Tender notices for timber and fence work announced
Tenders invited returnable early August 1927 for supply of about 500 cords of firewood 6 ft lengths and erection of galvanised iron fence Stirling Street rear of Power House. Notices advise contact Town Clerk W J Duthie for specifications and details. Public notice lists civic reception by Minister Paterson on August 2 at 11 90. Mayor Witten to attend.
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W. J. Duthie
Stirling Street
V. J. Duthie
Tion. J. Paterson
Albany Notes Parade, Appeals, and Settler Arrivals
Military parades for 24th Battery AGA Int and senior cadets set for hill hall Bromschel d and aiil hall with full attendance expected. Minister for Migration visits Albany. civic reception at Town Hall and a public meeting at night on marketing and orchardist concerns. Home for Aged Blind fundraiser in Town Mall includes a stage show and a dance at Theatre Royal. over £100 raised. New settlers totaling seven arrive on Demosthenes, with 581 aboard for transit to eastern states and local immigration formalities completed. Race Club Gold Cup donors announced for Albany Cup as local sponsors contribute varying amounts.
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24Th Battery Aga Int
Hill Hall
Bromscheld
Aiil Hall
Caldela Mite
C.H. Wittensom
Hag
Haan Khan
Irwin's Inlet
Albany
A. Wansbrough
Irwin Inlet
Western Australia
Aberdeen
Demosthenes
Krwocht
C. B Taylor
Fore
Albany Racing Club
T. H. Barnett
A. Johnston
C'o
R. BR
Burridge
J. Thomas
K. J. Martin
T. H. Nesbitt
Q. Everett
E. Barnett and Co
Albany News Flashes and hospital staff changes
The report notes arrivals in Albany on Saturday and Perth by Sunday. Federal Minister for Markets and Migrations Paterson, joined by Hunter, visits Albany with J. B. Prowse, M H R L, arriving in Albany tomorrow for market talks. Miss Stafford resumes duties at the Government hospital after leave. Miss Muldoon leaves Albany for Narrogin to become matron there. In Perth, Mrs House wins the country ladies golf championship. she is a frequent Albany Jinks visitor.
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Patterton
Hunter
Forres
J. B. Prowse
M.hlrl
Albany
Stafford
Muldoon
Government Hospital
Narrogin
Perth
House
Dr. House
Katannine
Opening of Western Australia Parliament Teems with Rail Proposals
The thirteenth Western Australia Parliament opened with Gov Sir William Campion presenting rail plans. Proposals include Albany line surveys for Bayne Brook Cranbrook and Mount Barker Manjimup lines, plus a bill to serve Karlgarin district. Harbor work notes reference Busbury investigations and Esperance harbor surveys. Albany harbor not detailed due to Harbor Board fixed in near term.
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Western Australia
Sir William Campion
Albany
Bayne Brook-Cranbrook
Mount Barker-Manjiniup
Ite
Karlgarin
Theoros
Landa
Kartgarin
Busbury
Esperance
Usure
Australia Hones Film Censorship and Imports
A 1926 Commonwealth report to Parliament details film censorship in Australia. Of 6,783,275 feet imported, 1500 films passed unconditionally, 283 passed after edits, 87 rejected, with 30 later altered to meet standards. Most imports were feature films from the United States. 24 were British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Film Censor
Australia
COT
United States
Commonwealth
Atma
United Staes
Canada
Market Report Shows Mixed Fresh Produce Demand
Fair apple supply with strong prime lines, oranges improving, and Granny Smith primes high. Vegetables abundant overall, beans short and firm, tomatoes and passion fruit in demand, with varied prices for apples, berries, citrus, and tubers across agents and consignments.
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Rome
Rhobard
Wheaton Chaf
King Ferdinand Fortune Valued at £375000
Report from Bucharest notes the private fortune of the late King Ferdinand valued at £375000 while Prince Carol’s estate is estimated at £20000. The item reflects a continuation of royal wealth assessments amid posthumous estate handling.
