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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1926

Page

2

Albany Despatch Public Holiday Observed Amid Local Events

Albany observes a public holiday with shops and offices closed to mark royal and Western Australia foundations. Plans include a Denmark hotel project tender, continuation classes, millinery for under 18s, ambulance practice and a doctors lecture on blood circulation. Old time dance at Town Hall draws crowds. Racing Club faces leadership changes at a Premier Hotel meeting.

Albany George VI Foundation Western Australia Albany Ambulance Brigade Harrow Mong Gre Brigade Mra Manea Vincent Lewin Pancing Racing Club A. E. Buri Race Club T. H. Barnett Premier Hotel T. J. Barnett Bortwan

Albany notices and shipping delays fragment

The text notes honorary membership discussions for retiring president and a new secretary appointment for St John’s Church. It covers the arrival of Rev E Arundel, the induction date of the new minister, rough seas delaying the State steamer Eucla, and upcoming local meetings including Returned Sailors League, Diggers’ Ball, and Albany Fire Brigade Band. It also advertises York Street Furniture Mart offerings and a cash buyer service for household goods.

R. Greenwool Ife Eloly Fock Harley St. John's Church Hey. G. Napier St. John's Wightwick Biggin Napie Albany Napiephaere Napier Fremantle Dr. Wilson E. Arundel Nahlera Tueaday Tuinmter Johos Zany Tered Tievil Eucla Buvla Havl Ronning Joby Mromwantle Bunbury Hunbury Busselton Euela Bere Aeenenyight Imperial League Soldiers’ Institute Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade York Street Furniture Mart W. KE. Bavilaqua W.E.B. Niko Pete House York Street Novinit

Denmark Holds Burial Gathering for Livingstone

Monday evening gathering in Presbyterian Hall Denmark honored Mr. Livingstone after a year of work among the people. Representatives from churches and a large audience attended despite weather. Messages of welcome to the incoming missionary Rev. Alex Crow and thanks to Livingstone were exchanged amid music, refreshments, and warm regards from local ministers and congregants.

Dhart Presbyterian Hall Denmark di Me Livingstone AE Hey Bushell Church of Bigland Mr. Shields Hefer Pearce Mr. Livingstone Messrs Myers, Ricketts Holmes Fekett Alex, Craw Alex W M. Shields Alex Crow A. Crow Shields Mesare Myers Ricketts W. Shields Glasgow Catherine Henner

New Road Board opens its own offices at Stirling Terrace

An opening ceremony on Saturday celebrated the Allan Fowls Board obtaining new offices on Stirling Terrace. Ex-chairman W Mawson spoke as the building was declared open, detailing funds raised of £200 from Government and £600 borrowed, plus land and a tender enabling construction. The brick building houses a front office and a large board room, with visitors later served tea at Strand Cafe.

Stirling W. Mawson Minuny Mir Hetal Goeredore Beetrie Wuni Mau von Jeanne Isiah Norman Bat Surling Terrace Parade Street Vistors Strand Cafe

Parliament talk at Strand Cafe sparks broad political notes

An Albany gathering at the Strand Cafe features Mr. Mawson praising parliament’s influence on the community and discussing the Main Roads Act and road development. Ministers and local MPs weigh the state of parties, governance, and reform while stressing public service over politics at social events.

Strand Albany Hoody Board Mr. Mawson Tower of Par The Commonwealth S. al. Bruce Labor Party Hoe Tie Efe Denmark Nornalup Minster Roads Board Flo Burvill Mogse Roads Hoard Association Victoria Wansbrough M.L.A Caddihe A Thomann

Albany Mayor reflects on municipal finances and road funding

Albany officials discuss the DenmarkNorcalup line and road loans. Mayor Abr P Lambert outlines deficits overdraft and sinking fund gaps, urging prudent borrowing and criticizing past excess lending. Delegates praise the new roads board while debates linger over grants and allocations to Albany amid shipping and timber declines.

Lrogg Tong Town Denmark Albany John Norson Viawder of Commerce Roads Board Harris Denmark-Noroalup Abby Stirling Abr P. Lambert Galdfelds Navigation Art Federation Inutay'n Dive Albans Roads Board Sommmness Hill J. Norman Rounness Mr. Mawson Mawson

Mount Barker Notes and Local Football Report

Mount Barker notes donors earned a small profit from fruit bids to fund local causes. The Capotimist Concert Party will lift spirits next Thursday. Anglican Church Magazine editor Rev. E J Peniton reorganises the AJ column. North and South Mount Barker football clash at Plantagenet Park ended with North 28, South 22, umpire Dixon praised for handling rough play. Next Saturday a special screening will accompany local events.

W. Hockley Mer. Hockley Barker Eustace Coc Mount Barker France Club Ieft Kojonup Clah South Danes Abava Wex Souths Anglican Church Magazine E. J. Peniaton Magasine North South Mount Barker Plantageoot Park South Dixon F. Williams Alamon Erskine Humphries Rundle Wulkieman Liebick Smith Young Collins Simpson Frokise Slumon Williams Kerther Maroona Roan Helne Pwarlad Martha

Australians Open Against Yorkshire In Drawn Test

The Australian Eleven faced Yorkshire in a match that ended in a draw. Early dismissals left Australia at 177, with Smith, Collins and Ponsford among the batsmen contributing. the North of England side fielded a strong bowling attack led by Macartney and Root.

