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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
2
Notice to renew all motor vehicle licenses for the ensuing year before July 31 1927 and to license dogs by July 3. Second moiety of rates due July 1 and payable by July 31 1927. Noncompliance may lead to legal proceedings for recovery. J Duthie Town Clerk.
All vehicle number plates must be returned at once to enable new plates to be issued in lieu thereof by order J E Angove Dog Act.
All skaters who left privately owned skates in the charge of the hall must obtain them forthwith on payment of eight shillings STORET Spencer Street Albany.
The Albany district laments that Prime Minister Bruce will not include Albany in his Western Australia itinerary. The piece argues Albany’s harbor and population deserve attention, citing historic harbor importance, trade, and the need for protective works, calling for state support to restore Albany’s maritime vitality.
Editorial argues Western Australia requires a reconstituted naval and freight role within the Commonwealth. It urges Albany to be named a federal naval base and commercial harbor, detailing Albany’s strategic roadstead, whaling history, and potential industries, while urging government action to counter neglect and secure broader defense and economic benefits.
Perth city engineer met the local road board during a visit to Ka lonning to discuss bitumen road making. Lloyds Agency and partners briefed on Love's whipping agents for Nelson Hay Kojonop Plan ee Kent Ree in the south west division and Enela division. A Nyabing employer and two children escaped injury when their car skidded, struck a tree, and overturned near Badgebop road. they were aided into Katanning. In Katanning Hallway Gardens, five plans competed for a railways gardens prize. Mr Fd Chote’s plan was chosen for approval.
The notice lists infrastructure work on Austral Terrace, a tax appeal involving Mr. John Lindsay McLay with Chief Justice ruling vermin proof fencing as property protection, and an allowance without costs. It advertises University Extension Lectures at Albert Hall by Prof. A. D. Bows with lantern slides, and local business changes including Everett and Co. focusing on groceries and hardware. Additional items call for fire brigade meeting, St Johns Tennis Club general meeting, license renewals, and July events including a footpath sale, Women’s Rest House committee meeting, Exywalkin's winter sale, a children’s dress ball at Josph’s Convent, and A. McDougall’s relocation and seed stock offerings in York Street.
Judge Burt reserved decision in the Bluegood Mouchemers and Co case. Plaintiff seeks possession of land abutting York street. defendants claim year to year tenancy by implication and that two months notice to quit cannot end it. Judgment for plaintiff on possession and for defendants on tenancy question. stay of execution for 21 days to allow appeal.
Local thanks from Mayor C J Wittenoom reach the Perth Director of the Tourism Bureau and the school authorities after Albany centenary celebrations. The letter highlights Australian press coverage and nobility of achievements, praising the lamp of civilization kept alive in Albany by many years. The Perth official commends Mr Hayward for memoirs and photographs. Great Peppermint Care For Children's Hacking Cough.
The Albany A H Society held its annual and special meetings in the Lower Town Hall with C I Wittenoon elected chairman in the president's absence. The annual report praised member support and noted the successful venue shift to Eltier Sith and Co toko premises. Officers were elected, including Mayor C A Wittenboom as president and J Haynes as patron, with financials showing receipts totaling £12 11 1 and expenditure £4 1 8, leaving a credit of £20 9 5. The society planned changes to its financial year and annual meeting timing, and corrected show dates to November 10 and 11.
William Thomas Bevan, a long-time Albany resident born in Doulais South Wales in 1560, died after a brief illness on Friday morning at the Government Hospital aged 67. He came to Australia at age 10, lived in Stawell Victoria, later Sydney, then Albany since 1800. He worked for H. T. Offord, served the national council, and farmed in Kalgan district. He left four sons who served in the Great War, three daughters, and several grandchildren. His funeral was held at the English cemetery with Rev KE Arun dell officiating.
Fremarie Comet reports a site near Perth and Fremantle has been selected for an airship time. Grouvy Cap ton Braines leads a special mission from the Peetie Ministry and arrived last week to announce the development.
Perth jurors return a verdict of not guilty in the manslaughter case against Harold Gifford connected to a fatal April 3 collision in Bulwer Street. The victim was George Janes Franklin, son of Perth’s mayor.
Sergeants Teehan and Johnston have been promoted to the rank of inspector with appointments dating from July 1. Inspector Teehan is noted for long service in Albany where he has been stationed for several years as a constable.
William Grace was crushed to death while trapped in a tunnel at the State Electricity Commission works the off brown commune at Yallourn. More than 200 workers aided in the rescue attempts but Grace was found dead yesterday.
A major blaze erupted in Ky cele’s main street at 3 am Thursday, causing about £50,000 damage. Six businesses and the Exchange Hotel were wrecked. Several people narrowly escaped injury, including three men who slipped from Burton's Buildings wearing pajamas, fleeing down a rope with scorched hands and heads.
Brisbane reports a strike at Tantw foil among cone cutters where firearms were resorted to. A picket was shot and died from injuries, as the protest escalated on the ra wall.
A government proclamation orders complete disarmament within 20 miles of the courthouse. All firearms ammunition and explosives held by residents must be delivered to the police registrar for collection.
Westralian Farmers report a July 5 London wheat cable. Australian wheat exports price 550 per quarter for July. Argentine shipments of 400 tons at 62/9 per quarter. Winnipeg and other markets show declines, with Buenos Aires option prices easing by about 8 cents per bushel.
Leslie Booth fourteen of Pie Street Hranawick survived a near fatal incident after his head collided with iron piping carried on a motor lorry near Pova Parade Parkville. He received immediate surgery and stitches, began a long recovery, and is expected to fully recover in a few days. Heenzo tonic claims follow, promoting Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts for strengthening nerves and blood.
In a late News London dispatch a machine at Aberdeen mill began moving unexpectedly trapping three elderly women inside the gear in a brutal accident. They suffered shocking bruises and were exposed to the peril before bystanders halted the machine.
London July 6 The Privy Council dismissed the appeal with costs of the Metropolitan Meat Tastry Board against Sheedy and others in New South Wales.
Paris reports Commandant Tinseard completed a rapid flight from Paris to Rochefort returning to Paris via Tours, covering 600 miles in two hours and 35 minutes, with LOAP involvement noted and a wary eye on naval air routes.
In connection with Independence Day celebrations nationwide, over 210 people lost their lives. Many casualties arose from accidents during events and displays, with injuries reported across multiple states and cities.
Geneva July 6 reports a brighter view in naval limitation talks. It is understood the Americans will seek to trim their battleship tonnage to about 460,000 tons, signaling progress toward broader disarmament goals.
A large crowd attended Mount Barker’s cricket association dance. After an enjoyable programme of dances and a supper, trophies were presented including the Barnett shield won with Albany, and the Sanders medal for best bowling average awarded to Fred Collins of the Centrals. The chairman praised players, urged youth participation, and noted a plan for a future trophy showcase in the new Town Hall.
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