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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1926

Page

2

Albany notices and local sport events update

District Council to hold monthly meeting on November 14. A motor cycle collision with a horse near Middleton Beach left rider Dickenson injured and hospitalised. Bishop of the South West Diocese unable to attend a reception due to influenza. Licensing Court for Albany District to sit November 29 with fee payments required. Electoral notifications warnpenalties for non replies to referendum notices. Minister for Agriculture to visit Albany, then Mount Barker, Denmark, and return for field days and inspections. Week end sport notes include poor weather and disrupted races and cricket openings. Vandalism damages churchyard monuments. police investigating. Denmark Field Day planned for November 13 with a special train from Albany. Cranbrook Agricultural show and local band rehearsals noted.

H. BE. Osborne Mount Harker Middleton Beach Dickenson Eborna St. John's Church Thursby South Weal Receiver of Licensing Revenue Crown Law Department Perth Albany Troy Mr. Sutton Hampshire Mount Barker Thurelay Denmark Perth and King Princess Roya Albany Cricket Association Bleker Church of Cemetery Soneel Denmark A Fr Peeh Eae Hos Dairy Cranbrook Agricultural and Horticultural Goot Cranbrook Adbany V. Pre L . Anveral

March concert fragments and local notices in a distant paper

A ragged March item list includes London Pride selections and a complaint over Sunday attire. Aboriginal life saving surgery by Minnie at Carey Downs saves Bill Egan, with arm amputation at Carnarvon Hospital. Community events warn of uniforms and fundraisers, Armistice Day dances, and local notices from Mount Barker to Perth.

London Pride Ccrpe Valencia Nalitary Walie Javotte London Town Amereh Aternal Otill Coca Bill Egan Carey Downs Carnarvon Egan Minnie Carey Downy Carnarvon Hospital

Local church bishop delayed by influenza in Albany visit

The Bishop of the South West Wr. Wilson travels to Albany but is hindered by influenza. Mr H. K. Corry leaves Albany for Perth to take a city post. Mrs Wilson and daughter visit Albany as marriage plans proceed in Melbourne and Dr Ciro Caldera plans to practice in Perth after returning from Fremantle.

South West Brivest Wr. Wilson Katoomba Treaday St. John's Albany Largs Bay England University of Pavia Veronica Hospital Perth Emil Genoni Bresmehill

Market Report from Garket Producers Markets and Westralian

Producers Markets Ltd and Westralian Farmers Ltd report mufruit market steady with oranges well supplied. Tomato and other produce show a slight decline in quality with varying prices. Feeds sold between 2d and 2 1 2d with some trades easing later in the session.

Producers Markets, Ltd Westralian Farmers, Limited

Survey of Eastern Great Southern area praised by MLA

Member for Albany A Wansbrough lauds the Surveyor General report on Lake Magenta Ungerup Ndailup Borilen and Salli Ringgistriots after a tour noting railways are needed to unlock development. He argues for spur lines, Bridgetown rail proposals, and a comprehensive railway plan to bring land into use.

Lake Magenta Ungerup Neadilup Borilen Salli Ringgistriots Albany A. Wansbrough Mneilitien Stirling Range Ongrinip Tle Lanai i Whith Offminn A. Waonbrough Bridgetown Fam Neur

Albany Fire Brigade Holds Monthly Meeting

The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the fire station on Thursday night with good attendance. Officers for the year were nominated including Captain D A Milne foreman Poesipan Hartoup and secretary J B Saunders. The group discussed event dates repairs and band involvement while volunteers McGovern Angove and Dickenson prepared to remove and repair a ladder stand.

Albara Volunteer Fire Brigade Galuntour Ford Brennan McGovern and Angove D. A. Milne Poesipan Hartoup Angrove Ler J. B. Saanders J. Dickenson Forethan Hartnup Creen Many Eneaiatenete Seneigue Center 8 Messia J. Hamilton E. Prior Anzove McGovern Dickonson Wig Rodder

Albany Life Saving and Swimming Club Forms Season

The Albany Life Saving and Swimming Club announces its season with a 1 year term. A meeting at the Bab weather club outlined officers and the new club will run competitions alongside the Palm Beach Mallon Club, with entry fees set for seniors and juniors.

