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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1927

Page

2

Western Australian Government Railways Vacancies for Engine Cleaners

Job openings advertised by the Western Australian Government Railways for engine cleaners. Applicants must be 18 to 40 years old, 6 ft 6 in tall without halts, provide a birth certificate, and show schooling to at least AFth standard or equivalent. Applications close at 12 noon on December 3. forms available from the Chairman of the Board and railway offices in Perth.

Toor Chick Milianiea Engineers Mien Heverpment Railways Millandimetion Allvarnamen Loco Ronning Central Railway Perth District Locomotive

Government Railway Apprentice Selections Open

The Staff Selection Board of Government Railway Workshops at Midland Junction invites applicants for apprentices in fitters boilermakers blacksmiths machinists car and wagon builders plumbers. Ages 15 to 16 last birthday. Fitter applicants need Seventh Standard or higher. others Sixth Standard. Five year indenture after probation. Apply via board office or district depots by deadline November 28, 1027.

Sto Selection Board Midtan! Junction Pam RNERS Brbools Ite

Tenders Invited for Secondhand Rep 25 Owt Tabletop Lorry

Tenders are invited for a secondhand Rep 25 owt tabletop motor lorry as it now stands. Inspection may be made at the Group 1 Retirement Game, Denmark. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope addressed Secretary Group: Retirements, Perth. Tenders close November 30, 1927. The highest tender may not be accepted. G. A Flay.

Denmark Rettlements Perth

Railway Resolution Sparks East-West Transport Debate

The document argues for a railway extension linking Albany with the Great Southern coast, urging government support to serve eastern regions and unify national transport. It links rail cooperation to regional development and criticizes foreign policy and postwar Russia while touching on France and social issues.

Pingren-Mogenta Leogin Great Southern Albany Leomferten France

Centenary Plans for Swan River Settlement Celebration

State centrestex inv preparations are under way in Perth to appoint an influential committee for the hundredth birthday of the Swan River Settlement founded by James Stirling and the centenary of Western Australia’s settlement. Albany objects to Perth claiming honor. details of Perth events remain undecided.

Perth Swan River Ir Jame Stirking Western Australia Dias Ashane Lickver

Canberra’s Dry Debate Sparks Alcohol Irrigation Figures

A fragmentary narrative discusses alcohol in Canberra and Western Australia, noting public figures and health concerns. It cites bizarre estimates of liquor consumption and calls for reelection amid a controversial view of “dry” policies.

Canberra Nev Verestoicay Pempeen Cottur Australia

Licensing and travels noted in Albany region update

Local notices describe a land and air travel calendar with a land licence for Mr Laney Brown, a fortnights lease for 24th Battery, and a specialist port probe on November 27. Community events include a December weekend camp, a Fiat display, and plans for road works with bitumen and improved drainage in Albany.

Laney Brown Railway Department Ajp Ford Arl Albany Widdieton Road Kybra Lord Denmark Road Menmbay Stue Riehards

Building Permits Reported for Katanning Ronda Bowed Meeting

Before the final Katanning session for approval the list includes Pow. Peffe residence £900 Dr RB Twevatte duties New South Wales Bank motor carace and strong room £250 Richardson and Co Ltd extending business premises £9000 total £10200.

Pow. Peffe Resilenes RB. Twevatte Duis New South Wales Bank Richardson and Co., Ltd Exten Iinte Beainese

Salvation Army Migrants Arrive in Albany for Western Australia

The vessel carrying new settlers to Western Australia reached Albany at dawn yesterday. Mayor welcomed the arrivals at the jetty and Town Hall, as officials and local residents celebrated the landing of 10 new settlers. Speakers urged hard work and loyalty to build a future in the young state. The group includes both boys and girls bound for opportunities in the sunlit west, with train transfers to the city completing the welcome.

Fiat A. G. Caleatt Arthur Anderson Inh WAL Fiat Products Theneers Stan Vourdd Wierk Smith Molare Denmark Shaw Denmark A Wedfermdoe R. Kin Education Department Leginocre Willy Royal Late Saving Society Metropurlic Orem Kalgngruo Mbany Albany White Star Vedic Salvation Amstreenere Naestee Irene Peter Te Dadleh London Sir Brewland Blades Yas Athany Victoria Queensland Uneworth Marty Perth Aru Lo Banie Ategmer Auetralin IL Wiltennemn Alliewreim Chiara Maver J. T. Mills Albany Chamber of Commmerce Treva Eo Arundel Cheel England Ale. Bhice Presbyterian Church Major Rawkins South West Salvation Army Western Australia Enron Stew Mayorras Mra Wittensom Bright View Ledge Boll Mayer Tharvill Waenworth Ehaor Mahare Austria Esmervalle Gould Australia Autralia Auestralia Pele Winkeler Wester Ansteslia Austratia Avell Amich Romney Mills Mancheter Stielginer Arundel

Local Election Yields Narrow Victory in Municipal Race

The poll produced a tight result with Dr. Maslin winning by a small majority and being declared elected for three years. Officials and supporters thanked ratepayers as Maslin, Nesbitt, and Seborer acknowledged the compliment at the returning officer’s ceremony.

Aten Endil Cbs Neslilt Pontheren Mirstuth A. EL Wittenoom Bmr. T. FL Noahitt Vowneine Mastin Shien Marlin Molin Maslin

Extraordinary Election Results in Weel ward council seat

Town clerk announced the outcome of the extraordinary election for the Weel ward of Viral CwoeleJorka. Mr Mews was deemed defeated. second preferences split Lambert 11, Jacka 24. Lambert won by a majority of 1 and was declared councilor for the Weet ward for 12 months. voters saw support for Lambert and the mayor acknowledged the compliment.

