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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1927
Page
2
A Tuesday notice lists bail for a group named Will Bail for Cans across Riche Sperance Bremer Bay Hopetoun with details for April 26.
A fragment notes a Town Ball in Albany on April 13, 1027. The garbled text mentions Bread and SSL Goub e WU Aralle and Sairling-Tereace West but lacks clear context or participants.
Albany town notices ratepayers that the first moiety of rates is overdue and must be paid by the stated date to avoid collection action. Town Clerk J Duthe signs the notice dated April 21, 1027.
The Annwal Appeal Court will meet in the Council Chamber Town Hall on Monday May 2 1927 at 7 90 pm to consider appeals against ratable property valuations within the municipality of Albany Tower Hill Albany April 21 1927 Mayor C B Wittenoorn.
The Winter Time Table with new schedule and changes takes effect Monday May 3 1827 with updated train operations cancellations and alterations. Copies of the timetable are available at all stations per Chief Transport Manager R Callagher issued by order.
The article discusses Britain's protest against Bolshevism and the failing Communist movement in Russia, contrasting it with Napoleon’s Moscow campaign and Russia’s long turbulent history. It notes repeated patterns of failure when extremism is pursued and reflects on Russia’s political shifts through war and internal strain.
The article describes a dire view of Russia in wartime and revolution. It portrays demoralized troops, mass desertions, and a harsh shift to nationalisation of land and industry. It argues private ownership will endure despite Communist aims and warns Australia to guard against similar upheaval.
Holiday schedule shifts council session to May 2 at 7 40 pm in the council chamber to discuss appeals and noninstantaneous property issues. Railway authority notes winter timetable starts March 1 with station notices. Fremantle visit updates and ship arrivals include Adelaide and TLDS, with May 16 to 28 windows. Fruit consignments via Barron Lays reach Albany totals 142 197 cases plus 2048 pens. apples lead counts. West Albany Football Club set AGM for April 24 at 7 48 pm London Hotel. Albany Municipal Council seeks tenders for rotten granite removal. football board advertises officiating roles with pay. Applications due April 26.
The Albany Cycling Club announces a five-event season finale next Saturday starting at 2 30 pm. The programme includes a handicap three mile race, a two mile boys under 14 race, a three mile novice race, a four and a half mile event, and a teams relay. Nominations close at York Street and Stirling Terrace at 8 30 pm on Wednesday with results in Thursday’s Despatch.
Mr and Mrs ALT of the Premier Hotel departed for a three week holiday in the eastern Atlantic after celebrating at the Katoomtha yesterday. Manager A Denean of Menara Romat and Cobaad reported similar travel plans to the Katoomta yesterday.
The Governor-General transmits a royal message marking the twelfth anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. The King praises Australian and New Zealand soldiers, urging national service and sacrifice to honor the gallant dead and uphold the nation’s virtues.
Local holiday marked the 12th anniversary of Gallipoli landing as banks and businesses closed. A morning parade by boy scouts and fire brigade led to a Soldiers Institute wreath laying, before a joint service at York Street with Rev A C Price and Rev A Wilbert. The choral society performed hymns and anthems, a collection supported the War Memorial fund.
Members of the Mbuny Life Saving Club organized a benefit at the Town Hall to erect a lifeboat house and acquire equipment. A vaudeville program with Miss Payne Fremantle Miss Ferguson and Mr J Moyne entertained a full audience with songs sketches readings and dance numbers.
Albany volunteers join the Fremantle festival with the Albany Band marching in smart uniforms. A long train journey, river trip, and torchlight procession highlight a three day celebration featuring fire brigade drills, musical performances, and a benefit evening for the Life Saving Club.
A correspondence chain from the Australian Provincial Press Association to Western Australia’s Premier discusses reserving karri timber for pulp and subsidising a ten ton pulp mill. Officials note limited prospects for early pulp industry in WA, citing timber regeneration needs, costs around £50 000, and the need for suitable water power and rail access.
