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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
2
This brief statement argues that the candidate’s policy prioritizes port development and local needs over big business, highlighting past performance and a pledge of continued effort for the community. It emphasizes understanding the wants and disabilities of the port district.
Tenders are invited and returnable at 8 p.m. on Monday March 28 1927 for the supply of horsefeed for the council for the period ending October 31 1937. Further particulars from the Town Clerk's office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J Duthie Town Clerk Town Hall Albany.
Tenders with a schedule of quantities and deposit marked Tender must reach the Minister for Works by noon on April 6 for Carmathen School-Henovations and related works at New Ketanging Court House Albany and Police Station Denmark. Drew Robinson and Co invite tenders for dismantling and re erection of the Robinson Estate Hall to a site in Albany. Tenders close March 31. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Public notice invites bids for making road works and gravel gas related tasks at C Wittenaoyy with details available from Arthur Johnston. Bidders directed to submit applications by specified date and follow local procurement rules.
Public notice announces a meeting at Allung High School on Monday March 28 at 7:80 p.m. to form an ex students association. All interested are invited to be represented by convener Haire.
The Albany Respatch urges electors to return Mr. Wansbrough to Parliament, praising his three years of service and direct district benefits while cautioning against Booth. It defends Phillip Collier’s leadership and forecasts an increased Collier majority, urging voters to support continuity over opposition.
Albany Life Saving Club members invite all to the Strand tea rooms for their inaugural social event. Other items note Wheat growers dividend plans, hockey association meeting, ex students group formation, traffic court actions, and local port activity in Albany.
Voters in Western Australia face a statewide election on Saturday with most seats contested by Government supporters aiming to re elect Oppositionists from the Country party and United party. In Albany sitting member A Wansbrough faces A T Booth with polling at the Town Hall from 8am to 7pm and postal voting available for absent or sick electors.
The Albany member A Wansbrough MLA campaigned across Elleker and Young Siding last week ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly election. He addressed well attended meetings where electors listened patiently and promised support. He urged voters to cast ballots on the coming Saturday.
Mr Booth campaigns across Albany including Tenterden Woogenellup Kendonup Mortigallup drawing strong crowds. He will address Albany electors at the Mupice Theatre Friday at 4 pm with supporters J McNeill Martin WA Fruitgrowers Association president and Mayor C H Wittenoom presiding. MILA. H Gregory will also speak in support.
A letter to the editor discusses the Collier government and the Mount Barker Denmark Pemberton railway project. It argues the imperial commonwealth declined approval, notes the project began earlier than needed, and praises perceived fairness. It also reports a petrol explosion near Milvale injuring Charles Wilson and others, with warned cautions for fuel handling.
South Australia beat Western Australia by 8 runs after a rain-affected interstate match began Monday. SA 299 and 105 in first two innings. WA 214 and 120 in reply. Inverarity and Evans starred with ball for WA, while Quinlan and Evans led SA bowling.
Walter West, 61, was struck near Queen Victoria Street Fremantle and left with a fractured leg and abrasions after a motorist failed to stop. He dragged himself to the roadside and reports he has been the third jumper injured by passing vehicles. Police inquiries are under way.
In Melbourne on a Thursday evening the Prime Minister Bruce rejected the appointment of Major General Sir Granville de Leone Byrie as High Commissioner for Australia in London. Granville Byrie had political roots in New South Wales before entering federal politics in 1911, succeeding G B Edwards. He served as assistant Defence Minister from 1910 to 1922 and earned distinction with the Light Horse in the Great War, being wounded twice and mentioned five times in despatches.
A powerful blast yesterday afternoon wrecked the interior of A. M. Torington’s fruit shop on Parramatta Road Peteraham. Seven people escaped unharmed though Eugene Culloty testing a gas pipe elbow joint was blown to the pavement edge. The blast shattered the shop and surrounding area.
A Redmond lunch honored LL A Mr A Wansbrough with about thirty residents in the district expressing appreciation for his work. Speakers credited his service and pledged support for a March 36 election, followed by Methodist notices for Denmark including farewell services for Rev F A Pearse before moving to Dumbleyung circuit.
Presbyterian services will be conducted by Mr. W Shields on Sunday next. The morning session begins at 11 o clock after 171 f state wehead. Group 82 state schools meet at 3 20 pm at 7 90 pm. Sunday school at 2 pm every Sunday.
The contractor for the Anglican building is nearing completion within ten days. Mesare Henderson and Fyfe push the new public hall, with an opening ceremony under consideration. Roads Board plans a free opening night. A dance raised funds for the show ground improvements. Mount Barker Golf Club held its first annual meeting with officers re-elected and subscriptions raised. Cricket matches and rifle club shooting events dominated by apple export work and trophy contests.
John Barney a carpenter at the Atlas Insurance Co building fell from a ladder to the pavement about 90 feet. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Police offer a reward of 500 pounds for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Lionel Ernest Schultz whose body was found in the River Derwent near the Botanical Gardens on February 8. A free pardon will also be offered to any accomplice who was not the actual murderer but volunteers information.
In Shanghai on March 22 a cosmopolitan crowd of refugees from France and Belgica gathered in a disturbed Chapel area as snipers fired. The populous suburb saw British and Japanese refugees join the throng seeking safety amid the gunfire.
The Durham Light Infantry defending the northern boundary of the International Settlement repelled a twilight assault by a large force of mixed Chinese including plain clothes Cantonese troops and local Labor agitators. Four Durhams were wounded while the defense, aided by machine guns, is believed to have killed about 40 and wounded many more. The situation grows more grave.
London reports describe Chapel scenes as worse than hell with blocked routes trapping victims from robbers looters. Witnesses recount shots screams and women and children fleeing hysteria. People stripped by soldiers for clothes and jewels. Fear of rapists drives people from homes.
Soldiers march through crowded streets firing to clear their path, protect themselves, and threaten bystanders as stores suffer in the chaotic scene. Deadly gunfire underscores the danger to civilians and property.
In Calcutta on March 23 Khorag Bhalat Singh a noted law student faced trial for the murder of Hiralal Agarwala Ansar wari a millionaire. He claimed self defense saying the victim bought a Nepalese girl for 1300 rupees. The girl reportedly belonged to the Nepalese royal family. No new developments on Italo Jugoslav tensions as Britain and Rome weigh an inquiry by military attaches and the League remains unused.
Official notes downplay serious war movements by Albania or Yugoslavia. Authorities cite periodic armed raids by mountain bandits in the northern Albanian region as the main threat.
Narrikup notes report a postponed fixture due to Mount Barker Cool Stores, a Sunday match against the Pranglee Diggers ending in moderate totals, and tea served during a game break. Local changes include occupancy of Fermion’s former farm by Bellfield, unusual weather, and plans for a Forest Mill tennis dance and a social for Miss M Hannan and Miss Hunt with local attendance.
The World’s Wheat reports a London cable dated March 22 showing Australian, Manitoba and Argentine wheat values for April to May shipments with prices per bushel and per quarter. Winnipeg and Chicago markets closed weak and futures edged lower. overall visible supplies remain large.
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