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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1926
Page
2
Captain Kavanagh seeks bail for MOVE TOUN and ELPERANCE with hearings set in Fremantle. Proceedings listed for Tuesday May 11 and Saturday May 15 outlining custody and transfer details.
Tenders are invited until Saturday the 22nd for erection at the Women's Institute Building Victoria Square Albany Plans and specifications may be obtained at the architect's office No tender necessarily accepted W Harry Jefferis architect Cowen's Buildings Lower Stirling Terrace Albany WA.
Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday the 17th for the creation of a Cheese Factory at Denmark. Plans may be seen at Denmark Co operative Co, Demavich. Westralian Farmers, Lil, Katanning. Westralian Farmers, Lud, Athany, tid at this office. Oldham, Boas, and Bonte Brown Architects, No 10 AMP Chambers, Perth.
The Trades Union Congress argues the strike stems from government mine policy, not anti constitutional aims, while the government maintains a constitutional challenge. Debates in Parliament and among unions highlight disagreements over whether a general strike is lawful amid wartime conditions and food transport concerns.
The text argues that Britain must handle postwar economic strain and labor unrest carefully. It cites Sir John Simon warning labor leaders against abusing power and fears a strike could threaten Britain’s credit and imperial unity. It hopes for a speedy, amicable resolution with unions restrained, noting possible global repercussions.
Local and General School Holidays indicate the Albany area will observe a one week winter break with no evening or technical classes at the State School on Ulster Road Reserve. Inquests scheduled for Monday at the court house will include the death of E Sharp and the inquest into Mrs Peyvis.
The Western Australian Parliament passed the Main Roads Act of 1926. A three member board, with two engineers and one administrator, will govern main roads and work with local authorities. The board may survey, develop, and maintain roads, acquire land and equipment, and construct tramways for material transport under ministerial approval.
The Mayoress Mrs Lambert plans a visit to Beverley this week to spend a well earned holiday after illness. The Albany High School headmaster and staff left for Perth on Thursday breaking up term. A J Barely praised learning new king words at home last week and helped many.
A correspondent defends the Town Hall against critics, praising municipal work on Perth Road and Short Street, arguing the Town Hall provides civic functions, caretaker services, and year round office upkeep. The letter lauds the Mayor and council for progress and rejects opposition as misinformed.
The Chief Scout urges Western Australians to contribute to Boy Scout Week funds totaling £5000 to support training and expansion of the movement across city and country. He highlights developing body mind and spirit in boys to uphold national traditions and produce ready citizens.
Souths dominated Cranbrook as both teams produced crowded scenes and uneven play at Mount Barker. Key scorers included Maunsell and Wright for Souths and Sexton and Gillam for Cranbrook, with next week pitting North against South for gate crowds.
In Albany readers learn Mr and Mrs T H Burnell donated the vaniv court at Pyrmont to the Presbyterian Tennis Club. At a Saturday opening Rev Alec Crow and others praised the act, with Barnett and Burnett thanking attendees as players tried the net for the new facility.
An old time dance arranged by meal at the Albany Fire Brigade drew a large attendance on Friday. Mrs Manoa led a program that started shortly after 6 20 and continued with festive spirit until after 10 with a supper break. Dancing resumed until 1 am and attendees praised the evening as very enjoyable. A schottische competition with prizes is planned for the next Friday.
A wedding occurred Thursday afternoon April 20 at Barossa Vale Denmark uniting Miss Miy Wishe of China Inland Mission and Mr. Morten Jessen Morten sen of Hyllested. The event drew a small circle of intimate guests amid bereavement, with Nell Shaw and Braddy Shaw noted travelers bound for Australia under the Union Master Artists’ national banner.
Western Australia Legislative Council results published with partial tallies from metropolitan, rural, and southwestern districts. Complete counts shown for Metropolitan Province with Nicholson and Longurwa leading. other provinces display incomplete results for Central, North-East, South, and South-West areas.
Lieut. Col. Evie W. Tulloch MC, a prominent Melbourne figure formerly of Bunbury, WA, was shot dead by a burglar at Lauriston Wellington Parade Melbourne after an entry through a back gate and kitchen window. The struggle occurred on the stairs in semi darkness.
In Sydney the disputes committee of Trades Hall announced a stance on implementing a 44 hours week in the metal trades empire. Employers resist, insisting on a 48 hours week, while unions mobilize and mass meetings explain policy to members.
Mrs Hodgson appeals the finding by Mr Justice Owen that she was guilty of misconduct with Captain Hammond and Charlie Chiiatla. Each co respondent also appeals. Ralph Vivian Hodgson is likely to challenge the judge’s decision diverting him to pay Mrs Hodgson’s costs.
Brisbane reports Labor secured victory with 43 seats to 20 for the Opposition. The result sets the stage for the coming Parliament as Labor maintains control based on provisional figures.
In Melbourne headlines the Seetet edged Grelonr Grammar School to win the head of the river. The day carries a somber note with the sudden death of Melbourne Drarmmor school coach Lieutenant-Colonel Tulloch looming over the event.
The rowing championship of the Commonwealth held Saturday featured five of six Statenare entries with Western Australia absent. Tasmania triumphed after a hard race in rough conditions, with Baynes of Queensland taking the overall title and Golding of New South Wales, Cambridie of Victoria placing behind.
London reports no change in strike dynamics as both sides hold course. Some unionists resume work while fears of concessions keep others away. Mr Winston Churchill pledges only minor alterations, and a Moscow cheque for thousands is returned by the committees despite appreciation.
The Archbishop appeals for a strong call to peace and urges a conference with other churches to resume negotiations and unity.
Disorder flared in Glasgow and Edinburgh with looting at pubs and boot shops in Glasgow. Police cleared tramway areas amid baton charges while trains and trams ran, and crowds dispersed by midnight. Edinburgh blamed rowdies rather than strikers as services gradually resumed.
Foreign ships carry cargo to overseas ports while British steamers lag. Wal mer Sophocles and Ceramic sit with full passenger crews off the coast. Outgoing mails to Australia India and South Africa pick ports, rain dampens outer electric lines more than underground. Londoners hope Sunday wireless news will improve next week outlook.
Transport services improved while strike actions spread to other areas including power and light stations. The extension indicates broader disruption affecting utilities and regional services.
Public meeting in Perth under the Labor Party pledges moral and financial support to British and other strikers. International unions from Berlin Copenhagen Amsterdam Capetown report solidarity and short term aid measures to endorse the strike effort.
New York newspapers reflect the full seriousness of the British strike and its global shock. The New York Sun questions whether the Empire should be led by a national vote or by a minority group and argues against any single body guiding the nation.
Despite a strike, the British delegation led by Lord Cecil travels from Geneva to Paris by air to join committees on the commission of the League Council. They will then attend the preliminary disarmament and ordinary POM meetings in June with Lord Woolsey presiding.
A disrupted schedule delays Alan Cobhem's long trip to Australia for a week or two, risking arrival during the monsoonal season and complicating the planned itinerary.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several players with numbers and initials, including Whitlock and Miles, and mentions a game or event at Chen 24 with partial scores. The readable items resemble a sports box score or lineup but lack coherent context or full details.
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