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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1926

Page

2

Motor Drivers Licences and Local Notices In Albany

A compilation of local items reports motorists urged to renew licences after the deadline, a breach of traffic act case with a fine, social tributes for Mrs. E G McKenzie, shipping delays due to heavy weather, and notices of community events including the Albany A and H Society meeting, golf records, and provincial lectures. The report notes a birth of public notices, derailed rail services, and civic activities across Albany and surrounds.

M. Anderson A. B. Burt AOL Banday J. Duke Spencer Street Hector Stewart M.L.C Forrest House of Representatives B. Prowse Albany A. and H. Society George Haywood Albany Malji Tomlinson R. H. Tomlinson F. J. Thomson M. B. Johnson F. H. Ick F. J. Jones Bight Kybra Fremantle Kavanagh Prenchman’s Bay Floral Railway Lenwin E.G. McKenzie E. G. McKensie Perth Ernest G. McKenzie Goldfelds McKenzie Mr Kensie Margot Pee Jack McKensie

Albany Rifle Club Annual General Meeting Report

The Albany Rifle Club held its annual general meeting at the World Hotel on Tuesday with Captain Allen presiding. The captain reviewed a year of membership shifts, NRA Kalgoorlie results, and the Southern Districts Union Prize success, noting range improvements and a balanced finances despite debt. a junior section was proposed and approved for future competition.

Albany Rifle Club Wold Hotel Allen W.S. Peel W. 8. Peel Messra George Farr J. Nicholson Norseman NRA N.R.A Kalgoorlie Union Prise Meeeting Southern Districts Union Prise Meeeting Albany Chamber of Commerce Kronkup Mount Barker Kalgan River Kronkan Haynes A. Bruce F. Jackson Verran Kylgoorlis Defence Department Dorora King Ateratary AL Prowse M.esr J. Haynes Milla

Smoke social and prize presentation at rifle club meeting

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting a smoke social was held. W King, the newly created captain, predicted attendance would be light due to heavy rain. Attendees included A Wanebrough MLA and J T Mills. The National Rifle Association toast honored, with A Ford replying. trophies were presented by Mr Wanborough to recipients such as F Jackson and A Bruce.

Stoke W. King A. Wanébrough Albany J. T. Mills Madley Thompson G. Allen Wanbborough Woombrough F. Jackson Allen J. Haynes J. Bhenfield Drew A. Bruce H. Willeys V . F. Jackson EK Barnett and Co E. McComish HL Verran V. Kings B. Verran Miss Peel W. Norrish Russer A. J. Martin J. Shenfeld F. Sackson F.fenn C. Allen J. Shenfield B. Moyle W. Kine BF. Verran Mills H Represented Messrs. Drew, Robinson and Co Rnftae Labs Taogee N.R.A Arcont Tale

Denport Group 116 Denmark meeting notes and July services

The Presbyterian gathering at Denmark and Group 116 reported weather delayed a service, good attendance at 116, small attendance at Denmark. Next services set for July 5 at Grom 173 Karri Find and William Bay, Denmark service at 7 30. Weymouth toast by Mr Wenabrough praised rifle club but admitted gun fear since boyhood. election talk noted Albany seat prospects, government spending, and plans for town advancement. Evening included toasts to press art and chairman with National Anthem to close.

Denmark Trarka Mpita Grom 173 Karri Find William Bay Mampimania Migs Pesl Alweye Ai- i Aiken Albany Wenabrough Wanabrough Inter Albamy Lame Sir James Fie Mossie H.R. Payne D. Thompson

Drawing the R S L art union offers £3125 in prizes

Mount Barker notes urge readers to purchase RS L tickets to fund a state effort, promising a share of a £3125 total. The column touts forming syndicates, points to two weeks left at 2s6d per ticket, and highlights social club events, sport updates, and a brass memorial tablet for local servicemen.

R.S.L. Art Union Wall Beone Honor Hou Mount Barker E. Webster RS League

Military Parades Set For August and July Dates

A specialists parade is planned at the Porta on Sunday morning next with a compulsory parade for AGIA at the Forta on Sunday morning August 8. Permission is granted by the officer commanding the R.A G.A. The 1593 rounds from the six pounder guns at Albany are noted. Voluntary parades occur on August 21 and 22 to train. A senior co dete parade will be at the drill hall on Saturday July 24, 1926, with a bus leaving the church corner at 0.16 am to transport battery members to the forts.

Porta AGIA Forta R.A G.A Albany

Heavy rainfall batters Perth and surrounds

Late week weather drenched Perth and nearby districts with record rain and strong winds. Streets flooded, utilities damaged, and railway services disrupted with at least 35 washaways causing widespread train delays.

Humorous Sidelights Of Barefooted Perth Citizens

Queasily written note reports staid business people and young men wading through floodwater on the south side of the river. Shoes and stockings were shed as all faces the elements with bare legs on St George’s Terrace during the high water.

