Local Dates Printed for Hope Town and Aspprance
Public notices show events in Hopetoun on Saturday April 30 and in Aspprance on Tuesday May 10 with schedule details for residents.
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Hopetoun and Aspprance
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
2
Ratepayers Urged to Pay First Moiety by 30th Inst
Notice to ratepayers that the first moiety of rates is overdue and must be paid by the 30th inst to avoid legal proceedings. warns of action if not remitted.
Albany Annual Appeal Court Set For May 3 1027
Notios announces annual appeal court to be held in the Council Chamber Town Hall Albany on Tuesday May 3 1027 at 7 90 p m to consider the appeal against valuations of ratable property within the municipality Mayor H Wittenoom signs April 21 1027.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notios
Tweeday
Co. H. Wittenoom
Reward Offered for Street Lamp Offenders in Pirany
Albany Council announces a reward of £5 for information leading to conviction of anyone breaking street lamps within the Municipality. By Order J Duthe Town Clerk April 27 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Council
Town Mall
Ibany
Mount Barker Show Special Trip With Charabane
Gihaons No 1 Charabane makes a special Mt Barker run on Monday May 2 leaving at 9 50. Fares are 7 shillings return and booking is necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gihaon
No. 1
Charabane
Mt. Barker
Albany Despatch April 28 1927 Local Court Appeals and Canberra Celebrations
Albany notes an appeal court session set for May 3 at 7 30 pm to hear rateable property valuation appeals. Gunners Grave Nott and Cadet Norman depart for Perth, then Canberra, to represent AGA units at Federal Parliament opening celebrations. Fire Brigade Band praised by Chief Officer Lambourne after Easter Saturday parade and Fremantle demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantera
G. Grave
J. Nott
AGA
A. Norman
Perth
Canberra
Lambourne
W.A
Albany
Fremantle
Albany Band Praised as Credit to City and Western Australia
The chief officer, with years of service in both the Faster States and Western Australia, commends the Albany band and town as a credit to the region. Bert Gibsons chair will depart Albany at 1.30 am Monday for Mount Barker for the show with a 7/4 return fare. early application advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mount Barker
Western Australia
Bert Gibson
Lebor Dev
Alhame
Lea
Amd
Mt Barker
Centrals win Bourness Cup thriller over Blackwood road team
Centrals clinched the Bourness Cup by 10 runs after a tense final in Mount Barker. Blackwood road posted 88 in reply to Centrals 65, then struggled in a second effort, with wickets falling fast as Percy Beera hit 14 and 4s to seal the win for Centrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ftocker Cricket Association
Centrals
Blackwood Road
Centrale
Blackwoodn
Hotamen
Percy Beera
W. Collins
Goble
Diamond
Toms
Burston
Central
Barre
G. Sounness
F. Sounnesa
C. Sonngesa
Ning
Destroying Angels. Football
P. Gillam
F. Wine
Go. Howard
K. Bounnesa
H. Bs.Skinner
W. D.lefort
F. H. Soonness
W. O'Neill
J. Hull
B. Hickling
WA. VI
Z. F. Drage
Will Alan
Trwan
Ag “Ows
North
Cranbrook
Cranbrank
South
Plantagenet Park
Tentagenet Park
Winter Time Table From Albany to Perth
Curtsey of stationmaster J P Scanlon publishes the winter timetable. The Perth to Albany leg runs Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings with the boat from Perth Saturday only. Albany arrival Tuesday only at 10 25 pm. Return trips depart Albany Sunday 6 30 am and Monday 9 30 pm with multiple midweek services to Perth, last arriving 10 55 pm.
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Albany
J. P. Scanlon
Perth
Denmark
Albay
Denart
Permare
Devart
Thoreday
Leviv
Eeien Athone
Tenart
Betes Athene
Sadundee
Fame Ata
Thenape
Cote
Denmark Train Schedule Mixed With Erratic Times
A smudged table lists Denmark to Albany rail departures and arrivals on various days. Times repeatedly drift with inconsistent formatting, showing trains Monday through Saturday plus Sundays, and occasional dates in 1927. The legibility is poor, but the core pattern is a Denmark to Albany service and return times on select weekdays.
Albany Town Council Hears Road Works And Lighting Plans
The Albany Town Council met on Tuesday to review Middleton road work resumption, appoint two engine room assistants after a February decision, and discuss lighting and street repairs. Tenders were accepted for rotten granite and a fence advertising contract, while debates covered drainage in the North ward, kerbing, and proposed improvements along Marine Terrace and near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secordanes
Perth Road
Cr. H. McCallum
Lighting Romantes
Marine Terrace
Burgoyne Road
Cr. Holmes
Cr. Ocuddihy
Cr. Ingham
Cr. Henwon
Wan Jost
View Street
Henson
Folkard
Dr. Folkers
Follard
Dr. Cuddihy
Prine
Ulster Road
Sandford Ros
Barker Road
Cre
Cuddihy
Ingram
Aldimg
North Ward
Cr. Cuddihy
Cr. Incham
Dr. Holmes
Brunawick Road
Maslin
Norfolk Street
Walker
Middleton
Forth
Ingham
Williamatn
Albany
Perth
Dr. Ingham
Albany Port Cites Superphosphate Works Plan
Albany Chamber of Commerce discusses inviting Mount Lyell Farmers and Fertilisers to establish works at Albany with a free site along the railway line. Correspondence includes John Thomson of Westralian Farmers and local officials urging rail links, harbor advantages, and cost reductions to attract the project and form a harbor board.