Ivear Weel Viral CwoeleJorka Lambert Mews Jacka Jacke M. Majurity Lumbert Phuthie PL Lambert Weet Wanang Afr Jacks

Ancient Wheat Cake Tied to Pyramids and Queens Reign

A golden wedding banquet in Whellywood showcased a cake baked from wheat found in a pyramid 3000 years ago and butter from Elizabethan times. The feast included Corinthian wine from a vault and buttered eggs aged decades, with members of the Anological Society of Ireland tasting eggs from China stored 50 years.

Bruveels Brissel Pyramids Elzabeth Corinth Pompeii Anological Society of Ireland

Unwelcome Visitor Causes Midnight Stir in Town

A late night prowler disturbed the post office steps and a nearby street, later blamed for slipping away with a letter. Workmen clearing drains next morning reported odd aquatic happenings as flood tides affected the area along main street.

Vilinon al Toost Toy Bento Alber Elem Ben Ion Alfa Howe Abbott Street Goto Cairns

Water supply scare unsettles town on Saturday

Residents reported unclear water conditions amid rumors of tainted supply. Town leaders and representatives planned a meeting to discuss the water issue and possible actions by Wednesday.

Bel Erie

Western Australia welcome for Australian relief speakers

A fragmented account describes attendees in Western Australia listening to speakers about employment, travel, and relief work. The report notes applause and a farewell train to Perth, with locals impressed by the effort and commitment of those present.

Xeare Western Austentia Mayer Pau Perth

Memorial Service and Mount Barker War Memorial Unveiling

A ceremony at Mount Barker honored fallen service members with prayers, speeches, and the unveiling of a memorial tablet. Colonel Collett released the flag, Rev. Fellows led prayers, and wreaths were laid by local officials and groups including the Rainbow children and Returned Soldiers. The event praised volunteers, lamented the cost of war, and pledged remembrance by future generations.

Mont Grocker Satwrelsy Crewe Barker Abistriot Collett Cama Webster Ofelock E. Egerton Warlarrton Mount Barker Rs.l Peniston Cour Christ Israel Holt Curenell Aw-Pather Kenehin Byreld Fellows Devblower D” Poeut Son Mil Archbishop Riley Mr Fellows Colonel Cullett Cincott Perth Australia Alteml Lane Mount Barker Fls.l Bounnese Sounness A’ O'Neill T. Kearsley Thos Skinner C. A. Hickling Horace Spencer C. A. Barstou K. J. Peniatan Rainbows T. G. Soanness Oral Rbl Palene Collett Sobodier Webee Fuea Leuler

Fresh Air League Plans Three Day Katanning Excursion

The Katanning Fresh Air League committee led by Mr A Pramment is coordinating a three day excursion with officials and plans similar to previous years. A meeting is scheduled this week to finalize details for January 28 to 30.

Katanning Fresh Air League A. Pramment Paileay

Dophik iy vapweririoe mystery aboard a late news air flight

An invalid OCR style report recounts Captain Giles and crew in a biplane mishap near Hawololg with a passerby woman killed and others injured. Giles vows to try again after the crash's wreckage and switch to another plane.

San Francisco Dole Ivers Giles

United States to test long range plane for Pacific flight

Washington report claims a new heavy bomber with a cruising radius of 3000 miles is under construction. Officials plan to complete tests and have a price ready for dispatches within two weeks. The project aims at attempting a Pacific crossing in 1628.

New York Washington Son United Hiteery Pacific

Norseman Tragedy Probe Leads to March Trial

The inquiry into the Norseman tragedy concluded yesterday as Coroner Anderson committed a man named Anderson for trial at the Eastern Goldfields Quarter Sessions in Kalgoorlie in March. Anderson sought Perth for the trial, and the coroner noted it as a matter for his legal adviser. He was not represented by counsel.

Thoreday Anderson Kalgoorlie Perth Coum

Pot ter motion sacks Royal Commission on police

In the Legislative Council Mr Geo Porter introduced a motion that dissolves a Royal Commission to investigate police administration in the state. The measure passed by nine votes to eight.

Perth Emeene Geo. Potter Legislative Council

Man Shot in Head and Eye in Family Quarrel Arrest Made

Richard Weanlen was shot in the eye and head during a family quarrel at French's Forest early Thursday afternoon. An arrest has been made in connection with the incident.

Sunney Richard Weanlen French's Forest

Denmark Notes On Turstay Lecture In Lon desbrough Theatre

Professor Ross of the University Extension lectures spoke for an hour and a half on the sun moon and stars with illustrated slides at the Londesbrough Theatre. Local schoolmaster Alderman presided and thanked him. The Presbyterian Church building nears completion and May the contractor hopes to finish soon.

Turstay Ross Londesbrough Denmark Alderman Her. W. Bushell Wm. Shields May

Kronkup Rifle Club stage two contested Braimbridge trophy

Members of the Kronkup Rifle Club contested Mr. W Braimbridge s trophy as the second stage of the ciih took place on Saturday Conditions for shooting were strict O Moxon showed great form including a possible at 500 yards T Hartin scored a notable at 600 yards A E Puls won the Braimbridge trophy with 11 points G Moxon runner up with 10 points and T Hortin ninth A Puls 29 29 4 of W Farr 2 12 8 A Mitchell 20 3 29 o 64 Of Wilkinton 2 41 a 5 M Marshall 32 20 20 20 A Dean selected for triangular match at Albany port Saturday with G Moxon D L Paterson T Hortin J Hortin J Mitchell W Wilkinson A B E and A N Pole emergencies W Braimbridge and BH Mitchell

Moxon T. Mortn A. Hortin W. Braimbridge A.e.puln W. Farr A. Mitchell Wilkinton M. Marshall A-deam Albany Port Saturtiy

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