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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

4

Harvest outlook for Western Australia crops and local show

government statistics foresees a wheat yield of 58 87140 bushels from 2 820 772 acres at 12 bushels per acre. oats from 250 006 acres at 15 bushels per acre. combined wheat and hay crops expected at 411 639 tons from 475 006 acres, surpassing 122 25 peak. district show notes dairy produce vegetables trout and other entries. Governor Sir William Campion attends opening ceremony in Cowaramup.

Eurand Tovernment Tt Te Coventy Distric Progress Association Nivenbur 5 Cowarumuji Busselton Cievertur William Campion

Western Australian Railways Reports Small Profit After Costs

The quarterly report of Western Australian Railways for the year ending September shows improved results with a loss of £42,000 versus £287,000 in 1926 and £67,049 in 1925. October to September yielded a profit of £43, and WA stood alone among Australian railways in posting a net after working expenses and interest of £4,506.

Hatlwiyy Perm Gotuboe Cesullad Western Australia Umil

Gledden Will Bequest Endows Scholarships at UWA

Under the will of Ry Gledden, pioneer of the Western Australian goldfields, the University of Western Australia will receive a substantial bequest of about £60,000. The income from the fund is to support scholarships, with emphasis on surveying engineering and related fields.

Ry Gledden Western Australian The University of Western Australia

Building Activity In Perth Suburbs Soars

The report details municipal approvals for new buildings and extensions granted last month by the Perth City Council and associated bodies. Total outlays in the area rose by about 46,007 pounds from the prior month, with October figures showing further growth. The twelve month planning and construction cost reached roughly 1,503,200 pounds, up 302,000 from the previous year.

Perth Pame

Wheat Growth at Kalgoorlie Shows Strong Yields

Department of Agriculture and Kalgoorlie Municipal Council report wheat trials at Kalgoorlie with above average rainfall. Noongar variety yielded 25 bushels per acre. S.A. 18. Kurdy 9. Nahawa 1 bushel. Rain quality good. Merredin origin variety early maturing. Further trials planned to test regional consistency.

Kalgoorlie Department of Agriculture Kalgin S.aj Merredin

Land Settlement Plans for 6 Million Acres Near Keperance

Premier P. Collier signals broad land settlement from Southern Cross to Keperance railway corridor. A land settlement committee will estimate farm numbers and costs for water, rail, and bank assistance, aiming to establish hundreds of new farms across 6,000,000 acres aided by milways and irrigation. Surveyors note demand for light lands near existing railways and promise productive farming methods for wheat and oats.

P. Collier Southern Cross Keperance J. P. Canim Albany

Cheese factory production hints at strong past year output

A cheese factory reported a production figure of 18 tong of Chinese last year and noted results aligned with anticipated output when synthetic wheat varieties were introduced and testing conducted.

Group Settlement Delayed by Secretary for Renp Settlement

Report notes renewal of group settlement on October 61 by the Secretary for renp Settlement. It details the initial 136 settlers and a growing population. The area near lintel bem dello villains winter Creu Settlement is linked to the task force. The record lists livestock counts and hires, with a total expenditure figure for October JB 1027 CMA OT 7.

SVT Pees SSG Uetoler CMA

Wine making in Western Australia record vintage noted

The Western Australian wine industry shows a record last season with a total vintage of 201 051 gallons, up 52 225 from the prior year. Production in 1922 was 15 20 gallons, indicating a dramatic five year rise in output.

Western Australia

Centenary planning discussed at Perth meeting

Premier Jon P. Collier chaired a Town Hall gathering on 18th inst to map centenary plans for Western Australia. Proposals include a 1790 acre Centennial Park at Swan View, transfer of Crawley campus, a state wide program of commemorations, and erection of a Centennial Hall and museum with scientific and arts facilities. A representative committee will organize activities in coming weeks.

Jon. P. Collier Perth Collier University of Tte Permanen Crawley Swan View W. N. Hedges Hedges Pavis Histori Collies

New Summer Time Table Start November 28

The local stationmaster Ma. Dick announces a new summer timetable from Perth to Albany and return, effective Monday November 28, listing daily departures and arrivals. Service includes Perth to Albany and Albany to Perth with consistent daily schedules and weekend variations.

Ma. Dick Perth Albany Denmark Aml Albamy

Albany to Perth Train Schedule Fragment

Train times show weekly Albany to Perth departures from 4 15 pm to 6 35 pm with arrivals around 10 55 pm or 10 25 pm. Repeated daily slots include 4 15 pm 6 35 pm and weekend 6 35 pm departures with corresponding late night or morning arrivals.

Perth Albany Forth Pam

Motor Notes on Baby Austins and Wiley’s Garage Upgrade

Motor notes reveal new buyers Motor Notes Mensra tek and Hilla for Baby Austins. Wiley’s garage expands repair bay with a Drumownd English machine. 7 ft bed and modern screw cutting device enabling 2 to 4 ft material feeds. Edgar Payne oversees the upgraded shop as visitors may have any work done on the premises.

Mensra Tek Hilla Austins Hoth Vyebtelot Cuddihy Wiley's Princijsallain Mate Longinwerial Legion Air Edgar Payne

Summer Mail Timetable Expanded Service From Albany

Postmaster Ed Miller in Albany Maine announces updated mail timetables effective today. Rail lines plus Perth and Denmark routes show inbound and outbound times across weekdays weekends with note of noon or evening departures and specific days for each service.

Albany Ed Miller Otieriene Hamel

Dodge Brothers cars arrive in large Fremantle shipment

Winterbottom Motor Co reports arrival of Dalge Brothers and Dodge Bros four cylinder and Senior Six cars on the Martaban, with 24 Dodge Bros trucks and 40 Senior Six sedans to follow on Mandalay. Cars feature all steel bodies, improved manifolds, and economy. The convoy shows strong demand across the state with Holden builds for Adelaide bodies.

Winterbottom Motor O, Ltd Fremantle Martaban Dalge Brothers Vnew Chive Brothers Dodge Bros Setory Dodge Brothers Dodge Broe Dodge Bros. Cure America Measra, Holden, Ltd Adelaide South Australia Winterbutte Motor Company, Ltd Australia

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