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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1927
Page
4
A letter from a motorist to the Albany traffic authorities criticizes local by laws and enforcement. He notes horn use at intersections, inconsistent speed rules, and dangerous parking on Stirling Terrace during holidays. He urges immediate by law updates to curb breaches and prevent accidents.
The Albany Fire Brigade held its first meeting of the year at the fire station on Thursday night with good attendance. The captain presided as correspondence from Wolf Fire Brigade Board approved M. T. Norman for membership and extended season greetings. Accounts amounting to 28 156 were passed for payment. The secretary reported satisfactory Christmas gifts and ball proceeds.
A testimonial from B Dickinson of Albany describes severe backache and kidney disorder relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. After ten bottles, the pain vanished and no recurrence occurred over four years. Medicines are sold by chemists and stores nationwide.
The Albany Roads Board met December 28 with Chairman presiding. Deputation from Torbay district urged regrading Hunwich road, proposing 2 chains at 80d per chain using the board grader. the matter to be considered by the member for the district. Finance approved 105 pounds. tenders accepted for Hunwich regrading and graveling. gravel pit fencing and road works discussed.
The timetable lists Perth to Albany trains on weekdays and Saturdays with departure and arrival times. It also notes Albany to Perth services on select days and a Denmark link with a motor coach option. Printing credits indicate PL W. Smart, Albany, Western Australia.
Local notice describes a food shop and advertising drive at Top of York Street. Mentions late sniper threat context but provides no clear event details or dates.
Timetable details summer mail service for Perth and Denmark outbound routes. Schedules list departures from Station Row Ita lion Box Albany and other boxes with days of operation and times, including Monday Tuesday Thursday patterns and Sunday service.
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