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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
2
A vintage discussion cites medical authorities and university figures on eugenics, heredity, and public policy. It notes concerns about education, practice, and social implications while urging cautious, measured study within scientific bounds.
The Albany Town Council will reconvene in the Council Chamber after a one month break with Woollen Mills manager E N Chambers stepping down. Ben Beayshaw, long-time foreman weaver, named acting manager from March 1. A concert by Miss Clelia Geneni and local artists is set for February 25 at 4 pm. A boy suffered a skull fracture in a pulley accident. he was treated in Albany hospital. A youth arrested for breaking and entering appeared in Children’s Court with fines and sentences described. Girl Guides headquarters in Morfalk Street to be officially opened by Lady Cammon with speakers and training heads present.
A notice invites attending the guide movement with parents and citizens to assemble at the new headquarters. The town hosts a band recital by Fire Brigade Gund and a railway workers picnic at Middleton Beach with a wind-up at Oddfellows Hall. Sharks warn bathers as Moyanger loads wheat. a fatal clearing accident injures Albert Edward Mitchell. Tenders call for quarry work and race-day amenities. Field reports cover fishing, shipping, and local notices.
In a recent list of ladies who joined the commentary committee good work was noted but Mrs. W. J. Duthie was omitted. Friends of Captain Shepherd, treasurer for Mellwraith, McKarhurn and Co, injured by a fall from a jetty, are told he is now seriously ill in Government hospital. The Commissioner of Railways Colonel O. Pope departs on an inspection tour of Great Southern railways, visiting Albany, Denmark, Katanning, and NewDelegate. party includes senior engineers and officials and will travel next Saturday.
Albany Chamber of Commerce discussed the Albany port needs and a proposed railway scheme. Action included requesting information from Mr Wanshreagh, arranging a conference with Mr O Connor on Albany yards, and seeking superphosphate quantities for the Banbury line. The committee also noted notices for a Mount Barker conference and possible half holiday on February 28.
Friday evening the Vigilance Association at Albany discussed appointing delegates to the Inter district Conference and agreed to postpone unread correspondence for a month. Mr Inghan was chosen as delegate. two others from wetpagror were to attend. Two committee proposals urged railway timetable changes and road improvements to encourage tourism, with a note to protect Peel Place West reserve from encroachment as Peel Place becomes a park.
Settlers from Torbay Grassmere met Public Works official Mr. Lowe at Kickor to discuss forming a drainage board to manage and maintain drains. Opposition from local figures delayed commitment until a permanent solution and government assurances are provided. The group agreed to form the board if the government guarantees an outlet and ongoing support.
The Albany Centenary Committee met in Council Chambers with Mayor Mr. A. L. Withtoum presiding. Members discussed button distribution, donating a centenary button to parents and children, booklets' sale, and a balance sheet audit. the Mayor’s actions were endorsed amid debate, and a prize claim by Mount Barker was deferred.
Mount Barker hosts a club event featuring Mr. Vanzoileeume and enthusiasts to celebrate service, with 212 minor drivers licenses issued in the district and a theatrical program led by T Hoare and G Williamson. Funds raised reach £86 1s remaining £3 of ground expenses were covered by the effort.
Heavy apple and porg supplies for today's sale with well colored Jonathan lines selling well. Peaches and melons short and dear while prime lines of place sold well. Tomatoes and inferior pears sold weakly. Vegetable market well supplied with little change from prior sale. Potatoes cabbage and peas firm with beans and rhubarb weaker. Apples Jonathan prime four bushels five six to eleven nine others to four shillings.
Wheat and oats traded with prices ranging from 17/8 per ton for wheat chaff to 6 10 for oaten chaff, medium samples from 4 1 6 to 8 17 6, and barley at 5/1 per barrel. Quality notes show passes and market movements with a small parcel sold at 14 17 6 per ton and 10 per font for a marcel of 0 bags.