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Ferdinand
Tiia
Bucharest
Ferdipond ix
Carol
Gipsy Smith Divorce Case: Wife Countersuit Filed
The wife of evangelist Gipsy Smith files a counter claim for divorce alleging misconduct with other women and cruelty. She seeks £2000 and child custody as part of the petition. The case recalls Smith's Australia tour last year and emphasizes dwelling happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipsy Smith
Australia
Smith Wna
Kert
Perth the Dearest City in the Aseen Era
The Commonwealth Statistician reports Perth Western Australia as the dearest city in the region for the quarter ended June 20. Prices or cost levels were higher than in other major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician
Perth
W.A
Albany Basketball Premiership Round at Albert Hall
In front of a good crowd Albany Basketball Association carried the premiership forward with two games. East defeated Methodist B and Swimming Club beat A.G. Referee Mr Berthold presided.
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Albert Hall
Albany
Swimming Club Defeats A.G.A. In Key Conference Clash
The Swimming Club edged A.G.A. 34 to 15 as both sides fought for a final four spot. Dave led A.G.A. with 14 goals but was their top scorer. for Swimming Club Delbertuon 17 Natt 11 Potts 4 paced the winners while Dawe 14 and John won 1 led A.G.A. scoring.
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Swimming Club
A.G.A
Provea
AGA
Dave
Alg.a
Dilbertuon
Natt
Potts
Dawe
John
East V Methodist B Fight For W3 Victory
East Club defeated Methodist B 44 to 33. Morrell led the winners with 22 points, Mareer 12, and McGrregor 30. Vaughan 16, Ford 15, KE Norman 6, and G Norman 1 led Methodist B scorers. East played steady, avoiding overexertion in parts.
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East
Methodist
Man
Ford
Vaughan
Avothine
Thos
Conde
Methodist B
Morrell
Mareer
McGrregor
KE. Norman
G. Norman
Albany Rifle Club members roll up for long-range practice
A Saturday range session by the Albany Rifle Club drew members to practice over long ranges despite poor weather. Only the 00 yards target was fed with some wood scores recorded. Moyle topped with 49 of 50, followed by Verran second and Shenfield third with 40.
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Albany Rifle Club
Moyle
Verran
Shenfield
Cope Ar Nilaletwonre
Werran
Fresh Fruite Overseas Market Board Elections Planned
The Minister for Markets and Migration announces a September 28 poll to decide on the Fresh Fruit Oversea Marketing Act and to elect representatives to the Fresh Fruit Oversea Marketing Board. Tasmania apple and pear growers elect two. mainland states elect one each except Queensland. Nominations close August 24 1927. Enrolment claims go to eligible orchard occupiers with 100 bushel exports in 1926 or 1927.
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Marketa and Migration
Hom. T. Paterson
Tasmania
Queensland
New South Wales
Department of Methete
Fremantle
WA Fruitgrowers’ Association
A T. Meith
Jount Barker
Department
Australia
Department of Markets and Migration
Collector of Customs
W.A. Fruitgrowers, Association
Stale Kybra Arrives Route and Upcoming Hopetoun Esperance Trip
The Kybra is due to arrive from Fremantle via Bunbury and Busselton and will sail tomorrow to Hopetoun and Esperance with cargo, passengers and mails. The Katoomba, after calling at Melbourne and Adelaide, should reach Albany next Tuesday with cars and mail, while the Kooringa discharged coal and left for Fremantle Friday. Demosthenes arrived at Albany from London via the Cape with passengers and cargo, then proceeded to the eastern States. Pakipaki replenished bunkers at Albany and resumed voyage.
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Kybra
Fremantle
Bunbury
Busselton
Hopetoun
Esperance Ang
Railway Department
Mellwraith
McEacharn and Co
Katoomba
Bydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Albany
Kooringa
Mellwraith, McEacharn and Co
Pakipaki
Wallaroo
McIlwraith McRacharn and Co
London
Cape
Demosthenes
Daherty and Co
Sirdi Wins Big Race at Helena Vale Races
Perth Monday report shows strong turnout for Helena Vale Club racing. Favorable weather and safe track aided interest with Sirdi winning the Guild Handicap as the marquee result.主要 placings included Bindi with Este of Testeed Bir Wadde also prominent.
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Helena Vale
SIRDI
Perth
Helena Vale Club
Guildford
Este
Moonee Valley Races Results At Saturday meet
Melbourne reports Moonee Valley races held Saturday with large attendance. Gellibrand Hurdle results show Arcadius winning two miles with Perchance second and Longworthy third. Lindsay Gordon Steeplechase winner Ancient Mariner with Glentromic second and Melotte third. Betting favored the winner in both events.
