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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
2
Tenders are invited with returnable time at 4 pm on Monday May 24 for forming about five and six chains of Gairdir street. Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office Town Hall. J. DUTTIF Town Clerk B. V.
Tenders are invited for the supply of eleven galvanised tanks of 1000 gallon capacity each to Group 11, Denmark. Tenders close Monday August 1926 at the Group Settlement Office Denmark. Further particulars from the Group Office Thomermeck. Superintendent, Denmark.
Albany Despatch analyzes a Kalgoorlie crime scandal last week and its impact on gold theft fears. It critiques police staffing funding, government protection costs, and justice, arguing against leniency and stressing duty to deter crime and uphold moral standards amid a tense public mood.
A parade will be held at the Forts on Sunday June with an examination for specialists paid £2 per annum. A Licensing Board session will be at the court house on Wednesday June 19 at 10:00. Katanning Roads Board approves petrol pumps on footpaths with renewal yearly. licence fee set at £22 per year. Coroner investigates Minnie Purvis death. verdict by hanging. Trinity College London music exams see St Joseph's Convent pupils. four gain honors in Intermediate and others.
The Abyn liner Demosthenes arrived Tuesday afternoon carrying 117 new settlers. Passengers were disembarked by launch and taken by special train to their destinations. The ship later resumed duties after a storm delayed operations and is bound for Fremantle with plans to call at Bunbury and Busselton, then Hopetoon and Experiency on the coast.
In the South West Province legislative council contest United Party candidate W J Mann secured victory by 1348 votes with 2608 to 1520 for Labor candidate J T L Close. Mann, a Victoria native and longtime provincial press figure, previously led the Western Australia group settlements and presses.
The article examines Western Australia as the growing focus for sheep farming as land values rise in eastern regions. It notes pastoralists moving to cheap, expansive rangeland, the safety of pastoral leases until 1456, and Eastern State settlers refocusing on wool quality. A Melbourne syndicate aims to exploit WA land near rail lines to boost wool production and transport, with water surveys and limited locomotive suitability discussed.
A proposal to amend the Bush Fires Act seeks to set opening and closing dates for the burning season by gazette rather than October proclamations. The vote supports declaring a season timely in January or October to reflect seasonal conditions, aiding boards in choosing suitable start dates.
Saturday activities feature a Joen tennis committee event with prizes and a night of dancing. Winners include Lav Uleggpet and Mey C Tetsuo. In football Narrikup hosts North and South day battle, a full crowd witnessed a draw with interim umpire Page in charge. J Williamon is under medical care in Albany, and Captain Downie spends weeks on Hay River farm as weather allows road to improvements. potato market holds hope for higher prices.
The Tamworth Lender reports a lively Northern New State movement meeting held at Lismore with Colonel Abbott as president. Delegates vow the movement is not dead and seek a federal constitutional amendment as future hope. A national convention may be held in October at Archdale with delegates from other states and public bodies.
Perth reports Kalgoorlie mourners offer 500 in Mill as government seeks tips to convict the tunnderers of Tnapector Walsh and Ser séack Pitchan. Investigators say no new leads after another long day of work.
A dredge, last seen near Aden, disappeared during a voyage from Ragland to Colombo. Authorities fear for its safety as the vessel reportedly left Aden and later showed up near Colombo five days after its last known location, with confusion about its exact route and status.
Norman Dunn, who escaped with two Luther prisoners from Roe Street last Thursday, was recaptured yesterday at the Tan derville Hotel. Constable Stephens of West Perth Station found Dunn in the bar and arrested him without resistance on the way to the central police station.
The plaintiff Mrs Chorey Barrow sues J De Garis and others claiming damages over the sale of two 100 pounds debentures in the Kendenup Development. Applications for non-suit were directed to Mr Northmore. The actions mirror a prior suit by Mrs Barrow’s husband over land at Kendenup.
In Adelaide Mr Collier, returning from the Premier Conference, was reticent about the Commonwealth Government offer to ease the State’s finances, noting it required consideration. He said the season opened satisfactorily and forecast significant hemp production, while stressing Western Australia imports remain important. His government has faced a thirty yearly mandate with parties eager for development and progress.
Melbourne reports both houses resuming with party talks on sending industrial constitution amendments to a referendum. Objections to overriding state laws appear addressed, signaling possible unanimous support when the measure is raised. The Attorney-General Mr Latham will move to bring in the Referendum Bill after formal business. Standing orders may be suspended to allow a second reading.
Harry Vierce a 27 year old man held on a vagrancy charge in connection with the murder of Colonel Eric Tulloch appeared at City Court. Detectives requested a further remand which was granted.
In Sydney on Thursday Jim stated that a quick settlement of the road strike seems unlikely as pit ponies have been brought to the surface. Engine drivers and firemen's general secretary Mr Gibson met the Federal Labor leader Mr Charlton before his Melbourne trip. Charlton plans to interview Mr Brace. Negotiations hinge on this contact, while miners have yet to appear before the disputes committee. Of 158 coal and shale mines in New South Wales only four are operating.
A good muster of golfers played on Saturday for the season’s first bogey contest. W. P. Ferguson won with his second victory this season, defeating contestants including Dr. Home and Pt Thompson. The event showcased skilled play and close matches on the links.
A chaotic May 10 scene in Loma as around four thousand guardsmen march through the city disrupting traffic and guarding stocks during a general strike. Mounted police clear streets while the Lord Mayor observes from Mansion House steps as troops parade in steel helmets.
report notes friction among dockers over volunteer labor and several factories affected. The London County Council reports strike costs around £4000 while tense relations persist and a few hundred workers remain at several factories amid disputes over alleged coercion.
At yesterday's conference the miners refused to submit to a temporary wage reduction. Ballwin urged agreement to aid the committee set to revive the mine industry, but the miners insisted wages would not be cut without clear assurances.
A labor figure, Frank Thales, Mire' Pederation general secretary, denounces the general strike as weaponry in an interview. He accuses rivals of incompetence and questions the peasants visitation campaign while urging a measured response to economic pressures.
Mr W A Dettman of Sydney recalls the Cirnnio grounding incident and collision with passengers wearing lifebelts for two hours. Damage to the steamer is estimated at over 100000 pounds.
At a recent council meeting the Ulster-road reserve decision was revisited with a plan to have the contractor complete the work soon. A working bee was proposed to accelerate progress, with a membership roll and fines for no-shows. W Bounness chaired the Albany Road Board meeting, and delegates were elected to organize volunteers and secure support from ALP and other groups.
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