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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1926
Page
2
A gathering of textile workers from Albany area unions is planned in the Chili Rooms on Wellnessday Mo 31 at Appam. The purpose is to discuss entelline seekers and set up a teene t at the sution in Western Anelniin, with W. MATTER serving as convener.
Mrs Edward of Serth-nail Albany thanks kind friends for letters telegrams cards and tributes during her bereavement. She especially thanks Leo McNamara Doh Davies Riley Day Whyte Minor Mills Ingham minister and their families for thoughtful kindness.
The article discusses colonial financial policy and government borrowing terms as New South Wales and other jurisdictions consider loan demands. It notes parliamentary debates on funding, interest rates, and market timing, with references to imperial authority and the impact on state finances.
The Albany Licensing Board considers delicense of the Travelors' Host Hotel at Tenterden with a December 31 deadline and possible extension. The Silver Band displays 250 gold medals, and a Town Hall old-time dance raises funds for the Fire Brigade Band. A coal find near Albany prompts geological interest and a request for a Mines Department report. The Ming River Social hosts a Saturday event with euchre and dancing, raising funds for a local picnic.
The steamer Katoomba, bound for the Eastern States, sailed from Albany with a large number of passengers including the Horton Stirting family. The mayor’s wife Mrs Lambert, treated at the Government Hospital, shows progress toward recovery but remains at the institution for now.
The narrator recounts a delayed railway journey to Perth, delays souring plans, a solitary visit to the Public Library, reflections on Albany and Perth libraries, and a sightseeing excursion to Kelmscott and Kalamunda. He notes contrasts with Melbourne and Sydney, savors local fruit, and ends with a steamer trip to Rockingham.
The death of Amand Colbenson known as Brother Colby occurred after a sudden illness following a steamer shift on Bendigo and a long waterfront career in Albany. He served with Salvation Army as color sergeant and was active in Manchester Unity Oddfellows and the Orange Order. A loyal Labor supporter before 1917 he later backed Nationalist candidates.
The funeral in Albany drew a large crowd from many organizations including Army personnel, Oddfellows, Salvation Army, Waterside Workers and local police. The service featured a procession to Army headquarters and a Methodist chapel, with hymns, prayers, and messages of sympathy for Mr. Colbenson's family.
A 20 year old native of Horsnwick Junction, Haniel Clarence Albert Tredrea, died after falling from a train near Albany Perth. He reportedly boarded the Albany bound train at York Street crossing. He was found with serious injuries near Two Mile Crossing and died next afternoon at Government Hospital. An inquest is set for tomorrow with the body interred at the Church of England cemetery.
A September gathering in the lower Town Hall, convened by Mayor Lambert, led to the creation of the Great Southern Railway League amid sparse updates since. The writer questions the outcome, notes a deposition to Perth, and laments slow progress and voter apathy ahead of an upcoming municipal election.
A letter discusses Western Australia celebrating its centenary and questions government funding. The writer recalls visits by officials in 1925 seeking £2000 for a public festival, asks what citizens are doing to prepare, and notes a meeting of Anthony workers planning a local branch.
A Sunday 6 am collapse of a water reservoir wall in Hobart released half a million gallons of water. Debris swept Melville Street, damaging buildings and scattering bricks, with residents alarmed by the sudden flood.
A large avalanche blocked roads with stove blocks four feet long and debris strewn across hampered travel. The avalanche roared through the city hall area causing extensive damage including bricks, broken trees and furniture.
An elderly lady, Mr EB Watton, stood in floodwater up to her armpits when water burst from a well. Nearby Mr ID Reading intervened, pulling her to safety as she neared collapse. The event halted further danger and she escaped unharmed.
A Saturday morning shower in Terrace Lake Perth Mowbey and nearby districts dumped rapid rain at roughly 3.46 inches per hour. Within five minutes the rainfall overwhelmed inadequate drains and turned streets into temporary rivers as electricity and other services faced strain.
Heavy rainfall caused Esplanails and adjacent streets in Fremantle to flood from Trades Hall to Market Street. Prompt drain clearing reopened the thoroughfare as Henderson and Queen Streets near the Court House also flooded briefly due to debris in summer drains.
Rain has likely moved into the country and summer showers have greatly aided the district. Water carting has ceased and farmers can prepare land for seeding. An additional 20 000 arres of new land will come under cultivation this year.
Heavy showers eased but seaboard rain expected. Inland districts report improvement while rail networks suffer washaways at Coonamble and Gulara. Moolog-Dubbo line remains impaired for weeks with diversions in effect and Sydney mails delayed.
Wyndham meat works may continue this season only if an agreement with the unions is reached by Monday. The article notes the potential for operations to proceed or be disrupted depending on the talks and labor relations.
Mrs Marion Bell of Fremantle resumes travel after a delay at Fowler's Bay caused by fools. She heads to Kalgoorlie via Encla and Esperance, leaving early Saturday morning as part of her motoring journey around Australia.
The stewards aboard the Stace steamer Bambra, which docked at Victoria Quay after arriving from Jane, gave notice at Fremantle. They signed off at the Mercantile Marine office on Saturday morning and in talks confirmed a grievance against the chief steward.
Police from Cotteales responded to Deaf and Dumb Institution at Cottenloe Beach where superintendent Heads Witchell was taken into custody. A son claims Witchell struck him with a hammer multiple times during the assault on Saturday.
An early Saturn morning collision at Adelaide station involved a rainbound empty train shunting into No 9 platform. Two carriages derailed onto the platform, damaging buffers and cracking the concrete floor. No injuries were reported.
Police expect fresh information in the Oakleigh death case as they pursue a possible identification of the woman found beneath a tree on Thursday morning. Investigators report ongoing inquiries and emphasize that breakthroughs hinge on new leads from informants.
The Cambridge crew prevailed in the race on a rough Thames despite distress in places and strong Oxford effort. The Oxford rowers struggled with the water while Cambridge, led by standout performances from Crag and Cowbridge, surged to victory.
A partial OCR passage notes Mussolini addressing Italian Fascists on the seventh anniversary. He pledges under the Fascist symbol to mobilize material strength and moral power, praising the Black Shirts as unwavering against obstacles to realize the regime’s ideals.
Dame Nellie Melba rejected broadcasting her farewell performance at Albert Hall despite several suggestions to air the event. The decision preserves her control over the concert and studio opportunities are not listed.
The piece notes the French franc reaching a new change record around 24 30 am with influence traced mainly to Paris. It highlights a trend tied to Paris in the currency market and notes a rapid movement across exchanges.
A new German trust named Vereinigte Blach werke will begin operations on April 1 to cut costs through centralized production. The plan concentrates output at suitable plants to lower prices and boost trade. Head offices will be in Düsseldorf and Essen for coal, with a capital of 800 million marks and financing hoped from the Reichsbank on favorable terms.
A Brown Heart appeal was dismissed by a majority verdict. The case concerns a cargo en route from Hobart to Liverpool, with coal involved in the proceedings.
Dr Abbat of the Smithsonian Institute after long study and field visits to Algeria and Baluchistan selected South-West Africa as the site for a new solar observatory. American scientists will study sun heat variations to improve weather forecasts. The African Observatory will cooperate with Chile and California colleagues.
Government Geologist Dr. Wagner predicts South Africa will lead platinum production with large plants capable of 200,000 ounces annually starting early next year.
The Mount Barker notes report a robust enrollment of 52 members and a newly elected president, with continued work in packing, cooling, and export of fruit. Local construction advances include Bert Jones completing Mullaly’s premises and plans for a new garage, while Bquire Bros. secure a building contract as demolition and excavation begin.
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