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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1926
Page
2
The Half Yearly Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in the Lower Town Hall on Friday May 28 1926 at 8 p m. The agenda includes prevention of excessive assessments. Mayor P Lambert issues the notice from Town Hall Albany May 19 1926.
Albany dispatch notes new federal road funding of 984690 pounds yearly with state top‑up, a Main Roads Board to oversee a five year construction program, and discussions on Brookton Dale bridge railway and Denmark Pemberton gauge alignment. Emphasis on water supply schemes for Barbalin Narembeen Norseman districts and migration development progress.
Geoff Angove son of Mr and Mrs J EK Angove fractured his collarbone after a slip during activities at Blate school this morning. Fire brigade events and a forthcoming ambulance aid course are announced with a parade slated for June 6 to support fundraising and examinations for specialists.
A town dance at Jower Town Hall ends at midnight after a supper provided by members wives and supporters. Winners in a schottische contest are Mr and Mrs Merver, with Mrs Saunders donating the ladies prize. A motor car theft case involves John Robertson linked to crimes in three states. Upcoming events include ratepayer meetings, University extension lectures, a Women's Institute Tender meeting, a Go Optimists show for the Boy Scouts, and a Returned Soldiers league gathering.
After ten days in the city the Mayor Mr Percy Lambert returned to Albany yesterday. Mayoress Mrs Lambert plans to travel to Beverley for a period to recuperate. The couple were seen among passengers who joined the Kat Poeta hasten.
The Rev Alec Crow of Scots Church Albany will tour Denmark and district with resident missioner Mr Livingstone. He preaches at Group 110 Friday May 23 7 30 pm then at Group 114 Sunday May 30 11 am and 7 30 pm with a Communion service in between. Farewell on June 6 at Youngs Siding with services at 11 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm. Mr Shields from Glasgow joins to oversee new mission work at Denmark station.
The Repatriation Commission notes a seven year limit for former Imperial forces in Australia to apply for war pensions, gratuities, or allowances from the cessation year ending Aug 11 1991. Applications should be sent to the Deputy Commissioner for Repatriation in the state of residence.
The Minister for Mines approves central and five district mining advisory boards to assist in development and grant prospector aid. Emphasis on WA immigration praised by W Bankes Amery. Premier Collier defends sinking fund position amid London criticism. University of Western Australia funded by Sir Winthrop Hackett bequests with ongoing construction and resourcing. Savings bank campaign promotes state growth and farm land value rise. Potatoes yield strongly in Albany-Denmark with high per acre outputs and potential fertiliser and seed program gains.
Government seeks old prints documenting WA history for an official pictorial record around the centenary. Owners may send mounted photos to the Premier's Department Perth for possible reproduction or return. typed copies acceptable with authenticity evidence.
Odd rural vignette recounts sales pitches for Nerve Nuts and tonics, a city visit, and a pantomime where a cow's antics amuse the crowd. The narrator notes dullness until the cow performs, then jokes about the crowd's reaction and a bash-bound laugh.
Melbourne detectives report four men attempted a botched walk-in robbery at a suburban bank early yesterday. They forced entry, fled in a motor car, then disappeared toward the rear. Police describe the tools left behind as nearly perfect for the crime and warn local bankers to heighten security.
Hugh Victor McKay, dean of the Sunshine Harvester Works, died Friday at Stivehine after illness following a trip to Engle. Aged about 60, he helped develop harvesting machines. Sunshine works now employs 2600 men with output a machine every ten minutes. He leaves a widow and a daughter.
The disabled steamer Wonganella, with a broken propeller shaft, rode enormous seas near Fundy Cape as it was driven toward the coast 20 miles away. Tug St. Giles towed her into Moreton Bay after anchoring on Saturday. Captain Buffren praised the crew's seamanship and no one aboard was injured.
The piece argues against eating when distressed or anxious, citing a wise physician who avoids meals before bad news. It recommends pleasant company, a clean table, and an early evening meal after daily tasks end. It criticizes the English habit of breakfasting on friet and bacon with hot tea during stress.
A Bollywood novelty titled Bebe and the Bath appears in a Paramount Picture Miss Brewster's, featuring Daniela Han in the lead. The scene shows a rose topped faucet in a circular basin with spray enveloping the actress, reflecting a trend of stars having shower bath installations at home. First aid for coughs, colds, and imminness is advertised with Qrest Peppermint Cure.
London May 23 Australians faced Oxford University eleven at Christchurch ground in cloudy warm weather. Oxford captain won toss and chose to field. Oxford bowled Australia out for 114. Richardson took six for 26, Maley two for 95, Ryder one for 15, Grimmett one for 27. Australians replied three wickets down with Tokley 30 not out and Andrews 2 not out.
A rough tally shows matches from Maidenheld to Cambridge with scores like Australia 936 in Leinster and Leyton declaring 598. Results include draws at multiple venues and Australia winning by 10 wickets at Hampshire. The report lists innings totals such as 871 and 248 in Southampton and 262 at Cambridge with several drawn games.
Albany Caledonian Society held its second sovial at H G S Hall Stirling dertace with many young guests and a large attendance. Notables Mr Crow and Mr Ogilvie announced their upcoming departure while praising the society and promising continued future ties.
Residents may attend a series of university extension talks with varied topics and illustrated presentations. Notable speakers include A J Leckie on Folk Song influence, J Dole on medical spending, W A Laidlaw on Ceylon, and others through October. Tickets cost 1 shilling for adults and sixpence for juveniles.
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