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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1927

Page

2

Albany Despatch Highlights August 14 1027 Cadets and Local News

Senior Cadets plan compulsory parades at the fort and Brunswick Road drill hall with lifelike details. A child suffers a foot injury from broken bins and is treated at hospital. Albany preparations include the mayor’s update on the Albany Centenary and a Salvation Army welcome for Commissioner Hugh Whatmore amid parades and events. Wheat pool dividends are outlined with multi-stage payments totaling millions. A motor cycle accident near Perth ends with a youth hospitalized but recovering. Stirling Range tourist accommodation talks seek a chalet or permit for national park visitors. An Old Albanian passes away. his public service noted. Public discussions cover public ownership of wool textile industry and a forthcoming electoral address by Senator Needham.

Katanning Mer F.C. Wingrove Albany C. TI. Wittenoum Connecthom Danissanre Tom Salvation Army Hugh EB. Whatmore Tha Perth Northam L A.m! Suniay Tioguia Chas, Wittenoouw Waddell Perth Roai Mesare C. Prior Harry Prior Frank Lambert Lambert Progresajis Stirling Range Borden Primary Producers’ Association Stirling Ranges Renee iWiscusqui Hunges National Park Chepier Pass Ellen's Peak T. Markness W.A Hank New South Wales Fremantle BR IL Holies W.A. Back Chamber of Commerce King River Cen RH. Holmes Australia South Africa Hat Prey

Rome and Carthage lecture at Albert Hall

A large Albert Hall audience heard Associate Professor Wood discuss Home and Carthage, detailing Rome's rise and wars with Carthage, the influence of Rome on Mediterranean history, and the roles of notable figures like Hannibal. The lecture featured lantern slides and ended with audience applause and thanks. Tomorrow Kojonup hosts Minister for Agriculture Hon. M. F. Troy for an agricultural visit and experimental farm push.

Albert Hall Wood Home Carthage B.C Rome Western Mediterranean Carthare North Africa Italy Mediterranean Genina For Foromanood Organization M. F. Troy Kojonup Cleims Oy & Centre Kojojuno

Returned Soldiers' League Albany Branch Meeting Minutes

The Albany sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League met at the Soldiers' Institute on Tuesday night with President Mr Me. Barrow presiding. Officers and members reviewed minutes, discussed room rental, examined pension procedures, and noted correspondence and financial matters. A forthcoming children's ball and a social event were planned, with donations received and committee allocations made.

Albany The Returned Soldiers, Sailors’ and Nurses Smperial League WC. Camp D. T. Plumb Craigie Barnett Iguer Diguer Aps Rosales Kehora Ledee Hutchings R.8.l. Club British Empire Service Leagar Shannon Gibson Mer. Potts National Bank Teporta Babklil Glazebrook A. W. Pryor League Hatten and Grove Jucka Whatmore Barrow Jwehan Wits

National Bank of Aust Lasia reports growing balance sheet

The National Bank of Aust Lasia Ltd shows total assets rising from £40,700,000 to £43,100,000 in the year ending March. Advances and deposits increased, loans and discounts rose by over £5,000,000, and deposits bearing interest climbed by more than £2,000,000. Profit reached £561,648, with dividends at 10 percent and transfers to reserves and premises reduction. New branches opened in Victoria Western Australia New South Wales and capital and reserve fund figures noted.

National Bank Victoria Bentleigh Glenhuntly Law Courts William Street Melbourne Mentone Red Cliffs Somerville Western Australia Three Springs Ane Wongan Hills New South Wales Albury Grafton Maroubra Junction Merriwaggea Moree Moulampin Narrandera Newmatle West South Pardematta West Wralong

Victoria Crushes Tasmania in Australian Football Championship

Victoria defeated Tasmania in a decisive match during the Australian Football Championship held in Melbourne. The final score totaled Victoria 24 to Tasmania 0, marking a one-sided result amid the competition.

Victoria Tasmania Melbourne

Western Australia Edges Tasmania By One Point In Championship

In perfect weather Western Australia defeated Tasmania by one point in a rugged rugby style championship match. Both teams showed strong defense and late pressure with WA's kicking accuracy in the final period sealing the 12 16 88 to 12 16 87 finish.

