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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

2

Albany Notice on Rate Bank and Factory Registrations 1827

Notice states that the Rate Bank for 1026-7 land rates in the Albany Road District is prepared and open for inspection by Ratepayers by order of the Albany Water Board. It also warns factory and shop occupiers that registrations expired 31 December 1926 and must be renewed by 6 January 1927 or face prosecution. applications should be addressed to the undersigned.

Albany Road Albany Water Board J. A. Wittenoom Water Board Mbang Government C. B. Wittenoom Diatyre Council ALP H. Millington M.L.A D. L. Parker Labor Katanning Savenl Labor Party of Katanping Scots Church Committee C. E. Wittenoom W. ©. Angwin Denmark Nornalap England Western Australia Albany A. Wansbrough Claremont Baths Miliary Fiste Home Service Francistreet Perth Great Southern Pistriet Union J. Ryle Ryle Inter NRA A.G.A Centenary Sporte Axewen Fvenza Ihiew Todd's Arcade Bo Ih A. C. Bradshaw Albany Sports Committee Dewara Spirituil American Bar Association Aula Ward Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Fae i

Debates on Central Control and Comprehension in Australia

The Albany Despatch discusses Winston Churchill’s historic influence and a broad argument about central control versus individual comprehension. It references political theory from ancient Greece to modern Britain, notes Cardinal Newsut’s warning on material values, and cites the Duke and Duchess of York's visit context and controversial ideas on governance.

Winston Churchill Tani Whion Weiss Leon Sarali Jennings Enel Great Britain Gallipoli Rhine Churchill Duke Duchess of York Australia Wis Menont Jabor Athens Roman Empire England France Britain Russia Cardinal Newsut Duke and Duchess of York Yeaterday

Albany Hospital thanks readers and AGA for gifts

The matron thanks all who sent Christmas and New Year gifts to Albany Hospital. AGA members signified for centenary celebrations on January 21 and are asked to attend drill at the drill hall tonight at 6 o'clock.

Albany Hospital AGA Dri H. Page Box Perth Women's Institute Naval Drill Hall Municipal Baths Dug. Collins Albany High School

Governor and party to reside at Cray Street cottage Albany

His Excellency the Governor Sir William Campion and party are expected to arrive in Albany on Thursday to take up residence at the Government cottage in Cray Street. Mrs M Norrish of Burl Street has just returned from a three week holiday in the Koloana district and reports the country there had never looked...

Sir Wiliam Campion Albany Goverment Cottage Cray Street M. Norrish Burl Street Koloana

Centenary Committee Faces Funding and Scheduling Changes

Albany Centenary Committee met in Town Hall with Mayor Wittenvow chairing. Officials approved £25 for programming, moved the regatta date to Saturday January 23, donated cups, and delayed mugs. children’s ball moved to Naval Drill Hall. invitations extended to local ministers and Hon. Haynes.

Albany Town Hall 0Alienhagen L.A. Wittenvow Mesdames Battelier Blackburn Chribble Murphy Vaughan Messrs. Battelier Cutling Duthie Ube Glasebrook Haynes Holland Lambert Monarhan Pike Behurer Whinpey Messrs Sage Rust Ik Wae Messi Mavarine Princees Royal Agwitet Monaghan Dunee Jigns Messrs,Lembert Hattelier Messrs, Pike and Battelier Mesure Princess Royal Sailing Club P. Lambert Veughoo Naval Drill Hall Te Centenary Dunn Porongorups

Dynamite Accident Hurts Mr Hassell on Doubtful Island

Details emerge of a dynamite mishap at Salmon Pond beach near Doubtful Island where Edi e Hassell of Jerramungup suffered severe hand injuries and possible eye damage. His two sons aided the wounded man then summoned medical help from Katanning. he is hospitalized in Katanning with doctors hopeful for his recovery.

