Tenders Invited for Horsefeed Supply and Estate Hall Work
Tenders returnable 8 p m Monday March 28 1927 for supply of horsefeed for Conn er period to October 31 1927. Further particulars from Town Clerk. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Also tender invited by Drew Robinson and Co for breaking down and removal of the Robinson Estate Hall to Albany site. Tenders close March 31. Annual general meeting Albany Labour club at Albany Hotel tomorrow night 6 o'clock attendance requested.
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Drew, Robinson and Co
Rubinson
Albany
Labors Club
Tuowlin
W, Nicholls, Fon
Ser
Empire as a Unity Drives Imperial Naval Policy
In discussions before the League of Nations disarmament committee Lord Cecil links naval policy to an Imperial unity. Britain is framed as the dominant naval power through dominions and partners, while Canadian Premier Bennett notes the shift toward a federation of free equal nations transforming the empire.
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League of Nations
Lord Cecil
Great Britain
Britain
Erie
Canada
Couil
Imperial Conferences and Dominion Unity in a Changing Empire
An analysis argues the British Empire relies on imperial conferences to manage dominion independence while maintaining unity. It notes Australia’s rootedness, English linguistic ties with Ireland, and evolving relations between Downing Street and dominion capitals as realities shape future governance.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Lord Cecil
Downing Street
Great Britain
Ireland
Duban
Return of Kybra and Local Band Performance in Victoria
The Albany Fire Brigade Fen gave a performance in Victoria Sunere despite threatening weather. The Kybra, after docking in Adelaide and a fast passage, returned to the State and will depart for Esperance before Fremantle. Police court remands include John Hobbin for theft and fake pretences under an alias. An Ulster Road ground shows rapid grain growth but vandalism and unruly horse riders disrupt events. Roads Board election nominations closed with several candidates. Mount Barker accident leaves Albert Pickles seriously injured. Nant Carnival wind-up dance announced at Town Hall.
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Albany Fire Brigade
Fen
Victoria
Sunere
Whureh
Kybra
Adelaide
Ba- Kinney
Esperroca
Kalgoorlie
James Jenkins
Midland Junction
Morrell
Brideywight
Ulster Road Ground
Ulster Road
Alhney Roads Board
Wee
Orthewess
Cance
A. Burvitt
Till
H.W. Leask
Messrs
Ill
Burvill
West
FE. Burvill
Albany
Dart
Mount Barker
Government Aetital
Demetris Bros to perform sensational aerial act tonight
World famous Demetris Bros, touring Africa, appear for one night at Re vent Theatre. The perch act features a long pole and aerial routine described as the greatest novelty, with the brothers delivering a borderline impossible fence. patrons urged to attend.
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Euripides
Lambert
Revent Theatre
Demetris Bros
Africa
Australis
Demetris
Marco Demetria
Bieony
Ana Batrons
Seele
Wansbrough Re-elected in Albany Standoff
In Albany the election for the Legislative Assembly drew large crowds as A. Wansbrough, sitting Labor member, defeated Country party candidate A. T. Booth by a substantial margin after counting 1608 votes with postal totals still to be tallied. Final returns showed Wansbrough carrying most centers while Booth won Mount Barker Tenterden Carmathen.
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Albany
Bate
A. T. Booth
Arthur Wansbrough
Labor
Town Hall
Wansbrough
Simaple
Country Party
Labor Canlidates
King River
Wanebrough
Wanabrrough
Legislative Assembly
Tyccer
Burt
Hia
Ram
Porth
Narrikup
Tenterden
Mr. Booth
Booth
Denmark
Carmathen
Grav
Personal Commander Griffiths Bowen visits Albany and Boer candidate support
District Naval Officer for Western Avatraiis R Griffiths Bowen visits Albany to address electors in support of Booth's candidature. Mrs H W Field and daughters plan a trip to America and England. Ray Nott returns with family. Washington Mather, A H Bankins, and others move through Albany. Darbyshire retires amid goodwill as Habbi Freedman offers support.
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R. Griffiths-Bowen
Albany
Washington Mather
West Australian Waterside Workere’ Federation
Itp
Sachs
Etter
A. H. Bankins
Fort Larga
Bores Bay
Routh Australia
John Kbalas
Victoria
Western Australia
Wagin
Bvyser
Katoomba
Rippers
H. Darbyshire
Darbyshire
Habbi Freedman
Inaugural Smoker for Albany Swimming Club
The Albany Swimming and Life Saving Club hosted an inaugural smoker at the Strand Balcony tearooms with decorations and edibles. H Carson presided with backing by M Reedy R Potts and FP Berthold. speeches covered club plans, a Middleton Heath club house, ambulance classes, winter activities, cricket and basketball talks, and trophy presentations to J Ewart B Carson and others.
