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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1926
Page
2
The municipality fixes December 8 1126 for a referendum poll at Lower Town Mall Albany from 9 am to 7 pm. Vincent James Thuthie is appointed Deputy Returning Officer for the vote.
Boxing Day racing card lists meetings by Mount Barker Turf Club on Ulster Road with events scheduled for New Year’s Day. Nominations close December 14 with December 20 as the final declaration date, featuring Flying Handicap Hacks and Pony events under Western Australian Turf Club rules.
Programme lists a Captain's Trophy shooting event with five birds over a 30 yard range, followed by a second segment. The fragment notes range details and sequence but lacks full context or results.
The Albany Despatch notes satisfaction over progress on Cranbrook-Boyup Brook and Mount Barker lines while urging rapid rail construction for wheat transport. It argues standard gauge is overdue for Western Australia, favoring conversion of the Great Southern line Albany to Wagin to enable higher freight and passenger movement, with M LA North cited in support.
The Albany district sees brighter prospects with regional development from the Ravensthorpe fringe to Ormabrook and Katanning. Plans include keeping the Katanning flour mill in the district to boost wheat and flour shipments, port traffic, and the local economy as road and rail links develop.
The notice outlines a Boxing Club event on December 27 at Ulster Road Reserve with six races. It also covers Fremantle harbor and bridge plans, wattle bark production schemes in Katanning, vandalism to lifebuoys at the jetty, a Sailors Rest fair on December 3, and Perth markets policy debates plus a Canberra report on federal capital development and social services programs.
The Albany Licensing Court convened for its annual sitting to hear license applications in the district. Bench included J. L. Johnston chair, A. S. McClintock, and M. J. Cahill with multiple hotel and liquor license matters listed and adjournments noted. A Denmark Hotel application was adjourned sine die to be heard in Perth. Death notice of Ernest Belfort mentioned in cable.
Albany Chamber of Commerce heard Katanning flour mill owners outline a plan to relocate or buy the mill for 95000 pounds, aiming to keep flour shipments from Albany. A proposed 600000 pound company would take ownership, with local management to improve markets and ensure regional wheat trade.
Last Thursday afternoon the Methodist Church held its annual Rainbow Fair at Albert Hall with stalls and afternoon tea. Proceeds go to the building fund and to broaden church activities. Stalls included clothing, flowers, and refreshments run by various guilds and clubs with many helpers named.
A specialized parade for the 24th battery A.C.A. Seeka is scheduled with a bus departing the church at 9 15 am. A weekend camp will be held on Saturday to select a senior cadet and representatives for the battery. A social evening will follow with members and cadets attending and refreshments provided.
Market report from Perth notes oats and wheat activity with limited trades. Oaten chaff and oats show varied values while small parcels of potatoes are passed in. no madiwme or ing observed.
A communication from the Premier's Department in Perth dated November 25 informs Albany that the request to open rail expansion in the south west will receive serious consideration. The Railway Advisory Board will study railway facilities for the area, including Albany, with action after the next rains.
A school ceremony precedes tennis play as five courts replace three, with Mrs Reedy thanking staff, students, and volunteers from the PL and C Association. The first round is interrupted by heavy wind, but the match ends with the local team winning, showcasing the new facilities and community effort.
The results from the Libralte School of Music examinations conducted by the University of West Australia under the Australian Music Examination Board are announced. Students scored Grade II Credit and Grade IV Pass, with several Grade V Credit and Grade VI Pass awards, plus theory successes and honors in junior and intermediate grades at Trinity College and Associated Board examinations.
Early 1023 measures proposed a winking fund to redeem war debts and future loans over fifty years. The Treasurer, High Court Chief Justice, Solicitor General, and Commonwealth Bank Governor would set debt redemption methods. An 92 million pound Imperial debt would be repaid by 1856 under a fixed schedule. The plan requires annual payments of at least 10 percent on ordinary irrecoverable debt and 30 percent on postal debt. Net profits of the Commonwealth Bank plus renovation funds under the Peace Treaty would bolster the fund.
A sizable gathering of Albany Bowling Club members met on Saturday afternoon for a social roll up. B and A grade players were present and reminders were given that nominations for the Handicap Pairs and Aggregate must be in the secretary Mr. Miter by Thursday evening at o clock.
The Loan Estimates before the House allocate £45000 for the Denmark railway deviation. The Road Cronere Bill passes both Houses with Burvill clause defining York end section near Middleteen round and Hordern monument at center. Provisions also include portions of construction for the Bognor Brook Cranbrook and Mount Barker Manjimup railways.
