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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1927
Page
2
Dark red cows described as seven in number with a Holstein at foot. No brand visible. Prank Pashley Denmark states cattle may be sold to defray expenses if not claimed within the legal period.
The piece discusses Sir Joseph Cook and his London tenure as High Commissioner, highlighting his defence of keeping Australia visible in Britain and the potential for tariff barriers within the Empire. It notes how a British Empire tariff shift could compel Australia to adjust its own tariffs and posits a future reorientation of imperial economic policy.
After several days in the city on private business, Albany Mayor Mr HL Wittenoom returned home yesterday. Messrs. Barnett and Co. Barnett left Albany by the Katoomba yesterday for the Eastern States, where they expect to spend several months.
The Gau versus South and Cranbrook clubs opened the Mount Barker football premiership with a first round match at Plentigene Park in rainy weather. A large crowd attended as players endured poor conditions, with wins expected to be tightly contested from start to finish.
Albany Honde Board discusses main and developmental roads under federal aid. M Glendenning letters that Commonwealth funds four-sevenths and State three-sevenths of capital costs, with local authorities covering portions of construction and maintenance. Main Roads Board will manage maintenance for twelve months after completion.
The Duke and Duchess of York visited Pinjarrah and Fairbridge Farm with formal ceremonies at King’s Park. Spectators praised the Duchess while the Duke impressed as a cautious administrator. Townsfolk discussed Western Australia’s development and the royal impressions amid a drizzly, hopeful mood.
Sir George Buchanan urges substantial Albany harbor works to bolster port facilities. He favors land reclamation north of the high water line, deeper docks, wider water between quays, and selective use of battered jetties while exploring a branch dock system across a 500 acre reclamation area with 74 million cubic yards of dredged material.
A discussion asserts cereals were never wild and were developed by ancient humans through breeding. Darwin’s view supports that wheat and barley arose from 10 to 16 wild grasses, with origin in prehistoric times and in various regions, linking cereals to long-term human agricultural effort.
W J Hayward Director Government Tourist Bureau urges conference among local authorities to advance Stirling Range as a tourist destination. He notes accommodation shortages and identifies Moingup 8 in Chester Pass as a potential site, asking for information and collaboration from readers.
The Albany Roads Board met Thursday with Chairman W. E. Southers and Secretary J. E. Angove. They discussed road access to a new siding at Chookerup, boundary issues with Plantagenet board, and a £1000 grant request to Main Roads Board. Tenders for painting and gravelling were approved alongside works on boggy sections and crossings.
An Australian landholder sent a new four in one clover to the State Herbarium for ID. The plant, once deemed of no value, is now widespread across five states. Farmers fear it will crowd out other forages though dairy operations report higher carrying capacity and strong cattle preference when mixed with ryegrass and other clovers. The clover appears to enrich soil and foster new grasses in Victoria and other states.
Thousands line streets to bid farewell to the Royal Highnesses in Perth Western Australia after touring the Repatriation Ward and city, then boarding the warship Honowa at Fremantle. Crowds on shore and in Gage Roads reflect the lasting impact of the visit.
An engine was derailed and tracks telescoped when a passenger train and a goods train collided near Midland on Friday night. There were no injuries or loss of life to passengers, but the line to Perth was blocked for five hours.
Adelaide discussions on amending state law to open hotels at midnight and close at 6 30 PM. Mr Edwards M LA says a draft bill will address the hotel question in South Australia. A separate note from Melbourne outlines the National Safety Council proposal to reduce accidents and save lives.
Sydney Monday reports Constable Kinsella arrested four supposed criminals single handed near Auburn after shots were fired. He chased them in a motor car and on a bicycle for a mile, made the arrest as the car crashed. The seized car held gelignite and detonators. one prisoner attempted to light a detonator but was stopped.
Stranded Riverina, the well known passenger steamer, will be put up for public auction this week at Bydaay after efforts to refloat her failed. Underwriters announce the sale as the vessel remains aground following her stranding several weeks ago.
Gold valued at £500,000 was shipped to the United States aboard the steamer Tahiti today. The Commonwealth Bank consigned the amount to the Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco, for balance adjustment. This shipment raises Australia’s gold exports for the year to £11,333,775, with most of the gold destined for external payments.
The wrecked steamer Cooma, stranded on North Reef off Queensland months ago, has been sold for £150. The buyer gains salvage rights to the cargo aboard.
Market report lists farm produce quotes with ranges for apples oranges and pears, with prices per bushel and per ton. It notes a Perth railway yard sale with prime samples selling from £7 6d to £7 6d and varying quality levels, plus wheat and chaff bids and passing bids at 5/8 for a truck sample.
A bold effort to fly from London to Karachi is underway in a two-stop route by pilots Carr and Cuillman. They departed London at 10 40 a m Friday from the aerodrome and later passed Ostend as they push toward the distant destination.
A rambling wartime scene shows two airmen, Carr and Gillman, receiving a chaplain's blessing before a dangerous flight. The camp crowd offers prayers and encouragement as the plane taxis, pilots brace for departure, and the crew exchanges final words amid tense anticipation.
Sir Joseph Cook the retiring Commissioner for Australia and Mrs Cook were farewelled by the Victoria League. The Dowager Countess of Jersey hosted the guests including prominent British notables and Australian officials from various colonies and territories.
The Premiers of Queensland or Qorenwand, Nen t London, present a plan to the Development Commission to absorb many new settlers. Mr McCormack urged extending Queensland markets in Britain via close contact and cooperative distribution to improve Empire product knowledge.
After examining Geneva records on the Spahlinger treatment for tuberculosis, the committee attached to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital reports the cases examined are disappointing and the remedies offer no certain cure.
The Australian amateur golf champion showed good form on the Hollyoake championship course finishing the Heat praecury round in 74.
In Harrogate Britain defeats Denmark two matches to one in the Davis Cup second round. Worm and Ulrich (Denmark) lost to Gregory and Jodfran (Britain) 4-6 2-7 and 6-2 7-5.
Paris May 30. Prime Minister Briand after returning from London said talks with Sir Austen Chamberlain covered all major points and ministers are united to resist any disturbance of public order in Europe. The Entente is not mere souvenir but a real factor in policy.
May 21 1927 a solo American aviator Captain Charles Lindbergh began a non stop flight from Roosevelt Field New York to Paris France in a single engine airplane. He took off unaccompanied aiming to complete the record setting journey.
Shanghai reports Communist Nationalist forces resisting Northern advance toward Hankow while allied troops reorganize for a possible push. Northern units move from the south toward Wupehng to trap Hankow as panic grows among natives. Chiang Kai Shek’s government appears to stabilize as Northern ships leave Usinetan. U S Marines, tanks, and artillery arrive from the Philippines and will be landed soon. British Minister Wiley Lammton arrives to study current events. Hefty court action in town over breach health bylaw cited with a £2 fine and costs attached.
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