The Man on The Tower Sees Albany’s Future Advent
The Albany Despatch commentary recalls Cobbetts call to watch the tower and urges vision for 1927. It notes Denmark butter and cheese arrivals at Albany factories, new rail links, and the Barker Manjimup line shaping growth. The piece stresses national prosperity, practical effort, and open opportunity for expansion in Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Cobbett
Volbet
Robert Peel
Privy Council
Albany
Australia
Denmark
Muvecenn
Albany Buttter
Mount Barker-Manjimup
Mit. Barker
Great Britain
Mr. Baldwin
Jowt
Werteria Australia
Rawwnay Macdonald
Baldwin
Ravensthorpe Wheat Shipments Highlight Coastal Tensions
A Despatch wartime note reports critics of the State Steamship Co and the Kydra voyage delaying Ravensthorpe wheat. The Kybri heads to Albany then Fremantle avoiding double handling, while Ravensthorpe farmers push for better transport and warn against reef danger at Hopetoun jetty. Albany viewed as regional transport hub. locals insist on resource development and safer routing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Steamship Company
Kydra
Hopetoun
Ravensthorpe
Havensthorpe
Fremantle
Albany
Enela
Hopetour
Hopetown
Mopetown
Qrest Bouthern
Fluvensthorpe
Tr Revensthorpe
Great Southern
Centenary Week Children’s Ball At Town Hall
Local events feature a children’s ball as part of Centenary week at the Town Hall. Prizes include best dressed boy under ten, best dressed girl over ten, and best fancy dress. Organizers thank sponsors for their support and invitations to participate.
Albany notices span civic tasks and transport work
Town to electors to revise rolls ahead of state election. Main Roads Board plans Perth road re formation from Albany end with 136 workers. Swimming classes begin at town jetty next Monday at 10 am. Wheat exports reach over 3.2 lakh bags with Fremantle and Geraldton unloading large lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
A. A. Vaughan
Utizone
Coline
Albany
Bunbury
Geraldton
Perth
Goldfells
Cocke
Perth Road
Main Roads Board
Fyemile
Patterson
Public Works Department
Accident report from Doubtful Island blasts two hands
A serious accident is reported in Jerramongup where Ednie Hassell lost both hands after a dynamite blast at Doubtful Island. Medical aid was summoned from Tambellup with Dr. Pope attending the scene. Mr. Lehwerer traveled to Warrin to inform Mr. Wessell of further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednie Hassell
Doubtful Island
Tambellup
Pope
W. Lehwrer
Warrinp
WV Wessell
Bal vation Army officer Rose Miho in transit between colonies
Personal Staff Captain Rose Miho of the Bal vation Army, in Albany for some time, is transferred to Northam and then to Bonfize Victoria. Minister for Lands Mr Angwin and colleagues plan a tour to inspect provincial facilities, traveling from Albany to Normalup and Denmark, meeting by Mr Arthur Wansbrough in Albany, with return to Perth. Angwin departs West Australia for London on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Miho
Balvation Army
Albany
Northam
Bonfize
Victoria
Lande
Wl Angrin
Matec
Me. L. A. Jago
Ot. T Lutey
Denmark
Arthur Wansbrough
Perth
Angwin
West Australia
Lando
Katanning Visitors to Albany for January Outing
Arrangements are complete for Katanning residents to Albany for a three day visit on January 20 30 and 11. The Katanning Band and an orchestra will provide music for the dance while ILM.A.8 Marguarite may be present with Defence Minister’s courtesy. An active program includes dances at Middleton Beach, swimming carnival at town jetty and marine excursions with band in attendance on Sunday. Albany Town Council aids as part of Centenary week efforts, promising the best outing yet for country folk. Little Betty Bronson, star of Everybody’s Acting, appears in a fashion feature with a green and grey frock, long straight neckline, hand embroidered panels, and a circular cane accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katanningond
Albany
Pamment
Fresh Air League
Sipertad
ILM
A.8
Marguarite
Defence
Middleton Beach
Beths
Pammet
Fire Brigade
Albany Town Council
Betty Bronson
Baby Bronson
Middleton Wach
Western Australia
Middleton
Commonwealth
Woolley
Muleton Beach Fe
Jefferis
Emd Point
Pleasure Resorts Dot Albany Beach District Tour
The article surveys Albany area holiday spots for summer visitors. Middleton Beach is the main draw with safe bathing and nearby golf links, while Emu Point offers oyster harbor access and peppermint groves for camping. Other popular sites include Buin Point and Upper King River for picnics and river scenery, with Little Grove and Big Grove offering quieter getaways and fresh-water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf li Hs
Buin Point
Middleton Beach
Oyster Harbor
Ferguson
Emu Point
Middleton Road
Middleton Reach
Vanecouver
Guide to Coastal Sights and Walks Near Frenchman’s Bay
