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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
2
Nominations for Tug of War and Boxing close with the Secretary at The Strand York Street on Saturday February 1 1927 at 9 0 pm. Draws for pulls and boxing to be announced in the local press. Admission all sessions.
The Albany dispatch reviews politics in Western Australia noting Prime Minister Mitchell’s party led by Mitchell as re-elected in 3-year term, touting state job growth, railway and port development, and land settlement efforts. It contrasts opposition parties and urges support for continuing government policies guiding wheat, sheep, and infrastructure expansion.
Miss Genoni, retested and consenting, will sing "Annee Tart e" and "Home Sweet Home" at the Geneon Concert. Mige Maplory Pethers and Bertrant Bowman will perform "Consolation" and other selections.
The Western Australian Presbyterian body remembered Hew Aloe Crow, former Scote Church of Albany minister, as he passes away en route to Denmark yesterday. The obituary notes his tenure as superintendent and prior service.
The carnival committee announces a five day event featuring tug of war with 72 teams, boxing contests, quoits, dancing, and ousting sideshows. Prizes include £20 for tug of war, £65 boxing titles, and £2 prizes for quoits and dancing events.
Beautiful weather accompanied the opening ceremony for the Albany Girl Guides Headquarters Cowpile House. Lady Campion, Miss Dyme, Miss Behren and other officials attended as Miss Thompson spoke, and the gift was described as strengthening guiding for Albany girls.
Professor A. D. Buss delivered an Extension Lecture on Grandraphones and Phonographs at Albert Hall with Governor Sir William Campion presiding. The talk traced Edison and Bell innovations, gramophone records, and technical progress for Presbyterian mission funds.
Forest Hill residents Me and Alex Coody of Low erby and Mo ami Mes G C Green of The Dean planned aMit or tour to Denmark for the 15th wind show. Motor trouble halted progress near eight miles, with samples of the Michet pod disappointing. Bridges on the new Pine Will road progress, a public meeting planned for Polenary 26, and concerns over outhouses and committee elections for the coming year are noted.
Growers are busy weeding crops as a beneficial spell of weather aids prospects for a strong season. Mr Wallinger is digging a fine crop on Pornngorups road and Mr W Aizlewood returns from Albany Hospital to the district. Narrikup cricket fixtures advance with a win over Carbarup at Plantagenet Park and a loss to an Albany railway team. a return match is planned. A dance to raise club funds is scheduled for Saturday evening.
The Albany Water Board meeting notes report 6,254,728 gallons pumped in the past month and 173,000 gallons supplied to tipping. An inspector conducted checks on the 7 Meerma, two stock and dies requests were tabled, and quotations for dice were to be obtained. Accounts total 16/3. Debate over winter inspections and travel costs led to postponing or rescheduling the trip.
Perth reports Sir James Mitchell launched the election campaign on Thursday night in Nervhim for the United Party. He addressed a large crowd with MPs on the platform, arguing government should follow caucus methods, criticizing Callier, noting higher expenditures by his time and Labour’s costs, and claiming the government created work while unemployment persisted.
Negotiations are said to be advancing favorably in Eastern States and London financial circles for floating a company to develop coal deposits in the Wilga area near Collie. Sydney reports that miners in northern coalfields, on strike during the past weeks, may return to work tomorrow.
A one year old boy, William Thompson, died after a spider bite at his Thornleigh home in the Sumler evening. The father, hearing a cry, attempted first aid then rushed the infant to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
Reports from Queensland say heavy rains continue flooding the region between Jamefail and Tully. The death toll rises to 36 with 24 in Egham district, six near Cairns, and five from a fishing party at Oyster Bay.
A reader from Albany reviews a visit to Denmark noting its quiet appealing climate and potential as a health resort. He praises the Denmark show highlights green fodders and grasses, critiques the show ground conditions, and suggests improvements including a Wisconson-like swimming area near Wilwon’s inlet to boost attendance. He commends the Governor Sir William Campion’s opening remarks and reflects on the local crowd, events, and log chopping contest.
Bel riidly reports 167 shocks since Monday in Ballana with at least 600 dead or injured. Destruction spreads through districts as tremors bring vivid sparks and dust, while Montenegro faces lightning and avalanches from shattered mountains and collapsing valleys. Professor Bendandi’s prophecy about a year of deadly seismic activity is recalled.
A Vienna mass message reports the Jugo-Slavian earthquake destroying large areas of Southern Herzegovina Bosnia and Dalmatia. Panic spreads among refugees camping in fields fearing further shocks.
After twelve years of shrapnel injuries from the German bombardment of Hartlepool, Sarah Stringer wife of a Hartlepool shipyard laborer died of exhaustion. She reportedly suffered many ailments kept breaking out, with decades of hardship reflected in the modest report.
A Berlin representative of the British United Press reports that German Foreign Minister Dr. Stresemann and Italian leader Signor Mussolini met secretly at San Remo on Monday, indicating a high level diplomatic contact.
Hix estimated that the Come to Britain movement led to twenty Australian visitors spending £300 each and twenty-five thousand visitors from abroad spending £110 each, totaling £10,000,000 in Britain last year.
In the House of Commons the Laborites form a glee party and have been offered 100 pounds a week to perform in music halls during the Easter recess of Parliament.
New York announces contralto Margarets Matze nanrer will tour Australia for four months starting April 30. The Hungarian born opera singer is described as an earnest vocalist.
In Los Angeles Mrs. Ormiston was granted divorce on desertion grounds as her husband did not appear. She won custody of their child and $75 monthly for the child’s support and education until maturity.
Tense negotiations between Mr. O Malley and Mr. Chen in Shanghai and London are stalled as a potential hitch threatens to prevent an anticipated agreement. A last dispatch from Mr. O Malley hinted Chen would sign on Monday, but no further word has arrived.
The Labor campaign director A McCallum says deficits under National Government averaged over half a million annually, while Collier Administration cut to about 250 000 per year. Officials credit tax cuts and surplus projections, noting gains in savings and wealth as evidence of state prosperity.
The Westralian Farmers' Ltd wheat department reports a Fremantle telegram noting price and market idle conditions for Australian wheat. A London cable dated February 15 places cargo values at 5 30 per quarter and lists charters for cargoes to Western Australia and South Australia with rates around 40/6 to 45/ per ton.
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