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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
2
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In Parliament last week both the Premauer and the Minister for Works argued against lay juries in a Fremantle harbour project review. The Opposition urged a select committee to appraise the Expert Engineer in Chief's plan, with calls to include qualified experts to audit the scheme. The debate focused on ensuring careful scrutiny of a large, moneyed project.
The Assistant State Mining Engineer Mr. T Blitehfoul returns to Perth to inspect Bremer Bay brown coal deposits. The report highlights potential for domestic motor fuel, noting proximity to Albany and possible competition with imported fuel.
The issue surveys Geneva talks on war armament limits and quotes figures from Signor Nitt and General Schoenaich on Europe’s armed forces. It also reports cricket season progress with West and Elleker innings, low team scores, and local matches across Albany and Mount Barker.
In this era and in Mount Baker region circles the spirit of true sportsmanship guides games beyond win or loss. Players have long kept to fair play as scorebooks record years of effort and dedication.
Local and General Fire Brigade annual meeting delayed to next Thursday. Licensing Board and renewals granted to Mrs Smith for Weld Ho license and Mrs Reilidin for Mount Barker refreshments. Choral Society concert planned in Town Hall Albany on December 6. Kybra ship sailing dates listed for Albany and Fremantle ports. Albany Fire Brigade Band to open free season in Victoria Square. Public holidays proclaimed for December 26 27 1927 and January 2 1928 with extended shop hours in Albany district.
The Albany Road Board and Miwny Rowds Board met to set dates for road inspections and discuss drainage at Kronkup. Officials approved plans for a royal inspection on December 15, chosen November 27 as the target date, and planned work on the Albany-Denmark road to suit Main Roads Board requirements, with funding for a champion road plough and culvert repairs under ongoing projects.
List of candidates and students from Albany High School and other districts underlines district grants and tuition details. Names include M Thompson Gilbert D Jones L Townsend and many from Broome Hill Lake Pin Mop Ruth Laurie Joe Pailthorpe Geo Flanagan and more across multiple towns.
Ada Hambley and Harry Church were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Mount Barker. The bride was given away by her brother, bridesmaids included Miss Rone Hawkwell and Miss Dorrie Hambley. A large reception followed with numerous presents. The article also notes a motorcycle club outing to Dunn’s Pool, a funeral for Master Green in Mount Barker, and a November 26 kitchen tea for Ada Hambley with remarks by church members and gifts. A Christmas Eve choral concert is planned in the district hall.
A fragment from Narikup highlights community events in Mount Barker and surrounding districts. Residents attend a children's Caney drexe ball in Mount Barker, with plans announced for a Christmas tree and children's evening on December 17. Mir Hannan of the post office coordinates arrangements. a concert at the focal hall supports Christians tree funds, with subscriptions available at the post office. The piece also notes tennis practice at royal courts, a Mount Barker Cricket Association meeting upholding Clarkwood trend forfeiture, and plans to invest in blagers and capes for representative teams. A social and dance is planned in Appleville to fund sports and dances. A football match at Narrikup Central will occur nearby, while NCAC subscriptions for 1927-8 fall due. Agricultural notes report widespread planting ahead of season end, with fertiliser delays affecting Fremantle growers. Local student Master Hoy Downie earns a Government High School scholarship to Albany High School.
The Albany Bowling Club's pairs competition will be advanced Saturday afternoon with several games on the program. The day promises good play and continued action for spectators and participants.
Porth and other waterside laborers clashed with shipowners, halting most wharf tasks. Only Sydney saw limited activity as some workers refused afternoon duties, amid ongoing quarrels and demands.
Melbourne and Sydney report owners extend another chance to the crew to accept the award. Refusal could lead to immediate stoppage of all ships. The text notes the action occurs today in both ports as tension rises.
Fremantle dock workers refuse to work overtime causing ships to be held up. The incident involves vessels including the Ulysses and Nurpurh. Local authorities report idle laborers and disrupted port activity as tensions rise.
The Suevic, unloading at Albany under a deepwater jetty, faced labor contention as waterside workers refused overtime terms and were locked out. Shipowners and union representatives debated work adherence to award while the vessel departed for the eastern States with no cargo handled.
AC resident on Dierlligg street in Ryder witnessed a grim meeting at one o clock yesterday in the room of William Alcock a boarder. Menck stood in bed with a large hole in the chin portion of the lower lip missing and the macra of the right hand shown to the bone.
A death in Fer Rin was attributed to natural causes but neighbors say the body was attacked by rats within hours before death. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the condition of the scene.
The article notes a successful Springdale dance and busy Sunday activities at the tennis courts, with many car owners transporting patrons. A missing boy, Jim Fyffe aged 7, was found after a two hour search near Denmark and Mount Hallowell. Mr. Marwick of Denmark passes away after lingering war injuries.
At Ghomrgan Assizes Lomlon on November 30, the accused faced charges over a fight surrounding footballer Davie Lewin from Cardiff. Prosecution argued the men attacked Lewin who died from injuries after a deliberate blow to the throat.
London reports place the Algerian floods causing about £4,000,000 in damage. The tally reflects extensive flooding across northern regions with significant property losses and humanitarian impact.
Veterans and volunteers describe a sergeant riding a distance to aid infants during a famine era food shortage. The account highlights aid efforts as communities faced hardship and children suffered from hunger.
A soldier swam a mile to retrieve a baby from dangerous water near a wrecked area where a family perished. He brought the infant to safety as rescuers worked at the shore.
A Albany gathering led by Mayor and the Chamber of Commerce heard Trethowan of the Secretaries Department outline the Harbor Board proposal. He analyzed revenue, expenditure, and potential deficits, urging local bodies to petition the Chief Secretary. A vote of thanks followed.
After three weeks of top dressing the crvens the Albany oil links will open for play Saturday afternoon. No competition has been arranged. A.G.A. 24th Heavy Battery a week and camp will be held at the Forts on December 3 and 4. The bow leaves church corner at 2 13 p.m. Saturday next. Church of England work in the district invites support this week.
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