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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
2
Notice from the Town Hall Albany states that licenses for tires or related items are due for renewal before January 31. The notice is dated January 18, 1927.
On Bondar January 21 1627 Major Lockyer bolted the British Mag in Western Australia. Sunday Next is to be recognised as Centenary Sunday as ministers associations urge devotion. The message is signed by church leaders and Salvation Army officers.
Albany notices outline the railway picnic fixed for February 12 at Mableton Beach. Cadets and ABA members gather January 21 at Spencer Street drill hall to join Centenary procession at Residency Point. Centenary Sunday is observed, with ministers and the Mayor attending Centenary Church services. Local updates cover the Fiat Club, Women’s Rest Home open since December 16, Life Saving and Swimming Club activities, Albany Rifle Club Barnet trophy final, fire brigade drill, an electric fair linked to Blaze Industries Exhibition, and other community events through January 29.
The Albany centenary marks the union of New South Wales territory with the King George’s Sound region as Western Australia grows. Events include regattas, dances, cricket, theatre, and a week of public festivities, with exhibits and a state-industries show open nightly.
Albany launches a week of centenary festivities centered on Major Lockyer’s 1827 flag-raising. The program runs January 21 to 20, with attendance by Premier Phil Collier, Sir James Mitchell, J H Prowse, and Governor Sir William Campion. Events include a saluting procession to Residency Point, flag-raising, State Industrial Exhibition opening, a Centennial Ball, and a Naval Hall dance with Labor party backing.
Mount Barker notes record improvements at Mount Barker lake for residents and a schoming club forming. A farewell for Mr St Jack drew eloquent speeches at the public hall as he and family plan to move to Victoria. Scouts camp, garden party for Anglican Church funds, and local games complete the weekend events.
A Tuesday night ceremony at Lower Town Hall witnessed the Albany Fire Brigade Brass Band receive new uniforms made from Albany wool. Guarantors including Mayor C H L Wittenoom and Mr. W. J. Day funded the set, with Bandmaster Rew and Drum Major O’Neill leading the festivities. The event honored donors, the press, and the band’s future, while officials urged members to maintain dress and discipline. A fruit safety note from the Government warned careful handling of sprayed apples and pears to avoid arsenic risks.
The West Australian notes the Treman’s voyage loaded at Esperance could mark a new phase of development for the southeast coast region. It suggests Esperance and nearby ports may become major granary hubs as wheat loading seasons approach, transforming a once desert-labeled area.
In an Industrial Court of Western Australia case the police union charged the Minister of Police with breaching the industrial agreement by having 34 sergeants instead of the 35 specified. The magistrate said the Port Deputment failed to fill a position, indicating a breach. No costs were awarded.
Mr A Thomson MLA leader of the Country party urged support at a meeting at Bruce Rock where a new Country party branch was formed. He emphasized party aims and local backing for the newly organized branch and its leaders.
The first service of farewell to Mr Angwin was held at East Fremantle Town Hall last night by the North and East Fremantle municipal committee. The event drew a very appreciative crowd and marked a respectful send off for Mr Angwin.
Mr Walsh a retired Western Australian schoolteacher lost his appeal to the Privy Council against a Supreme Court ruling. The dismissal ends his claim to a pension as determined by Mr Justine Draper.
The Federal Minister for Works and Railways W C Hill with Senator Pearce and officials left Adelaide by special train to Oodnadatta to turn the first sod for the 207 mile North South railway extension from Oodnadalin to Alice Springs. They were met by Premier L L Hill on departure.
Melbourne reports Hyder and Ponsford denied permission by the Victorian Cricket Association to play Sheffield cricket while the interstate team is away. A further meeting was expected to reconsider the decision tonight.
A nurse identified as Vera Eugenie Chamberlain 43 appeared at the City Court charged with murder in the death of Eileen Burke a 22 year old waitress whose body was found near Mornington road Frankston. Bail was refused and she was remanded until January 4 with plans to seek bail in the Supreme Court.
A yacht capsized during a sudden squall at Toggerah Lakes off Sydney on Thurmiluy. The party of youths and girls drifted, with several drowned and others saved as the boat sank to the bottom and survivors reached shore around three o’clock in the morning.
Roy Charlton stated he has no plan to retire from swimming and likely will compete in the next Olympic Games and the Pan Pacific Games.
Heavy showers cause river rises and flooding in northern Queensland as two tropical depressions affect the coast. Tully and Herbert Rivers dip below rail bridges while southern districts report rising flood conditions. A Bundaberg to Maryborough train was halted at Aldershot with seven feet of water on the Ting at Salthank Creek bridge.
London reports the death of Martin Donohue, famed war correspondent who died yesterday in Paris after a career beginning in Sydney in 1904. He won the Daily Chronicl honor and built a renowned record covering major conflicts.
The Board of Trade figures show a drop of 63,000 unemployed from the previous week signaling early signs of trade recovery. Despite the improvement the total unemployed stand at 1,432,000, up 210,000 from last year.
The women's franchise campaign group plans a nationwide push to win immediate voting rights for all women aged twenty one. Constituencies will see campaigns as Mrs. Pethick Lawrence of the Women's Freedom League starts a platform tour.
A 20th century wireless device is shown as a small van with a circular roof frame used to track wireless oscillators. Bearings are taken from three areas, plotted on a map, and intersecting lines locate the oscillator instantly as the van approaches the house.
Jamaica reports elaborate plans for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York aboard the Renown on Thursday. Officials outline an address public levees dinners and tennis games as part of the royal reception in Kingston January 18.
Detectives in two states probe the Hopetoun drowning of a woman who arrived from Esperance on the Kybra and registered as Mrs. M Harrison. She was about 50, solitary, seen on the jetty before vanishing. inquest returned an open verdict. A letter forwarded from the Algy post office hints at a writer being traced.
Mr P Collier unable to attend Albany due to prior engagements. Bunbury minister to be paid for attending the Centenary entertainment. McEacharn, a familiar figure at Albany venues, will headline the vaudeville benefit.
Mr John Reid of Delurea Vancouver shest died Wednesday evening after 18 months of illness. A longtime waterfront and railway worker, he helped found Albany Golf Club and Royal Arch, Freemasons, and was a respected Scots Church member. Survived by Mrs Reid and sister‑in‑law from Melbourne, funeral Friday at 4:30 pm with a varied programme and new events, several trophies donated, aid for brigade funds planned.
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