17 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
1
Minutes show the electric light engineer’s 12 month file plan on extending service to Wagin Lake. The council also prepared topics for the Interdistrict Conference including district representation, voting power, and direct telephone links to Perth for major towns.
Bargain hunters flock to Drew Robinsons for a record summer sale featuring heavy discounts on fabrics, towels, shirts, dresses, ladies wear, and home textiles. Massive price cuts include linens, curtains, silks, and ready to wear with bold savings across departments.
A letter to the editor asserts the published account misrepresented proceedings on forming a drainage board. The writer says only one letter from themselves to the Minister for Water Supply was read and lists other documents considered. They dispute voting on the drainage board and call for publication of the corrected sequence of events.
The Works Committee reports inspection results and actions on Alicia Street drainage and footpaths, Jeffery Street graveling, and road work estimates. Encroachment on Serpentine Road is deferred for town clerk inquiries. Box drain extension at Jolineten Road recommended with coating. Matron gravelling request approved for foreman action. Mount Street footpath graveling and tree removal planned. Sandbank removal on Earl Street alignment and railway repairs proposed. Drain right of way between Ful and Bord streets to be prepared. Parade Street foreman to inspect work. Lighting Committee notes absenteeism and pending report. Mayor mentions Willian’s holiday and internal coordination for further items.
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