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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

2

Will of Charles Chapman Deceased Affects Creditors

Notice to creditors of Charles Chapman late of Ravenathorps W A farmer that all claims must be sent in writing to executor James Alfred Gibson care of Tone, Stone & Co Perth by May 18 1926 after which date assets may be distributed to those entitled. Solicitors BTONE JAMES & Co. Public Works Tender for King River School and Quarter of Renovations due May 4 at Katanning PWD Albany Courthouse.

Charles Chapman Ravenathorps W.A James Alfred Gibson James & Co, T Bt George’a Terrace Perth King River P.W.D Katanning Albany

Albany tender call for Electric Light Station work

The Municipality of Albany invites tenders for certain components at the Electric Light Station. Tenders must be returned by Tuesday 27th, at 4 pm. J. Duthir, Town Clerk.

Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade

Extraordinary Election Nominations for East Ward Vacancy

A historical notice lists nominations for an Extraordinary Election to fill the East Ward council seat due to Dr Johns resignation. Nominated candidates include Folkard FH, E Holmes Jr, Mews JC, and P Lambert is the returning officer. Polling day set for Wednesday April 28 1926 with early voting details.

Folkard FH. E. Holmes, Jr. Mews J.C Dr Johns Cur Mr. B Halmes W. Johns

Dairying Advice Urged For Albany Tone in Western Australia

The Journal of Agriculture in Western Australia highlights Mr B P Hampshire's dairy article urging best milk handling from cow to factory. It cites Co operative Federation talk by John Thompson about Albany Butter Factory issues, urging improvement, enterprise, and district cooperation for better cream quality and dairy growth.

Journal of Agriculture Uemypallis Ampehire Western Australia Hampshire Council of Co-operative Federation Katanning John Thompson Ata Conrad Albany Finn Wunport Thomson

Commonwealth lighthouse near completion at Evlope Inland

Work on erecting the Commonwealth lighthouse on Evlope Inland progresses amid construction difficulties. The main tower carrying the light is now over 20 feet high and is expected to be in position within weeks.

Community event and weather affect upcoming Albany function

A cordial invitation lists many performers including Mewrs J Boetson R R Payne and the Melville Orchestra for a function at Albany Siding branches. Heavy rain and cold conditions disrupt shipping and daily life with wind and a temperature near 48. Fire brigade drill, cement tenders, a parade for promotions, and NCO gun drill class are planned in the week ahead.

Peo Geiek Woldier Sailug AL. Harker Denmark Durnhallo Partivipala Aoaist O Eall Forve Ltm

Albany Centenary Meeting Adopts Strategy With Premier

Albany Centenary Committee met in the Council Chamber presided by Mayor Percy Lambert. Absentees from the original committee and a few Albany Season Committee members attended. The group discussed Premier support, potential £200 for children’s entertainment and medals, and planned a public meeting to gauge town sentiment before finalizing next year’s committee and celebrations.

Albany Council Percy Lambert Albany Renson Cra F. Maslin Tl. Newbith Meare Angwin Minster England Barnett Chamber of Commerce Maslin Albany Reason Committee Forte Foored Monaghan Othera

Maynteas friend learn of Mrs Lambert returning home

The Maynteas and Mrs Percy Lambert plan her return home from Government Hospital on Tuesday after nearly two months as an inpatient. Also listed are the visit plans of Senator C F Pearce and Mrs Pearce to Albany for the Ki Foomba event, and Canon J Frewer’s holiday trip connected with the Br Boniface Brotherhood and Anglican duties in Katanning.

Maynteas Percy Lambert Government Hospital Kifoomba Albany Sunulay Staten Home and Territories Feder C.F. Pearce Mra Pearce Perth Balrnuald Canon J. Frewer Rotherhood Br. Boniface Williams Katanning

Albany Land Development Committee clash over lands revival

Minister for Agriculture Mr. Troy replies to A Vannough MLA denying misleading press extracts about the Albany lands. Enclosure from Director of Agriculture details 1924 25 work by Vaughan and the committee on King River blocks, top-dressing, grazing trials, and pasture mixtures with a demonstration block retained.

Path Leah KF. Troy A. Vannough Albany Land Developmien Cmmites Wanahrouh Director of Agriculture A.l. Sutton Albany Albany Landlopment Committee Fiere Troy Albany Land Development Committee Thi Bome P. Lambert Minister For Lands W. C. Angwin Vaughan King River Lands Department Lands Committee

Pasture Experiments Progress in Denmark and Albany Districts

District pasture work led by Mr. Baron-Hey in Denmark and Albany shows topdressing trials on six acres at Young's Siding. Nitrogenous manure improves new growth with drainage, while autumn applications boost paddock growth. King River road and drooping flowered clover show promise amid wet, cold conditions. Drainage via Martin ditcher cuts excess water.

Baron-Hey Denmark Albany Young's Siding Young’s Siding Journal of Agriculture King River Kangarow Martin

Piano for Carmarthen School Social Ball Marks Piano Fund Drive

A community event at Carmarthen school celebrated the installation of a new piano funded by parents and residents. Mr G A Flay unveiled the instrument as 250 settlers and many children attended, with dancing, a fancy dress ball, and a children’s pageant. Proceeds supported the piano fund.

Sife Carmarthen School G. A. Flay Attech A. Wansbrough Albany Australia Mias Lal Masters Collins Osborn A. Hussell F. Russell Miss Hand S. Mason Miss L. French Bostinia Piano Fund

Denmark Presbyterian Church Funds Ballarat Team Benefit Dances

Divine service at 7 30 p m in Denmark Presbyterian Church led by T Owens marks the start of a fundraiser. Proceeds support sending a representative team to Ballarat for the 1927 demonstration as the local fire brigade hosts six old time dances beginning tomorrow in the Town Hall with a good floor music and banner promised.