Doubtful Island Mst Weil Ediie Haswell Jerramungup Katanning Hospital Hassell Salmon Pond Beach Perth Qualup Katanning Pope At &O'Clark Katanning Wan Hansell Tan

Weather delivers heavy rains across Middleton Beach area

The article notes a spell of warm weather ending with a storm on Friday turning to heavy rain into the night. By early morning rainfall reached over 261 points at the post office with continued heavy falls. Outdoor sports were affected on Saturday and crowds were kept away from Middleton Beach. The downpour also extended to Mount Barker and Kalining, threatening potato crops in the lowlyng district. A Scotsman visiting a race meeting won at 10 to 1 after hesitating to bet, then paid with the shilling he had shown earlier.

Middleton Mount Barker Kaijanning

SA Youth Plan 6000 Acres For Wheat And Sheep

Information from Adelaide reports that young South Australians intend to claim 6000 acres in the Esperanen district under the Western rule. They expect to exploit land with good rainfall for wheat and sheep farming.

Anelaide Esperanen

Migration schemes to be inspected by South Australia commission

Messrs J Gunnons E BP Plewing and others of the Development and Migration Commission, with Mr Banke Amery, will begin tomorrow to examine schemes from the South Australian Government. The plans cover water conservation forestry and related areas and include visits to Eyre Peninsula and the youth districts of the State.

Messrs J. Gunnons E Plewing Development and Migration Commission Banke Amery South

Fruiterer Held Up by Two Masked Gunmen

Melbourne report describes two masked gunmen stopping a young fruiterer named Percy Merrett on a Saturday at daybreak as he drove to North Melbourne markets. Merrett freed the strap from his shoulder bag to save £30, and was ordered to drive on or be shot. Police say the robbers remain at large with no suspects located.

Melbourne Percy Merrett North Melbourne Merrett Merrett Wohen

Darwin Constable Ordered To Leave By Miners

Darwin Manilay Armor faction seeks to compel Mounted Constable Arthur Clapp to quit the field after he angered local miners. Officials planned Saturday action if he refused, while Clapp, a returned soldier, swam ashore to board the auxiliary ketch John Alee and extinguish a fire. At Maranbay police court on Tuesday, Clapp was ordered to return a case of beer seized from John Mackay.

Clapp John Mackay

Boy Charlton Sets World Record In 880 Yard Swim

Sydney reports Charlton breaks the 880 yard world mark in the Domain stadium final on Saturday. Takaisrkai of Japan finishes second and Kelly third as Charlton wins by 11 yards in 19 minutes 9 seconds, smashing the former record of 10 minutes 87 2-5 seconds set by Arne Borkts of Sweden.

Sydney Charliton Takaisrkai Japan Kelly Arne Bork Ts Sweden

Perth Markets Show Strong Produce Supplies and Prices

Producers markets report heavy fruit supplies with peaches and lemons in good demand. Potatoes average about 15s 6d per ton, cabbage and beans firm, chaff and grain sold, oats at 4s, wheat around 5s 9d per quarter, animal parcels £14 2s, wool around £5, with steady vegetable demand.

Prine Hines Stone Livi Tao Antonios Harley

London Wheat Market Notes From The Westralian Farmers

The London wheat market report from The Westralian Farmers Ltd notes steady demand for Australian wheat amid improved Argentine demand. It lists January shipments from Western Australia at 64/6, 54, and 41 per quarter, and December shipments from South Australia at 54/0 per quarter, with various parcels to Chile and the Suez Canal.

Westralian Farmers, Ltd Wheat Department London Cabie Australia Western Australia South Australia Sues Victoria Chile

American workers live higher standard through cooperation and stock

A traveller and union member reflects on American industry where employers and employees collaborate on production and share stock in industrial ventures. He notes higher living standards, widespread piecework, protests that owners are many and workers benefit from cooperation and clearances alongside wages.

Adelaide America Australia

Turmoil in Hankow Lowton as British and Chinese forces clash

Dispatches describe British and Chinese positions in Hankow Lowton amid evacuations and failed concessions. Reports quote Colonel Smallwood on the panic and fear that Britain and the Morian One misjudge the crisis as Shanghai edges toward a broader conflict.

