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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1927

Page

4

Migration debate shapes Australian settlement policy in 1927

The era’s press notes a shift in migration, with New South Wales Treasury backing a £34000 migration agreement as Baradine and Melbourne leaders push for extended settlement. Critics blame delays in authorities for migrants stranded abroad while officials like Sir Joseph Cook and L. S. Amery weigh home market needs against a rising migrant flow.

Orostwr Erghaned Wrk Fairbridge Bees Bor New South Wales Treasury Stabelas Joseph Cook Australia Baradine Apriviel Australis W. Foulkner Faulkner Atetratin House Ae Bial Memier Sinuit Melhommme Thomas McDowell Afl Melbourne Call Victoria Port Melbourne Stanelord Wickens L. S. Amery Atel Mer. Burkes Amory Britain

Budget Reply to Criticism Highlights Government Economy

The article discusses criticisms aimed at the Bennett Wilson administration over budget policy. Mr. Hughes is accused of personal attacks without offering economy measures. Mr. Page defends the government’s fiscal approach, stressing policy over personalities and highlighting contrasts with opposition rhetoric.

Benee- Foxe Messrs Wigghes Jeanie al Meo Hughes Ur. Page Muches de Page Cnme Hughes Page Mer. Stewart Sulkturin Bis Tent Brore- Wage Government Parte Onotey Party Stewart

Constructive Financial Policy by Bertree-Page Government

The Bertree-Page Government advances a constructive financial policy uniting Commonwealth and States. It establishes a sinking fund to repay national debt, aligns monetary policy with federation, and creates the nation’s first intergovernmental framework for bonded finance. The plan aims to curb long standing deficits and set a stable fiscal course despite criticism.

Bertree-Page Ulice-Page Commonwealth Broce Page

Brave-Page government cuts Commonwealth debt rise

Upon taking office the Commonwealth debt stood at £944,000 and now sits at £966,011,000, a rise of under £8. Major strides include £20,410,000 of unproductive debt paid and £620,000,000 invested at the Post Office canton works. The banking and wartime debt finances are noted amid five years under the Tree Pose Covent control.

Tost Canton Works Camwromeen

Expenditure Debate on War Debt and Sinking Fund Allocations

The article notes controversy over revenue and expenditure with a focus on war debt and the interest and sinking fund. It cites Mr Hughes criticizing obligations and the Commonwealth’s handling of taxpayer money including funds for war gratuities and dubious naval expenditures.

Hughes Hugher Australia Commonwealth Anghes

Old Age Pensions and National Insurance Policy

The Bruce Page Government overhauls pensions under Special Appropriation. Old age and invalid pensions rise to 9,400,000 with prior boosts to 17/6 and £1 increases. In 1922 expenditure reached 5,074,596, now 9,400,001. The government defends reforms against criticism and touts national insurance groundwork for the Commonwealth.

Page Bruce-Page Commonwealth

Post Office Drives Major Increase in Expenditure

Government spending rises mainly due to post office outlays and pension costs. Other large rises include payments to the States and old age pension, while postal and telegraphic rates are being reformed after the war.

Unconscious Newspaper Humor From a Victorian Typo Page

A humorous survey reviews duplicated misprints and typographical slips in a London panel from years past. It notes lost items and ad lines like coat and trouser, dampened phrases, and stray letters, with brief digressions on the printer and editor.

London Rome Valles Lousla Howey Place Vily Windsor Iriel Poralan Elysian Jess Paddy Bijou Livertiianaute Pereon North Melbourne Camberwell Weilsing Goa Bacchus Marsh Railras Prince of Ales Queensland Minda Alead Ani Theian Notier Indy Jenn

Bitter critique of proposed finance pact and its hidden costs

The article notes Hughes as a sharp critic of the Commonwealth States financial agreement. It argues the scheme shifts taxpayers money between governments rather than reducing overall expenditure. It claims the Bruce Page government restrained ordinary departmental spending, while foreign vessel arrivals and Javan forest spiders are also mentioned.

Hughes Commonwealth Bruce-Page

Wings Preview Reveals Inside Workings of Aviation

The film Wings promises cinematic immersion into World War I aviation. Director William Wellman and writer John Monk Mouller present a near inside view, with stars Richard Arlen, Clara Bow, and Charles Rogers in a story of flight, danger, and heroism. Lucien Hubbard supervised production.

Paramount Kumanile Lansing Felds William Wellman John Monk Mounier

Night Work at Paramount Studio Sees Night Scenes Dominate

The Paramount studio unfolds nightly shoots across 26 stages with directors and stars like Lorelei, Ruth Taylor, Adolphe Menjou, Esther Ralston, and Richard Dix in productions including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Gay Defender. Night sets glow as day crews rest and others push through dawns at the studio and Paramount ranch.