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Melbourne
Moonee Valley
Lindsay
Arcadiws
Perchance
Longworthy
Agst
Lindsay Gordon
Hee Hala
Ancient Mariner
Glentromic
Ee Ae
Melotte
Cara
Imperials Stage Slow Start In Hockey Clash With High School A
In poor weather the Imperials fielded ten players for part of the match but challenged the High School A team. The score stood 1-0 at half time and 2-1 early in the second half before the High School pulled ahead and won. The game was fast and open with both sides showing effort despite tripping and stickwork issues.
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Imperiale
Imperials
Jevel
Sen
Acre
Wussea
Prateice
Checkers
Tine
Ton
Tramway Strike Ends as Motorman Reinstated
Adelaide reports a tramways union meeting ending at 2 am Saturday with reinstatement assurance for the dismissed motorman. Strikers agreed to resume tram and bus service, cheering and singing Solidarity Forever as operations resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Hovirue
Municipal Tramways
Big Implement Works May Face Closure in Gowter
Adelaide reports that May Bros. implement works at Gowter may close as Commercial Bank decides to call in cash advanced 12 ton h ago. Banks plan asset sale to liquidate debt, risking about 150 workers directly and roughly 1000 people in the Gawler area.
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Adelaide
Decidin
May Bros
Gowter
Gawler Eee
Spectacular parachute descent stuns Melbourne crowd
A Norwegian journalist parachuted from an aeroplane at North Melbourne aerodrome showcasing Thornton Blad’s double expansion parachute. Despite a 2000 foot drop in a gusty northerly wind, the fall was soft and safe. A 16000 foot drop is planned for a later date when weather improves.
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Melbourne
Tricolor
Thornton Blad
Sudden Death Clinches Bookmaker at Moonee Valley
Melbourne bookmaker J O Donahoe collapsed at Moonee Valley racecourse on Saturday afternoon and died from a sudden seizure. He was married and resided in North Carlton.
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Melbourne
Moonee Valley
J. O'Donahoe
North Carlton
Man Continues Work After Snake Bite At Waranga Channel
M Willoughy, employed by the Atatu Rivers Water Supply Commission Waranga northeast channel, was bitten by a Heer snake. He threw the snake on the bank and kept working until his arm swelled. Workmates bled the arm and he was summoned. He is progressing favorably.
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Melbourne
M. Willoughy
Atatu Rivers
Waranga
Fine Aeroplane Record i NOT ONE ACCIDENT
Melbourne reports Riverina Air Services maintain an enviable record after three years of operation with no fatal accidents. The note highlights safety milestones and consistent performance across flights and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Riverina
Razor Gang Again Slashes Seaman in Sydney Attack
In Sydney on Saturday night Joe Sanches a Spanish seaman from the steamer Inkul was slashed on the left cheek in Elisabeth Street with blood spurting from the wound. The gash about five inches long required thirteen stitches at Sydney Hospital. Police investigate and believe Sanchez was mistaken for another person and the injury was not intended for him.
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Sydney
Joe Sanches
Elisabeth Street
Hyde Park
Sydney Hospital
Sanchez
Train Robbers Arrested After Exciting Chase
Rodney Monday report that police arrested three men after a dramatic chase along railway tracks near Dutwhr Ail. Revolvers fired during the pursuit, part of a suspected well organized gang of train robbers. Detectives searched from Darting Harbor to Moss ale.
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Rodney
Darting Harbor
Mossale
World Wheat Prices and Trade Cables From London and Winnipeg
The Westralian Farmers Ltd reports a July cargo value of 64/8 per quarter for Western Australian wheat. Winnipeg's 20th cable notes Chicago and Winnipeg options close lower. Buenos Aires wire cites August wheat at 12 1/2 per quintal with rain expected in the north.
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Westralian Farmers’ Ltd
London
Western Australia
Winnipeg
Chicago
Buenos Ayres
Innisfail Amid Tense Labor Strike and War Talk
Reports say Queensland tensions rise as Innisfail faces a potential strike spillover. Observers describe the district as battleground like with military posture and warnings of delays. Diplomatic talk continues as factions negotiate alliances while local offices stay on alert.
Gun Powder Plot Reported From London to Paris
News of a gunpowder plot at Lenin ove reaches Paris after Soviet authorities kept it secret. The failure caused numerous deaths and would have blown Soviet Leningrad sky high if not for a technical error.
