12 May 1927
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
1
A lamp mishap in East Busselton caused a fire that destroyed the occuped dwelling and a bakery shop with their contents. The fire followed an explosion after a kerosene lamp slipped and broke during a man’s act by lamplight. Insu rance is believed to cover the loss.
The report details wind damage delaying Vermin Act enforcement as road boards stockpile dingo scalps awaiting June 30. Katanning sees the sudden death of Mrs. A. A. Doak after a stroke, while Tenindewa advances wheat Expansion and dam work continues. Bullo Shire struggles with 60 tame horses on Tocmpine common and considers destruction under legal guidance.
A detective notes uncertainty about identity as Samuel Billingham arrives from America to join a trio led by the Makuuiy and Madelon. They plot to rob the rich, aided by a poison gas chemist the Stink Wizard, foiling capitalist losses and guiding Mr. Orion to peace. Their alliance dissolves in a final, stylish scheme ending in success.
A fragment recounts a fire raising brigade in Baxony planned to target insured premises and reward members for first scenes. It notes enterprising fellows debating delaying to avoid detection and the distrustful suspicion of insurance companies, hinting at a larger danger to public safety.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.