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Albany Swimming and Life Saving Club
H. Carson
Maxsrs
M. Reedy
R. Potts
FP. Berthold
Cottenlog
Swinnsing
Finh
Boerholl
Carson
Elf
Middleton Heath
Forsyth
Beetson
Fleming
Heeter Bell
Albany Swimming and Life Saving
Constantine
Ganga Din
J. Ewart
B. Carson
F. O'Callaghan
Frappell
C. Clingin
Reedy
Messrs
Ewart
O'Callaghan
Clingin
Flemming
Annie Laurie
Albany Council
B. Potts
Henson
Clayton
Berthold
Payne
R. Sireenwood
Bower
Mesars
Beelson
G. Blake
Wittenoom
Dre. Johnson
Position of Parties Latest Returns in Western Australia
Perth reports indicate Labor likely holds 27 of 50 seats with United 17 and Country 6. Some seats such as East Perth remain contested with Angwin and Juhes noted as incumbents not re-elected. Final results hinge on four northwest seats deferred and on balance between parties for possible joint ministry.
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United Party
Country Party
Abo
Yilwarma
Qreenough
North-Weatey
P. Coffey
Ball
Ferguson
U.P
Hartrey
Kenneally
Fremantle
Rennie
Sinclair
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Slewman (L
A. Sy Oe
World wheat market reports from Western Australia
The Westralian Farmers wheat department notes sales of 6 Western Australia in 52/7 per quarter and parcels of 500 tons for March and early April shipments from Victoria at 62/7 and 62/9 per quarter. Parise Coast Wheat Shippers sell 8000 tons Pacific Coast wheat arrived at 61/8 per quarter. Market remains quiet and quotations are nominal.
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Westralian Farmers, Ltd. Wheat Department
Western Australia
Victoria
South Australia
Italy
Parise Coast
Pacific Coast
Market Report from The Producers Markets and Westralian Farmers
Market prices show prime apple lines easing due to heavy inferior stocks while Gragny Smithy and Bartlett pears stay steady. Tomatoes and cabbage weaken with plentiful supply. cauliflower and rhubarb show forward demand. Prices listed for Jonathan and Cleopatra apples, Granny Smith, Valencia, peaches, grapes, potatoes, and other produce amid mixed quality and feed goods.
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Markets, Ltd
Westralian Farmers, Ltd
Rei
Bartlett
Jonathan
Granny Smith
Woman Shot After Altercation on Hill Street East Perth
Mrs Agnes Fleming a 21 year old resident of Hay Street was shot in the back and neck following a street altercation on Saturday evening. The assailant fled toward the Esplanade and remains at large.
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Perth
Hill Street
East Perth
Agnes Fleming
Hay Street
Husband Arrested on Charge of Unlawful Wounding
Detectives arrested Werbert Leslie Fleming a 20 millhand on a charge of unlawfully wounding a woman. The woman’s condition is reported as satisfactory after the incident.
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Werbert Leslie Fleming
Boot Factory Murder Trial Nears End in Unley Case
Adelaide reports the trial of Ernest Roward Aintrope aged 27 for the murder of Jamce Flanagan at a Unley boot factory in December is nearing its conclusion. The Crown Prosecutor completed address and the defence counsel spoke to the jury as the case enters final stages.
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Adelaide
Ernest Roward Aintrope
Jamce Flanagan
Unley
Picture Regulations in Melbourne Move to Screen Children
Commonwealth guard Professor Wallace notes that children over six and under sixteen may be restricted from seeing 66 percent of current film shows. Victorian Act passed in September 1926 to take effect in July, mandating screening rules.
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Melbourne
Aire
Ensor
Professor Wallace
Onder
Train Strikes Wagon Shaft Near Panmure Crossing
At Simp som Street crossing St Rowley junior nearly escaped serious injury when a train hit his wagon, breaking its shafts as the wind blinded him. He and a reviver narrowly avoided worse harm in the incident on Monday in Panmure Vic.
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Panmure Vic
St Rowley
Simpsom Street Railway Crossing
Explosion at Ardmona Factory Injures Woman in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Monday a serious blast at the Ardmona works near Shepparton injured Mrs. J. Davis, supervisor of the canning department, with severe cuts and abrasions to her legs and body and shock. She was on duty minutes before hundreds of workers arrived. officials say the factory machinery was stopped in time to avert further tragedy.
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Melbourne
Shepparton
J. Davis
Canning Department
Dwvis
Duke and Duchess of York Visit Australia amid Royal Welcome
The Duke and Duchess of York arrived in Australia aboard the Renown on Batunday. They passed the Bywy Hens and viewed a vast crowd as naval barges brought them ashore. A grand procession accompanied their entrance while tens of thousands cheered from decorated streets.