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Westrallag Farmers
Mount Lyell Farmers and Fertilisers, Ltd
Wil
Smith Farmers’ Fertilisers, Ltd
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Westrainn Farmers, Ltd
John Thompson
Albany
Dht
Albany ‘Camber of Commerce
Kr. Mills
Thomson
John Thomson
Wellington Street
Perth
Cranbrook-Borup Brook
Mount Barker
Manjimup
Atute
Pemberton
Newdovale
T. Mills
J.T. Mills
Western Australia
Fremantle
Uum
Commonwealth
Albay
Wheat Belt
Ery
A. Burvill
Harbor Board
A. Wanshrouch
M.L.A
Abrupt End To Perth Teachers Appeal Board Sittings
The Teachers Appeal Board in Perth adjourned sine die after finding an irregularity in how the department classified teachers. The chairman stated the board has no power to hear appeals until proper classification is done, urging immediate corrective action.
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Perth
Teachers’ Appeal Board
Murder verdict with mercy recommendation in Melbourne case
Arthur John Kitaiakos, a Greek man in North Melbourne, was found guilty of murdering his wife on March 1. The Criminal Court sentenced him to death but the Chief Justice noted the jury’s verdict of murder with a strong recommendation to mercy due to an emotional impulse.
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Melbourne
Arthur John Kitaiakos
North Melbourne
Duke Her Royal Visit to Melbourne University
The Royal Tour reports the Duke of York visiting Melbourne University where an Honorary Doctor of Law was conferred. An informal ceremony followed with a staged rag in which the Duke joined students in the playful assignment.
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Duke
Daphons of
York
Melbourne University
Carrabella Murder Verdict Verdict Not Guilty
Sydney court reports Richard Joseph Taylor aged 21 acquitted of feloniously and maliciously killing Cyril Henness at Carrabella after a January 26 dance. Prosecutors claimed a struggle with a knife caused Henness’s death. Taylor testified there was a scuffle and Henness fell on a knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Richard Joseph Taylor
Cyril Henness
Carraballa
Tessia McInerny
Taylor
Honness
Honnesa
Detonator Explodes Injuring Laborer in Castleraugh Street
John Lowder, a laborer, was digging in a basement on Castleraugh Street when a detonator exploded. He was blown over and suffered severe injuries as rocks ripped into his skin and furrows marked his body. He remained conscious despite the brutal wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
John Lowder
Angus and Robertson
Castleraugh Street
Lowder
Consciouness
Rowing Team Hobart Enters Inter State Event in Tasmania
Hobart crew from Tasmania prepared for the inter state rowing event after a strenuous Tuesday practice. They faced the water yesterday and posted times between 30 and 82, indicating strong form though not pushed to the limit.
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Hobart
W.A. Paramen
Tasmania
Albany Chamber of Commerce Holds Postponed Meeting
The Albany Chamber of Commerce met last night at the Baldiera Institute after postponing from April 19. President Mr J T Mills presided as minutes, finances, and imports were reviewed. Discussions covered wheat handling, delays, and plans for a Sydney visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Baldiera’ Institute
J. T. Mills
Jao. Norman
Jun
A. Cobley
F. L. Williams
W. Forts
C. Bolt
L. 5. Barnett
A Burtill
Rune
Dalgety and Co
Connor
Mills
Pletcher
Shuntine
Williamson
Shesle Avratter
Bolt
Williams
Hp Ae
Wr. Toy
Athaer
Sydney
Albany
Accident Toll Reports Shocking US Losses in 1025
Mr Charlon Mil of the New York Central Railways announced that around 1000000 persons were killed and 20000 injured in all accidents in the United States during 1025. A fourth of the fatalities were children under sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlon Mil
New York Central Railways
United Staes
Cholera Ravages Calcutta Bengal Amid Crip Epidemic
The Calcutta cholera outbreak deepens as Ap ril 27 reports show fifteen thousand deaths in the quarter ending December 31. The Public Health Department warns the crisis may worsen with heavy rains, predicting over ten thousand new cases this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Bengal
Italian Engineer Bu gatth Proposes Record Car and Submarine
Italian engineer Bu gatth submits to Signor Mussolini two inventions. An electric cylinder automobile engine could propel a heavy touring car at 100 miles per hour. A semi submerged 100 foot boat with eight motors develops 2000 horsepower for a surface speed of 80 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Milan
Bugatth
Signor Mussolini
Correspondence on Transport for Ulster Road Matches
A reader urges the Board of Control to arrange uniform transport fares for football season games at Ulster Road Reserve. The letter notes players and especially B grade workers struggle to reach venues after 6 PM and warns against pricing confusion, citing past mispricings at races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster Road
Board of Control
Bhat
Hull
Youra
Gardner Street Nuisances Prompt Council Action Request
A letter from West Ward resident urges the town to address long neglected Gardner Street conditions. He cites choked drains, rotting vegetation, rat infestations from the bowling green, and poor street lighting, calling for health inspector visit and prompt improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Street
Flariner and
Routh Atreety
Fener
West Ward
World Wheat Market Update From Western Australia Trades
The wheat department notes shipments from Western Australia to the United Kingdom and Continent with prices per quarter and ton, including 2000 tons at 59 per quarter and 1000 tons at 48 10 per quarter. Chartered vessels City Khips 7200 tons at 67 4 per ton and Emton TIM tons at 35 per ton. Market remains steady with weekly shipments totaling 887000 pattern to the Continent and 752000 to non European destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Wheat Department
London
Western Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Emtom
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Middleton Road
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Cra. Nesbittgarrison
W. Prendergast
Dr. Maslin
Cordihy
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Holmes
Maalin
Holmen
Rome
Polkard
Burling Terrace
York Airéet
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