Perios Australia Western Australia Tasmania South Australia New South Wales West Australia

South Australia Triumphs Over New South Wales in Match

South Australia defeated New South Wales with a large margin. South Australia scored 20 goals 20 behinds for 140 points while New South Wales managed 4 goals 11 behinds for 35 points. The game featured Booth Awstratia in the standout performance.

Booth Awstratia New South Wales Arores South Australia

Remaining Fixtures Highlight Victoria Games in August

Remaining fixtures list events in Victoria and New South Wales. On Friday August 10 Victoria hosts matches with Themania facing South Adattalia. Saturday August 20 Victoria meets Werte An tradin as part of Themania v South Adattalia schedule.

Victoria New South Wales Themania South Adattalia Werte Antradin

Collingwood Beats West Australia In WA Match

Collingwood defeated West Australia 13 goals 0 behinds to 7 goals 12 behinds, 87 to 54, in the Thursday game at Perth. Visitors dominated the afternoon, claiming a clear win over their West Australian hosts.

Perth Collingwood Footballure

Mount Barker fruit growers back export bill meeting notes

Monday night meeting of fruit growers in Mount Barker, convened by the Fruit Growers Association, discussed the Export Marketing Bill introduced by Mr T Paterson. Attended by a representative group, the outcome urged support at the September 24 poll. Also noted were school transport tenders, Plantagenet Roads Board business, Hassam picking season, and local football results at Plantagenet Park with upcoming matches listed.

Frust Growers’ Association T. Paterson Albany J. McNeil Martin Mount Barker Bem Western Australia A. T. Booth Sir Reeves Woogenshap Carherap T. Crow Porengorup Road Education Department Plantagenet Hoods Board Pax Plantagenet Park South and Cranbrook

Press Promoters Invite the Press for Welfare of District

The Press urges promoters and event organizers to invite media coverage to promote local welfare. It notes they cannot attend every function but will report events given notice. The piece stresses cooperation from business people and residents to publish a paper the district can be proud of, with a steadfast community spirit.

Anya

Second trial of Alfred A. Martin expected today

It is anticipated that the second trial of Alfred Arthur Martin on a charge of wilful murder will be concluded today. Martin gave evidence and displayed a taputline during the severe events, with testimony marked by a display of courage.

Perth Alfred Arthur Martin

False Pretences Change in Fremantle Court Case

Herbert Slater, in Fremantle, pleaded guilty to a fresh charge of obtaining 3 18 and goods valued at 12 by a valueless cheque. He already faced 12 months for five false pretence counts, with sentencing to run cumulatively on his existing term. Police described his previous poor record and linked drink as a factor.

Perth Herbert Hugh Slater F. F. Horgan Addittant P.M Fremantle Ehares Mienus Porter Pleher Beard'’s Hotwan Slater

Plucky Arrest After Being Struck By Bottle Attack

Melbourne Thurnlny Constable Phillipians was struck with a bottle on Lanedale Street Tuesday night. He subdued one assailant, was dazed and found at the police station with his attacker. He collapsed at the station and was taken to hospital where he is recovering.

Melbourne Thurnlny Phillipians Gemel Lanedale Street

Practical recognition be homes for war widows Malvern

War widows in Malvern will receive homes funded by the War Service Homes Commission. A bill drafted for Parliament aims to authorize construction and allocate about £4000. The Malvern Returned Soldiers League supports the plan and expects swift passage once debated.

Melbourne Malvern Returned Soldiers Leone War Service Homes Commission Honet

Victorian Amateur Championship Final Decided at Metropolitan Links

Eighteen year old W. A. Edgar defeated Alex Haswell by one stroke after 18 holes to win the Victorian State Amateur Championship at the Metropolitan links yesterday.

W. A. Edgar Guler Alex Haswell Victoria

Money Lender's Murder No Fresh Developments

Sydney reports no new developments in inquiries into the murder of Daniel Condon a money lender. Detectives continue investigations with no fresh leads or significant progress recorded this Thursday.