Shanghai Fears Outbreak Echo After Hankow Incident

Reports in Shanghai warn of a potential outbreak as the Hankow crisis resurges. British officials brace for possible concessions being challenged by nationalist groups while firms arrange private accommodation for staff families and prepare for emergency actions near the riverfront.

Shanghai Hankow Grisen River Honta Hankyn

Japan's favored nation stance amid Chinese nationalism

Tokyo reports show the Navy debates sending more warships to Hankow as Chinese nationalism grows sensitive to foreign pressure. While Britain is supported, Japan plans to maintain a favored nation position, with no current threat to Japanese lives or interests.

Tokia Navy Department Tiankow China Japan Pekin

Peace in the Pacific on Japanese Emigration Policy

The Japanese foreign office announces a potential policy shift on emigration, signaling Japan may curb or end sending emigrants to white nations. If confirmed, the move would affect relations with the United States Canada Australia and New Zealand and ease Pacific regional tensions amid Chinese internal convulsions.

Japan Pacific Canada Australia New Zealand China Owvanchester Guardian

Action by America Sees Admiral to Observe Asia Crisis

Admiral Wiams, Commander in Chief of the American Arctic beet, ordered to prove on the Rangebiy Pittwhureh from Mianja to Shanglind to observe and report on the egniitions. His opinion will govern the number of hips accompanying him. Foreign Minister Kogen Chen met Americans and said there is no panic risk and the Nationalist Government would control the situation. Later evacuation of the American community did not occur.

Admiral Wiams Mianja Shanglind Kogen Chen Canton Chem Alee Daria Mit Eral

Shipping Concession Sparks Historic Trade Debate

A parliamentary notice from the Commonwealth warns of a possible shipping concession before Christmas as the federal government weighs allowing British shires and interstate passengers to travel. Last time such measures were briefly suspended during a Melbourne Cup traffic rush, and critics fear industrial disruption and cost. The outcome hinges on cabinet decisions and future overseas steamers resuming regular calls.

Earey Wwoburt Weamen Melbourne Arnerk Teamant

Transatlantic wireless service sparks busy launch from New York to London

The new wireless telegraph line linking New York and London opened with heavy interest from business leaders and editors who rushed to test the system. The inaugural call connected Evelyn Murray of Finland Post Office with Walter Giffor t of AT&T as reporters flocked to use the line for public publicity and commercial outreach. Calls cost six pence a minute for a limited 13 minute window.

London Luidoh New York America Bota Sider Lonhin Ayetom Air Evelyn Murray Firnish

Prince of Wales Huf Falls In Hunting Incident

The Prince of Wales was not harmed seriously during a hunting outing with the Quorn Park at Meltuo Mowbray. His horse stumbled and fell injuring his left wrist. the Duchess of Wesatuinnter also fell but escaped injury, while another rider suffered a broken collarbone.

Frince Wales Meltuo Mowbray Duchess of Wesatuinnter Weber

Shaft Sinking Disaster Traps Six Men Near Thames

Six men were entombed eighty feet below the Thames at Destford during shaft sinking for a new electricity generating station. An inrush of water cut off the workers and two have been rescued, with rescuers hoping to save the others despite rising water and hazardous conditions.

Thames Destford

Trade tensions and British balance of payments debate

The article reviews British trade policy in Latin America and the impact of the balance of payments on Britain. It cites The Manchester Guardian on a potential negative balance for 1926, notes invisible earnings, and discusses bank borrowing and investments. It mentions the Midland Bank view, Keynes analysis, and possible shifts in imports and living standards.

Berlin Nicaragua Central America United Suits Tha “Doki Jnzoiger Latin America Ee Gritain Great Britain Manchester Guardian Board of Trade Midland Bank Servina Objet Mir. J. M. Keynes Nultut

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