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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
Captain Kavanagh and Will Saul listed for Hopetoun and Espevangh on Tuesday June 1. Tenders must include a Schedule of Quantities and deposit and be marked Tender. Minister for Works will reserve them until noon on June at PW Office Katanning Court House Athanyaml Police Station Denmark.
The Municipality of Albany will hold the half yearly meeting in the Lower Town Hall on Friday May 29 1026 at 8 P M. Mayor P Lambert issued the notice from Town Hall Albany May 10 1026.
WANTED strong youth for motor garage. Good opportunity for Sart Lark. Apply in letter to MOUCHEMORE AND . PTY, NTO. York airect.
Report from Tambel lupin notes renewed request for land classification between Ongerup and Needilup for settlement and railway purposes. Delegates discuss testing horseback inspection versus proper surveys to support rail line development near Albany and Needilup amid long‑standing settler activity.
A debated report on land suitable for settlement and railway access between Albany and Newdegate divides officials and regional leaders. Critics push for land release, while some call for caution over red tape and past missteps in land classifications and bank debts.
Council and racing club move toward completing the Combined Sports Ground on Ulster road reserve. A joint committee will oversee extending the ground, finishing the grandstand, ring fence and steward and judge stands with funds about £800 from the council and £350 plus materials from the race club to be handed to the council. The meeting appointed a working bee and set a follow up meeting for Monday night.
Local notices announce the quarterly sitting of the Licenses Reduction Board at Albany Court House at 10 30 a m on Wednesday June 16 for hotelkeepers and others. The A G A parade is set for Sunday morning at the forts with special examinations at the parade. A drill and rifle exercise session is listed for Wednesday evening at the drill hall. Ambulance Brigade lectures continue with a focus on first aid and a railway station venue for the next talk. Reverend C Napier and Mrs Napier depart Albany for Boyanup with a farewell planned at St John’s Hall. The Returned Soldiers League discusses use of Town Hall for a dance on June 28 to fundraise, with tax-exempt status checks. The Kybra motor steamer is due to arrive in Fremantle tomorrow to replace Euela on the south coast run, Albany tentatively serving as home port. The Fuels vessel may depart Hopetoun and Esperance next week. next quarterly service is likely June 16. The Morelay steam tug, fresh from England, is en route to the Eastern Gates and called at Albany for coal. The Volunteer Fire Brigade Band annual meeting has been postponed to June 14 at 8 p m. The University extension program includes lectures by Jane Raberdar and others, though some text appears garbled.
Albany’s Co-Operative Opti onnt Comedy Co. presented a Tuesday evening benefit at Town Hall for the local Boy Scouts. Under Mr. M Eastdee the company delivered clean comedy and variety, with songs, sketches, and a bold gymnastic display by Mickle and Carson. Mrs Chadwick and Miss Watt drew strong applause in song while the cast’s lively one act pieces and humorous exchanges kept the audience smiling despite bad weather.
At Albany town council, Dr Nesbitt moved to revoke a April 26 1926 decision granting a 60 percent rent rebate for the Albany Season Committee firemen ball. Opponents argued the hall is revenue only and free use would set a bad precedent. supporters argued the event benefited many ratepayers and local businesses. A vote followed and the mayor ruled the motion out of order, with ongoing dispute over the rebate.
The report notes a discussion titled Music on an Intellectual Subject presented during Osiholla Education oo at Sybury by Sister Margaret of In the Can mune. Sister Mary meni h vera provided remarks during the Albert Hall event, highlighting themes about Australia.
A Chamber of Commerce deputation led by Jno Norman and J T Miller asked the Road Board to open Chockerup Swamp for use. W Forts cited 80 acres of swamp land worth ten pounds per acre and potential crops for settlers. The board will study area size and revisit the matter at the next meeting.
Local football events outline a match between an outside beam and Mount Barker side with North Mount Barker vs North Albany a friendly on a bye day. Cranbrook hosts South Cranbrook. a local trip is arranged from Mount Barker Hotel at 1 30 pm. Eric Booth remains under medical observation. W Halford’s 1800 acres near Woogenellup sold to J H Goldsmith. Saturday cinema shows Thundering Heels. business hours debated for Saturday closings.
At about 1 am a sensational report of a hold-up in West Subinew was heard via telephone. A man named Robinson of Subiaco was alleged to have been restrained. Constables were dispatched but had not returned by early morning.
The search for Hugh Pickett who escaped from Claremont Jail on Monday continued yesterday without success. No trace of the missing man was found, fueling theories that outside assistance aided his escape.
Kalgoorlie detectives continued inquiries with no fresh leads as authorities say a solution to the tragedy is near. The inquest into Wesley Maley’s death at the WA Club concluded with a verdict of accidental death from a fall while his mental state was temporarily affected.
Late news from Loudoun reports the Australian Eleven starting a match against the South of England. Grimmett Eve rett Hendry Fillis and Bardsley were omitted from the visitors. Fender won the toss and batted, three early wickets fell for 61, then Hendren and Chappion guided the total to 104 for four. South of England 211 all out. Morartney took four wickets and Gregory three. Australia trailed 3 for 0 at stumps.
Commonwealth and States v Premiers conference meets in Melbourne to probe Federal Ministry plans to end income tax relief and abandon per capita payments. Most premiers back away from proposals. only Victoria’s Premier Allen stands apart as others bar the plan. Conference adjourned with divisions evident.
A Victorian railways electric passenger train crashed into a stationary Ad erher train at Caul Bold station last night. Two passengers were killed, 31 injured, eight seriously. The dead are George Leonard Dundley aged 17, a Carrum clerk, and William Dobney of Chalssa.
Shipowners announce a forthcoming coal supply disruption to Western Australia. The Dimboola is tied up as Melbourne faces a limited coal stock with the public barred from supplies.
Report notes 56000 men idled in New South Wales with daily disruptions at wharves and traffic drivers affected by the idle labor force.
A letter to the editor from a local inspector laments crowd misbehavior at the Albany East vs North game. He criticizes rowdy spectators and roaming dogs, urges action to protect players and decency, and notes upcoming church services and memorials in the town.
In a match against Oxford the Australians won by an innings and 11 runs after a dominant performance. The game appeared decided early as the Australians piled up a large first innings total and bowled out Oxford twice.
London May 26 Liberal leaders show little interest in the dispute between Lord Oxford and Asquith about Lloyd George's contributions to the American press. Lloyd George criticized for not attending the Liberal Shadows Cabinet on May 1 and for missing a May 10 meeting after speeches by Oxford and others. He offers to meet Asquith and other leaders to discuss the position.
Mary McSwiney was elected president of the Sinn Fein Executive Council in London on May 24, succeeding E. De Valera who resigned with a large following.
Paris correspondent reports French Premier Briand will retire from politics at year end. He plans marriage to Madame Pourdas a wealthy widow, aged about forty five. Briand, aged about forty, will live with his wife on a small island off Brittany after resignation.
In the Assembly a debate on the Union flag attracts little interest. General Smuts urged unity of African effort, stressing no division among Africans.
Tokio reports Hokikaido eruption causes extensive damage with about 100 deaths confirmed. About twenty people are seriously injured and around 200 sustain minor injuries as rescue operations continue.
A council meeting discusses a Volunteer Fire Brigade Band request for use of the Town Hall. A deputation introduces grievances about past misuse and seeks clear terms. Debate covers grant timing and accounting, with motions postponed to the next meeting.
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