In Adelaide, following Sydney Mik Court ruling that the State petrol tax is invalid, Vacuum Oil Co cuts petrol prices to retailers by three pence per gallon from Saturday. Premier L Hill notes the tax collected to fund roads, with over £130,000 gathered in ten months, and refunds unlikely as the government reconsiders its legal position.
A Friday night dispute led the Melbourne Steamship Co to pay off the collier Elleroo crew and idle the vessel bound for Newcastle with 6000 tons of coal. Wages for the seaman involved run 800 a month and a continuing strike threatens wider idle time across interstate ships, worsening port congestion and risking job losses as cargo and ore supplies tighten.
Thelma Moraga aged sixteen of Meonwell Street Carlton suffered severe injury when a motor car collided with a dummy cable ram she rode as a passenger. The driver William James Morely aged thirty seven of South Melbourne was arrested on a charge of negligent driving.
The Melbourne Tramway Board reports a cable tramcar has logged more than 1,000,000 miles and remains in service on the Richmond line. Each tram travels a yearly distance equal to a world trip, with weekday passenger journeys rivaling the metropolitan population. If two years of tickets were laid end to end, the strip would encircle the earth, while conductors collect about 850 tons in fares annually.
The women's centre organising committee of the Labor party seeks municipal council backing to provide district facilities for health treatment. At the conference a resolution endorsed extending community services to include treatment as well as inspection and advice, coordinated through a municipal or district basis with all three parts closely aligned.
Sydney reports the state election likely delayed until late April due to increased workload from the single system and ongoing electoral preparations. Lang responds to Dr Earle Page about New South Wales position on loan council funding and the sharing of funds by the Commonwealth.
In the Legislative Assembly Dr Arthur ML.A. described cases in Sydney where intoxicated individuals required hospital care and stomach pump treatment, noting concerns over public health and medical response.
A unique incident occurred at Emu Park on Saturday involving the Bom Park branch of the Country Women’s Association presenting a motor track to Liv to be used in keeping fire et ten ae reanrt.
London reports a grand farewell at the Empire Parliamentary Association dinner with 200 attendees including British Cabinet members. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin read the King's reply to the conference address and praised the Coalition Ministers for renewing optimism and shared ideals guiding the Empire's future.
Bruce presents a pamphlet in response to a receipt from Rian with H0,000 copies planned for distribution across Britain and Paris.
Mr Bruce the Prime Minister of Australia visited Olungow to assess trade conditions. He toured locks granaries and warehouses which looked bleak. He argued against government interference in trade preferring market-driven action though government help might be attempted if traders failed.
In the Commons the Home Secretary urged a one month continuation of coal emergency regulations and hoped Ithym could be revoked within a fortnight. Chief constables would not ban meetings unless necessary, a decision still under the Home Secretary. Labour MPs urged immediate withdrawal as a gesture.
London wheat market bulletins note a Western Australian cargo for December shipment sold at 87/6 per quarter. Prices for Argentines Canadian and Chicago offerings are quoted firm with Victorian wheat fetching 57 per quarter.
A Bucharest bulletin says an offer to King Ferdinand is weak due to hemorrhage. Queen Marie plans to interview Prince Carol in Paris before Bucharest, while reports from Berlin’s Der Tag and UPI warn Ferdinand’s condition is hopeless, risking a dynastic crisis with possible regency.
From Moscow the Daily Ex press correspondent notes no unoccupied sites in the Kumi noga centre and Millinera offering Intest Paria creations. State wine shops stock pre war Scotch and top vintages while abundant ordinary commodities appear at reasonable prices. Hundreds of motor cars reappear and entertainments are numerous with Chaplin in demand and ballet still supreme.
A European date line cites November 27 and notes Japan and Singapore seeking representation from Britain’s Foreign Office after two months of efforts. The record suggests Britain rejected overtures, with outlets like Le Quotidien reporting, and hints at a possible concerted move only if Britain abandons plans to fortify Singapore.
The War Graves Commission ordered the removal of wooden crosses marking graves in Cologne for wounded war prisoners who died in Germany. Australians are noted for lacking standard template and will have their headstones replaced with engraved particulars. German complaints that storage of epognes occupies space are noted as resolved.
A severe tornado outbreak hits multiple states including Arkansas and Missouri with numerous fatalities and extensive property damage. Officials report over 30 dead in Arkansas and widespread telegraph lines disrupted as clean up and recovery efforts begin in affected towns.
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