas for the government. He insists no refund is sought for customs duty and condemns the federal move, valued at about £27,000, as high handed.
The Fremantle Lampers Union case against its committee of management for breach of the Commonwealth award began in Fremantle police court and continued all day with adjournment to this morning. The breach concerns domestic roles on the wharf reintroduced in March after legal proceedings last year.
Sydney reports the Hodgson divorce proceeding nears resolution as the wife appears in court with a calm demeanor and displays jewelry. The husband shows no visible effects of the lengthy legal battle while counsel address the judge.
A Brisbane launch named Virginia was destroyed by fire starting when attendant Robert Hende boarded at 2 a.m. with a hurricane lamp. Hende suffered severe burns on his hands and body while escaping the blaze and was taken to hospital.
Rats blamed for a £20 000 blaze destroying Benham the Avoca home of Mr A F A O Connor. Flames visible miles away as 2000 cartridges in the gunroom exploded while workers tried to salvage furniture pictures and heirlooms. The 20 room mansion was a Tasmanian pioneer era link.
The Kybra new motor ship built in Scotland for Western Australia’s State Shipping Service passed official trials with contract speed exceeded. Captain Backerridge and Chief Engineer Foeter plan to sail Kybra to Western Australia via the Suez Canal, expected to arrive late next month.
The Norge departs from Pula on the iot wage of the vovne toward the North Pole. Captain Miavealsen joins in Ose with airship Note moorings ready. Colonel Nobile notes the mission is unlike any attempt before.
Fianna Fail leader Mr FE le Valera plans a new political group after clashes with Republicans. The proposal seeks to end oaths of allegiance to the Crown in the Free State and Northern Parliaments to allow Republicans to take seats in the Assemblies.
Mieve's shipbuilding output for the quarter ending November 31 shows a total of BAS 004 tons under construction in Great Britain and Ireland, down 42 000 tons from November 17 and 22 0 0 tons from a year earlier.
Shailer scored a brilliant victory by 758 after a sensational start, carrying a rack of 64 to 203 while facing strong hazards. He unsettled the English champion with an aggressive style and precise top-pocket play, though occasional troubles arose from difficult strokes.
Isvestia the Soviet official newspaper publishes an appeal to world workmen to die and annihilate the League of Nations. It calls the league a coalition of grandees and oppressors and argues destruction will free the proletariat from militarism and thwart European dismemberment by American capital.
A letter from a citizen questions Albany's public affairs and racecourse handling. The writer asks if the old racecourse has been offered for sale and seeks clarity on municipal use of proceeds, public interest, and whether locals have been misled. The note warns of future accountability for civic governance.
Presbyterian church services will be held in Denmark district on Avril 18 with morning and evening gatherings at Greoun state school and the Denmark Presbyterian Mission Hall. Rev. W Anshell and Mr J M Tivingstons will lead the combined devotional in the Agricultural Hall on Sunday afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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