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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
2
Alternate tenders in stone and concrete are invited returnable on Monday July 12 at 4 pm for construction of a retaining wall at Middleton Beach. Plans and specifications available at Town Clerk's Office Albany. Notices also warn vehicle license renewals and dog licenses due, with penalties and rate payments.
Depositors with accounts at the Legal Albany branch are asked to bring passbooks for inspection and interest insertion for the year ending June 30. Passbooks may be mailed to The Inspector Government Savings Bank Albany. Members of Plantagens Nos 3 and 4 urged to attend the annual church parade July 11 assembling at Albert Hall 7 15 p.m. sharp.
The Albany Despatch notes rapid dairy industry growth across Western Australia with 1914 production at £66,040 rising to £1,303,014 by 1924. It urges unity among metropolitan and country producers to stabilize prices, develop modern by products, and push dairying forward under cooperative methods. It cites regional parallels in Victoria and New South Wales and calls for early, strong action.
Athenians celebrate Captain Jock Harris being appointed harbor master of the State as Captain Winzar retires. The local paper notes the proud hometown rise and extends congratulations to the new appointee. The Parents and Citizens Association requests donations to support its fund drive. Fire brigade responded early to a Cross street incident, extinguishing a dining room fire at Mr W Weight’s residence after smoke was spotted by his son.
A stove fire caused damage to a mantel shelf window sill and wall in an old Albany building. Mr Weight acted quickly and firefighters extinguished the blaze without further harm. The incident followed by harbor entries of steamers and a Solomons lecture later that week.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday evening at the Scots Church as Ai. A. Ewart Hiice was ordained as a Presbyterian minister and inducted into charge at Albany. Rev. Thrunt led services, with Rev. Crow preaching and Rev. Thrum delivering the induction sermon emphasizing the church's witnesses.
The Albany community greeted Rev. A. E. Brice and Mrs. Brice after the church service with a welcome social at the Septe Church Hall. Speakers praised the new minister, discussed church unity, and guests expressed optimism for the Brices’ work in Albany. Supper followed as attendees, including Mrs. Brice, received bouquets and thanks from church groups.
Professor Haber, famed Genoan chemist and alleged originator of the term poison gas, argues against battlefield use and all warfare at an Inter-Parliamentary session. He asserts citywide destruction by gas is fantasy and urges European nations to seek peace over profit.
Perth report on the Kalgoorlie inquest reveals Mrs. Clarke testimony claiming Coulter and Treffene said Walsh and Pitman shot the victims. She described events around April 27 28 and alleged cover up by her husband, raising questions of accessory after the fact.
In Melbourne a pamphlet argues against referendum proposals claiming they could trigger a strike and risk an armed dictatorship in Australia. It cites opposition from NSW leaders and Labor figures like Charlton Blakely as party factions align against the referendum. The AMWU supports a united Labor stance despite limited influence over Charlton and the NSW ALP executive.
Denmark residents celebrate the Denmark Nornalup railway as the first work crews arrive. trains bring men and material, camps form along the Kent road, and the station work progresses with officials from Perth arriving to ready the station master. A serious accident injures a worker as construction continues and a new hotel faces material delays.
Newspaper paragraph reports Alan Cobham's mechanic Elliott involved in a fatal air incident during a flight to Australia and London on July 7. Cobham reportedly decides to abandon the mission. Elliott allegedly sustained spinal and head injuries after a gin blast and Arab assailant incident.
The report records 38,000 unemployed on June 24, marking a weekly increase as workers face joblessness amid economic strain. The figures reflect the evolving labor market and government statistics.
Fragmentary text references a government position and a person named Ming Richt Comes Bil. It notes declarations or opinions about disease, miners, and publications, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The readable parts imply a political or official statement affecting miners.
The Worcester cricket match features the Australian Eleven versus the local county eleven. Key players like Richardson and Ponsford contribute as Australia vies for a strong total while several locals are omitted and weather affects play.
The Australian Eleven defeated Nottingham by 468 to 195 in the match. Woodfull top scored with 162 not out as Australia posted 468 before the last wicket. Mulley led the bowling with key wickets to seal the win for the visitors.
Collins the Australian team captain is ill and will miss the third Test, which begins this Saturday. The announcement confirms he cannot participate as the match approaches.
Paris reports that Treasury balance stands at half a million francs. M Caillanx urged the Chamber to mount a determined effort to restore the country's finances and restore confidence.
Unpleasant weather delayed a Sunday club spoon shoot with eight competitors. J O Neill won 67 total with a three handicap. Bartlett runner up with 16. The Returned Soldier League seeks a race for show ground funds. Elections loom for Plantagenet Head Board with nominations closing July 31. In Mount Barker and Cranbrook contests, Cranbrook edged North in a tight finish while North’s team dominated scoring with top names Collins Lindick Smith Humphries Wuillemin Warn Rundle A Bampeon and Glamen.
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