Perth Indies St. George's Terrace

South Perth Suffers After Sooding Event

South Perth endures severe damage following the Sooding incident. Local officials report widespread impact on homes and businesses with ongoing recovery efforts underway.

Flood Waters Force Residents From Multiple Streets

Flooding in Toeailay nihoolesa and nearby areas caused residents to decamp as homes on Suburban road Stone street and Melville ter race flooded. People left voluntarily once resistance to rising waters proved futile.

Stone Street Melville Terrace

Railway Service Disrupted Amid Regional Reorganisation

Flooding has severely damaged railways across districts with Collie suffering the worst, isolating the town and cutting road links. About 40 people have abandoned homes as residents and traders struggle to reach customers while relief efforts hamper normal transport. A steady flow of men women and children crossed the Collie Narrogin line with essentials to those east of the flood.

Collie Rosd Anil Callie Ant Narrogin

Washaways Disrupt Great Southern Rail Line

Heavy rains across Perth and the Great Southern caused washouts on the Great Southern line at Brookton York Beverley and Narrogin. Five gaps opened in Brookton formation suspending rails and delaying traffic. Albany services diverted to Collie route. mail delivery and Perth train timing affected. Albany reports no damage despite heavy rain.

Perth Great Southern Brookton York Beverley Narrogin Albany Collie

Not Guilty Verdict in Hamuel O Loughlin Case

Perth jury returns not guilty by insanity verdict for ex policeman Hamuel O Loughlin charged with murder at Burtville on February 18 1921. Jury adds public safety rider urging preventive steps and custody in Fremantle gaol until His Majesty's pleasure.

Perth Hamuel O'Loughlin Burtville Thomas James Hix Manor Fremantle

Albany Basketball Association finals crown High School team

In the Albany Basket Ball Association finals at Albert Hall Institute two minor matches were played. Methodist Young Men’s Club A team led 14 to 4 with Harding Cal Una Newby tallying for Methodist. Jibert Merrifield Vaughan scored for Methodist. High School beat a strong combined Football Club side 42 to 35, with High School scorers Milne and another star contributing to victory. club scorers included McGregor Berthold Mercer Green Wood.

Albany Methodist R. Jibert Merrifield Vaughan Starte Cinh Fin Mercer Greanwood

River flood near Newnarket drowns three children

A flood from the River Dallura at the Irish Free Biante swept through a farm house near Newnarket County Cork. Three children drowned and bodies remained missing as occupants fled to higher furniture.

London Dallura Michael Fitzgerald Newnarket County Cork

Hydroplane Disaster Shocks Europe and Australia

Reports from Rome and Chile describe a hydroplane crash involving Marche De Winede, with Major Month killed and others injured. The wrecked machine and ensuing chaos disrupted a planned voyage from Italy to Australia, drawing concern across Australia as authorities consider renewal of travel rights.

Rome Chile de Citaiiatte Wien Italy Australia

Australians Defeat West of Scotland by Innings and 52

The Australian Eleven beat the West of Scotland representatives by an innings and 52 runs. Scotland were bowled out for 146 in their second innings after Australia declared at 303 for 6. Innes top scored for Scotland with 43 not out.

London Scotland Innes Australia

Australians win East Scotland match in Perth by four wickets

Australia chased 120 set by East of Ireland XI in a one day match at Perth. Australia reached 206 for six with Andrews scoring 60 and Taylor 43. Richardson claimed four wickets for 24 runs while Everett and Malley each took three as Scotland were dismissed for 120.

Perth Andrews Taylor Australia Richardson Bowl Everett Malley

Australians Dominate Scotland in Rain Suspended Test

Grimmett led a Australian bowling assault taking seven wickets for 42 as Scotland collapsed to 80 total. Ponsford claimed one for 19 and Mat for 16, while Austenligny reached 24 without loss before rain halted play.

Mishel Scotland Grimmett Semnine Ponsford Austenligny

Albany council backs study into district disabilities

A joint meeting of Albany City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and the Road Board approved sending an application to the Government for 25000 pounds to ease capitalisation of the Albany Water Supply project and to seek a Royal Commission to investigate disabilities facing Albany and nearby districts including Mount Barker and Denmark.

Council Chamber of Commerce Road Board Albany Percy Lambert Burill M.lc John Norman J. T. Milla Duthie Perth Mount Barker Denmark Wansbroorh Commonwealth Messrs Norman Mills Hill Holmes Nesbitt Caddihy Blummess Alhanean Roads

Heans Tonic Vouchers Nerves Coughs Colds

Nerve tonics advertised claim to aid nerves anemia and tired, run down health. The copy asserts Heans tonic improves energy and strength daily, and mentions sale by chemists and stores with claims of general well being.

Hean Opabe

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