Albany Ies AG Pega Pie Buwly Atl Berthald C. J.ee Ny M. B. Johson Mesars Pon R. K Pagan W. Mutton W. Senior Cap F Berthold B. Carson Wood Hee Aubsael Fen Sna Palm Beach

Mount Barker Notes Highlight Exhibition and Local News

Mount Barker notes announce the home and industries exhibition opening Thursday with Minister for Agriculture M. F. Troy to perform the ceremony. A special Albany train runs. Friday is a shop and bank holiday. The road near the public hall will be widened to reduce danger. A sixpence reward is offered for destroying Plantagenet district birds, with additional threepence from the Fruitgrowers Association. October rain totals 326 joints forecast a strong harvest. Work on the new public hall begins, with brick carting observed. Wild dogs trouble Woogenetlup sheep. tame dogs incident noted along Porongernp Road. Governor Sir William Campion visited Mount Barker, laid the foundation stone of the new All Safe Church, and attended a school meeting before departing for Forth.

Home and Industries Newt W. J. Hockley M. F Troy Albany Mount Marker Ie Park Hotel Pulic Hall Plantagenet Fruitgrowees' Association Woogenetlup Sir William Campion Mount Barker William Mount Baker All Sainte Hig Igaret Lone Bunbury I. J. Pennigton Amd Aehonichildorn Wilson Mt. Barker Moon Barker Church of England William Campion England

Albury Baptist Church Sale Notice

On Thursday November 4 the Albury Baptist Church held a sale of Baptist work in the church hall. The event aimed to raise funds for church Dist work and community support.

Cherah Sagt Apel Toni Bang

Fell From Window In Perth Man Injured In Fall From Second Floor

John Wallows 00 was admitted to Perth hospital after falling from a Chamberlain’s Coffers building window on Wellington Street. A witness saw him hanging by his feet before dropping to a roof twelve feet below. He was treated for heat injuries concussion fractured ribs and was in a semi conscious state. A room search found evidence of a struggle and smashed furniture.

Perth John Wallows Co i Ted Chamberlain Wellington Street

Wool Storemen's Strike Continues at Port Adelaide

No settlement reached as wool storemen and timber slackers maintain positions at Port Adelaide. Steamers loading pork await wool consignments, with no changes in the dispute as the week ends.

Handling of Sugar Dispute Raises Worker Pay

A conference between Colonial Sugar Refining Company representatives and the Waterside Workers Federation resolved a dispute over 68 laborers at Port Adelainy. The company agreed to increase wages by 3d per hour for the arduous stacking of raw sugar, bringing pay to 4/24 per hour.

Adelaide Colonial Sugar Refining Company Waterside Port Adelainy

Melbourne Push Riots End in Constable Assaults

Melbourne reports another night of unrest as two outbreaks of lawlessness broke out on Saturday. Constable Geo Fowler was knocked unconscious in one melee while in another, four youths were arrested after a group of three constables held the rioters at bay until reinforcements arrived. Fowler, assaulted and left on the ground as the mob scattered, was later found and treated in hospital and later released.

Melbourne Geo. Fowler Richmond Fowler

Larrikins Surprised as Ex Middleweight Champion KO

In Collingwood two men confronted by Constable Aley Daniels, once Australis middleweight champion, were knocked out by him. A large hotel crowd then surged in, Daniels was attacked, two more constables arrived and reinforcements dispersed the group. Four men were later arrested.

Collingwood Aley Daniels Australis Jarrikins Daniels Larrikins

Melbourne's Homeless Roundup Amid Cold Snap

Melbourne police rounded up homeless people during a biting cold snap. About 200 men and women were found sleeping in carriages and doorways and sent to the City Watchhouse for the night. The City Court bench met on Saturday to hear the cases.

Melbourne Auta

DROWNING FATALITY AVERTED AT BONDI

A dramatic rescue at Bondi Beach saved a girl swept seaward by a strong current. Lifeguard F. Buailes swam 360 to 400 yards with a lifeline, reaching the unconscious swimmer and bringing both to shore amid cheering spectators. Resuscitation initially failed but the girl slowly revived after about half an hour.

Sydney

Body found on railway mangled beyond recognition

A badly injured unidentified man’s body was found on a railway line near Wiamusnere. He had been run over by multiple trains, his coat torn open revealing no readable name, with the victim mangled beyond recognition.