Sydney Daniel Condon la Hig

Farmer killed by fall from Melbourne express near Murromburtoh

Wm. Miller a South Australia farmer died instantly when he fell from the Melbourne express near Murromburtoh yesterday morning. He was standing by the door when it opened and the train in motion. He left a wife and three children, and the family was en route to a holiday.

Sydney Wm. Miller South Australia Melbourne Express Murromburtoh Deceared

Accused remanded after wrecking CID offices

Brisbane authorities remand Albert Chehard a 42 year old miner after he appeared in Police Court on Thursday charged with unlawfully destroying shifting material at the Crimins Investigation Department offices following Saturday night wrecking. The case was remanded for further inquiry.

Brisbane Crimins Investigation Department Albert Chehard Miner Charnel Buss Turner Bayard

Salvation Army officers to visit Uhany this weekend

Sergeant Anderson recovers from injuries after a motor lorry accident. Commissioner Whatmore and Mrs Whatmore, with Salvation Army staff, will arrive at AThany by train Saturday morning. Renato Nev dhon plans a brief visit to Uhany on Sunday next.

Anderson Salvation Army Australasia New Zealand Whatmore Mra Whatnore Athany Renator Nevdhon Uhany

Important Property Sale Realises £35,000 in Katanning Estate

Messrs. J and E Parker of York sold the Eulanda property at Broomehill to M R Grave of Claremont for about £35,000. The 12 000 acre wool growing estate carries about 9000 sheep and was developed from early holdings. The sale, via Brearley Anderson and Co, traces back to the Powells who selected Pallinup estate in 1884.

Messrs. J. and E. Parker York Eulenda Broomehill Mew Powells Pallinup BL. Holly Parkers

Dublin Labour meeting opens with confidence motion

London reports a major Labour gathering in Dublin as the motion of no confidence was debated. Mr Johnson, Labour leader, and Mr Conrrave, Prime Minister, delivered stirring addresses as the vote tied with equal numbers before a decisive casting vote favored the Government plan.

London Duil Firvann Westerdy Dublin Johnson Conrrave

Wembley Stadium Greyhound Venture Takes Shape

A new syndicate purchases Wembley Stadium for 166000 to launch a world class greyhound racing centre. Led by Charles Darley Miller of the Rockhampton Club, the venture aims to raise 250000 capital with public subscription planned in August. The sale transfers from Landon J. Kivin, who acquired the site from Beecham Trust creditors for 20000, with operations set to begin before December.

London Wembley Stadium Provinces Wembley Charles Darley Miller Rockhampton Bonefit Landon J. Kivin Conidetors The Beecham Trust

Ogden Armour Dies in London at 64

Ogden Armour head of Armour's meat packing firm in Chicago died in London yesterday at the age of 64. The death was unexpected and the obituary notes his prominent business leadership.

London Ogden Armour Armour Chicago

Australian airman Giles to Pacific Count flight then Wellington

Detroit reports Giles the Australian airman to-night bound for the Pacific Count, with a San Francisco start to Wellington. In Shamehsi on August 17 a Royal Air Forces crew forced to land in Chinese territory were seized by Chinese forces. wings burned, pilot and observer detained. British HQ officers attempted rescue but were detained. Negotiations proceeding.

Detroit Giles Jet San Francisco Wellington N.Z Shamehsi Royal Air Forcs Marh Ue

British Aeroplane Detained in Chinese Territory Negotiations

London reports the official version of a British aircraft landing near a Nationalist artillery encampment in China. A guard was placed over the machine, reliefs collected the engine and fuselage, wings were detain ed, and negotiations continued through the night over a long standing Chinese grievance about sovereignty.

London China

Stileman scheme eyed for Esperance to Armadale rail link

A deputation to the Minister for Railways backed a trunk line from Armadale to Esperance via Foot, Corte, and Rolling Hill, with Karlgarin as a segment and a Koudinin connection. The Acting Premier referred the matter to a committee to craft a general railway policy and decide on the Karlgarin line after a trial survey.

Esperance Fremantle Karbarin Newdegate Ravensthorpe Railway Advisory Board Stileman H. 2 Brown M.la F. H. W. Stileton Armadale Foot Corte Karlgarin Koudinin Lake Race In Rerly Romme Anme Da'e- Arndale

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