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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1927
Page
2
The Albany Municipal Council will sit a revision court on Thursday October 6, 1027 at 3 pm in the Council Chambers Town Hall to revise the Electoral Lists. October 27 1827.
Tenor entries for the Sole Eigh th Supply Relrestovenles at the Society's Annual Show to be held in Mounts Henry Wills ando's Wool tore on Thursday and Friday November 10 and Tenilers close Wednesday October FL R specifications may be obtained an application to the undersigned R Glazebrook Secretary.
A memorial note recalls a mother who died on September 30 1019 with a line about a picture in the heart. It is followed by a notice from Albany residents about the annual Revision Court in Albury to revise the electoral date in the council chamber Thursday at 3 o clock.
Messers Drew Robinson and Company inform Albany and district that the Empire Theatre lease expired September 16 and the venue has been renovated to reopen as a picture theatre showcasing the world’s best films.
At Perth last week West Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills directors Miesra J C Church C B Crocker and B Wittencom were re elected. An Ih Battalion reunion is planned for St George's Hall Hay Street Albany on October 6 during Show Week. The District Base Commandant Brig General Jess and Major Dobson will visit Albany November 12 to inspect defences and cadets. Albany High School sports day set for October 12 with a full programme. Winterside Workers Federation reports Mr Warh yelon Mather re elected to the executive. Traffic Court cases include Walter Stevens fined for driving without license. The Brigade Band plans concerts and dances in coming month. Group Settlement Board personnel announced. Albany hosts Rushlight Ceremony October 8 with Governor Campion presiding. Dominion Secretary L C M Amery to visit Albany October 10 with accompanying officials.
The Albany Cricket Association schedules its annual meeting in the Lower Town Hall at 8 pm with balances and ward system discussion on the agenda. The Ugly Men’s Association conducts its Melbourne Cup sweep, offering 500 prizes and 50,000 tickets at 2/6, with tickets available from local outlets and the secretary in Perth.
A full St Johns Hall hosted a Friday children’s concert for St Johns Tennis Club. Fifty children staged Soot and the Fairies with Lily Vale Queen and Captain Scot in leading comic roles. Sundowners sang Jogging along the highway and other acts impressed. receipts rose from painted programmes and homemade treats.
The seventh annual general meeting at Narrikup Hall elected officers for the 1927 28 season. F Pugh was chair pro tem and remained president with J F Thomas A Murray J F Williamson D B Dawnon J I Mills and Dr Butteworth as vice presidents. Turnbull re elected secretary treasurer Jolly elected auditor Townsend named captain with Townsend as vice captain. The president and secretary to act as delegates to the association.
The Albany Bowling Club held its thirtieth annual meeting with Mr W B R Stith presiding. Reports show 1925 membership fell from 70 to 50 due to travel and finances while social activities and croquet formed. Officers were elected, trophies presented, and a plan to reduce overdraft discussed.
The report discusses Albany harbor improvements including reclamation from the town jetty east to the deepwater jetty with docks. It weighs dredging needs and tug services, proposes a 600 acre reclaimed area with branch docks, and suggests using timber jetties only temporarily before abandonment.
A man entered the Brisbane Hotel after hours, demanded the cash register contents, took £40 5, and fled with the money after threatening to escort the proprietor to the police station. Detectives from the CIP are investigating the incident.
Adelaide notes a 24 hour period of rain ending yesterday bringing showers over agricultural areas and a improved forecast for a fair harvest. Sydney reports a resident killed a large black snake found in a baby’s cot on Saturday after the child had been moved.
Latest Roma reports state analyses show oil from the Roma bore of liquid origin and high quality, deemed a major petroleum development in Australis. Surrounding land within 16 miles is pegged out by agents. claim costs include £40 first-year rent and a bond premium requiring operations to begin promptly.
The opening ceremony for Stirling Ranges as a tourist resort and national park drew MPs and many residents. Minister for Public Works Hon. Alex McCallum declared the range open, with Albany visitors including the Mayor and Mayoress. Highlighted by scenic views, the event noted a lack of accommodation and plans for a private hostel to host tourists.
Members recognised the retiring secretary for four years of service with thanks and gifts including an afternoon tea set and Irish linen traycloth. Mr Miller thanked them and pledged support to the new secretary as discussion over fixtures and sport program details continued, with trophies promised for next season.
A lively Town Hall wind up dance closed the Albany Hockey Association season with a night of dancing from shortly after eight until 2 15. The Mayor and Mayoress presented season trophies to top teams including High School A and Checkers LHC, with remarks on hockey’s value and hopes for future intercity matches.
London October 2 detectives pursue the Conable Catteridge murder mystery. The van found in a lonely Reser lane on September 28 has yielded no new witnesses despite following several leads as the investigation continues.
The Hendage correspondent of the British United Press Association says Spanish police uncovered a widespread revolutionary conspiracy to assassinate King Alfonso and General de Rivera.
Investigators announce about 100 bombe discovered amid arrests of several individuals including Marcetino Domenino Baldo Mora and Lezome among Republicans. Police say the operation targets illicit explosives and political links remain under investigation.
Capetown October 2 reports a political meeting at Bloembof in the Transvaal ended in violence as a crowd of Nationalists tore the Union Jack into shreds. The Opposition leader Qesers Amote was refused a hearing and the hall was raided by a large mob.
Report describes a melee with chairs sticks and bottles as attackers tried to raise a government flag on a platform. Defenders shouted and pushed back amid chaos. The incident came days after General Stauth was refused a hearing, underscoring tense political conflict.
General Smuts warned that the country is becoming a little Russia as freedom of speech narrows to the Nationalist party. He voiced concern at a later meeting about curbs on dissent and political expression.
A powerful cyclone struck St Lonia causing extensive damage worth millions of pounds and reports indicate up to eight bodies recovered.
Estimated final death tally rises to 150 with 1000 injured and 300 in serious condition. Authorities fear additional unaccounted fatalities amid ongoing disaster response.
The Federal Government dispatched 1000 regular troops to the disaster scene and police and National Guardsmen have been mustered with orders to shoot to kill looters at food stations. Preparations are under way to care for about 25,000 homeless people.
Calentis October 2 a report reveals seven convicts including a woman engineered counterfeits using brass from gaol workshops. They made moulds and produced coins, the woman obtaining chemicals from the gaol. The note details the alleged operation and parties involved.
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