The Westralian Farmers Ltd reports a wheat cable from London dated February 11. The table shows Australian Wheat values with a steamer rate for Fehresey shipment from Western Australia at 63 shillings per quarter. Offers on a TTA tone steamer target late January Baath Amalrelia shipment with rates around Ay. Victorian loading quoted at 45 per ton.
Derth and Munyhis report a strange sighting of a man named Dick Thins near the South Porth area. He was chased by alleged motel snatchers and later found in a rushes area, pursuit continuing with unclear details and no confirmed motive.
Detectives in Adelaide investigate a torn envelope marked a Dutton linked to the Hindmarch murder at the Grosvenor Hotel. Police questioned two men living in Ward Street who claimed to be well to do but lacked lawful means of support and had recent Hackney habitation. Fingerprints and inquiries question their authenticity and possible link to the crime.
Melbourne reports extensive fire outbreaks across broken ferns and hilly Wooderong Ranges. Intense heat and a third day of fires have caused widespread worry, with emergency crews battling blazes, preserving some settlements while authorities warn of continued danger.
Fires sweep across tidty miles between Singsuke and Croydon causing ruin with stock losses and property devastation. The Oveenstown and Pan en's Hilary lines face danger as volunteers raced to Stony Ford but late to avert further damage. Names listed include Lealie Sneel and Colin Dongle Speed among others.
Sydney Monday reports the Central Council of the Miners Federation approving a campaign against the owners with demands including a minimum wage of 5 pounds 1s weekly for coal. They seek a five and a half day week, inquiries into industry capacity and profits, and plan to present these points at an aggregate meeting. The official says wage rises won’t solve the problem and urges industry reorganisation to avoid intermittent work.
Police magistrate at Ingham reports twelve deaths from floods in the district. Cairns notes a Green Island caretaker and his son, plus three others, missing and feared dead. Ingham suffered a house collapse with many inhabitants displaced. Property damage hit by hundreds of pounds across town.
Ida Hutchinson, 23, lies in hospital with voluntary Wallet wounds after a sensational shooting incident on September created a chaotic scene. James Connell, 24, is jailed on an attempted murder charge as authorities probe the affair. The injured girl remains in critical condition while police pursue leads.
A Rome dispatch says Marchesi di Miedo plans a long journey starting from Sandioia to reach South America San Francisco and British Columbia then return via the Azores and Lisbon. Signor Mussolini urges completion for Italy's honor. Di Pinedo responds with resolve, stating failure is not an option.
The first group of foreigners to Saechoun Province, mostly mission aries, arrived today aboard a river steamer. The party includes 78 Canadians, 44 English and Australians, and seven Americans, raising the refugee colony to over 500. News from Peking notes Sir Austen Chamberlain's speech well received, while no agreement exists between O'Malley and Chen. Russians may back away to avoid losing control of factions in Canton, allowing potential agreement. The dismissal of Air Francia Aden from Maritime Costoma duties was withdrawn and he gains one year of leave.
Official figures reveal a swift recovery in Britain’s coal sector after the strike. In the last week of January imports rose to 5.26 million tins of coal and exports neared a 1 million tonne week, with January exports totaling over 4.092 million tons valued at £4.201 million, up from January 1926.
The Nations Society of Canada opened its annual meeting urging adoption of a resolution for Canada to sign a protocol creating an international court to settle disputes.
Beale, Beitoih Trade Commissioner at Wellington, reports to the Board of Trade that New Zealand must adopt stronger competition and raise output per acre and per animal. He argues adapting to global conditions is essential to preserve prosperity and high living standards across the dominion.
Misa Gladys Moncrieff’s rival triggers a clash with management over casting in the West End production. Peck, the star of the Roys Opera, protests being replaced as rehearsals continue amid language and national pride tensions. Moncrieff is reportedly listening as tensions flare and the show proceeds.
The Walters Cup race, held under Princess Royal Sailing Jubilee, was won by Pearl skippered by C. Pamnet, with Sweetheart driven by H. Hartmann second and Ivy steered by G. Stomel third. Pearl led from start to finish despite tough competition.
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