Albany Fire Brigade Ballarat Fridaricht

Labor candidate ballots finalize in Perth districts

Ballots for Labor candidates in North Perth Ruabiaco Mtuel East Perth concluded yesterday. J Leotard of the Teamway Union defeated R I Noah for Subiaco. T J Hughes retained East Perth, and Frank Tarcey won North Perth.

Labor North Perth Ruabiaco Mtuel East Perth J. Leotard Secritary Teamway Union R. I. Noah Subiaco T. J. Hughes Pei-~ber Frank Tarcey

Coorow Case Closed After Mercy Recommendation

The Criminal Court concluded the hearing on Alexander Grant charged with causing bodily harm to his son Hunter Coorow. The jury found him guilty with a strong mercy recommendation due to the harsh prosecution he endured.

Alexander Grant Hunter Gran Coorow

Bewator Pearce Feted by Perth Leading Men

Enthusiastic gathering at the Palace Hotel on Tuesday night saw businessmen, legal figures, and politicians extend warm congratulations to Senator Peerce Minister for Home and Territories on his 35 years of service in public life.

Vwotel Peerce Ministre Pric

Federal politics stir NSW as Country party split looms

Melbourne reports discontent in the National Association of New South Wales over the Country party stance in federal affairs. The Cabinet struggles. Mr Pratten seeks a London trip with Mr Brace, who resists. Rumors say Mr Haughes plots to drop the Country party and blaze a rare Nationalist government.

Melbourne Thursdny National Association of New South Wales Country Party Customs Pratten London Brace Haughes

Cease Work Notice Threat to NSW Mines

In Bydney on Thursday the Firemen's and Engine Drivers' Association voted to serve ultimatums on colliery owners in New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania. If the threat to cease work within 14 days is carried out it could halt all mines in the states and effect 30 000 miners' employment.

Bydney New South Wales Victoria Tasmania

Sale of Hordern’s Provokes Sydney Sensation

Announcement to form a compass to buy the Anthony Hordern and Rona business has stirred Sydney investors and dealers. Stock values tumble and charity buyers rush to invest as excitement grips the market.

A Compass Anthony Hordern Rona Virelea

Anzac Day Service and Parade at Albany Town Hall

Anzac Day marks the 11th anniversary of Gallipoli. Albany hosts a united church service at 8 40 Sunday afternoon in the Town Hall, led by Reverend G P Napier. A parade of returned soldiers and organizations forms at 3 o'clock from the Soldiers Institute, followed by a programme with hymns, prayers, anthems, and last post.

Gallipoli United Church Banday Te Albany Ministers’ Association Hev Seaist Soldiers’ Institute Gerd A.N.A Lothem Bloor Salvation Army Meswiah Abany Choral Society All the Saints Hiev A. Crow Scpte’ Church Shepherd of Souls Choral Society Pire Brigade

Nerve Nuts advertised with mixed claims and prices

An advertisement touts Nerve Nuts claiming nerve improvement with price points of 3d per box or 17s 3d per dozen, while noting limited effectiveness compared to other remedies. The text also lists a local meeting reminder for Albany Young Inventorial Club and announces a corset demonstration by Berlei in partnership with Drew Robison and Co.

Pourotte Tania Albany Young Ilventorial Club Naval Drill Hall J. M. Drew Wanabrough Drew, Robison and Co s.—Mesury Drew, Robinson and Co Messrs. Berlei, Ltd Piney M. Moré Kell Corretiers Moses Trew Robinnon and Co

The Witches of York Birth Royal Heir in April

The Royal Family report notes the birth of a princess to King and Queen on a spring day in London. Prominent figures from York and royal household attend, marking a notable addition to the crown with duties and lineage ahead.

London the Witches, of York Om Wardell Eayr Prinil

Australians and English cricket clash in political glare

London reporters note Australian cricketers sent a receptive message as Prime Minister Baldwin and Mrs Baldwin, Sir Joseph Cook, I. C. Ramery, and others met. A London cable describes faint hope of unity amid wartime rhetoric and hints at exclusions. A humorous line questions including an English export that flourishes in Australia, namely stabbits.

London Prem Wituir Mr. Baldwin Baldwin Joseph Cook I. C. Ramery Alun Holing Pecos Teintilute la Vorster Bia James Nore Australia

Remarkable cheque by radio links New York transfer

A thousand dollar cheque sent by radio from Lonion to New York was photographed, transmitted, and paid within an hour. The event marks a feat in early wireless photography by a Young American, Captain Ranger, with the cheque photographed on ordinary wire and the negative sent to New York for reception.

Lonion New York

Storms Off Japan Leave Fishermen Missing In Tokyo Outbreak

In Tokio on April 21 storms swept along the coast destroying homes and threatening villages. Reports say 140 houses burned or destroyed in one outlying village as fishermen are missing and small fires spread from the hurricane’s force.

Tokio Seoul Japan

Wedding in Alhamy parish unites Dolly ONeill and Vincent Lewis

A wedding took place Saturday at the B C Church as Dolly ONeill daughter of J Max Neill and Vincent Lewis eldest son of L Lewis were married. The bride wore white satin marocain with pearl trimmings and a veil of embroidered tulle. A shower bouquet accompanied her. Attendants included Owen Lewis and Petey Lyons. The couple received many presents and telegrams.

Alhamy B.C Mise Dolly O'Neill J. Max Neill Vincent Lewis Ann Mixa Owen Lewis Mis Petey Lyons Belmont W. Vitt Ative the Seton Marty Treturte Norte Hare Remnin

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