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The readable text indicates a warning about stock misalignment on a two day period with vague dates in late January and early February, mentioning Monday and Tuesday and possible safety or range concerns.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
2
The readable text indicates a warning about stock misalignment on a two day period with vague dates in late January and early February, mentioning Monday and Tuesday and possible safety or range concerns.
A discussion on Albany and Freemantle hinterlands cites the need for harbor facilities as settlements push inland. The West Australian notes Albany’s improving outlook, referencing Sir James Mitchell and the drive to develop twelve million acres for agricultural and industrial use, urging local support and adaptation to a growing national economy.
Local report notes a social at the Naval Oil Hall with Dewar's orchestra and promises a lively evening. It also covers the 14 foot championship to be held Saturday with the Katoomba steamer voyage and Grange club visitors from South Australia. Also mentioned are cadet parades canceled and life saving club demonstrations at Middleton Beach.
Residents discuss electors rights in Albany and district as registration rules are noted. A Redmond house fire destroyed by Mr Tanner and occupied by Mr Ruston is probed by Constable Flanders with suspicions of arson. The Katanning Band joins Albany Fire Brigade in a Victoria Square recital, raising funds while members prep for Fremantle demonstration and clothing inspection at the fire station.
Personal notices show Governor Sir William Campion and Lady Campion active in Perth events last week. They joined tennis, centenary dinners, a children's ball, and the Naval Drill Hall entertainment, with a centenary sports carnival opening ceremony by Sir William. J J Tucker tours with Y A League, and J M Woulfe becomes a magistrate. Brennan departs Fire Brigade service for St John of God.
Katanning and surrounding district visitors plan a weekend outing to Albany organized by the Katanning Fresh Air League. The program includes sight seeing, a grand dance, marine excursions with the Albany and Katanning bands, and Monday sports at Mickleton Beach. The executive and secretary A Printes oversee arrangements as ministers advise railway service adjustments for wheat shipments from Albany.
A Burns centenary event at Middleton hall gathers Scots, New Zealanders, and local leaders to honor Robert Burns. Speakers compare Burns and Scotland with Dunedin and the New World, while songs, bagpipe pieces, and “Auld Lang Syne” close the evening amid tribute to Burns and his legacy.
Horseowners in the metropolitan area focus on the WAT summer meeting set for Saturday and Monday. The card lists six events with anticipated runners including Windsor Handicap Jollina, Greenways Blue, Son of Cadilla, La Valliere, Whimsical, Serbury, Mercato, Pica Piva, Bombula, Worthywink, Network, Anticipate and Reise among others.
The Albany Cricket Association set two more matches for Saturday afternoon with Albany club representing one side and Flicker on a bye. Wanderers Rovers meet Parad Street recreation ground while Wallabiew faces Ramblers at Ulster road reserve. Players from four teams expected to turn up to form full squads.
The Katanning Cycling Club plans a road race from Mount Barker to Albany with 25 riders including seven from Katanning and seven from Albany. Trophies will be awarded and a prize will go to the first Albany rider if not placing first overall. Runners expected to reach Albany around 1 pm with handicaps listed for competitors.
Albany Bowling Club schedules the second vertex matches on Saturday afternoon with four rinks in use. Albany teams list Cuddihy Manes Shaw Milly skipper Pages Holmes Lasak J Angove skipper Miller Behwret Rigby A B Ap pove skimmer Milne Smith Johns Duthie skipper. Visitors invited to a rink roll. dinner at London Motel at 7 45 p m.
A late AV telegram to the Minister for Migration denied reports of a strike by traps settlers at Hester against the ruling rate for burning off. The settlers were described as indignant at the rumor while officials said the matter was addressed and all grievances adjusted after a supervisor visited Mester.
The Busselton meeting with Colonel Pope and Mayor discussed railways funding for deeper harbour works while noting Busselton is a beach, not a port. Pope favored the jetty for current needs and suggested alternatives.
Another milestone in Western Australia aviation history occurs as WA Airways Ltd inaugurates a night service between Perth and the South West. The Perth to Sydney flight planned for today is delayed to tomorrow morning due to weather conditions.
The death occurred yesterday afternoon at Bishopscourt in East Melbourne. Mrs Tarrington Laws, wife of Dr Harrington Lew, Archbishop of Melbourne, was an devoted church woman. In Sydney yesterday the RED executive ruled no intoxicating liquor at the luncheon for the Duke of York on March 20.
The Sheffield Shield match at Sydney Cricket Ground saw New South Wales lead with 424 for eight after Kippax top scoring on 187 not out. The detailed scorecard lists batters from New South Wales, with miscues and early wickets noted in tough conditions.
The Governor Sir William Campion officially opened the Albany sports grounds in a centenary celebration attended by the Mayor Mr. C. H. Wittenoom Major Nicol and town officials. He praised local effort, noting £5000 spent by the council and over £1000 in volunteer labor by a working bee.
The Marvel Loch district aims to become a wheat producing region as rainfall patterns from 1924 to 1928 show favorable growth conditions. Agricultural officials note past crops near Southern Cross have exceeded expectations, supporting expansion in Marvel Loch and adjacent areas. The University of Western Australia invites global architects to design a complex costing about £150,000 funded by Sir Winthrop Hackett will and includes a ceremonial hall and student onion building. First prize £300, second £200, third £100. designs due August 24.
London reports British officials remain silent on policy toward China as nationalist reforms advance within Chinese borders. The stance aims to avoid disturbing a significant shift in Chinese affairs and maintains cautious diplomacy during uncertain times.
A British naval and military buildup in China is described as excessive for suppressing anti foreign agitation. The article questions motives and suggests the move aims at Russia, noting the force’s size surpasses what is needed even with allied support.
Mr. J Stewart of the Labor party returns from Australia and laments the lack of tenement housing for migrants. He argues emigration costs should be paid by the stake and calls for a property equipped home with land cleared to offer settlers a chance at a decent start.
A Belgian named M. Scoiny offered free of charge £100,000 worth of radium for the treatment of King Ferdinand of Romania. Five grains of radium bromide is cited as the largest quantity ever raised at one time.
An aircraft caught fire and crashed on the outskirts of Paris as Surgeon Loven leapt with a parachute, surviving with minor injuries. Observer Lieutenant Peyron died from burns in the crash.
The International League of Aviators V selects M. Domy as the world champion aviator. Report notes smallpox at Suva as a related concern.
Suva reports two deaths and a fresh smallpox case at the quarantine station on Monday. Officials say the fatalities involve residents under quarantine and a new infection has been confirmed amid containment efforts.
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