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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1927
Page
2
The notice endorses a faithful three year servant capable of watching town interests in the North ward. It emphasizes independence and fearless views for Progress and marks polling day as Wednesday November 23.
A brief notice filed with the Licensing Court for Albany District informs interested parties of actions related to license applications and hearings. The document cites the court's jurisdiction and outlines administrative steps and upcoming dates for proceedings.
In Albany the Despatch appeals to ratepayers to elect a strengthened council. Voters on Wednesday decide if the council is augmented by men deemed alert to present needs and future growth, with Mayor Wittenoom praised for service and leadership.
Local notice states opossum trapping season begins today and runs for one month. Ratepayers are invited to a Lower Town Hall meeting tomorrow at 8 PM to review council operations. A St John’s club bridge tourney is set for Wednesday at St John’s Hall with 5 PM start. Photog Mr Ford promotes Christmas portraits as Mr Wuillemin renovates Denmark Hotel. St John’s Ambulance Brigade reports all 18 examination candidates passed.
The Returned Soldiers' League sub-branch suffers a blow as Mr J T Plumb leaves after 13 months as president to take the secretary role in Northan district. Members regret his departure and credit his efforts with reviving branch interest. Also noted is the sudden death of four year old Martin Edwin Grover from pneumonia following influenza, mourned by his sister Mrs Graham Martin and the family at their property Indinoo.
The upcoming municipal elections occur Wednesday between 8 and 9 am with three candidates in West ward for the extraordinary vacancy after Dr Henson’s retirement. North ward sees J Mastin opposed by CE Watkins while ex candidate A A Shannon is noted for past council activity. Voters face a preferential four two three order due to three nominees in each ward.
The Mount Barker community gathered Thursday afternoon to unveil the new town hall. Contractors Henderson and Fryfe completed a 80 by 40 foot main hall with seating for 600, electric lighting, kitchens, dressing rooms, and a stage. Local officials praised honest work and the hall’s promise to serve the district for years, with Rev. Hillier noted for historic town support.
The opening ceremony saw decorated hulls and crowded traffic as officials and Albany figures gather. Mr B E Warburton chaired with Mr McCallum’s absence noted, detailing cost concerns and decisions to keep the hall mostly as planned while delaying full exterior completion.
Nov. 20 report from London says McIntosh and Winkler departed Liat Wedimes for Jane stape High to Inelia in Poland following a series of wisad Ventre. They reportedly came down 17 miles from Lemberg after an aeroplane crochet claim.
A fort incident left two peasant farmers injured after a machine fouled and damaged. One sustained a fractured right arm while the other suffered severe bruising. The airmen reported no injuries.
Sir Alan Cobham, whose departure yesterday was delayed due to a subst mist, left Southampton today for Bordeaux. The incident held up his plans as officials sorted the foggy weather hindrance before resuming the journey.
A message says Royal Air Force flying boats en route to Australia were sighted in Karachi harbor this morning after leaving Gwadar.
Viscount Rothermere, in an interview, says a Socialist majority in the next House of Commons is a certainty and cites an electorate increase of 7,000,000 as decisive. He adds the country is sick of this Cabinet.
A Mootfre lifeboat crew earned honors after rescuing the ketch during a severe gale on October 28. The crew battled wreckage as a man died, while the helmsman held the tiller for hours despite extreme strain. The lifeboat award went to the surviving crew, with others recognized for bravery in the perilous action.
A federal weather storm across the United States leaves thirteen dead. Chicago reports fatalities from debris and collisions. Widespread property damage accompanies the extreme wind and rain.
An ice man named A. McMillan fell from a cart on St George's Terrace in Ba today afternoon and sustained back injuries. He was removed to a hospital for treatment.
A Yarloop report states a two year old named Ross Mion was fatally scalded there on Saturday morning. The incident involves a child in Yarloop and a fatal burn event.
Adelaide authorities name the man found in the recreation grounds on Friday as Vincent de Paul Booth. Booth arrived from Western Australia on November 11. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
A fire at the Corook butter factory, a Colac factory branch in Melbourne, caused extensive damage estimated at nearly £ 390,000. Insurance coverage is reported at £ 12,000. The incident occurred yesterday, with authorities assessing the blaze and its impact.
Samuel Johnston McNally of Marrickville was found dead at the corner of Telegraph Road and Street on Albert Way night. Two men have been arrested and charged with murder after an argument among several men left McNally with a fractured skull.
The death toll from the ferry steamer Greveliffe sinking rises with the death of Mrs. Ralph Robinson of Vauchnag in hospital yesterday morning. The total number of deaths from the disaster hits a new figure as more reports come in.
Mrs Jean Wroghart aged 27 was found on a bed with a heavily battered head at a Pyrmont home. Her husband Neriman has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. her condition remains very low.
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