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London
Leninove
Paris
Guy Fawkes
Le-ningrad
Aerial Derby Seeee Wins 1M BY HOPE
London July 3 seventeen starters in the Air for the King's Cup on Saturday inols Lay's Abe Bailey. The race resulted in Howe in a De Uavilant Moth being frat Medonigh gee go and Svoledfeld third Bailey had to deav end owing to valve trouble.
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London
Inols Lay
Abe Bailey
Howe
Medonigh Geego
Svoledfeld
Taily
Bailey
Naval Limitation Breakdown Expected in London Session
London officials deny that Britain's delegate Mr. W A Bridgman reported an American refusal but a final breakdown of the Naval Limitation Conference talks is expected at tomorrow's plenary session in Orneva.
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London
Orneva
W. AC. Bridgman
Britain
Ministers Recalled to Attend Special Cabinet Meeting
British ministers fleeing on holiday ordered back urgently to join a special Cabinet session. A telegram from the British delegation at Geneva prompted the summons as authorities prepare responses to international negotiations.
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Geneva
Nations fear breakdown of Naval Conference in disarmament talks
The Daily Telegraph reports that the League of Nations in London and Geneva fears a possible collapse of the Naval Conference. If three powers fail to agree on a limited programme, chances of a broader land disarmament agreement among many nations become remote.
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Daily Telegraph
League of Nations
Bottomley Released From Prison Earlier Than Expected
Horatio Bottomley, after four years in prison, was unexpectedly freed on Friday at 7 am. Authorities, fearing a public demonstration, ordered secrecy as Bottomley claimed he never felt more surprised in his life about the release.
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London
Horatio Bottomley
Bottomley
Belloules
Australian Finances London July 11
London reports the Commonwealth plans to borrow ten million pounds for Australia. Financial Adviser J H Collins will travel to America to negotiate the loan after an unsatisfactory London result.
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London
Commonwealth
J. HR. Collins
America
British Russia Trade Policy Clarified by Home Secretary
In a letter to MP Mr. Kelly, Home Secretary Bit W. Johanson-Hicks says the government supports lawful trade with Russia and will provide facilities to bona fide Russians for buying English or selling Russian goods, aiming to avoid obstacles to legitimate commerce.
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London
Britain
Russia
Bit W. Johanson-Hicks
Kelly
M.P
Bir Joynson
Murder charge and remand in Kevin O'Higgins case
Dublin July 81 two men Owen Donnelly and Thoma Morrigan remanded on murder charges. Police offer no evidence. Paria July 31 railway to Mor Blane finished after 17 years and to be opened Sunday August 7. claimed as the highest railway in the world.
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Dublin
Owen Donnelly
Thoma Morrigan
Kevin O'Higgins
Paria
Mor Blane
Meria
Warsaw Tunnel Discovered Beneath State Printing Works
A tunnel under Warsaw's State Printing Works was found to be used to drill for banknotes. An electric drill was located beneath a floor directly below a safe holding £1,250,000 in notes, part of the day's output.
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Warsaw
Discoveras Uader
State Printing Works
Six Men Arrested After Fatal Shootout During Tunnel Raid
Six men were arrested following a raid aimed at completing a tunnel project when gunfire erupted. One suspect was fatally shot during the confrontation as authorities moved in to end the operation.
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J. BE. Turner
Hopetoun and Esperance
Charor
Fubway
A. McDougall
MES. Monk
Municipality OF Albany
Town Hall
Coh Witten
Help Sweet
K- Devil
Patricia Wittenoom
Mr. B
Marray St
Bargela
Apply O.M
Wolfcarina
Eugenie
Pinoy
J. Hunter
J. E. Prowse
Mlele
A.thompson
Country Party
Pateron
Mount Barker
Foottalter
Kojonup
Stumpy Fleay
Vollectora
Theatre Royal
Markey
Mir
Fleay
A. Wansbough
National Library of Australia
Market Report
V. A.G.A
East V
Fresh Fruite
Coombola
Agat
Heven Furlonge
Sand Lion
Lady Coor
Dtal
Sir Waddy
Midland Pur
Blanuvelt
Ald
North Melbourne
Razor
Innisfail
Alare
Hattlefield
Deaceful
Roffice
Wen
Monition
Barh
Braite Arouta
Allios
Leningrad
Seeee
Hope
DE Haviland
New York
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