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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1926
Page
2
The Municipality of Albany announces the closing of a street effective October 1, 1926. Official action orders street closure and directs necessary municipal adjustments and postings for the public record.
Tenders invited until noon October 11 for erection of a grandstand at Clster Road Reserve Albany Municipal Council. Plans and specifications available from Architect W. Harry Jefferis Cowan’s But Lower Stirling acids Albany WA.
A meeting of members originally set for Thursday October 7 has been postponed for one week, delaying planned actions and attendance.
The Albany Despatch reports on developing paper pulp research and potential mills in Western Australia. It notes Upaness for Scientific and Industrial Research findings on eucalyptus pulping, a possible Tasmanian timber project, and Senator Pearce's view that improved processing could bring a newsprint industry closer. It discusses Denmark and Nornalup regions, regrowth timber suitable for a 16 ton pulp mill, costs of plant around £100 000, and a year round 90 ton daily capacity using 2000 acres, with 8 year rotations and 7 per ton paper conversion costs.
Members of the Local and General Women's Auxiliary prepared for a meeting at the Soldiers Institute tomorrow night at 7 90 with a full attendance requested. On Saturday the Women's Institute committee hosted a dance in Masonry Hall with good attendance and enjoyable music by Cyril Meshitt as part of a card evening and weekly cribbage and goose tournaments.
Several local items include cricket participation calls, a Tuesday departure of the motor ship Kydra to Rever ance and Hopetoun with calls at Bremer Bay and Cape Ridhe, a band dance at St Josephs Hall, an exhibition and sale of school work at the Senior Government School, a narrow cargo accident on the deepwater jetty, postponement of the Potato Stabilisation Committee meeting, an Albany Choral Society concert featuring Miss Clelin Gemoni, and plans for a Melbourne Cup charity sweep run by the Ugly Men's Association.
Albany Council chamber gathering of the Albany Season Committee chaired by Mayor P. Lambert outcomes include plans for posters, photos, a souvenir booklet, and a sports meeting. Committee discusses funding, advertising, and staff roles with Mr Rost given control of sports and support from Mr Holmes, Mr Pike, and others.
In a muddy interschool clash at Albany, the home side trailed 0 goals 12 behinds at halftime. The Shrieker match saw strong defense by Box and M. Gencal with two goals for the visitors, while D Marshall refereed an intense ding dong battle that ended in a decisive away win.
Resignation of Mr F Stanley as RBL secretary. Mr W Millions appointed to take duties at month end. Mount Barker Cricket Association annual meeting set for Friday. South Football Club dance drew strong turnout with live music by Rasmussen Dizon Wrish Williamson. Trophies awarded for best allround players Moers Turnbull Mounnell and most improved J Tooker. Patron A T Booth praised by T Kearnley for organizing dances. Dancing continued into the early hours. next month show preparations. special rate Albany to show day November 11. timetable to be finalized.
A letter to the editor criticizes council proceedings and mayoral conduct, questioning installations under Adderly and profit margins at the power house. The writer urges ratepayers to consider candidates for the mayor’s position and asks for better municipal leadership and accountability.
A reader defends Mayor’s handling of a council debate on Dr Ingham’s electric fight undertaking motion. He cites a breach when Dr Mastin spoke after Dr Henson challenged his prior talk, praising the mayor for knowing and applying the by law. The letter closes with a signed plea for clarity and proper procedure.
Producers Markets Ltd reports fruit market well supplied with plenty of demand. Good prices for pumpkins and other staples. Wheat and oats priced per bushel, with oats around 2/ per bushel and wheat about 6/8. Albany Municipality advertises for competent motor lorry drivers with applications due October 11. Arbitration award wage shown in notice.
Perth dispatch notes that the BSL Conference discussed influx of aliens in the sold Hebls. J Cornell of Raventhorpe urged a harsher stance, blaming migrants as culprits if they control the problem. He moved that exceptions be made to labor policy to curb alien employment and actions against returned soldiers and others.