A telegram reports British Labour leader Ramsay MacDonald suffering from a severe cold in Philadelphia and the planned Friday reception there has been cancelled.
Philadelphia April 24. Rumors say Ramsay Macdonald is gravely ill after a serious collapse. Official medical notes claim a sore throat with rest and comfort, while socialists reportedly held consultations on his illness linked to a severe cold contracted in Washington.
A paint shop fire at Brizes Manufacturing in Detroit on a recent Saturday caused at least twenty deaths and more than a hundred injuries. The blaze followed a series of explosions in the new premises, with heavy casualties reported among workers.
London April 4 a Flight Lieutenant Greig leaped from a disabled single seat military plane during a secret official test at low height. He opened his parachute and landed safely two miles from the machine which plunged earthward and was destroyed. Greig then called Kenley aerodrome from a field and the crew reported the first non stop flight is noted.
Paris reports Captains Resai and Dave completed the first non-stop flight from Paris to Algeria covering about 1000 miles in 9 hours. The milestone marks a record-setting air crossing uniting the two regions and highlighting advancing aviation capability.
Banks in Paris and London record a repayment of £33,000,000 from the Bank of France to the Bank of England. The Bank of England now must ship £28,000,000 in word form to France as part of the settlement, marking a thirty year gap in the arrangement.
Rome reports reveal 24 Zansiboni and General Ca implicated in plans to kill Mussolini. Officials say the plot could carry up to 480 years in prison.
Six members of the Catholic Episcopate including the Archbishops of Mexico and Michoacan are expelled by government agents and sent toward the U.S. border. The government statement says they faced peace charges with incontrovertible proofs and chose to leave the country rather than face court action.
A reader condemns dirty noisy spectators at Albany racecourse stands and calls for enforceable rules to prevent crowd disturbances that spoil the event. The letter also discusses paper pulp industry growth and urges timber sourcing near forests to support mills.
Frank Joll a Viper died in hospital yesterday from a neck wound caused by falling thuber while working by streamer Woolgap on Friday. He had won the securiner to receive fating in fries on the wharf this week amid a surge of accidents on the whirl saiely. Last week workers were paid about £60 in injuries.
Perth reports the Bowgada murder with no arrest as of late Saturday. A post mortem on Athent Murrell concluded he was killed. Detectives focus on a man linked to a farmhand’s disappearance and the clothing found at the time of the death, tied to Murrell’s last seen location.
Minister for Water Supply announces government plan to reconstruct Wagin town water system. Project includes a 20 million gallon Pontopin Rocks storage reservoir, pumping plant and pump house, a 160 thousand gallon service reservoir, and a six inch galvanised iron main to feed the town reticulation.
Merredin on Monday reports James Cockburn working at George Lee's Kukarni farm when a horse kicked him in the head. He was picked up by locals, Dr. Shel was summoned, and he was taken to the Government Hospital at Merredin where he was placed on the Hamner list.
Melbourne reports Brockman was sworn in as judge of the Arbitration Court yesterday afternoon. The ceremony lasted two minutes with Mr B A Drake attending as witness.
Four Australian Air Force victims were buried with full military honors at Brighton Cemetery on Saturday, coinciding with the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York. Major T. Nugent represented the Duke, delivering ceremonial duties.
A very pretty wedding occurred at Narrencourte North Australia with Gwenad Angove, youngest daughter of Mr Angove and the late Mrs Angove, marrying Nor man Wallace, second son of Mr Wallace and Mrs Wallace. Rev Wrtsford officiated as the bride’s brother Harrold Angove gave her away. The bride wore navy georgette with silver trim and orange blossoms. bridesmaids Nella Bovejow and Rhona Tomlinson wore blue frocks with silver tissue petal skirts. After the ceremony a reception at Teron cie followed the wedding breakfast amid gifts including watches and a travel finam for the bridegroom. The couple depart for Moon Turtle en route to their North Australian home.
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