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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
2
Drew Robinson and Co invites tenders for dismantling removing and re erecting the Robinson Estate Hall to a site to be appointed in Albany. Tenders closed on March Street. The law or any tender may not be accepted.
The Albany District Football Board of Control schedules an election with nominations to stand, polling at Lower Town Hall from 7:20 to 9:00 pm on the 23rd. the April meeting is postponed.
Members and intending members are reminded of a rehearsal at the Albert Hall on Monday April 4 at 7 45 pm following a rehome quill bercheves term from the original notice.
Local notices cover Easter Monday event closures, Anzac Day planning, liquor act breaches with fines, first aid training for ambulance volunteers, and a Roads Board election in Albany. Also reported are a proposed stone crusher purchase, Albany Social and Sports Club's finances, naval drill hall plans, a postponed dance, and a farewell to Fireman McGovern. A column notes spring rains reviving the land and advertises optical and Ford Motor Co. services.
Mrs. L Calminos desinnt tender thanks to friends for messages of sympathy and floral tributes after the recent death. Gratitude extended to the Matron and Sisters of the government Hospital, Tees, and to Mrs. W H Wiener, Sir Mra Basilinn, and Mr B Jorvill for timely assistance.
The Garcon Hospi tal Albany reports the death of Mary Catherine Crimsons aged 32 wife of Mes L Crimsons. She is mourned by her sister Mrs T Millineare and brother-in-law Frank and Kriey. Also survived by siblings George Leo Chris and others.
In Albany last Saturday 4079 effective votes were cast with 1120 to Mr. Wansbrough and 290 for Mr. Booth in one count. Labor support fell while anti-Labor votes surged amid road work and candidate personality factors. The piece credits Wansbrough’s service and notes a substantial turnover since prior elections, suggesting a strong anti-Labor wave aided by local issues.
In Albany the returning officer Mr A B Burt announced the poll results with Wansbrough ahead by 603 votes at Booth A. The declaration named Wansbrough as member for Albany in the Legislative Assembly, and Booth congratulated him while praising the campaign as clean and cordial.
Australia’s harbors feature wide shorelines and varied bays with growing capacity and networks. The Sydney and Melbourne port trusts show large capital commitments, new docks, dredging, and wheat handling facilities while South Australia and Fremantle harbor boards report annual earnings, deficits, and asset values alongside vessel and cargo movements.
The long serving Albany representative Arthur Wansbrough, son of Joseph Wansbrough of Yeverley, pursued farming and railway service before entering politics. He won Albany in 1920s and was re elected last Saturday, known for municipal and port work and client trust.
Latest Perth figures show continued results with Greenough delays and Toodyay delivering a notable swing. In 918 formal votes counted, J Lindsay holds 694 and Boyle 296, narrowing Lindsay’s lead to 119. Finalised seats include Avon and Beverley with the latest tally pending.
Personal Elliott arrives to take duties as marine resident for Meseta Mellwraith McEachara and Co. in place of the late J. D. Shepherd. He has long association with the company, previously second officer of the collier Koolonga.
Major Seagrave telephoned from Ton a to London 4000 miles after his test record of 21 miles on howe. He described a tremendous dive with hellish wind, saying steering was difficult but possible. He suffered wind burns and neck strain from the head bobbing in the gale.
In a Commons vote the Labor party proposal to abolish one army death penalty was defeated by 260 votes to a higher tally. The result keeps the existing death penalty in place for enemy acts within the armed forces.
The Dominion Office domestic estimates show migration to Australia rising by about 600,000, totaling 1,040,000. Provisions include 474,000 for development loans interest, 400,000 for house creation, and 3040 for child migration across dominions, with new funds for pre-embarkation screenings and medical examinations of assisted migrants.
The Marchesi di Pinedo arrived in New Orleans today after a globe spanning flight from Havous. The voyage continues as the famed aviator quest resumes with another leg in the around the world journey.
Rome dispatch reports the death of Signor Lazzatti, former Prime Minister of Italy, from a wealthy Jewish family. He contributed to economic policy and aided Allied governments during the Great War era.
Wheat news from London and Melbourne shows prices for Western Australia shipments and a rise in certain futures. The Albany harbor project and port development are discussed as a regional economic plan with focus on facilities, cranes, sheds, and the need for port upgrades to attract trade and improve profits.
A vivid description recalls Berry recounting a flood near Ninghan and Velgeo where men sheltered at Marelisen. He notes a four to six foot wall of water threatening the homestead and plans to rescue women by rope. fifteen inches of rain fell at Ninghan in a two hour downpour.
Allen Lindsay Wilson, 20, was injured when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle causing a fractured ulal and was hospitalized Monday night. He died Thursday night from the injuries.
Adelaide kin of Edward Webber, a Holland merchant prince who died in New York nearly two centuries ago, claim a vast fortune now valued in millions. More than 160 descendants in Adelaide prepare a general meeting as an official envoy travels to London to push the claim. One Adelaide relative has rejected an offer of £100,000, with others thought to be in New Zealand and Australian states.
Latest figures show the Pact party with 28 seats while Labor holds 14 and independents 2. Change of government appears assured as results trend in the region.
The local option poll conducted with the elections shows an overwhelming victory for continuance in every district.
Sydney reports the NSW Seamen's Union papers found at Forteax Hotel in a barmaid's possession for six months. The bundle held union minutes, balance sheets, auditors' reports, and reports of thefts. authorities question who left the documents in the hotel bar.
Sydney Press reports feverish, continuing welcome for the Duke and Duchess of York. The Duke awards a medal to Stanley Gibbs, lauded as a hero of the Port Hacking shark incident.
Settlement arrived at Canberra on Thursday easing a threatened Trades Union stand. Public works crews will resume as the Pagiss a oere opening nears. Canberra Territory Act clarified terms for workers including private contractors under arbitration awards on holiday pay and wet work.
Miss Mary Catherina Caimimos aged 32, youngest daughter of Mr. L Caiminos of Marbellun, died after three weeks of appendicitis at Government hospital. Funeral held Tuesday at Church of England cemetery with many locals attending. Reactions and tributes noted from family and community members.
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