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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1927
Page
2
A resident of Albany announces candidacy for re election to the North Ward in forthcoming municipal elections. The letter cites long residence and past three years on council, claiming ability to devote full time to municipal affairs and familiarity with municipal requirements.
Charles B Watkins of Middleton Road offers his civil and surveyor services to the North Ward council in the upcoming municipal elections. He notes eleven years as Shire Engineer on road construction in New South Wales and recent work on the Mount Barker to Albany road, now retired and a 30 year ratepayer. He previously served as a councillor and hopes to assist the municipality.
T A Nesbitt informs East Ward ratepayers he seeks another term on the town council after three years of service. He asserts familiarity with ward needs and town requirements and states his actions speak for themselves.
Tenders are invited for the supply of approximately 600 gallons of motor spirit to Albany. Tenders returnable Monday November 14 1927 at 8 pm. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Town Hall Albany.
The article describes Denmark field days and interdistrict exhibits showcasing agricultural progress and innovations. It notes Ministerial interest, farm demonstrations, and the potential economic benefits for Albany and surrounding districts, with emphasis on Subterranean clover trials and land development efforts.
Results from Perth wool sales favored growers with keen competition. Bradford and Con vent buyers participated heavily, Russia bought freely and American mills spurred demand for bulky wools. Merino top prices reached a high in the Wagin district, signaling strong community benefit and urging railway development to unlock more land between Albany and Newdegate. Subterranean clover praised for feed and pasture gains on cleared and timbered lands.
Albany municipality invites alternative tenders for the erection and completion of a brick chimney stack at the pumping station. Tenders are returnable at 8 p.m. on Monday November 14, 1927.
The Athanyank branch plans its monthly meeting at the Soldiers Institute tomorrow with full attendance urged. A series of local news items follow, including dredge movements, Methodist Tennis Club season opening on November 19, and a Denyoon blasting accident with injuries. The Monony Swimming Club held its second day of competitions, with Farley winning the junior points race and Bhewnten leading the senior points race as juniors are urged to participate.
The Albany A and H Society staged a successful exhibition of district products with top displays from Albany and surrounding districts. DAiry fodder, fruit, vegetables, flowers, and school work were highlighted. judge Baro Hay praised the effort while Paneywork paintings and local floral displays drew admiration. The show showcased local farming, trades, and education excellence with strong district participation.
A government representative could not attend Albany on opening day so the President and committee postponed the official opening to day two to allow Minister H Millington to perform the function. Millington praised Albany's productive district, noting strong crops, dairy potential, and resilience after drought despite apple crop damage.
A fragmentary note describes an oil find and a local vocational scene with mentions of a veto and a medical context. The garbled text references a visit to a site and a potential berth, with scattered names and terms suggesting a small regional news item from a past era.
An accident at a level crossing caused the death of 19 year old Mn E v Whittaker and injured others after a train struck a vehicle near the town of Seordh Voller. Witnesses describe a fatal impact and responders rushing to hospital as authorities investigate the collision and its circumstances.
Two families were awakened by a fire that started near their homes. rapid actions by neighbors and local responders contained the blaze before it spread, with residents narrowly escaping harm while in their beds.
A strange report from Brisbane on Monday says an aeroplane vanishes into cloud with pilots and observers unnamed. The wreckage and search efforts are uncertain, leaving authorities and families hopeful and perplexed about the aircraft’s fate.
Report says two men stole a boat from Bunbury last week and fled toward Denmark. A message to Constable Cook indicated they reached within 28 miles of Denmark before the pair headed ashore. one man escaped, while the other drowned in the attempt.
A speaker praised Albany’s geographical advantage and soil quality, predicting greater trade as outports expand and a comprehensive rail scheme unfolds. He noted improving butter factories and the potential return of settlers, while officials thanked the Minister and presented trophies at the show.
A garbled London dispatch reports a chaotic naval exchange with fragmented names and phrases. It mentions ships, crews, and facilities but specifics are unclear, leaving readers with a puzzling summary of maritime matters and testimonies from an unnamed observer.
Thaivhovge shipbuilder Hier Hoelek leaves a perm daslike craft not yet built capable of crossing the Ak 0hanes. The vessel measures lomz and 4 01 wide and will carry passengers with a crew of four. spring completion is noted.
Fragmentary OCR text from a foreign report references a noted singer and libel claim, with scattered phrases about heat, marriage, disembarkation, and harsh climate. The disjointed lines mention Vancouver dates and a critical tone on conditions, but many names and details are unreadable.
The visiting Perth settler party headed by Minister H Millingten and Mrs Millington, with Aline Holmes, toured Albany visiting King George Town and Albany show. The group, including MLA Thowson and others, stayed overnight and attended social events with Mr E Miller as postmaster acting, and a farewell for Mary Davis at St Joseph's Hall prior to her marriage.
In fine Saturday weather Albany Rifle Club members completed the second stage of the Schurer trophy over 300 and 600 yards with strong scores. Moyle and King tied on 108 after ten shots at 300 and 1 [sic] shots at 600, Moyle winning on aggregate. Final scores list Moyle 108 96 48 4, King 108 96 48 4, with other shooters including Jackson Bruce Ford McComish Jennings Vermun Saunders Cobley Timewell Shenfeld and several totals noted for the day.
A dubious ad promotes a money saving cough remedy by diluting a concentrated Brenzo with sweetened water claiming it supplies a large quantity. The text mentions influenza, scenes, and even fictitious notes, but provides no credible medical evidence.
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