The article outlines scenic spots around Grove and Frenchman’s Bay including the castle with rock brides and caves, Eclipse Toland lighthouse, Newhill’s harbor, and Palm on Nolen. It highlights whaling history at Frenchman’s Bay, Torbay Inlet access by train or car, and picturesque walks from York Street to Mount Melville with routes past Fairy Glen and Grey Street toward Middleton Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Méy
Newhill
Nolen
Frenchman's Bay
York Street
Norfolk Street
Serpentio Romids
Mount Melville
Grey Street
Fairy Glen
Grey Streed
Middleton Road
Middleton Bas
Mount Clarence
Country Printing Trade Seeks Higher Wages In Country Offices
At a Provincial Press Association conference the Typographical Society of Perth pushed for higher wages for country compositors and linotypers with weekly rates and extra holidays. Opponents warned of rising production costs and potential job losses, while discussions on job printing prices and coal issues followed. The move could hinder modernization in country printing shops and affect overall industry costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provintial Press Association
Typographical Society
Perth
Perth Maste Printers’ Association
Ir Komg
Petermen
Albany roads listed for Federal aid programme funding
Communication to Mr A Wanebrough M L A details a list of roads in the Albany electorate slated to receive Federal aid funds this year. It includes route names such as Albany Denmark trunk road and arterial Perth Albany, with a total of £145,000 and notes on cross-electorate traversals. The January Albany fire brigade meeting invites full attendance to plan for the Fremantle demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wanebrough
M.L.A
Hos
Legislative Assembly
Beneft
M. Glendinning
Albany Heetorate
Drnmark-Nornalup
Young's
Scotsdale
King-Napier
Narrikep
Tingerup KE
Horden-Amelup
Mount Barker- Porongorups
Scotadale
Fremantle
Tram strike talks shown progress after ministerial meeting
Perth report says Trades Hall officials warn of continued action while a conference with Minister for Railways Mr. Willcock and Commissioner Pope yields hopeful mood for an early settlement. No firm plan outlined yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Trades Hall
Woligting
Railways
Mr.Willcock
Comada
Minister of Justice Cited by Police Union
The police union cites Minister of Justice Willcock as Minister of Police to appear at the Arbitration Court. The union claims fewer sergeants than stipulated in the award are engaged and the case will be heard near Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Police Union
Willcock
Northern Territory Floods Trigger River Drowning Reports
Flooding across the Northern Territory raises floodwater levels along the Katherine River. Police report the drowning of Chris ther Patrick Schiller while crossing the Fitarny River on Monday. his body has been recovered. Multiple accidents are noted as rivers surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Territory
Katherine
Christher
Patrick Schiller
Fitarny
Body of Charles McKye Found Behind Port Dar Cliff
Word from Port Darwin reports the body of Charles McKye, missing since Saturday, located behind a 4 feet cliff at the rorka foot. Authorities believe the death was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Darwin
Charles McKye
Drowning Reported in Victoria River
A wireless message from Wate Hill reports that Leslie Ker was drowned in the Victoria River on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wate Hill Dation
Leslie Ker
Victoria River
Walker completes trek around Australia coast
C J De Lanecourt, walking round Australia within ten miles of the coast, arrived at Darwin on Tuesday night after starting from Ssalney three weeks ago to fulfill a wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. de Lanecourt
Australia
Darwin
Ssalney
Fatal Shooting Accident Near Darkan Claims Boy
A fatal shooting near Wagin at Fallman River ends in the death of James Rex King aged 11 years after a parrot shoot. The gun was found in a tree and appears to have fallen during a misfire while the boy waited for birds. He crawled about 30 yards toward home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffallman River
Darkan
James Rex King
London Wheat Gable and Australian Wheat Trade Notes
The Westralian Farmers wheat department reports a London despatch dated January 4 with a weak market outlook due to Argentine influence. A shipper argues for January Western Australia shipment at 54 per quarter, while speculators offer 4 wrops for January shipments to Italy at 547 per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Farmers, Ltd. Wheat Department
London
Western Australia
Anetolia
Italy
Kalgoorlie Tragic Death In Boulder Oyster Saloon
Hary Esapsall, licensee of the Boulder Oyster and Drill Saloon and nephew of the Great Boulder Hotel licensee, died at Kalgoorlie Government Hospital after a morning collapse. Dr Mathews conducted the post mortem, and examinations of reportedly involved women were ordered in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hary Esapsall
Boulder Oyster and Drill Saloon
Great Boulder Hotel
