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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
2
The Port of Yopetoun shipping service via Eucla announces sale items by Ladlwaye W. H. Gobey Auctioneer. Catalog includes keel for sheep and cattle, cows and calves, horses and harness, farm machinery, kerosene measuring gear, tanks, chaff cutters, sails, and vehicles. Sale slated with conditions and consignments per circumsances.
Government land sale notice lists parcels in District Lanate Tice Albany Denmark Town Lota 2 Ir Bp with prices and areas including Cad WA 34.5 p 25 235 26.6 p and other cadastral references. Sale scheduled 2.00 pm December 17 at the district office.
The State Government will from June 15 insure under the Workers' Compensation Act, extending to employers under the Employers' Liability Act and common law. Proposals may be obtained from the Government Actuary at Treasury Buildings Perth or A. E. Jensen at Kalgoorlie, and at Laval Court and Courts of Petty Sessions offices.
The Albany volunteer fire brigade's annual general meeting of members will be held in the Taree Town Hall tomorrow night. The gathering aims to receive reports and proceed to the election of officers.
Reading recounts talks on state development including water schemes to supply settlers, land classification critiques, and railway questions. It covers Albany centenary planning, quarantine at Esperance, and Season Committee meetings plus local notices on dairying bonuses, public dances, and auctions. It cites government responses and community actions across the region.
The Local and General Licenses Reduction Board met as scheduled at the court house Wednesday evening beginning at 1 oclock. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mrs. Murdock aged 56 at the Church of England Cemetery with Mr A Murdock and local officials attending. The Kybra passenger ship sched shows Fremantle departure tomorrow and Albany arrival Thursday on coastal service. Golden wedding celebrated for Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith at Two Mile with seven sons one daughter and 22 grandchildren. A railway accident sequel note references a previous crash near Verner Saline and a forthcoming legal hearing on April 26 in the Young Siding district.
A long, rambling local piece recalls past Albany legends of hidden wealth. It charts gold hoaxes on Mount Melville, a supposed find near Denmark, a brown coal tale at Deep River, and a Perth fishing trip that uncovered a shell game with a bottle of rum. The tale weaves in a mix of local names, places, and speculative discoveries amid playful cautionary notes.
A large crowd gathered in London for the first Test at Nottingham style conditions. Carr won the toss and chose to bat as rain interrupted play delaying the afternoon session. Hobbs and Sutcliffe opened for England while Macartney bowled. play ended with a tentative day’s end score and unsettled pitch reports. The Australian Eleven later beat Durham in a separate match by seven wickets with Andrews top-scoring in the Australian innings and Durham fading in their second effort.
A letter from Albany signed THOMAS OMOND defends concrete footpath work in Stirling Terrace and criticizes local officials and contractors. He claims decades of experience, denies involvement with the mayor or town clerk, and provides his new address at Frederick Street for credential inquiries.
A letter from a reader assures ratepayers that no action will occur on the small piece of land in question. The writer mocks the plan and mentions Michigan children and old matters, ending with a sign-off.
Mr De Garis defending a favorable Oil Department report and asserting that Kendenup shows strong oil indications. He cites wet gas, paraffin based oil, motor spirits and kerosene from local seepages, comparing findings to Texan oil discoveries and urging continued exploration despite official doubt.
Local committee presents a University Extension talk on Thursday June 24 at Albert Hall. Dr Dale BSc CrB will lecture on Why Waste Money on Doctors, with Mr AL Wansbrough MLA chairing. The event aims to interest townspeople and promises an instructive entertaining evening.
A lighted motes venture in the harbor formed a syndicate with new capital but collapsed after two fatalities. The sole gain went to the managing rail, while local memory recalls recent finds as Albany seeks hidden wealth and a reported petroleum discovery near Kenjenap semba.
Two Kalgoorlie murder suspects Phillip Treflene and William Coulter were moved by tram to Mount Lawley jail with Detective teams accompanying. The operation passed quietly with no public disturbance and officials expect a forthcoming statement from authorities.
Adelaide reports ex senator and solicitor Benjamin Benny has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraudulent conversion. The court noted Benny took funds from vulnerable individuals and some from charitable institutions, aiming to deter others from similar wrongdoing.
Atu Mahomed was fined £5 at the Adelaide Police Court for unlawfully describing himself as a medical practitioner. He claimed to be an Indian herbalist and gave Constable McKenzie herbs later found to contain a mix of plant materials and a foreign substance. The constable alleged the herbs would cause illness if treated, cautioning about imitation medical advice.
Melbourne reports the Prime Minister Mr Brace will meet state representatives on constitutional proposals by June and will not proceed with the States Groote BE until then. The federal ministry seeks further consideration on the proposals amid the delay.
In the second reading debate in Parliament Mr. M. Charlton questions the government’s aims and the constitution amendment to empower legislation for party interests amid claims of industrial disruption. The discussion centers on whether the proposed alteration will enable the government to legislate in ways seen as aiding or harming the party’s position.
Sydney reports a Brisbane express disaster under control after round the clock work. Railway authorities have restored traffic by temporary measures and inquiries indicate most injured are improving. Marie Burke’s injuries are less severe than feared and Ward Morgan remains in pain but progressing well.
Interims from talks between New South Wales Labor Minister J M Baddeley and Federal Industrial Commissioner Mr Pilvhle indicate a conference to arrange terms for resuming work. Hope for an early return to full operation at all collieries based on satisfactory terms for both sides.
Brisbane reports new details in the Christine Bade case aged 17 found battered at Hosewood. Funeral attended, pallbearers detained by a neighbor. Christine reportedly planned wine medicine and told her mother not to worry if she heard her during the night. Authorities note head injuries with no clear sign of assault.
London reports at a luncheon of the Tehisth Baapine League discuss envelopment of an akan Ber ie within the Empire. Delegates heard proposals for routes from Tatia to Australia New Zealand and Cay Town with a Cairo-Capetown corridor. Sir Samiel prophesied joint build outs to advance the plan linking dominions and strategic rail links while addressing colonial interests and trade routes.
Acting Charge Affaires at the Soviet Fabiasy denies Home Secretary Toyasnoto-Ticks claim that the Soviet Government sent funds to Britain to support a general strike. Analysts doubt Shah Hassan workers would contribute funds and predict possible Bolsh outcomes.
A jealous husband bursts into a barber shop and interrupts a shingle process, tearing out the barber and leaving his wife restrained in the chair. He exclaims he will "teach you" as rescuers arrive to stop the scene. The incident centers on marital jealousy and public shaming.
The Twily Express reports Mr Thompson Jewett of Sheffield, a steel manufacturer, died leaving a fortune and a will that provides for the wetmatted and sheath duties. the residue goes to beneficiaries, mostly children of his friends, who will receive about £000 each.
The new rector of St. James Albany, planned to begin duties Friday during bishopric induction. He spoke at services thanking parishioners for hospitality and asked for prayers as he adjusts to church life, seeking patience, cooperation, and unity to advance the kingdom of God.
South Australia defeated Victoria in a Saturday inter-state match by 13 goals 10 behinds to 1 goal behinds. Victoria had earlier an easy win over New South Wales 8.
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