News arrives Sunday of Judge Mitchells death in Adelaide after a long career of public service. He served prominently on the police bribery commission and helped oversee appointments involving bookmakers, with the court to decide on the commissions future.
An 88-year-old Adelaide woman, Mrs Mary Lydia Brown of 3 Clark Street Walkerville, was struck by a motor car at Grote Street and Victorian Square and died en route to hospital. The car was owned and driven by Mrs Bithel Sigundsen of King William Street Rosewater. Mrs Brown left two admit directes aod one som. Daughters were at home when news arrived.
The annual result laid before the House shows a loss of £54,079 for the twelve months ended June 30. The accumulated deficit stands at £4,036,393, with the Booth Australian Railways loan contributing to the figures.
Melbourne Monday reports the closure of B W Greenwood and Co Pig Ltd, a manufacturing and agency firm, with losses totalling £44,768. Director and sole major shareholder Mr. Green Wool, 46, a member of the Legislative Assembly and youngest son of the late Rev Henry Greenwood, is said to be the principal in value. The failure is noted as affecting his parliamentary position, though resignation is not required.
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly died suddenly at Beaconsfield on Saturday after being an inmate of hospital since July 16 following injuries from a level crossing accident. Mr M J O Keefe, who recemls left the hospital, reports the death.
The Surveyor General reports Albany Land Office and Bub agency received 116 general applications for 09 003 acres eleven home stead farms for 1656 acres twenty eight applications for town and suburban lots and 93 applications for sections 41 and 152 for 302 acres. Total revenue at the Albany office was £23121 10/. Lands and Surveys £24084 1. Agricultural Bank £715 11/13. Inspector Angoye began classifying land north east and west of Denmark, with about 6500 acres investigated. Area between Denmark and Mare Riding and north of the Albany Denmark railway examined. Within this area moist timbered flats with clovers show encouraging growth. Approximately 14 000 acres of flats vary in vegetation and soil. potential for settlement and fruit growing is noted, though final area to be provided per holding and subdivision remains undecided. Executive Council likely to consider death penalty on Coulier and Tref- Tf-4t. plan contemplates one perc ent of can clear Sundava.
The Australian XI left the Mersey on the return trip to Australia via America amid a joyous Paddington platform greeted by flags and bunting. They traveled in a green and yellow saloon carriage pulled by the Windsor Castle engine, recording 210 miles in 635 minutes and a speed of 123 miles per hour. A warm Birkenhead reception preceded their embarkation on the Montrose to Liverpool docks. Miss Sybil Thorndike humorously hailed the captain as the crowd waved farewell with the Ashen in hand.
In Adelaide after returning from England Clem Hill declined to comment on complaints by players about cooperation. He admitted there has not been strong unity among team members during past tours, reflecting tensions within the Australian camp.
Cobham lands on the Thames at Speaker's Palace stairs as a crowd fills the river and bridges. He passes Westminster Bridge with care, greeted by notable figures including Sir Joseph Cook and Sir Samuel Hoare, who reads the King's message welcoming Cobham and his party home after their Australian voyage.
In Georgia on October 1 Professor Berthelot, returning to fetch a loaded gun he forgot at home, was accidentally shot by his housekeeper as he prepared to be married in bed. With no hope of recovery, a priest and bridal party arrived from the church and the ceremony proceeded before the professor died.
A September 11 wedding at The Methodist Church Albany united Ivy Carpenter and the Geelong born son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence. The service by Rev A F P Wateford featured ivory crepe de chine gowns, bouquets by Mrs Thumpeon, and attendants including Miss Carpenter and Harvey's cousin. The couple left amid favors and later toasted at Strand Cafe before honeymooning in Victoria.
Residents of Albany and surrounding districts are invited to view and exchange for presents shown in a wall display. Comnen Roars Presents by Messrs Drew Robinson and mn net are featured.
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