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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
2
Captain Kavanagh faces bail on Tuesday May 4 covering matters at Hopetoun and Esperance, with authorities arranging release conditions.
Advertises positions at Central Vempire for A Grade and B Grade umpires, boundary and goal umpires, groundsman duties, and secretary to collect applications by Saturday noon. Salaries per match listed. duties described as per secretary’s ascertainment.
The article surveys Prime Minister Bruce and Britain's migration incentives, arguing Australia must balance social heritage with economic needs. It critiques Britain’s inducements, urges a practical, nation-building approach, and notes broader concerns about Australia’s current administration and policy effects on employment and industry.
At a Monday council meeting Dr Henson urged inspection of rotunda seating. The report notes hanging trees on Dundas Street narrowing the road. The Albany Young Men's Club met despite bad weather, reading minutes and the balance sheet. Weather brought heavy rain and wind, with 238 points of rain recorded to Monday 8 am. Petrol pumps were to be lit all night, with firms notified and 14 days to comply before action. The text ends abruptly with a garbled line about Magee.
An elderly man, settler Ned Sharpe, was thrown from a trolley near Young Siding while a stock train loaded horses. He suffered head injuries and paralysis and was hospitalized in Albany after ambulance aid at the scene. His sons, BE and F Sharpe of Alban, are noted as his relatives.
Voters faced heavy rain as East ward residents of the Municipality of Albay chose a successor to Dr Johns. Three candidates stood in a first time preferential vote, with Holmes edged Folkard for the unexpired term amid a turnout around 2 percent.
Me W M Barnard of Witeiisland displayed a thriving moth collection in Denmark drawing crowds of locals and students. He explained life histories of species from bark to adult moth, while Denmark A H Society reported strong exhibitor interest and planned future district showcases.
The Denmark Presbyterian Church held an Anzac Day service on April 26 in the local state school as part of a regular series, with a combined service the day before at Aetesitoral Hall led by Rev. W. Bushell. Wreaths were laid by the B A L and RB L, and the Presbyterian choir rehearses Thursdays while Sunday school meets weekly. further services across Group 113 and surrounding districts are scheduled through May.
Report of Tambellyp conference notes state and federal officials debating feeder roads main road funding gravel widths and rail links Albany-Denmark Mount Barker-Denmark and Newdegate Albany rail plans. Delegates press for surveys classifications and faster action, while ministers cite budget limits and future boards.
Wintry conditions persist as Mount Barker records 113 registrations for Monday. Anzac Day services reflected on sacrifice with addresses by Rev Fellows and Rev Ponistan, while Show Day on Labor Monday promises a special train from Albany to Mount Barker with scheduled return.
The Mt Barker area opens its season with South Barker defeating North Barker in a brisk match April 24. Local tennis sees activity with three April 17 challenges. rain and cold persist affecting growers and social events. Notices touch on land ratings and railway boundary discussions between Onegeray Ravensthorpe and Needilup, with government officials awaiting replies.
Shocking incident at Perth hospital reports a patient named Shaw aged 27 strangled by a fellow patient while in bed. Florence Taylor, another patient, witnessed the event and claims the deceased asked her to kill her. artificial respiration failed.
A cemetery report describes repeated vandalism during last year with tombstones damaged. An ex-inmate of Claremont insane hospital was arrested, confessed, and returned to the hospital for detention.
Perth reports that Osby, serving life for the Kwolyin murder in 1918, escaped Fremantle hospital on Tuesday morning and remains at large though signs point to an early capture.
Major Brearley said that in May last Western Australian Airways proposed a Perth to Adelaide air mail to the Controller of Civil Aviation but received no response. He attributed the holdup to a lack of funds and noted no progress to inaugurate the service.
News from Melbourne notes a change in union command as Jacob dubnnnsen reportedly ousts Tom Walsh and takes control. Reports say Walter and Rachurn had their salaries halted, with no pay for weeks as meetings concluded.
A Nationalist party meeting yesterday effectively stopped a faction of the Victorian Composite Government from forcing Premier Mr. Allen to resign.
A writ for 10000 pounds was filed today against the printer and publisher of the Truth newspaper by Mr. Andy Kerr of Coogee. The claim alleges libel in connection with alleged statements printed by the paper and the case is proceeding in court.
The American declaration of state industrial tensions threatens industries as federal unions dispute a four hour soak. Compulsory conferees met yesterday to hear the engine drivers ultimatum, which proved abortive, signaling an impending work stoppage at collieries in New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania.
In Warsaw on April 28 twenty one military aeroplanes circled over the city for an airman’s funeral. A collision near the cemetery between machines killed the pilot and observer and seriously injured another pilot.
London report notes a driver on the Finding Bands Parry Thomas event operating a vehicle at high speed with one hand after an automation failure forced the use of a hand pump. The incident occurred in April.
A handwritten style notice invites applications from persons for roles related to the Pont hall Board of Content. The letter mentions scheduling, advertising terms, and a secretary named Mr Angres with a May date.
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