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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
2
C A Wittenoom mayor announces that the Athway Mu niledjool Council levies a rate payable on January 1 and a duty rate on arrears. Arrears accrue interest at 6 1 percent per year under the Manipal Corporations Act. Town Hall Albany December 22, 1920.
Notice invites applications returnable at 4pm on the Withimi for the position of Supervisor of Construction. State registration required. Councillor canvassing will disqualify. Town Clerk DUTHE Albany January 3, 127.
Nominations for Centenary events at Albany and Ulster Road January 1927 closed dates shown. Entries include Loeck er Sprint and Mile Handbay with closing dates and the secretary listed at York Street Albany. Sheffield ballot nominations received by Wednesday January 12 1927. F W Rust honored as secretary of A CAC.
Albany events recap features the Centenary Ball raising funds after New Year celebrations and the Caledonian Society Hogmanay gathering with visitors from across the state. Fire brigade presentations honored Foreman Wilkie and ex-Fireman Lamb. Also notes a fatal gun accident near Tambellup on Christmas Eve involving Constable Reid.
A local social and sports club in Albany faces loss as the building may be taken over by naval authorities amid plans tied to the Brigade Ball. The event drew crowds, raised funds for club coffers, and featured a supper by the ladies committee, with thanks to donors and organizers.
Mount Barker residents celebrate the opening of Mount Barker Lake eight miles from town as a public pleasure resort. MLA AL Wansbrough attends with local officials. improved roads, school visits for educational trips, and swimming events mark the ceremony.
Late news reports describe a sailing accident off Herning where a 14 foot craft capsized in strong winds. Five aboard were tossed into the sea. two crew members were still missing hours later as rescuers searched the area.
Fifty men dismissed amid tramway strike sparks a pension dispute and service delays. The action threatens a major halt in operations with potential penalties and a reported £6000 impact, while authorities seek a negotiated settlement.
The Duke and the Earl of Stradbruke arrived in Manteval and planned a joint venture with a wireless central unit and printers printing a daily bulletin. The Earl received attention from press representatives and discussed Australian preference for British goods amid international capital concerns.
The Kybro is reported to have passed Port Hopetoun in exceptionally calm weather. The article notes minimal activity and mentions nearby locations and observers, with scattered garbled details about transport and nearby establishments.
A damaged OCR fragment records an Adelaide accident involving a youth stepping from a tram and struck by a motorcar driven by FP Willehire. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled text. The fragment references Mapre lana and Hinghton with several misspelled identifiers.
A bus collided with a tram as it moved near Sh Kilda injuring a passenger named Billy Hower. The driver said the bus was struck from behind by the tram, causing the vehicle to topple onto its side.
A Tyrolean message from Inriemele reports a wort avalanche disaster in Fores burying ten climbers eight English men and two Germans. The event marks a long-continued hazard in the region and details of casualties are confirmed.
An airliner carrying Sir Samet and Lulu Honre has landed in Bagdad as papers hail President Dow Merge for peace efforts. The Tenpa praises Cardinal Maglini for supporting Loruran policy and the Holy See’s recognition of France's foreign policy sincerity.
The town welcomed Christmas with mild southerly conditions and heavy visitor turnout. A Christmas Eve exodus followed a busy day as crowds filled shops and streets. New Year events included Mount Barker races, a cricket match Albany versus Visitor, and naval services with fireworks and carols. The year 1927 arrived amid festive crowds and praise for the celebrations.
Sydney on Tuesday reports a shark attack at Fort Tucking during a crowded swim. Merry Albina of Charlotte edrent Ashfield died from injuries after the attack. Gibbs bravely rescued another man, pulling him ashore as the crowd watched in horror.
A 15 year old George Dunn died after being shot in Little Burton Street Deartinghurst on Monday afternoon. Pierre Aitrien Mousset aged 52 was arrested and charged with murder after grappling with Dunn and firing during the struggle. Police and local authorities continue inquiries into motive. A separate Brunswick Road motor smash injured a woman and child. Mrs Daly and her son were treated and Mrs Daly later stitched and recovering. Albany Cycling Club holds a full meeting tonight with expected strong turnout.
A 19 year old named Jackson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson of Middietor road, drowned near Peak Head while fishing with two companions. The trio camped at Big Grove Christmas day and returned to Peak Head where a large wave pulled Jackson from rocks. Timewell and Johnson tried to aid him but a second wave swept away the line and Jackson disappeared. Constable Flan ders Morrve conducted inquiries. no traces found in days following.
A large crowd attended the Albany grounds for the opening of a new race meeting after six months of preparation by a voluntary working bee. The grandstand and course were praised, with 600 seating capacity and notable wins by Specimage, Gravella, Contingle, and Chandail. Officials and visitors commended the organizers for a successful day and called for ongoing maintenance to preserve the track.
The Smnal day at the W A T C annual meeting featured several handicap results. Coronation Plate winner Meteoric with Threene and Castledon following. Imperial Handicap winner Pira Pira beating Peter Mystic and Maldean. Nursery Handicap went to Kya Kya with Greenly and Hint close behind. All Aged Brakes saw Manle top Jolly Odd and Mercato. Final Handicap ended Anticipate first with Bt Fil Jans and Sanorons dead heat for second. betting odds noted against the winner.
Large Perth road crowd witnessed Albany Bicycle Club events on Boxing Day. Results cover Road Race four miles with heats led by A Warburton and J Hamilton, Flying Mile won by Plumb, Consolation Handicap won by Mullamby, with riders such as Reid, Ingham, Warburton, Martin, and Bartley among starters.
A Saturday and Monday pairs competition saw 10 teams engage, with Merrifeld and Holmes advancing by defeating Miln and Rigby 17-18 in Round 1 and 17-12 in Round 3, before beating Dickson and Alexander 14-12 in the semi-final and Corry and Bruce 20-12 in the final to claim the title.
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