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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
2
In a public appeal to Havenagere residents Anderson states his claimed track record for the town and ratepayers, asks for support to win election to the North Ward council seat, and expresses hope to contest a future seat. He notes disappointment among women voters and asks for their continued rapport.
The notices invite fresh tenders for leveeing land at Middleton Beach returnable by 8 pm on Monday. Applications may be obtained from the Town Clerk Albany or the Town Clerk’s Office, with plans for the Water Bound Macadam Road and top dressing of bitumen.
26 000 Elders Smith and Co Limited offer for sale on vercomalve date from Katanning and Wickepin. Arrangements with the Railway Department for prompt despatch of sheep for distant buyers. Special trains may be arranged. Full details and entry forms are available from Katanning Narrogin and all branches.
The Denmark Road Board announces no cattle may graze in town from January 1, 1027. Milking cows may be driven in at night but must stay on private premises without bells and be off town by curfew. Owners found with cattle after curfew face prosecution. James Simmons, November 17, 1036.
Western Australian Government Railways invites applications for Apprentice Machinists at Midland Junction Workshops. Apply to the Chairman Staff Selection Board by 12 noon on Saturday November 27 1920. Trainees indentured for five years. Age 15 to 16 on last birthday. Minimum Sixth Standard education. Height 5 ft 1 in. Include papers listed on application form.
Albany branch A L P presents a dance with orchestra every Saturday night at Masonic Hall. Admission reserved for committee members and invited guests. Refreshments available. attendees should note eligibility rules for admission.
The Albany municipal election closed with two of four seats in dispute. Incumbent Mayor Percy Lambert seeks re election facing C H Wittenoom who has long served as councillor and oversees local Woollen Mills. In North Ward retiring councillor Fingham is opposed by A H Shannon, a newcomer to broader civic life, with Middleton Beach improvements among disputed issues.
The Premier urged Empire ties during a Perth luncheon to the Empire Parliamentary Delegation, arguing Britain and colonies can address settlement challenges together. He highlighted vacant lands in Canada Africa and Australia as opportunities and urged embracing imperial ties to spur development and population movement.
Fragmentary historic remark praising the premier and advocates of the White Australia policy. Text references foresight and abilities, urging high hopes and virtuous standards guiding settlement and resource development by a race with high ideals.
The annual meeting of Albany Municipality ratepayers will be held in the Lower Town Hall on Tuesday evening to submit the council’s balance sheet for the past twelve months. Other items include licensing, ambulance competitions, and local society notices.
A Albany Albany deputation met Minister for Agriculture Mr. Troy with Albany Mayor P Lambert and business leaders from the Great Southern district to urge a comprehensive railway construction policy. They presented maps and pressed linking spur lines to connect Newdegate and Albany, aiming to boost settlement and trade while leaving route decisions to the Advisory Board.
The Great Southern and Uromark lines publish the summer timetable starting Monday week November 20. Details include Perth to Albany service with weekday departures, arrivals at Albany on Wednesdays and Fridays, and return trips. Denmark line trains run on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with a Motex coach service to and from Denmark and Albany timings.
The fragment mentions a person named Bruce in Albany with unclear identifiers and a place or event labeled Porth wha, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details for a clear record.
Urgent telegram to North-West Minister J W Hickey reports late news from Perth about bush fires raging across the Moola Boola station in East Kimberley. The government cattle property spanning 1 251 000 acres, used for cattle and horses, suffers extensive paddock damage and fence destruction requiring repairs.
The Peewiler Mr P Collier reports approval of sleeping facilities for blind soldiers while traveling. The gold tokens formerly presented by Sir Thomas Coomb issued will include this privilege in the future.
A severe thunderstorm Tuesday night swept the metropolitan area with heavy rain and hail in Northam at 2 am causing minor crop damage. Avon Valley registrations were erratic while Mundiwindi logged the only rainfall in the north at five points. York, Beverley, and Tooday reported minimal rainfall.
Two youths found a weathered wooden box hidden in Moyvlor scrub near Mt Lofty. The four by two and a half by one foot container showed recent strengthening, a torn lid with bright nails, and dark stains like blood. A lid analysis is awaited in Adelaide. A wooden coat hanger was recovered near the lake edge.
From the satisfactory result obtained by rail motor cars the Halfway Commissioners are arranging to use this transport on the Glenelg line. Eighteenfont vehicles have been ordered for service on the 6 ft 8 in gauge. The rail motors seat 60 people and have a maximum speed of 35 miles an hour.
A cyclonic disturbance reached Melbourne late yesterday afternoon affecting the suburbs. details on damage or warnings are not fully clear from the fragment. The report notes a remote storm event impacting local areas with possible disruptions.
The Malaita, stationed off South Melbourne for three years, broke from moorings and was driven into the South Melbourne public baths. She grounded, and recovery may be difficult. Bathhouses and nearby fishing smacks and pleasure boats were torn from their moorings and smashed.
Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr Hunt stated last evening that the conditions would continue for the present. The note confirms the Wentowe Pier wrecked and weather conditions ongoing.
An active demand for bonds and notes from distant places suggests investors see advantage in commonwealth issues. Analysts note possible interest movements as the market views the period as favorable, with expectations of continued inflows to the new issue.
London reports show government terms likely to be accepted as mining divisions largely favor the offer. In Warwickshire Can Work Chase and West Midlands unions have formally supported the plan. About 356,000 miners are at work with 12,0004 voting today, causing crowds to form outside courthouses. Prospects of broad settlement across districts remain favorable with near full employment expected.
The Admiralty awards a contract to Messrs Sean and Hunter of Wallams for 1.2 million to build a floating dock for the Singapore naval base. Construction will take two years, at Wallsend, to Singapore, capable of lifting a 60 000 ton ship.
Returning officer Dr. PF Marlin and deputy received nominations for the annual municipal elections at Town Hall. Collowtaged names include Mayor and North Ward councillors Percy Laaubert C. EL Wittengoin East Ward councillors F Ingham A Shannon West Ward councillor J P Senolan Auditor H E Folkard and Henry W Leasiec. An election to decide the Mayoralty and North Ward councillor will be held on Wednesday next.
A detailed minutes summary from a Wednesday meeting at the Albany fire station lists attendees including president Mr W J Day, bandmaster Mr J M O Neill, and secretary Mr S. Adams. Topics cover contest inquiries, solicitors for the band, show arrangements, a January social, uniform compliance, and potential disciplinary actions. The court mention at end references a police court appearance for an unnamed person within the same page.
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