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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1927
Page
2
In Albany Respatch a discussion of whether a professional or amateur should lead Yorkshire cricket resurfaces with names like Sutcliffe and Rhodes noted for service in war. The piece also covers Taft's critique of US juries, Stirling Ranges tourism plans, and a Perth demand for free school books, arguing cost and access concerns for rural students.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce holds a monthly meeting at the Soldiers Institute on Wednesday at o clock with full attendance urged. AGA 24th Battery to hold a compulsory parade at the Forte on November 12 and the Dist Baar Commandt will inspect with no leave. Albany Town Council plans a meeting tonight to discuss the lighting committee report and recommendations as Mayor C A Wittenoom campaigns in the provinces. St Johns Tennis Club hosts a bridge and rummy tournament in St Johns Hall on Wednesday night to aid club funds. Rainbow Fair at Albert Mall opened by Mayor C B I Wittencom with remarks on its aims and appearance.
A brisk Albany public fair drew strong youth attendance with a popular boy and girl contest led by Miss O D Peterson. The event showcased prizes and performances by Miss Mire, Miss Joyce Hodge, and others, with plans for an Albany exhibition at Ebney Wills and Co's wool store. A Gulbransen piano presentation and a concert featuring Miss Gwen Wait and Mr. Horimann were announced at Arbort Hall, highlighting the instrument’s unique roll-operated feature. The report also covers a fatal road accident near Broomehill involving Brendan Roche, a four year old, and outlines coroner procedures and burial arrangements.
The Albany Season Committee convened with Mayor C. H. Wittenoom presiding. Members discussed approves for a donation to the Woman's Rest Houses, drill hall use for Katanning Fresh Air League, banking arrangements, and fundraising plans. A future meeting is set for November 27.
The text notes Roy Verran, a active Albany sports supporter, travels by night train to Mount Barker. It mentions his departure will impact Albany advertising circles and references apple growing, suggesting community prominence and local industry links.
Cranbrook A and H Society hosted the seventh annual exhibition amid strong sheep and cattle entries though some shortages reduced overall numbers. Exhibits spanned sections on sheep, bri tish breeds, poultry, dairy, crops, and crafts with a record attendance and gate takings exceeding £42. Notables attending included Hon. A. Barvill MLA for Albany and Mayor C A Wittemup. Awards covered Merino and Romney sheep, fat sheep, horses, poultry, and farm produce, with Mr Barvill opening the event and Mr Burvill and Mr Wansborough presenting prizes.
A letter to the editor critiques local motor car registrations and the rise of sales on time payments. The writer warns that easy credit may force residents to pawn goods, notes imports rising as exports fall, and urges motor dealers to target cash buyers while highlighting the role of banks in loaning money abroad.
A two story Chinese residence hosting a meeting on forming a female silk workers union was attacked. Twenty women died and about 200 were injured in the ensuing violence as the event unraveled in Shanghai.
Witnesses describe a crowd stampede scare after unclear alarm signaling danger. Officials later confirm the alarm was false and no injuries were reported as debris and confusion mounted in the ruined area.
The owners of the liner Prinei xen Mafehta announce the ship was lost off the Urazlian coast and attribute the disaster to internal factors rather than external causes. They issue a communique aiming to dismiss external explanations.
A grim flood disaster rolls through New England and nearby areas. Officials warn the death toll will rise beyond current tallies as communities brace for further damage and rescue efforts.
Flood conditions paralyze railway service as bridges and chimes fail. Observers in Vermont report boats bobbing on swollen lakes with more rain forecast. Reports indicate about 123 towns cut off and fatalities near 200, with continuing updates likely.
In Sydney on Monday the captain of the Greycliffe and the Tahiti's pilot gave statements about the collision in Sydney Harbor. The pilot claims the Greycliffe altered course while the ferry captain says he saw nothing until impact, with the vessels colliding near Thoraday.
Divers search the sunken ferry and recover 24 bodies by Saturday morning. Twenty three passengers known to be aboard remain missing as operations continue under heavy pressure with more bodies hoped to be found.
Duke of York expresses deep sorrow over a disaster at harbor and sends sincere sympathy to those who suffered. Albert shares condolences with the Governor General and affected families.
The Western Australian University is set to receive about £60,000 from the estate of Robert John Gred dlen who died in Perth on a Saturday afternoon. He left no children, leaving a sister in Bournemouth England as his survivor. The will provides a life interest of £300 to the sister.
Melbourne notes an extensive fire outbreak causing about £7000 in damage to a business on Lonsdale Street. The Strand venue promotes hygienic orange drinks and upgraded upstairs rooms after recent renovations. A show day with novelties is planned and Armistice Day observance will occur at 11 o clock with two minutes of silence at the Presbyterian Church.
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