This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1926
Page
2
After the resignation of Dr Johns, Ober ti announces nomination for the Pus Warr vacancy and urges electors to back their candidate in the municipal race.
A lengthy discussion on youth, resilience, and society accompanies a notice of Albany’s municipal election to replace Dr Johns. Prefers preferential voting. candidates include Mr HOR Polkard, Mr HLER Holiness, and Mr J C Mews. Fire Brigade dance raises funds for a traveling team to Ballarat with a town hall event and a Country Women’s Association meeting follows.
A general meeting of the Local and General Caledonian Society met in the RSL Room last Thursday with poor attendance due to stormy conditions. They planned a sprint evening for May 20 and thanked the ladies for post‑social refreshments. The week’s violent weather caused damaged boats, blown windows, and uprooted trees, delaying shipping and hindering the lighthouse steamer Kyngle from landing workers at Eclipse Island. A sailor fell from the jetty during cargo handling at the Fordsdale and was rescued with minor injuries.
Weather disrupted regional coastal shipping as vessels from Albany faced extended delays. The Kuela left Albany Tuesday for Esperance but sailed Saturday. the Lowrie from Fremantle to the Eastern States arrived late after storm battering. The Balranald also fought mountainous seas, while the Fordedale, expected to load fruit and flour, reached port Friday after a protracted voyage. the Wittel encountered engine trouble delaying its Port Adelaide call.
Personal notes from Aberdeen Street mark the illness of Mr A J Barnesby as friends learn of his health. Senator G F Pearce, with Mrs Pearce, arrived in Albany renewing acquaintances and attended a Regent Theatre gathering. Ruth Fellows departs for foreign service after Methodist missions support. Albany Roads Board elected W E Sounness chairman, while Rounness assumed Ballymena property duties and earlier board work.
The timetable lists v4 Avril examinations held locally at the Senior Government Archvol. Tuesday April 27 Mercantile Law, Wednesday April 28 Bookkeeping, Friday April 30 Auditing. Candidates are retested to be in attendance on the first.
Local celebrations commemorated the 11th anniversary of Australia’s entry into World War I. A parade of returned soldiers, nurses, guides, and scouts moved to the Town Hall for a united service with dignitaries including Mayor Percy Lambert. The service featured the National Anthem, prayers, and renditions from the Albany Choral Society, then reflections on Gallipoli and the Anzac spirit.
A peacetime assembly urged moral renewal and healing of internal ills to honor brave dead. The Choral Society performed Shepheans of Souls Kipling and Saul selections as the band played Dead March and Last Post. Rev Napier closed with Benediction and a £15 collection for honor funds.
Local sub branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League held a reunion and pie night at the Soldiers Institute on Friday despite bad weather. Visitors from New Zealand attended. A W Senior chaired as Melville Orchestra opened with a selection. A social evening featured musical items, stories from the front, coffee and pasties, and closed with the National Anthem.
Seven members of the Albany Hilo Club shot at Migg Peel’s trophy range on Saturday afternoon at 300 500 and 600 yards. Verran won overall with 108 points after handicaps. Norrish followed with 09 and led the scratch scores, while Bruce Allen Moyle and Mayle scored notable marks in the detailed results.
The Mount Barker and District Agricultural Society hosts its annual show on Monday May 3 at Appleville. The event promises a fine display of fruit and a log chop for the Great Southern championship. Albany Fire Brigade Band will perform, with a motor coach service from Albany at 10:10 am to Mount Series by 12:30 pm and return at 5:20 pm arriving Albany 7:30 pm.
Western Australia scouts prepare a state wide appeal led by the Ugly Men’s Association and Twin Australia to fund organizational work training of Scoutmasters and a metropolitan scout home. Over 40 towns have formed committees. Funds are to be raised by dances bonds and sales with bonds supplied by Rea Scout Com. White Albany.
Presbyterian services are scheduled Sunday in May at 11 am and 2 30 pm with group leadership by Karel End and Wil Ham Bay followed by 7 30 teamark. Mr D McNeil Livingstone MA Missioner leads. a choir anthem will be sung at the evening service. Choir practice is Thursday at 7 30 in the mission hall.
In Perth the foundation stone of the new Roman Catholic cathedral was laid with a vast ceremony. All Australian Catholic archbishops except one attended or were represented, drawing crowds behind wooden barriers. A collection after the event raised £7725.
Perth dispatch reports from Pinjarra that a 50 year old man named William Hates was killed when a tree fell. The incident occurred in Pinjarra and authorities are investigating the death.
The King sent a message through the Governor General to Australia stating that on this day of remembrance and thanksgiving the Queen and he are with the Australian people and also mention Austria in commemoration of the glorious dead.
TheGovernor General Lord Stonehaven sends a message praising Anzac Day and the deeds of Australiana. It calls for remembrance of the fallen and wounded, thanks to Cod, and a pledge to honor heroes by building a peaceful prosperous community in Britain’s freedom.
Lord Forster asks Sir Joseph Cok to convey a message to Australia through the press. He and Lady Forster express spirit and reverent remembrance of the dead and pride in their sacrifice on Anzac Day.
A large crowd gathered yesterday along the Esplanade to witness a parade honoring returning soldiers. Anca addressed the throng as listeners paid close attention to the ceremony, and the service was noted as exceptionally impressive.
Melbourne marked An yon Day with more than 12,000 soldiers marching through city streets on Monday. Sydney observed the day with reverent views as Lord Stonehaven attended Woolloomooloo delivering an address to a large crowd.
Hobart observed Anzac Day under leaden skies on Monday. Rain disrupted the planned procession through the city as residents gathered to honor the occasion.
A forty four hour week dispute in Melbourne pits New South Wales Labor policy against the Commonwealth Arbitration Court. The High Court decision intersects with the federal wage authority amid mounting union activity and potential actions.
Mr Baddeley the Minister for Mines of New South Wales is on a secret mission to Melbourne. The first clash after the federal 48 hour week decision saw about 12 000 iron tradesmen strike at Clyde Engineering Co and other similar plants.
London reports confusion as Prams Minister Stanley Bait Vim calls for Hawt comsal Litton aid amid Miner discontent. Details remain unclear with garbled lines about meetings and requests directed to officials and coal interests.
Hoss reported heavy fighting north of Mocdishy in Somaliland with Italian forces suffering nine severe losses.
Australians in England face freezing conditions as April chill lingers. Observers note strong winds and poor visibility, with travel disruptions and damp conditions affecting daily life and outdoor events.
In Calcutta, despite police presence, rioting escalated with reports that two people were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Details remain limited.
A terse Mount Barker notes page describes disrupted shipping with Wittell breakdown and Adelaide repairs delaying apple imports. Albany show and branch social are canceled due to weather, while local figures Senator George, Tom Kearsley, and Memorial Club caretakers feature in weekly updates. May 1 film by Milton Sills tops the upcoming entertainment.
Mrs Dawe organiser of the Spider Web Concert reports strong preps for Thursday night with eleven junior performers and adult artists. The wedding of Miss Neilson and Mr Gamble is set for Wednesday afternoon with much friendly interest and well wishes. Albany High School students pledge funds at a social evening to help wipe out debt, with Bridie and rummy as chief attractions. The Presbyterian Club holds a meeting and tennis plans are formed for church activities with local generosity providing a court for use.
The Women’s Institute committee hosts a bazaar at the Soldiers’ Institute on Friday April 30 to raise funds for a Victoria Square Rest House. Events include an afternoon tea, competition stalls, a fancy prize, and a children’s programme starting 7:30 pm with return tickets provided.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.