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Sydney
Batunday
Moring
HLM
Duke
Duchess of York
Bydwy
Australia
Doch
Danger of Cats Fatality Reported in Local Incident
Woman Laura Gibbs aged 36 died after a flood poisonings and scratches while playing with a domestic cat. Authorities note the danger of cats as the incident occurred Saturday.
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Mix
Laura Gibbs
Tram blast injures two women in Lithgow incident
A tram fuse blew out at fx- I ford atrest on Thursday night and set the tram alight. Two passengers, Mrs Rodham of Main Street Lithgow with a fractured hand and brace, and Miss C Vincent of Putt Street City with a broken ankle and abrasions, jumped to escape burns. The blaze was extinguished.
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Sydney
Betting shop raided for illegal betting activity in city
Police described the raid on a large city betting shop as the biggest yet. Ernest Williamson, 40, was fined £100 in default six months imprisonment for using the room for betting. Six others were fined £1 to £10 each for being found inside the premises. Books showed about £117 in one day of business.
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Sydney
Asesult Ernest Williamson
Walsh Case Appeal Lodged After Damages Set
Thomas Walsh seeks an appeal against the £25 award from the Supreme Court in the case of illegal arrest and detention. The action was brought against the Commonwealth Government, asserting inadequate damages. The report notes the centenary of Beethoven's death nearby in time.
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Sydney
Thomas Walsh
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Government
Beethoven
Trafford heirs reported wounded in Paris incident
In Paris on March 27 Raymour de Trafford, youngest son of Sir Humphrrey de Trafford, and the Comtesse de Jonee were found wounded with serious injuries. Reports say the Comtesse, born in America, shot herself after firing at Raymour. Both are hospitalized.
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Raymour
Humphrrey
Francis de Trafford
Lomlon Foley
Comtesse de Jonee
Paria
Comtesse
de Trafford
International tensions rise in Shanghai as foreigners face
Reports from Shanghai on March 27 say the situation worsens hourly with foreigners said to be under escalating risk. Soldiers gather quickly around the settlement as authorities prepare for possible clashes.
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Shanghai
Britain America and Japan rush relief ships and troops
Britain sends reinforcements from Hong Kong as Japan pours thousands of troops. America dispatches cruisers from Honolulu Portugal and Macao. Japanese destroyers head toward Shanghai as Hawkers rush to the scene.
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Britain
Hong Kong
Japan
America
Honolua
Portugal
Macao
Shanghai
Assorted British and American Survivors Safe at Nanking University
Reported earlier as murdered, about a hundred Americans and Britons are now said to be miraculously safe at Nanking University. The British Consul Mr Gilex is rescued and on board HLM.8 Emerald.
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Nanking University
Mr. Gilex
Emerald
Evacuation Begins After Brutal Treatment Claims
Reports say British and American naval action allowed evacuation of remaining foreigners. Later messages allege looting and arson of mission property and brutality against women by Nationalist troops, who allegedly acted beyond officers’ control.
London Prosecution of Engineer for Libel at Bow Street
Albert Edward Cradick a civil engineer was remanded at Bow Street Police Court on a charge of libelling Mrs Tone Lancaster Duff. Police said Cradick had been living at the Colonial Institute since his arrival in England in December and was arrested there.
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London
Albert Edward Cradick
Bow Street
Mra
Tone Lancaster Duff
Cradick
Colonial Institute
England
Argentine floods kill over seventy in Jujui province
Buenos Aires reports severe floods in the Jujuis i province in northwest Argentina have caused over 70 deaths. Local authorities say the disaster struck on Friday as floodwaters damaged towns and disrupted transport and life.
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Buenos Aires
Jujuis i
Return Cricket Test Impresses in Imperfect Perth Weather
The Perth match between South Australian visitors and Wear Australian team opened Saturday in poor conditions. Vic Richardson and Schneider starred in a lively exhibition for spectators. By close of play the score stood 546 for 8.
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Perth
Cee
Vic Richardson
Schneider Hee
Beak
South Australia versus WA Colts in close one day cricket
South Australia batted first compiling 256 for 11 as the Colts impressed with partnerships and brave bowling. WA Colts then reached 148 for 5 at stumps, with Cantwell and others among the wickets and standout scores from Sander and Bromley.
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W.aca
Soul
Australia
Colta
Cantwell
Halcambe
Doig
A Richardson
Lonergan
Lee
Veryard
Bran
Sander
Inkster
Schneider
Jarvis
O Richardson
Lewis
Wieree
Veer Bromley
Richardson
Len
Au V. Clana
Reat
Viet Vee
Acrtibala
Ryan
Sanders
Wilberforre
Onts
Lance
Bromley
Um A. Richardson
Vervard
Wy Aleman
Der
Ieee OS
Leonard
Ford Motor Co
Lid
Goad
Kb Amie St
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