Paramount Erly Bardit California Studio Fin Malcolm St. Clair Lorelei Adolphe Menjou Prchestead Katherlon Carver Symphony H. I’ Abbadie D'Arrast Chester Conklin W. C. Fiedds John Waters Esther Ralston Phil Jannings Europe Josef von Sternberg Richard Dix Dix Robin Hood Clara Thor Dorothy Agnes Perumount Megaphone Charles Rogers Hebe Daniels Clarrove Badger

Summer Mail Timetables Start Today From Albany Route

The postmaster of Albany Mr E J Miller announces the summer timetable for railway services begins today. The Perth outward schedules run Monday Tuesday and Thursday with specific box times. Denmark outward trips occur Monday Wednesday and Friday with morning and evening slots. Perth inward services on select days in morning and mid day. Denmark inward also on specified days with afternoon and late morning times.

Albany land record details on December 14 19287

Government rights to enter land for drains noted in a forfeited conditional purchase lease 1962/60. Plantagenet District near Albany contains 2 acres at 1 per acre with improvements excludable. Bevtion 60 only Location 995 listed. G. T. Cullinan referenced.

Plantagenet District Albany Pen Onder Part Imad G. T. Cullinans

Mount Barker children’s fancy dress ball aids local candidates

A large Friday event at the district hall featured children in elaborate costumes, judged by A F Cuddihy, Mrs. McKenzie, and Miss Williamson. Prizes honored best outfits across age groups, with adults later joining for supper. Organizers thanked donors including Mayor Witton and MLA Thomson for funds and refreshments.

Carbarap Tyly Wanen FB Wright T. Skinner Ladies’ Guild Faincy Ventume Jnde Hest Ramin Bokcher Brian Dawann Onder Sheila Ahern Chinaman Normey Allen Irene Dawson Niger Minstrel Jackie Corman Uoler Dahon Bull Johnny Wouillemin Felix the Cat Bob Posh Pifteen Srizen Prises Wos Saiper W. W. Mitchell BE. J. Peniston Wricht Les Cornin Nerne German Dulcie Thoms al Ita Thomas Gertie Thomas Stella Gorman Wasp Tom Trent Oddfellow Ernie Skinner Cyril Skinner Pegey Jones Connie Anders Audrey Steere Margaret Taylor Audrey Jenkin Duvvd Winsome Venn Nurse Molly Venn Edna Wise Cora Ward Giyey Winnie Wright Pierrot Len Wright Mintea Jim Trent Harlequin Victor Jones Golliwog Raymond Ball Trddie Elliott Freddy. Williams Oxo Hetty Chester Nancy Jenkin Elsie Wright Rose Queen Dulcie Abern Trish Colleen Belly Spencer Christmas Tree Harold Pugh Gre Whiz Molly O'Neill Amy Oluett Jester Macion Sounness Gipsy Florrie Donahoe Sophie Lock Joan Elliott Elsie Wailes Trixie Lock Joy Scott Sybil Jones Dragon Fly Merv Bounness Doll Melba Jones Holly B. Hassmansen Albany W. D. le O. Manley A. Wansbrough Alla A. Thomson Mla E. E. Warburton Anderson

World’s parachute record set at Mae Ash Chin

Sergeant Pent A. Dewese set a new world record for delayed parachute jumping at Mae Ash Chin by leaping from 2500 feet. He fell 2100 feet before attempting to deploy, the chute opened badly and split yet the fall was broken near ground level.

Mae Ash Chin Pent A. Dewese Dewrne

New Summer Time Table For Perth to Albany

The Great Southern Perth railway announces a new summer timetable starting November 28 for travel between Perth and Albany and connections with the Denmark service. The schedule shows daily departures from Perth at 4 p.m. except Saturday when 6.35 p.m. services run, with arrivals in Albany ranging from 8.10 a.m. to 10.20 a.m. the next day depending on the day of the week.

Great Southern Perth Albany

Albany to Perth Rail Schedule Fragments

Train departures from Albany to Perth are listed for multiple days with inconsistent arrival times. The notes show evening departures at 4.15 p.m. and 6.34 p.m., with arrivals around 10.55 to 10.65 a.m. on following mornings, plus a Sunday and Monday entry with unclear times.

Albany Arave Arove Perth

Denmark Line Bus Schedule From Albany to Denmark

Train and motor coach timetable lists multiple routes between Albany and Denmark with varied departures and arrivals. Travel on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays departs Albany 7.5 am to 10:28 am Denmark with returns to Albany mid‑day. Additional Tuesday and Thursday services show early morning to afternoon connections, plus Saturday and alternate Saturday patterns through the year.

Albany Denmark Donert Thony Roach P.m

Brasilian moramidterties live Cea at seven hundred years

An unclear text fragment mentions elevation and possible items with terms like Cahlea cost and lifetime values, but the passage is garbled and the key facts are not recoverable. No coherent event, person, or organization can be reliably identified from the readable material.

Tee Toveaiil

FASHIONS IN FLOWERS Hortivoltanists study bloom trends in England

Garden lovers in England observe rising and falling numbers of flower varieties. The article notes 3000 fewer blooms than twenty years ago, a rise in gladioli from 2000 to 12000, and limited dahlia types. It discusses how garden fashion shapes design and the craft of selecting striking plants.

England Ateul Marvel Hanow

Balloon ballooning tragedy at a South African dance

A helper at a dance hall died after assisting with balloon decorations. A swallowed balloon expanded in the stomach and intestines after it burst during surgery at a hospital.

Tie Abobo Fees Hospital Henee

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