Yorkshire England Mailer Hendry Everett Oldfield Maenetney Collins Toms Eng‘Wand He Aren North OF Hart Vaap P. Motwes Hollows Gregory Marartney C. Dupp Woodfal Smith Olifield Mailey F. Root B Richardson G. Geary Larwood Cote Boudriee

Test Trial Match Report From Rest of England Innings

Rest of England batted first in a test trial match. Duleepsinhji scored 61 as the innings reached 211 all out. King Janel claimed three wickets for 15, Mahhahein took 13, while Honey did not bat.

England Duleepsinhji Hinings King Janel Mahhahein Ail Honey

Kalgoorlie Murders Two Men Arrested After Train Arrival

Detectives in Kalgoorlie arrested two men after a search of Clarke's premises. The pair were detained and charged with wilful murder of John Joseph Walsh. Victims include hotel licensee links and local figures tied to the region's mining era.

Porth St Kalgoorlie Walsh Pitman Cowie Regeant Hunter Clarke John Joerph Waleh Magne Pubilians Leone Gornwel Philip Sohn Drethcoe Phillip Bichula

Per Capita Payments Debate In Commonwealth Crisis

The Victorian Government appeals to New South Wales to discuss emergencies amid the belt and braces of a constitutional clash over per capita payments. Officials claim the Commonwealth must act quickly to avoid delays in state protest and influence Parliament.

Melbourne Victorian New South Wales Winoy Commonwealth

The 44 Hours Question Debate by Trade Councils

Delegates of the Interstate Conference of Trades Hall Councils discuss the 44 hour issue after drafting proposals to be reviewed by state Trade Hall Councils and allied unions. A demand for a 44 hour work week is expected to be made soon.

Trades Hal Council

Woman Escapes Death in Fire Near Redfern Huts

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Wright of Renwick Street Redfern awoke to a factory blaze opposite her huts. A sheet of galvanised iron toppled onto her residence. Her son, nearby, ran through the smoke and dragged her to safety.

Bydney Elizabeth Jane Wright Renwick-street Redfern Mra Wright

Local Volunteer Fire Brigade Meeting Notes and Donations

The Wonthly foreting of the Mhaiyulumteer Fire Brigade was held at the fire station on Thursday with the captain presiding and Hingerlow dining. Officers confirmed, topics included business, a condolence card to Pineiin McGovern, and lease discussions for Town Hall. Messages of thanks arrived from Arthur Jolincot and Co for prompt attendance at Cowen's Buildings blaze on January 13, with a £90 cheque toward the recreation fund.

Mhaiyulumteer Capimim Hingerlow Ehuaieaan Arc Brigade Messrs Arthur Jolincot Town Hall W.A. Fire Brigades Board FH. Critchley Messrs. M. Norman A. Morgan Brigade Iet Bemliga Vince Ford

Covent Garden Right restraining injunction issued in London

A London case involves the Beecham Metatonail group seeking a restraint from the Chancery Court to protect market rights at Covent Garden. The defendants claim prior establishment of rival markets and plans to enforce market access while a hearing adjourns to a later date.

Covent Garden London Beechat Chancery Tyg Aere Loccdon Charles the Secund Kielford Gavent Carvaian Tuneison Anglo Auswlan Hiei

British concessions claimed over Panama rubber and gold

Mr Richard Marsh, a rubber expert, contends powerful British financial interests have secured concessions on most valuable Panama resources. He sent a despatch to the Departments of Commonweal War in Washington urging the United States to intervene to prevent future concessions and protect American and Panamanian development.

Pansma Britain Richard Marah Intergata Panama Washington Marsh United States Maelo Casi Panam

International Labor Conference Discusses Migrant Inspection

In Geneva on June 6 the International Labor Conference votes on seven articles of a draft convention. It adopts Article 8 as a resolution and Article 9 as a provision related to the inspection of emigrants.

International Labor Conference Han Q

The Mosul Problem Angers Siskith Meeting

A dispatch from Anger reports that a general agreement is near on Mosul issues including transit customs and crime, with preliminary consent and timed measures under consideration.

Constantinople Angle Siskith Megodathium Mosul

Valedictory farewell at St John’s Albany for Rev Napier

A large parish gathering at St John’s Albany bid farewell to Rev Napier and his wife with prayers and good wishes. Delegates from various denominations offered tributes while Hey Crow sent apologies for absence. The crowd praised Napier’s nine months of service and hoped parishioners would visit future postings.

St. John's Church Albany Stey Napier St. John’s Serioul Town Charadiay U. K. Norman People's Women T. Fletcher Thor Gilroy Amd Rav P. Watford An. Oay Hey A. Crow Fultiday Tany Wotsformlito Napier God Speed Hoyahup Juhn'a Shepherd Albany Woollen Mills

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