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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
2
Town Fall Albany announces an annual picnic to be held at Middleton Beach on Saturday February 8. The notice lists event details and location for residents.
A West Australian letter discusses Dr. Battye’s assertions about imperial authority over Australia’s western coast. It notes Vancouver’s 1791 hoisting, King George Sound dates, Major Lockyer actions, and Governor Darling’s correspondence, weighing the historical debate and its significance for Western Australia’s centenary reflections.
The Katanning Flour Mills sale plan prompts support from local wheat growers as A Thomyun secures an option on the plant and machinery for 35000 pounds. The Great Southern District proposes a 60000 share float to form a new milling company with limited flotation expenses. Albany residents are urged to back the venture as it would centralize gristing in the district and reduce reliance on imports.
The Albany port is seen as key to wheat shipments and milling growth in the Great Southern. Projections expect 100,000 bags of wheat from Pingrup this year and 15,000 from nearby districts with expansion of mills and rail links, boosting local industry and community prosperity.
The Albany High School inaugural day featured Principal Mr Reedy welcoming 183 students with 66 in attendance. the article notes activities around military platoons, Sunday school outings, and a broad schedule of events including a February 19 joint parade and local civic gatherings.
The Denmark agricultural and Horticultural Society held a well attended show highlighting improved exhibits in vegetables fruits and dairy. Governor General and Lady Campion opened proceedings with local officials and industry figures present, praising quality cheese butter and produce and noting strong fodder displays and group entries.
Miss Genoni reports better health after a tour praising Western Australia’s leaders and development. Figures discuss migration policy, the Labor government’s record, and prospects for the upcoming state election. Albany Club to host second shoot for the Balston trophy Saturday afternoon.
The Fremantle murder story centers on a man named Thomas and Mrs. Martin. They reportedly stayed at the Federal Hotel in Pre mantle with a room near the front and were seen with Mrs. Martin in recent weeks. Mr. Martin, her husband, has identified both men in connection with the case and travelled with them to Rockingham prior to the alleged incident.
Detectives in Adelaide, Thoraday, probe the murder of jeweller John Hindmarsh at the Grosvenor Hotel on Saturday night. Hindmarsh’s widow lies in a private hospital and is unwilling to cooperate, while police search for the missing rings.
The collier Galaga foundered off Terrigal on the north coast of New South Wales around 0 a.m. yesterday. Three crew members were recovered dead, four remain missing. The master and four others drifted ashore at Torrigal Haven RN Se.
A Brisbane flight from Toowoomba yesterday ended in a fatality and serious injuries. Pilot Welby sustained grave injuries when the aeroplane crashed. passenger Alexander McPherson died in the accident.
In the Queensland versus Victoria Sheffield Shield contest, Queensland declared 439 in their second innings after a 390 first innings. Victoria ended on 223 for no wickets, needing 511 more to win, with Ponsford and Hendry not out. Victory for either side would affect lead in the Shield standings.
The Albany Ladies Centenary Committee reports closing funds after dances, gift sales, and a children’s ball raised substantial money. A final cheque for £2000 is presented to the general committee with full accounts and documents. The group thanks donors and organizers including Mr H Abell, Mr and Mrs Collins, Mr Hill, Mr Constantine, Mr Weltch, and Mrs Day for cake artistry.
London reports a Cambridge undergraduate named Handley Seymour died when his body became entangled with a running motor car engine after traveling from London. A woman at a window observed a motionless figure leaning over the bonnet before rescue attempts.
The case of Borde and Downing charged with manslaughter over a cinema fire at the Kinewa theatre Drew Nollygher Ireland ends with a jury disagreement and a nolle prosequi entered. The operators Ford and Downing faced trial but jury failed to reach a verdict.
In Benburgh the Merrett murder case ends with the jury returning a verdict of not proven on murder but finding Jobs Merrett aged 18 guilty of forgery for buying a forged signature to obtain about 300 cents. He receives one year imprisonment.
The Liberal Party chairs acknowledge regional chairman Me Lheyd George amid ongoing party discussions. No further details accompany the statement in the excerpt.
Negotiations among Mr Bagone Chen the Nationalists Peregn Miniatar and Dr O Bt Opee with the British delegate resumed. Officials indicate broad agreement is near but the Nationalist Government awaits Britain’s decision on the Shanghai offensive. Mr Chen insists troops from Bulgaria must disembark at Singapore.
Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons that the government created a new situation by sending out Setooee Sens or saida nee man. He warned the Prime Minister that his speech hinted at new legislation to fracture the Labor Party and warned of danger in the move.
The Australasian headquarters of the United Nationalist Party announced yesterday morning that a cable from the Oversea Department of the Central Executive stated Ahanghsi had escaped secured by the Nationalists, but troops were involved.
Church notices announce services at Denmark next Sunday February with morning session at 11 o clock and afternoon 2 pm. The sermon titled The Man Who Knew will be given by Rev G Poarde accompanied by a 7.50 evening service featuring The Best Passionment. Harvest festival connections planned for mid March with details in church notices.
Subbath February 1 entries show Borhholn and others with weights or amounts listed for W. Shipleds and W. Shields. Names Kraniory Torhar Den ark Rivketta appear as patrons or contributors with amounts ranging around 3.80 to 7.90.
A letter from Albany officials lauds the city’s centennial events and urges continued support. The note mentions a commemorative program with plans for a Friday afternoon race of 184 miles along the Perth manufactured route near York Street, with a post noon start and handicaps.
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