Bydney

London discusses oil-driven vessels to Western Australia plan

In London on November 7 a memo outlines a proposed oil-driven vessel service to Western Australia. Promises of support from Sir Archibald Weigall and Col Lt Amery are noted, with endorsement from the Western Australian Premier and approval from the Board of People. The plan includes 10 ships, four and a half round trips yearly, capacity about 195,000 tons, and total estimated costs around £9,650,000 plus £5,500,000 annual expenditure.

London F. G. Masming Western Australia Archivald Weigall M. S. Amery Dominions Bow Bir P. ‘unliffa-Lister Board of Peaple Collier H. F. Colewatch England

Co operative Trading Delegation Sets Sail for Australia

Bir Thorn Allen along with Messrs. J. English and W. T. Charter, directors of the Co operative Wholesale Society, depart by the steamer Comorin to expand inter-trading between cooperatives in Australia.

London Bir Thorn Allen Messrs J. English W. T. Charter Cooperative Wholesale Society Australia Co-Operative Inter-Trading

Vicar bans Charleston at Durham dance

Rev Chambers interrupted a Durham dance to ban the Charleston calling the movements hideous and morally wrong. He demanded the dance stop, stating he will not tolerate the Charleston and that it lacks grace and dignity.

London Durham Chambers

Roumanian Throne Tensions Rise as King Nears Death

King Ferdinand is reported to be dying while Queen Marie seeks relief and Prince Carol faces renewed pressure over divorce. Observers note the king’s frail condition driving public concern and foreshadow political upheaval in Roumania as Princess Helena and Carol resist separation and linger hopes of Carol's reinstatement.

London Marie Roumania America Ferdinand Carol Helena Princ Carol Prince Carol

Municipal Elections Show Labor Gains Across Regions

The Anamuniepalinetion results report 264 towns in Wales and nearby regions. Conservatives elected 604 seats, with 62 gains and 06 losses. Liberals won 71 seats, with 61 gains and 1 loss. Laborites secured 514 seats, with 205 gains and 50 losses. Independents won 541 seats, with 24 gains and 87 losses.

And Wales

Refitting the Renown for Duke of York visit

The Duke and Duchess of York will visit the eastern rooms with a simple, modest setup. The Renown is outfitted in blue chino with covered furnishings and minimal extra items in line with the Duchess’s preference for simplicity.

Duke OF York London Wrvek Aa Roger Feedey i B.mls Duke and Duchess of York

Severe quake kills and damages in Nicaragua

Managua Nicaragua November 7 reports say a severe earthquake caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. Officials assess impacts as rescue teams search for survivors amid aftershocks.

Nicaragua

Westport Flood Tears Town as River Bursts Banks

The Buller River burst its banks on Saturday flooding Westport in the worst flood in its history. The town and surrounding farmland were submerged with thousands displaced and stock losses reported, while railways suffered washouts and remain idle.

Wallington Buller Westport

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STATE Beipping Sept Euperance KYBRA Kavanagh Cape Riche Bremer Bay Hopertoun Esperance Radway J. Davies Frederick Peterson Chester House Furest Modesta Mr. Griffin Dresemaker Hewes Dine Te Fatrate Beas Stirling Terrace Offier Temmark Grey Settlement A. G. Flay Albany Motor Service Gibson Neate Drew, Robinson's Boot Store York Street Pup Oe ST. Josephs Hall Melville Orchestra Prise Genis Baturuday Ondfellowe Pricee Mr. B Mr. B W. Buckeridge Deda Sam Freeman Leedon Murray GT Wfiltiasch The Albany Diatrict Labor Commonwealth Electoral Department National Library of Australia Dernack Chroh of England Building Fund Denmark and District Masiat Bert Gibson Indies O Labor Mina J J. Kenneally Enginedrivers Firemen's Clean Cra Chitten Returned Roadfers' League St. Joseph's Hall Bt. Joseph's Bazmar, Sess H. K. Corry Corry G. M. Richardson Landa Department W. Wardle Agricultural Bank Katanning Albany 10 HF. Rogers Auler Growangerup Katt Wario Garket Reports Eaclier Mart Nile Albany Fire Brigade Life Saving and Swimming Club All Saints Church Albary Baptist Church Wan Es Wool Bondi Co-Operative Trading Charleston King Renowr Managua Pacific Flight Wreaza Hean Nla.gov
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