Kaleoorlie Government Hospital
S Mathews
Perth
Y A L Tourists Welcomed in Melbourne Meeting
Melbourne Thursday reports a warm welcome for Y A L tourists from Perth, Cairns, and Carnarvon. Isaac Reid of Carnarvon and George Crothers of Cairns formally greeted each other, signaling cross port ties as visitors stay at Exhibition Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.A.L
Melbourne
Carnarvon
Cairns
VAL
Sm’ Hanil
Isaac Reid
Wal
George Crothers
Queensland
Perth
One Big Union for Maritime Industry Faces Doubt
Trade union circles in Sydney on Thursday doubted an attempt to form one big union in the maritime industry. The move aims to consolidate maritime labor representation but faces uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sensational Robbery At A Brisbane Bank
A daylight robbery at the Queensland National Bank in Brisbane yesterday saw a young man grab notes from the teller and flee into the street. He escaped into a crowd with about £140 stolen. Pedestrians misread his flight as a train dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Thoraday
Queensland National Bank
Bote
Bt. John’s Tennis Club
Royal figure to head in Australia speculation
The article discusses possible appointment of a Royal figure to a high post in Australia. It notes speculation around Lord or Duchess figures and the layout of dominion talus making such a choice conceivable within rural politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
York
Taily
Chenegal
Dominions
O Val
Australia
Bruce assures Empire unity against disintegration talk
In Toronto the Prime Minister of Anesteasia Mr Bruce rejects any foundation for Empire disintegration rumors. He says the action was taken with cordial cooperation to aid unity and would have been resisted to the last ditch if it threatened the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Anesteasia
M. Bruce
Becanes
Australian butter talks target Bruce interview in Canada
Toronto provision merchants aim to interview Mr Bruce on butter wimation. Patterson scheme denied as state plan, viewed as private. Canada would keep damping duties if Australian butter is not imported unaided, risking imports from other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Bruce
Tr Tx
Canada
Ontario
Australia
Overseas Dominions and Entente Aims Highlight NZ Visit
Prime Minister Z G Coates of New Zealand spoke at the Angae Luncheon Club before departure, urging robust population growth in Australia and New Zealand. He planned to devote energy to development projects, believing Britain must overcome difficulties to face future competition, while manufacturers modernised and New Zealand offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. G. Coates
New Zealand
Angae
Hoe
Australia
Britain
Ethics of Marriage and Parenthood Profession, Dr Kimmins
Dr G C W Kimmins, ex Chief Inspector of Education for London County Council, urged a recognized profession of parenthood. He argued the law should require a certificate proving physical and mental fitness for marriage and emphasized harmony in early home life for effective child management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. W. Kimmins
Education Department
London County Council
Mussolini Ranks Self Discipline In Daily Regimen
The piece reports Mussolini addressing the British press about his constant self control and routine. He claims to retire at midnight and wake at seven with strict orders not to be awakened except for bad news and likens this to Napoleonic rule. He mocks whiskers as decadence and favors clean shaven youth in riding breeches, noting a simple breakfast of milk alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor
Mussolini
Napoleon
Victoria-South Australia Shield match resumes with big scores
The Sheffield Shield game between Victoria and South Australia resumed yesterday. Victoria posted 304 in their first innings while South Australia replied with a smaller total. Love reached 188 and another batsman 126 as rain halted play and the wicket was covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Victoria
South Australia
Cues Tana Inge
Pat Ij
Love
New South Wales Player Misses Shorfield Wield Match
Collinshaw announced he will be unavailable for the New South Wales versus South Australia clash set for Monday. The absence likely affects team selection and match expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
South Australia
Sydney
Collinshaw
Denmark Church Services Schedule
Denmarks Methodist Church holds morning service at 11 with the sermon The Yielded Life and a 7 30 evening service on Sunday January 9. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper to be administered after the morning service. Miss Pearse to conduct Beatedale service at 9 am Sunday. Cottage meetings planned at Mr Williams and Mr Read homes during January. Choir practice Friday January 14 at 7 30 pm. Everyone welcome to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berviess
Methodist Church
Denmark
Fea
Rie
Pearse
Beatedale
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